AP source: Wings vs Leafs in 2013 Winter Classic (AP)
AP - A person familiar with the NHL's plan says the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:27:47 GMT

Billups vows return from season-ending injury (AP)

AP - Chauncey Billups will only watch as the Clippers continue their promising season without him.

APNewsBreak: UConn wants to impose own penalties (AP)
AP - The University of Connecticut has proposed reducing the number of games it will play next season if the NCAA grants a waiver to allow the Huskies to play in the 2013 men's basketball tournament. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:28:03 GMT

Marlins' Bonifacio wins arbitration hearing (Reuters)
Reuters - The Miami Marlins lost their second arbitration case in three days as outfielder Emilio Bonifacio was awarded a $2.2 million salary for 2012, according to a report on Major League Baseball's website on Wednesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:08:00 GMT

Sandusky seeks State College-area jury for trial (AP)
AP - Jerry Sandusky's lawyer filed court paperwork Wednesday arguing that jurors in his child sex abuse trial should be chosen from the community where he lives and suggesting that a trial delay might be the best way to address the intense publicity generated by the case. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:11:50 GMT

Cuba looks to kids to recover faded boxing glory (AP)

AP - Lazaro Perez jabs rhythmically at his rival in a steamy Havana gym, dancing, feinting and punctuating each blow with a grunt.

Stern: Howard's future won't hurt All-Star game (AP)
AP - NBA Commissioner David Stern doesn't think Dwight Howard's uncertain future will overshadow the All-Star game in Orlando in three weeks. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:44:14 GMT

Rio 2016 adds Nissan as local Olympic sponsor (AP)
AP - Rio Olympic organizers added Nissan as the fifth top-tier sponsor for the 2016 Games. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:31:47 GMT

IndyCar race director wants better communication (AP)
AP - The new race director for the IndyCar Series wants improved communications with the drivers, and is willing to listen to their concerns about specific racing issues. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:10:19 GMT

At long last, Memphis Tigers join Big East (AP)
AP - At long last, Memphis is part of the Big East. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:41:25 GMT