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Rangers romp to road win over Senators

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The visiting New York Rangers scored three times in the first 12 minutes on Saturday to hand the slumping Ottawa Senators their sixth successive loss, beating them 5-2.

Pistons cruise to road win over Bucks

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tayshaun Prince led the way with 20 points to help steer the Detroit Pistons to a 117-91 road victory over the weary Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

Manning fires Colts, emotional Redskins stunned

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Peyton Manning passed for four touchdowns to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 28-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC South showdown on Sunday.

Starter Pettitte back for more with Yankees: agent

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte has decided to return for another season with the New York Yankees according to his agent, the Houston Chronicle reported on Monday.

Nationals acquire temperamental Dukes from Rays

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals have acquired outfielder Elijah Dukes from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league left-hander Glenn Gibson, Baseball Web site mlb.com reported on Monday.

Flyers' Cote suspended three games for elbowing

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers forward Riley Cote has been suspended for three games for elbowing Dallas defenseman Matt Niskanen, the NHL said on Monday.

Predators' Nichol suspended five games for high-sticking

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nashville Predators forward Scott Nichol has been suspended for five games for high-sticking Montreal defenseman Patrice Brisebois, the NHL said on Monday.

Thousands pay final respects to Sean Taylor

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Washington Redskins joined with players and officials from other NFL teams and several thousand mourners to play their final respects to safety Sean Taylor at Florida International University on Monday.

Brady leads Patriots to last-minute win over Ravens

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - The New England Patriots overcame a lackluster performance and frigid temperatures to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-24 on Monday and remain on course to become the NFL's first unbeaten team in 35 years.