Peyton Manning has been medically cleared by two doctors, including Dr. Robert Watkins, who performed the most recent surgery on the Indianapolis Colts quarterback's neck, to resume his NFL career, sources told Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Commissioner Roger Goodell says if the NFL puts a team in Los Angeles, it is probable the league would expand to 34 franchises.

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addictions, had a relapse with alcohol on Tuesday, according to a source.

Blake Griffin doesn't plan on defending his NBA slam dunk contest title during All-Star weekend.

A woman has been charged with stalking and shaking down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.

Derrick Rose scored 32 points to outduel fellow All-Star starter Carmelo Anthony, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 105-102 Thursday night.

Sam Gagner had four goals and four assists in the NHL's first eight-point game in 23 years, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 8-4 on Thursday night.

The NBA named the starters for the 2012 All-Star Game in Orlando on Thursday.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski said Thursday that the final decision on whether he plays in Super Bowl XLVI will come as a result of collaboration between him and the team's athletic training staff.

For what is thought to be the first time in Super Bowl history, the New England Patriots simulated game conditions for Sunday by taking a 31-minute "halftime" break during Wednesday's practice.

One day after Jason Pierre-Paul announced that Tom Brady is not God, the dynamic Giants pass-rusher claimed Brady was so human during the Giants' regular-season victory over the Patriots that he was feeling pressure that did not exist.

According to former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West, teams needn't worry so much about a superstar demanding to be traded.

The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with free agent pitcher Edwin Jackson.

LSU coach Les Miles questioned would-be Tigers quarterback Gunner Kiel's ability to lead on Wednesday, adding he felt the program had done better by winning a commitment from Jeremy Liggins.

Phil Mickelson filed a lawsuit against an Internet service provider in Canada to learn the identity of a person who has been posting "vexatious statements" that the four-time major champion says is a deliberate attack on his reputation.

Rick Hendrick raised a lot of eyebrows when he paired Dale Earnhardt Jr. with crew chief Steve Letarte. The result? The move just may have saved Junior's career.

Manny Pacquiao will fight June 9 at the MGM Grand, and Top Rank stablemate Bradley is sitting in the lead position.

Angelo Dundee, trainer of Muhammad Ali, has died.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday voted 5-0 to grant Floyd Mayweather Jr. a one-fight license to face Miguel Cotto on May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Many Egyptians, from the public to lawmakers, on Thursday blamed the police and the country's ruling military for failing to prevent the rioting among fans that resulted in the world's soccer violence in 15 years.