SPORTS

Aaron Hernandez has been hit with a civil suit, as news comes down that another one of his associates has been found dead.

There is mixed injury news for Arsenal ahead of their key Premier League contest with third-placed Chelsea on Monday.

Undefeated with four career knockouts, Chris Weidman is taking his first title defense just as seriously as his first meeting with the always dangerous Anderson Silva.

Increasing attention over Russia's anti-gay laws raise questions over the influence politics has over sports.

Arsenal and Chelsea are set to meet in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash, with both sides having questions to answer about their recent performances.

In today’s NFL its possible for any underdogs to emerge victorious, but the best upset pick of the week belongs to the New York Giants over the Detroit Lions.

The Kansas City Chiefs host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16 of the 2013 NFL season.

The Chicago Bears visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football in Week 16 of the 2013 NFL season.

Manchester United continue to be linked to an array of players ahead of the January Transfer window.

Two teams that have been rumored for a trade and in need of a point guard like Jeremy Lin are the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, with injury riddled L.A. holding as many as 12 expiring contracts, and the Bulls figuring out their future with Derrick Rose likely sidelined for another full season.

Thirteen NFL teams have a losing record against the spread in 2013.

Aaron Rodgers is listed as a limited participant in practice and for now it appears the Packers may start Matt Flynn for the fourth straight game.

The city assembly will hold an extraordinary session Tuesday to approve the resignation and an election could be held in February.

Goals from Asier Illarramendi and Angel di Maria saw Real Madrid beat Olimpic 2-0 at the Bernabeu to move into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Two late goals gave West Ham a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane to move into the League Cup semifinals.

Manchester United beat Stoke City and the inclement conditions to win 2-0 in the Capital One Cup quarterfinals at the Britannia Stadium.

Even with the nation’s most high-powered aerial attack, the Fresno State defense may have forced odds makers to tab the Trojans.

The Texas Boxing Commission is reportedly investigating claims that Marcos Maidana cheated during his upset victory over Adrien Broner on Saturday.

The Seattle Seahawks host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16 of the 2013 NFL season.

The Reds have plenty of cause to worry about a Luis Suarez departure, including ceaseless rumors of an impending switch to Spanish giants Real Madrid, or EPL rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.

UFC star Ronda Rousey blamed her awkward interview at "The Ultimate Fighter 18" finale on being "instigated by everybody," and on the disrespect shown to deceased "Fast & Furious 7" co-star Paul Walker.

Arsenal are reportedly sending scouts to watch Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa, with a view to a transfer in January.

The Boston Celtics are involved in trade rumors that have them acquiring Omer Asik and moving Rajon Rondo in another deal.

Tim Sherwood will take charge of Tottenham Hotspur in their Capital One Cup quarterfinal with West Ham United on Wednesday.

Louisville’s Charlie Strong is the heavy favorite (2/1) for the opening, followed by Vanderbilt’s James Franklin (4/1), and Baylor’s Art Briles (9/2). The two coaches with the worst odds are San Francisco 49er coach Jim Harbaugh, and the Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Tomlin, each coming in at 25/1.

Southern Illinois Salukis coach Barry Hinson bashed his players, discussed his wife's basketball skills, and more during an epic press conference rant.

An injury could keep LeBron James out of the Miami Heat’s game with the Indiana Pacers.

This season a few squads continued their dominant play (Seattle, San Francisco, Cincinnati), several surprises littered the field (Kansas City, Carolina, Arizona, St. Louis), and one emerged in the second half (Tampa Bay).

Barcelona beat Cartagena 3-0 at the Camp Nou to complete a 7-1 victory in their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.