Browns' Horton believes NFL hiring practice works
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton says he was "disappointed" at not getting a head coaching job, but believes the NFL's policy for promoting minority candidates works.
NFL players react to Obama's opinions on football
Written by HOWARD FENDRICH,AP Pro Football Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs respects and understands President Barack Obama's opinion about the dangers of football — and hesitation about having a child play.
Mayor: New Orleans deserves Super Bowl spotlight
Written by BRETT MARTEL,AP Sports Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A 20-story-high mural of the Lombardi Trophy, affixed to the glass exterior of a bustling hotel that was once a shattered symbol of Hurricane Katrina's devastation, rises like a beacon above the expansive white roof of the Superdome.
Kelly doesn't know if hoax affected Teo's play
Written by TOM COYNE,Associated Press
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly says he didn't see any sign linebacker Manti Te'o was affected by the girlfriend hoax leading up to the BCS game, but says in hindsight it may have been a factor.
NCAA hopes sports science center helps with safety
Written by MICHAEL MAROT,AP Sports Writer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA says it is committed to ensuring the safety of all college athletes and plans to open a national sports science institute to make playing sports safer.
Wisconsin, Ohio State try to avoid another slip
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Just like everybody else in the Big Ten, Ohio State's players look at the upcoming bullies on their schedule and wonder where they can pick up some wins.
Kyrie Irving caps great week with award
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving was rewarded for a week he'll have trouble topping.
Prospal, Bobrovsky lead Jackets past Stars 2-1
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vinny Prospal pumped his fist, glided acro