Peterson's Appeal Denied, NFL Suspension Upheld
An arbitrator upheld the Peterson's suspension by the NFL, possibly keeping him sidelined until April 2015.

Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem record
LeBron James is set to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record of 38,387 points.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
The blockbuster trade ends Irving's pairing with Kevin Durant before it ever had much of a chance to click.
By Frank Franklin II / AP
How authorities are combatting counterfeit Super Bowl gear
There's a spike in fake sports gear around the Super Bowl each year, and criminals are getting savvier and more sophisticated.
By APTop Stories

Generators, spoiled food: Slow power repairs anger Austin, Texas
Power outages have left thousands of people without electricity in the Texas capital for nearly a week and are likely to drag on for days longer.
By Paul Weber / AP
Coyotes, sharpshooters, and the wildlife debate dividing a small town
In recent years, the seaside town of Nahant, Massachusetts, has seen an increasing number of coyote attacks on animals.
By Scripps News
More businesses are allowing pets in the office
A survey from Rover.com says nearly 75% of people are more likely to stay with a company that lets them bring pets to work.