Running back Martin among six players into Hall of Fame

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Curtis Martin, who ranks fourth on the National Football League's all-time rushing list, was one of six players elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday.

Parker's 42 helps Spurs steal Oklahoma's thunder

(Reuters) - Tony Parker scored a season-high 42 points to propel the San Antonio Spurs past the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 107-96 on Saturday night.

Coyotes take bite out of Sharks

(Reuters) - The Phoenix Coyotes broke out of an extended slump in form with a confidence-boosting 5-3 home win over Pacific Division rival San Jose on Saturday.

Williams gives U.S. 2-0 lead over depleted Belarus

(Reuters) - Former world number one Serena Williams gave the United States a commanding 2-0 lead over Belarus in their Fed Cup tie Saturday after top ranked Victoria Azarenka was unable to compete for the eastern Europeans because of a sore lower back.

Patriots release Underwood on eve of Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The New England Patriots made a surprise roster change on the eve of their Super Bowl clash with the New York Giants, releasing wide-receiver Tiquan Underwood.

Teams take it easy on eve of Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - A broken-down bus failed to prevent the New York Giants from finishing off their Super Bowl preparations with a shortened practice session on Saturday while the New England Patriots took the day off to spend time with family and friends.

Classic Super Bowl promises grand ending to NFL season

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - One of the most tumultuous National Football League (NFL) seasons ever will climax on Sunday when the New York Giants and New England Patriots lock horns in the 46th Super Bowl.

Indianapolis officials urge Super Bowl crowds to play it safe

(Reuters) - Indianapolis authorities called on Super Bowl celebrants to play it safe on Saturday night at festivities near the city's football stadium, after at least 10 people were injured the previous evening.

American Levin extends lead at Phoenix Open

(Reuters) - Little-known American Spencer Levin held his nerve over the tricky closing stretch to move six shots clear after Saturday's third round of the frost-delayed Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Mancuso wins Super-G as Vonn misses gate

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - American Julia Mancuso won her first Super-G in five years in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Sunday as an error by compatriot Lindsey Vonn meant the overall World Cup leader failed to finish.