Allen Iverson had 23 points and Rasheed Wallace added 21, leading a fourth-quarter surge that gave the Pistons a 96-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Greg Oden had 11 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in his home debut for Portland and the Trail Blazers built a 30-point, first-half lead in a 116-74 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

John Salmons scored 29 points and Bobby Jackson had all eight of his points in the final 5:10 to help the injury-depleted Sacramento Kings surprise the New Orleans Hornets 105-96 on Wednesday night.

Nate Davis threw four touchdown passes, and No. 14 Ball State survived a scare from Central Michigan on Wednesday night in a 31-24 victory that gave the Cardinals a school-record for wins in a season.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday the suspended cornerback has been reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell, but he must miss two more games — this Sunday and the following game on Thanksgiving. He’ll be back Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh.

Cowboys QB tests hand, while receiver and others try to get healthy

Jacksonville's Troy Williamson said Wednesday he lost respect for former coach Brad Childress last year and would like to “duke it out” with him when the Jaguars host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

The family of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver claims his father was beaten by police in Houston and hospitalized.

The Arizona Cardinals declined to consider releasing Edgerrin James when the running back’s agent inquired about the possibility, the team’s general manager said Wednesday.

'I really don’t know. To be totally honest with you, I really don’t care.'

Despite 4-6 record, team president says it's 'ridiculous' coach would be fired

Freddy Adu scored his first goal in a U.S. jersey and Jozy Altidore assisted on Kenny Cooper’s sliding shot, leading the Americans to a 2-0 win over Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier on a cool Wednesday night.

Yankees pitcher will finish career with 270-153 record; Hall of Fame next?

Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners.

ND's offensive coordinator 'a very good friend' of Huskies' athletic director

After falling behind 4-2, Boston scores five unanswered goals

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