Canucks beat Oilers 4-2 in Sundin's debutCanucks beat Oilers 4-2 in Sundin's debut Steve Bernier scored twice in 12 seconds and added one assist, leading Vancouver to a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Mats Sundin's debut with the Canucks.

Lin, Harvard upset No. 17 Boston College 82-70Lin, Harvard upset No. 17 Boston College 82-70 Jeremy Lin scored 27 points to lead Harvard to an 82-70 upset over No. 17 Boston College on Wednesday night, three days after the Eagles upset previously top-ranked North Carolina.

AP Source: Hoffman, Brewers close to deal Career saves leader Trevor Hoffman is closing in on a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Outlaw's fadeaway lifts Blazers past PistonsOutlaw's fadeaway lifts Blazers past Pistons Travis Outlaw hit a fadeaway jumper with 8.9 seconds to go and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped Detroit's seven-game winning streak with an 84-83 victory Wednesday night.

Granger's 3 at buzzer gives Pacers win over SunsGranger's 3 at buzzer gives Pacers win over Suns Danny Granger matched a career high with 37 points, including a 3-pointer at the buzzer that gave the Indiana Pacers a 113-110 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

Celtics fall at home, 89-85 to RocketsCeltics fall at home, 89-85 to Rockets Now the Celtics are losing at home, too. Von Wafer hit a 3-pointer with 44 seconds left to give Houston the lead and the Rockets beat Boston 89-85 on Wednesday night.

Lin leads Harvard to 82-70 upset over No. 17 BCLin leads Harvard to 82-70 upset over No. 17 BC Jeremy Lin scored 27 points to lead Harvard to an 82-70 upset over No. 17 Boston College on Wednesday night, three days after the Eagles upset previously top-ranked North Carolina.

Sakic undergoes back surgerySakic undergoes back surgery Olympics? Joe Sakic might not even make it through the season.

Senators' Ruutu suspended for biting Sabres playerSenators' Ruutu suspended for biting Sabres player Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu was suspended by the NHL on Wednesday for two games without pay for biting Buffalo Sabres enforcer Andrew Peters.

Parker expecting baby in spring Candace Parker is expecting her first child this spring, and the WNBA star will keep working out leading to the 2009 season.

Browns introduce Eric Mangini as coachBrowns introduce Eric Mangini as coach Eric Mangini is starting over where he started out.

Cowboys release troubled cornerback Pacman JonesCowboys release troubled cornerback Pacman Jones Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones must look elsewhere in the NFL for another chance. The Dallas Cowboys are done with him.

AP source: Browns to hire Eric Mangini as coachAP source: Browns to hire Eric Mangini as coach Eric Mangini is the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, a week after being fired by the New York Jets.

Gonzaga upsets No. 15 89-79 in overtimeGonzaga upsets No. 15 89-79 in overtime Matt Bouldin tied a career high with 26 points to help Gonzaga upset No. 15 Tennessee 89-79 in overtime on Wednesday night.

No. 2 Duke tops Davidson, Curry 79-67No. 2 Duke tops Davidson, Curry 79-67 Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler scored 22 points apiece and No. 2 Duke held off a late Stephen Curry-led charge to beat Davidson 79-67 on Wednesday night.

L.T. confirms torn tendon in groinL.T. confirms torn tendon in groin LaDainian Tomlinson confirmed Wednesday that he has a torn tendon in his groin and listed himself as doubtful for the San Diego Chargers' playoff game at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

No. 2 Duke tops Davidson, 79-67No. 2 Duke tops Davidson, 79-67 Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler scored 22 points apiece and No. 2 Duke held off a late Stephen Curry-led charge to beat Davidson 79-67 on Wednesday night.

Cowboys release troubled CB Pacman Jones Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was released Wednesday by the Dallas Cowboys following a season in which he was suspended six games for an off-field fight.

Boldin sits out practice with hamstring injury Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin rested his injured hamstring on Wednesday and said he's not sure he'll play in the divisional playoff at Carolina.

Jags assistant Williams takes over at Yale Jacksonville Jaguars defensive assistant Tom Williams was introduced Wednesday as the head football coach at Yale, making him the first African-American to hold the job and only the second black co

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Man guilty in chain saw attack on neighbor's door A Pennsylvania man faces up to 37 years in prison now that he's been convicted of tearing open a neighbor's door with a chain saw in a fit of anger over parking.

Gulp! Mexico tells citizens to swallow their gumGulp! Mexico tells citizens to swallow their gum The country that gave the world chewing gum is getting gummed up: The average square yard (meter) of Mexico City sidewalk has 70 blobs of discarded chew.

Pa. man opens neighbor's door with chain saw An eastern Pennsylvania man may face up to 37 years in prison for tearing open a neighbor's door with a chain saw.

Lou the mule alerts Tenn. woman to house on fireLou the mule alerts Tenn. woman to house on fire Lou the mule brayed his way into his owner's heart with a New Year's warning that her rural Tennessee home was on fire.

Angry smoker accused of burning 'no smoking' sign Medford police said a man set a "No Smoking" sign on fire after being told he could not light up inside a nightclub. The man was charged with reckless burning and disorderly conduct.