David Matthews

For anyone thinking a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship game might humble the trash-talking New York Jets, think again.

Christina Aguilera will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on February 6, Fox television and the National Football League announced on Monday.

The Cincinnati Bengals shot down Carson Palmer's request for a trade from the struggling team, saying on Monday the starting quarterback is key to the franchise's plans.

Spanish basketball prodigy Ricky Rubio has shown signs of regression this season and appears willing to remain in Europe rather than play for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will miss the NHL All-Star Game due to a concussion that has kept him sidelined for three weeks.

Famous muscleman, fitness guru, and living well advocate Jack LaLanne passed away yesterday at the age of 96. Remember his work with this collection of videos and links.

Kevin Durant, already considered one of the best players in the NBA, hit his first career game-winning shot Saturday night. Watch inside.

Carmelo Anthony got off to a sluggish start but caught fire in the third quarter as the Denver Nuggets crushed the Indiana Pacers 121-107 on Sunday.

The resurgent and gritty Green Bay Packers earned a once-unthinkable trip to the Super Bowl by easing past the Chicago Bears 21-14 Sunday to claim the NFC championship.

The Pittsburgh Steelers silenced the tough-talking New York Jets with a 24-19 win in the AFC Championship on Sunday setting up a Super Bowl showdown with the Green Bay Packers.

Recap IBTimes' liveblog coverage of the AFC Championship Game between the Jets and the Steelers.

Recap the Packers' win in the NFC title game action with IBTimes' liveblog.

Old rivals clash in the Windy City as the Bears try to thwart the red-hot Packers and advance to the Super Bowl.

The Jets visit the Steelers today with a berth in Super Bowl XLV on the line.

The Washington Wizards capped a stunning comeback in the final minute to upset the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics 85-83 on Saturday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded three times All-Star outfielder Vernon Wells to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for catcher Mike Napoli and outfielder Juan Rivera, the MLB teams said on Friday.

Athletes, including former baseball all-star Jason Giambi, will be allowed to testify about getting steroids from Barry Bonds' trainer when the perjury trial of Major League Baseball's home run king begins in March, a federal judge said on Friday.

Lawyers for former baseball pitching star Roger Clemens asked a federal judge on Friday to throw out charges that he lied and obstructed a congressional probe into whether he used performance-enhancing drugs.

Five years ago today, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. Relive one of Kobe's career-defining moments with this video.

Two quick-fire goals from Ulugbek Bakaev helped Uzbekistan reach the Asian Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating Jordan 2-1 at the Khalifa Stadium on Friday.

After the Miami Heat dominated the NBA's off-season, the Chicago Bulls quietly jumped out to the franchise's best start since the Jordan years. Do they have enough firepower to compete with the NBA's elite?

Blake Griffin is currently enjoying a great rookie season and has become one of the most talked about players in the NBA. Yesterday, Clippers GM Neil Olshey declared his intention to make Griffin a Clipper for life.

The Cincinnati Reds and star pitcher Johhny Cueto agreed to a four-year, $27 million contract extension yesterday, avoiding arbitration and locking up their ace through his first free-agent year.

The Detroit Red Wings have signed free agent goaltender Evgeni Nabokov to a one year contract.

Michael Phelps will bid to add more gold to his already packed trophy case after being named to the U.S. team for the world swimming championships on Thursday.

The NFL's most intense, glamorous and longest rivalry enters uncharted territory Sunday when the Green Bay Packers visit the Chicago Bears for the NFC championship.

The Chicago Bulls recovered from a dismal third quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 82-77 in a defensive battle Thursday.

Alex Ovechkin assisted on both Washington goals to lead the Capitals past the New York Islanders 2-1 on Thursday.

Venus Williams retired from her Australian Open third round match against Germany's Andrea Petkovic with injury on Friday after lasting just seven points.