Parcells, Sapp, Carter among 7 Hall inductees
Written by PAUL NEWBERRY,AP National Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bill Parcells was a winner everywhere he coached. Time and time again, he took over struggling franchises and showed them what it takes to be a success, including a pair of Super Bowl titles with the New York Giants.
NFL's Goodell aims to share blame on player safety
Written by HOWARD FENDRICH,AP Pro Football Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants to share the blame.
New Orleans: A tale of 2 cities since Katrina
Written by PAUL NEWBERRY,AP National Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While a blimp hovers not too far in the distance, circling over tens of thousands of Super Bowl revelers, Christopher Weaver looks around at the neighborhood where he was born and raised and almost died.
Mickelson misses chance for tour 36-hole record
Written by JOHN NICHOLSON,AP Sports Writer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Phil Mickelson had a perfect view of his birdie putt for a 59 that curled 180 degrees and stayed out in the first round of the Phoenix Open.
Harbaugh brothers could envision working together
Written by DAVID GINSBURG,AP Sports Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Working separately, John and Jim Harbaugh each guided their team to the Super Bowl. They will be on opposite sidelines Sunday, John as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens and Jim with the San Francisco 49ers.
Pistons rout Cavaliers 117-99
Written by NOAH TRISTER,AP Sports Writer
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Brandon Knight could tell the Detroit Pistons needed a little boost after the trade earlier this week that sent Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye to Memphis.
Ohio State raises ticket prices from $70 to $79
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State's athletic department is raising ticket prices in football and men's basketball and for golf fees in order to continue to offer 36 varsity sports and upgrade facilities, athletic director Gene Smith said.
Reds agree to deals with Heisey and Simon
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to one-year contracts with outfielder Chris Heisey and right-hander Alfredo Simon, avoiding arbitration.