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The 'Plain Dealer' is reporting that LeBron James has filed paperwork with the NBA to change his uniform number from 23 to 6.

Chad Ochocinco is putting on his dancing shoes for TV as a contestant on the upcoming season of 'Dancing With the Stars.'

Nicklas Lidstrom scored a power-play goal with 9:03 left in the third period and lifted the Detroit Red Wings past the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday night.

'The Denver Post' is reporting that a federally protected witness testified he saw the man who fired the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams on New Year's Day 2007.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, Jason Terry had several key buckets down the stretch, and the surging Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte 89-84 on Monday night to spoil the Bobcats' first game since Michael Jordan agreed to buy the team.

What's the price of a good cornerback? For Joe Haden, the money will be big as he's listed as the best cover man in the draft, Pete Prisco says. And to think Haden wanted to be a QB at Florida. Thanks, Tim Tebow!

The New York Jets will release running back Thomas Jones this week, allowing the leader of the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense to become a free agent.

Five things to know about the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2010 season.

Brandon Morrow could never stick as a starter in Seattle for a myriad of reasons. Now in Toronto, he's safely in the rotation. What a relief, Scott Miller says.

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has been contacted by federal investigators regarding a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug.

Syracuse is No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25, taking advantage of a weekend when the poll's top three teams lost.

Purdue isn't in any danger of missing the NCAA tournament. But the Boilermakers, destined for a No. 1 seed before Robbie Hummel's injury, have an uncertain seeding future, Jerry Palm says.

Shaquille O'Neal had surgery on his injured right thumb Monday and the Cleveland Cavaliers say he will be out 6 to 8 weeks.