Sports - KSTU

UCLA's Ben Howland defends his disciplinary handling of players

By Chris Foster — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:40:00 MST

The day before Sports Illustrated runs a story on Bruins basketball program, Coach Ben Howland says he has handled inappropriate behavior by his players correctly.

UCLA Coach Ben Howland says he has handled inappropriate behavior by his players correctly.

Report: Brees, Saints far apart on deal

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:12:00 MST

Negotiations between the New Orleans Saints and their franchise quarterback haven't been a breeze.

Former coach: Tiger Woods considered leaving golf for military

By Chuck Schilken — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:00:00 MST

Tiger Woods felt tremendous pressure to break Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major tournament victories and once seriously considered leaving his life as the world's No. 1 golfer to become a Navy SEAL.

Michael Jordan lists suburban mansion for $29 million

By Mary Ellen Podmolik — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:33:00 MST

The Bulls legend, now the owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, has listed his house in Highland Park

Basketball superstar Michael Jordan's longtime family home in Highland Park is on the market, but it'll cost a bit more than the latest must-have pair of Air Jordans.

Lakers' Kobe Bryant has concussion, might not play Wednesday

By Mike Bresnahan — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:25:00 MST

Bryant sustained the injury, along with a broken nose, Sunday during All-Star game. It was diagnosed Tuesday and he must be symptom-free for 24 hours, and pass a battery of tests, before he's allowed to play.

This much was known as the Lakers reassembled after the All-Star break: Kobe Bryant sustained a concussion and might not play Wednesday against Minnesota, Andrew Bynum's knee wasn't quite 100% and Pau Gasol was still a member of the team . . . for now.

Phillies 1B Howard has infection cleaned out

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:03:00 MST

Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, who is recovering from Achilles surgery, had a procedure done on Monday to clean out an infection.

Free agent Burress interested in Eagles

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:28:00 MST

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Rose back to best as Bulls beat Hornets

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:56:00 MST

(Reuters) - Chicago's Derrick Rose showed he is back to full fitness by grabbing 32 points and nine assists to help the Bulls beat the New Orleans Hornets 99-95 on Tuesday.

Braun sample collector issues statement

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:03:00 MST

The man who collected Ryan Braun's urine sample says he was only following instructions when he waited two days to ship the package to a testing facility after he couldn't locate a nearby FedEx office that was open.

For Jeremy Lin, no miracles necessary

By Baxter Holmes — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:15:00 MST

In his meteoric rise, Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has displayed a better-than-average skill set and a confident shooting touch that have taken opponents, including the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, by surprise.

The verbal backhand came from on high, a swipe by basketball royalty at someone he'd deemed a peon. Jeremy Lin's reputation was bruised, but he didn't notice until he was en route to Madison Square Garden to face the Lakers on Feb 10.