The Cleveland Indians acquired infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday the signing of free agent closer Brian Fuentes to a two-year deal.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington was named the Associated Press comeback player of the year after helping guide the team's dramatic turnaround just a few months after being out of work.

Willie O'Ree has New Brunswick's highest honour, he has been selected to receive Canada's highest honour and now the man who broke hockey's colour barrier 50 years ago has his eye on the sport's highest honour.

From Las Vegas to Wrigley Field, the game of hockey's outdoor experience has produced some frosty memories.

Ottawa Senators draft pick Andre Petersson scored twice as Sweden crushed Russia 5-0 Wednesday and advanced to the semifinals at the world junior hockey tournament in Ottawa.

Hockey's most under-reported injury will be the focus of an open and frank discussion featuring Eric Lindros, Jeff Beukeboom and other former pro hockey players whose careers were plagued by concussions.

Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron was placed on injured reserve Wednesday and will be sidelined for at least another week.

The NHL will complete 2008 with the Battle of Alberta, as the Calgary Flames receive a visit from the Edmonton Oilers.

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson said late Tuesday that Dick Jauron will return in 2009, ending speculation about the head coach's future.

John Tavares scored three times, including into an empty net, to lead Canada in a wild 7-4 comeback over the United States at the world junior hockey championships in Ottawa on New Year's Eve.

Nene scored 21 points and seven Denver Nuggets players finished in double figures as the visitors beat the Toronto Raptors 114-107 on New Year's Eve at the Air Canada Centre.

Don't look for Cloris Leachman to do something wacky while she's riding in the Rose Parade as grand marshal. The 82-year-old "Dancing With the Stars" contestant says there's"no possibility" that she'll get out of the car on the parade routeThursday

Vermont State Police say actor Matt Dillon has been cited for speeding on an interstate highway. Dillon was charged with excessive speed after he was pulled over by a trooper on Interstate 91 in Newbury on Tuesday night.

A spat between Time Warner Cable Inc. and Viacom Inc. over how much thecable company pays to carry channels such as MTV and Comedy Centralheaded down to the wire on New Year's Eve — with little sign ofmovement as a

Charles Barkley has been arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving.Gilbert police Lt. Eric Shuhandler says an officer with a task forcethat targets drunken drivers saw the former NBA star run a stop signaround 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning in Scottsdale.

An exclusive hotel just yards from the White House will become a temporary home "suite" home for President-elect Barack Obama and his family when they move to the capital this weekend.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced his choice to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, but that does not mean former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris will be taking office. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports.

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has filed a motion seeking a 90-day extension to return of an indictment against Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Sen. Bill Clinton? Sen. Mario Cuomo? Don't completely rule it out. Theformer president and the former New York governor are among severalboldface names being touted as possible "caretakers" for New York'sSenate seat — people who would serve until the 2010