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Tragedy hit the NFL a week ago when Dallas linebacker Josh Brent was involved in a car crash that took the life of a teammate.

Apparently there is a new trend going on in the NBA: the complete overreaction by referees.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have a well-known, longstanding, often-bitter rivalry. So when a player from either team changes sides, should fans welcome him?

The New England Patriots have not lost a game since mid-October and seem like a lock for the postseason. Will they get another Super Bowl victory this year?

The NHL Lockout has cost hockey fans, and players, over 400 games, but could it soon be over?

Now that the NBA season is in full swing, it's time to get down to the important stuff. Like who's rocking the best hair.

Tis the season for Christmas lights, nativity scenes and Santa lawn statues. In December, it often seems like every house in the neighborhood is decorated for the holidays. But are they really, or are your eyes being tricked by the blinking lights?

When a successful quarterback goes down with an injury, he has every reason to expect his job back when he returns. Alex Smith, though, is riding the bench.

At the La Gorce Country Club in Miami, Florida, the rules apply to everyone. Even the greatest basketball player of all time.

When a player is struggling, it's not just the fans who notice. Players and coaches usually notice even sooner, but should they call their struggling teammates out?

As we wrap up Week 12 of the 2012 NFL season, some teams know that all hope is lost. But which of those teams had the highest expectations at the start of the year?

Texting while driving is so 2009. Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, Web surfing is the new dangerous activity the young folks are engaging in while operating a motor vehicle.

Given the simplicity of signing up for an email account, most folks end up having multiple email addresses. Some are for business, others for friends and family, and it's a good idea to have one to use for offers that may result in a deluge of spam. Then there is the most controversial kind of email address: one you keep secret from your spouse or partner.

The big gimmick this Thanksgiving season is retailers beginning their Black Friday sales on Thursday, a day previously reserved for turkey and football with the family. This has understandably annoyed retail employees, who now have to work on what was previously a holiday. It also isn't necessarily winning over consumers.

With Mike D'Antoni returning to the sidelines as the Lakers coach, he brings with him a long career of basketball acumen, both from his time as a coach and as a player. Kobe Bryant reportedly grew up watching D'Antoni play in Italy. But how does D'Antoni measure up against the competition? Here's a look at how current NBA coaches fared in their playing careers:

The rush to join the extended family for turkey and stuffing makes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year. And this year it's going to be a busier than last year.