Patriots Romp, Head Back to Super Bowl
Jan 24, 2005
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick were an unstoppable combination again for the New England Patriots, exposing all of the Steelers' weaknesses to end their 15-game winning streak and win the AFC championship 41-27 Sunday night.

NFL Fans Get Ready for Chilly Title Games
Jan 23, 2005
A major winter storm dumped several inches of snow in Philadelphia on Saturday, forcing hundreds of stadium workers into duty to clear out Lincoln Financial Field before Sunday's NFC championship game between the Eagles and Atlanta Falcons.

Lenny Wilkens Resigns As Knicks' Coach
Jan 22, 2005
Lenny Wilkens resigned as coach of the New York Knicks on Saturday, likely ending his Hall of Fame career after barely a year with his hometown team. General manager Isiah Thomas said assistant coach Herb Williams will direct the team for the rest of the season.

Kings Pummel the Cavaliers 123-96
Jan 21, 2005
Mike Bibby had 17 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the second triple-double of his career, and the Sacramento Kings (news) shut down LeBron James in their sixth straight victory, 123-96 over the Cleveland Cavaliers (news) on Thursday night.

LeBron Is Youngest to Get Triple-Double
Jan 20, 2005
LeBron James could be in for quite a few more nights like this, just as long as the Cleveland Cavaliers win.

Baseball Players, Owners OK Steroid Tests
Jan 19, 2005
Baseball players and owners have reached an agreement on a tougher steroid-testing program that will include a penalty for first-time offenders, The Associated Press has learned.

49ers Pick Mike Nolan to Be New Coach
Jan 17, 2005
Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Nolan accepted the San Francisco 49ers' head coaching position Monday and began to negotiate a contract to take over the team that had the NFL's worst record last season.

Eagles Rip Vikes 27-14, Reach NFC Final
Jan 16, 2005
There was no rust, even though most starters barely played for nearly a month. There was no lack of big-play offense, even with watching from a luxury box.

Steelers Must Prove Themselves Again
Jan 15, 2005
The Pittsburgh Steelers have never had a season like this, even during the days of Franco and Mean Joe. A 15-1 record. A 14-game winning streak. A star quarterback who still hasn't lost an NFL game.

No T.O. No Moss. No Advantage for Vikings
Jan 14, 2005
Terrell Owens is on crutches and probably finished until next season. Randy Moss is limping from a sprained right ankle that has cost him practice time, but is expected to be on the field Sunday when his Minnesota Vikings play the Eagles in a second-round playoff game. Advantage Minnesota? Not so fast.