Knicks say no to signing Iverson   
Today at 4:43 p.m.
The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

Jets' Leonhard questionable vs. Patriots   
Today at 4:38 p.m.
New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for the team's game at New England after being limited in practice Friday with a broken right thumb.

Crunch sign left wing Brett Gallant   
Today at 4:33 p.m.
The Syracuse Crunch announced Friday that they have signed left wing Brett Gallant to a professional tryout contract.

Ross ready to return to Giants   
Yesterday at 5:34 p.m.
After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make his 2009 debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

Jets' Washington expects full recovery from injury   
Yesterday at 5:31 p.m.
New York Jets running back-kick returner Leon Washington expects to fully recover from his broken right leg, and is "very optimistic" about working out with the team when it begins offseason programs in March.

Groups sue to block deal for new Brooklyn arena   
Yesterday at 4:32 p.m.
Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of a modified plan for the project.

Bills sign QB Brohm from Packers' practice squad   
Yesterday at 2:51 p.m.
The Buffalo Bills have signed quarterback Brian Brohm off the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.

Jets' Ryan on crying: 'I'm man enough to be me'   
Yesterday at 2:49 p.m.
Never afraid to show his emotions, Rex Ryan cried in front of his players during a team meeting Monday morning following New York's 24-22 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.

Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming   
Yesterday at 6:35 p.m.
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season and warned that no position is safe.

Giants' Boley faces former team Sunday   
Yesterday at 11:00 a.m.
As the New York Giants prepare to face Michael Boley's old team Sunday at Giants Stadium, the linebacker doesn't want to get too excited about getting revenge.

Fewell makes impression on first day as Bills coach   
Yesterday at 10:54 a.m.
However interim his title might be, Perry Fewell made some lasting impressions on his first full day as Bills head coach after Buffalo abruptly fired Dick Jauron on Tuesday.

Jets' Sanchez says he goofed by reading statement   
Yesterday at 10:51 a.m.
The New York Jets rookie quarterback was criticized by some members of the media after opening his postgame news conference Sunday by reading from a statement he prepared after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Panthers cruise to 6-2 win over Sabres   
Yesterday at 10:46 a.m.
Michael Frolik scored twice, Dominic Moore and Rostislav Olesz had a goal and an assist each, and Tomas Vokoun made 26 saves in the Panthers 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

Crunch go down in the capital city   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
A three-goal second period with two coming from rookie Drayson Bowman proved to be enough for Albany, as they defeated the Crunch Wednesday night by a 5-2 score in front of 2,101 fans at the Times Union Center.

Leonhard's status uncertain for Jets vs. New England   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard had three pins inserted into his broken right thumb and his arm is in a sling, leaving his status for the team's game against New England uncertain.

New Bills coach goes with Fitzpatrick over Edwards   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Perry Fewell wasted no time making changes on his first full day as the Bills interim coach, picking Ryan Fitzpatrick to be the starting QB.

Upstate NY's Locust Hill to host LPGA Championship   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Locust Hill golf course in suburban Rochester will host the LPGA Championship next June, with supermarket chain Wegmans replacing McDonald's as sponsor of the season's second major.

Bills replace fired Jauron with Fewell   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Perry Fewell was pegged by Ralph Wilson to take over as interim coach because of the job he did in holding together the team's ragtag, injury-depleted defense.

Backman returns to Mets as minor league manager   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wally Backman wants another chance to manage in the majors.

Knicks have to decide if Iverson is their Answer   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson last summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering.

Jets' Edwards pleads not guilty to assault charge   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month.

Bills fire coach Jauron after 3-6 start   
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Dick Jauron was fired by Buffalo with the Bills off to a 3-6 start and among the lowest scoring teams in the NFL.

Former Crunch star Filatov loaned to team in Moscow   
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaned promising forward Nikita Filatov to CSKA of the Kontinental Hockey League for the remainder of the 2009-10 season.

After another loss, Jets' Ryan says, 'It's on me'   
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Rex Ryan's big talk and bold declarations set him up for the heavy criticism he's taking as the New York Jets' season continues to spiral.

Bye turns into bonanza for Giants as foes lose   
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Cowboys (6-3), Eagles (5-4) and Falcons (5-4) all lost while the Giants were hunting, fishing and watching football games.