General Sports News

Alexander leaves Stetson to take Lipscomb job

Casey Alexander resigned after two seasons as head coach of the Stetson University men's basketball team to take a similar job with Lipscomb, another Atlantic Sun Conference squad.

Pacers' Hill to play in Game 6

Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill has been cleared to participate in Saturday's pivotal Game 6 of the team's Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Knicks.

NHL fines Sharks $100,000 for Wilson comments

The National Hockey League on Saturday issued a $100,000 fine to the San Jose Sharks organization for comments made by general manager Doug Wilson regarding the suspension levied to Raffi Torres earlier in the week.

Switzerland, Sweden post shutouts to reach final at Worlds

Reto Berra stopped 29 shots and Nino Niederreiter scored the game winner in the second period as Switzerland took a 3-0 victory over the United States in the semifinals of the 2013 World Hockey Championship.

Havlat to make return in Game 3

Sharks forward Martin Havlat will make his long-awaited return to action in Game 3 of a Western semifinal against the Los Angeles Kings.

Freeney headed to San Diego

The San Diego Chargers have added veteran pass rusher Dwight Freeney.

Sweden blanks Finland to reach final at Worlds

Loui Eriksson scored twice on the power play and Jhonas Enroth made 30 saves to lead Sweden in a 3-0 victory over Finland in the semifinals of the 2013 World Hockey Championship.

Hurricanes' Staal has MCL sprain

Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal has been diagnosed with a third-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, the team announced Saturday.

WCC extends contract of Zaninovich

The West Coast Conference extended the contract of commissioner Jamie Zaninovich on Friday.

Bears agree to terms with first-round pick Long

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with guard Kyle Long on a four-year contract, the club announced Friday night.

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