New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said on Thursday morning that Wes Welker's free-agent departure to the Denver Broncos did not come as a surprise, as he's played in the NFL long enough to understand the nature of the business.

The Belmont Stakes is a little over two weeks away, and the big question is whether Orb, the impressive Kentucky Derby winner who faltered in the Preakness, will compete.    

When the Miami Heat faced the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs last season, the series featured two suspensions, a host of flagrant fouls and plenty of blood. It appears the Eastern Conference finals between the teams is already heating up.

Jimmy Howard made 28 saves for his first playoff shutout this season and the Red Wings topped the top-seeded Blackhawks 2-0 to take a 3-1 series lead back to Chicago for Game 5.

Chris Kreider scored 7:03 into overtime and the Rangers avoided a sweep with a 4-3 win over the Bruins. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist made 37 saves, including six in OT.

The Bruins have the Rangers on the brink of elimination. To finish the sweep and reach the East finals, they will have to win a second straight game at MSG. Follow the action here.

Chris Andersen has gone from a 10-day contract to a key figure in the Heat's series against the Pacers. Ian Thomsen explores how the Birdman has adapted to his new team.

Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that it's time for the "healing process to begin" between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre, adding that he hopes the quarterback's No. 4 can be retired by the team before he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

DENVER (AP) -- Patrick Roy has been hired as coach of the Colorado Avalanche.

New York Knicks sixth man J.R. Smith played in the postseason with fluid in his left knee, a league source confirmed.

LeBron James thinks Michael Jordan's scouting report on him is wrong. And James keeps proving it.

Put your predictive skills to the test each week of the baseball season.    

When Chuck Norris watches Tim Tebow he sees a version of himself on the football field and as such, the ultimate tough guy has come to the defense of the beleaguered quarterback in an online column.

Pacers Coach Frank Vogel was roundly criticized for removing Roy Hibbert for the Heat’s final possession in Game 1, but there is a lot of blame to go around.