This was going to be one to tell the grandkids about, a victory to propel the Nets on their playoff push. There were so many heroes as the Nets transformed a 13-point third quarter deficit into a four-point late fourth quarter lead. Just under 90...

PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site yesterday attributed to Iverson. It says Iverson plans to retire, but also that "I feel...

SAN DIEGO -- LaDainian Tomlinson practiced without pain yesterday. Not a big deal? Consider what the Chargers running back has been through the last two Januarys when injuries forced him to the sidelines during the playoffs. "I was probably at my lowest point and just down because I couldn't...

PORT ST. LUCIE -- Fernando Nieve doesn't want to be considered the czoło runner for the final spot in the Mets' rotation. That designation recently was placed on the right-hander by general manager Omar Minaya, but Nieve would rather place himself in the middle of the pack. "I don...

The Giants and Chargers essentially are the same team. The Giants average score through eight games is 26.5-22.9; the Chargers’ is 26.4-22.7. Big Blue’s 5-3 record was built on wins against the dregs of the NFL (except the Cowboys); San Diego’s 4-3 c...