Oilers activate D Smid
The Edmonton Oilers on Thursday activated defenseman Ladislav Smid from injured reserve.
Cowboys RB Jones to miss remainder of season
The Dallas Cowboys announced Thursday that rookie running back Felix Jones will undergo toe surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
Giants RB Jacobs practices
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs returned to practice Thursday and all indications are that he will be ready for Sunday's contest at Arizona.
Control of Yankees shifts to Hal Steinbrenner
Major League Baseball owners approved Hal Steinbrenner as control person of the New York Yankees, Commissioner Bud Selig announced on Thursday.
Report: Heilman wants to start or be traded
Pitcher Aaron Heilman is apparently not happy with his role with the New York Mets.
Phillies Utley could miss start of season
The reigning World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies could be without one of their key players to start next season.
Bengals WR Johnson deactivated for Pittsburgh game
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson has been deactivated for Thursday's game at Pittsburgh for violation of a team rule.
Browns QB Quinn has fractured finger
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has a small fracture in his right index finger, but is expected to make his third straight start on Sunday against the Houston Texans.
Mussina announces retirement
New York Yankees righthander Mike Mussina announced Thursday that he is retiring from baseball after 18 major league seasons.
Dolphins sign WR Camarillo to extension
The Miami Dolphins have locked up wide receiver Greg Camarillo for the next few years.
NBA Wednesday Aftermath
Allen Iverson guided the Detroit Pistons to a fourth-quarter rally and inspired a 96-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Canucks down Rangers
Alex Burrows scored twice and defenseman Mattias Ohlund notched three assists as the Vancouver Canucks continued to roll with a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday.
Iverson drives Pistons win
Allen Iverson spearheaded the Detroit Pistons' fourth-quarter outburst Wednesday night to lead his new team to a 96-89 victory over the powerful Cleveland Cavaliers. The 33-year-old finished with 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting and added four assists and four steals,
