Thompson: Jay Paterno finds comfort
Joe Paterno's son soaks in the surroundings of grief and finds comfort

Goodell: Recession has helped build fan base
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the recession has helped build TV audiences for NFL games.

Report: Gronkowski has high ankle sprain
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly has a high ankle sprain.

Mavericks ponder sitting struggling Odom next
Mavericks consider sitting struggling Lamar Odom next for stretch of games.

Phillies, Pence agree on one-year, $10.4M deal
The Phillies have agreed with right fielder Hunter Pence on a one-year, $10.4 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration, the team announced Friday.

Donovan, Everton outduel Dempsey, Fulham
Landon Donovan set up both goals for Everton, which rallied to beat Fulham and Clint Dempsey 2-1 Friday night for a berth in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Browns hire Childress as offensive coordinator
Pat Shurmur hired former Minnesota coach Brad Childress as his first offensive coordinator with the Browns on Friday.

Mickelson misses cut; Stanley leads at Farmers
The tougher South Course at Torrey Pines suited Kyle Stanley just fine Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open.

Manning, Irsay seek to 'dispel misperception'
Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay "had a long talk" Friday, coming to terms with comments made to the media this week, first by the Colts quarterback and then by the team's owner two days later.

Broncos hire ex-Jaguars coach Del Rio as DC
The Denver Broncos announced Friday night they had agreed to terms with Jack Del Rio to become the club's new defensive coordinator.