Clemmons: What's behind Matty Ice?
Falcons rookie QB Matt Ryan is all business on the field. When he unwinds, though, he's like any other Madden, Popeyes and reality TV-loving kid -- who's earning $72M, Anna K. Clemmons writes.

Steelers' D controls Bengals
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Jones takes some blame for Pacman's suspension
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday that one of the reasons he is willing to take another chance on Adam "Pacman" Jones is because he feels partly to blame for the cornerback's latest trouble.

Georgia Tech stomps, shocks No. 23 Hurricanes
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'Tough act to follow': Hal officially running Yanks
Major League Baseball owners have approved the shift of control of the New York Yankees from George Steinbrenner to his son, Hal.

Utley to have hip surgery, could be out until June
The Phillies announced Thursday that second baseman Chase Utley will need right hip surgery that potentially could keep him out until the first week of June.

49ers' Martz fined $20K for blaming refs after loss
San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz, who publicly blamed the officials for the chaotic ending to the Nov. 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals, has been fined $20,000 for those comments.

Browns GM apologizes to fan for profane e-mail
Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage has apologized to a fan whom he sent a profane e-mail to following Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills.

Cowboys rookie RB Jones done for the season
Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones is done for the season and will be placed on injured reserve with a big left toe injury.

Arenas: Last place isn't such a bad place to be
Gilbert Arenas is already thinking about the possibility of a last-place finish for his Washington Wizards -- and finding the silver lining.

Galaxy to loan Donovan to Bayern Munich
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Yankees pitcher Mussina announces retirement
New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina announced his retirement Thursday, becoming the first pitcher since Sandy Koufax in 1967 to win 20 games or more in the final season of his career.

Shock re-sign coach Laimbeer to 2-year contract
Coach Bill Laimbeer has been re-signed to a two-year contract by the Shock.

Roush Fenway keeps Kenseth with multiyear deal
Matt Kenseth, who won the 2003 Cup Series championship, has re-signed with Roush Fenway Racing.

Report: Rutgers leaders failed to oversee athletics
The Rutgers athletic department was allowed to operate without adequate oversight in its efforts to improve the football program, according to a report by an independent panel studying the department's operations.