Joe Paterno's son soaks in the surroundings of grief and finds comfort

LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night.

Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay "had a long talk" Friday, coming to terms with comments made to the media this week, first by the Colts quarterback and then by the team's owner two days later.

It seems free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt has elected to remain in the National League and is likely to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals "soon," a major league source said late Friday night.

The U.S. women's soccer team qualified for the London Olympics on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica.

Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, who has become something of a political lightning rod lately, weighed in Friday on his beliefs that the federal government is "out of control."

The Denver Broncos announced Friday night they had agreed to terms with Jack Del Rio to become the club's new defensive coordinator.

The New Orleans Hornets are actively trying to trade center Chris Kaman, according to sources close to the process.

Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season.

The tougher South Course at Torrey Pines suited Kyle Stanley just fine Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open.