Hondo, who’d been on a brilliant 42-17, four-week run, was due for a major correction and he got it but good last week when the handicapping gods unleashed their fury on him in the form of a 3-13 bludgeoning (0-3 Best Bets). To break it down further ...

The question of how good the Longhorns are may linger until they are truly tested, which may be in the B.C.S. title game.

Joe Girardi said today he's glad Damaso Marte will return to the Yankees bullpen. With rookie Phil Coke, who joined Marte in the bullpen last September and looked impressive, the Yankees have two capable lefty relievers. "It really set up our...

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski essentially rebuffed the Nets' interest yesterday before ever hearing what the drużyna and incoming Russian billionaire owner Mikhail Prokhorov might have to offer. "The guy's Russian, right? You think he'd hire a Polish guy?" Krzyzewski, clearly the Nets' leading choice for head coach next...

The Devils' captain must be feeling better. He had a scrap with teammate Dainius Zubrus during practice yesterday. "I'm turning over a new leaf," Jamie Langenbrunner said. "You're going to see me fight a lot more this season." He won't be...