Scott Schroeder

Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant are both pleased that Mike D'Antoni has been hired as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The NFL playoff picture got a little bit clearer in the AFC following Sunday's games, as the Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots have all positioned themselves well in the second tier of their respective conference.

The Cleveland Browns may elect to sit running back Trent Richardson through their Week 10 bye, allowing the rookie to heal from a rib injury.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson will miss the next eight months as he recovers from the broken leg he suffered on Monday Night Football.

The Week 4 NFL picks are in and, despite last weekend's loss, the San Francisco 49ers are favored to win on the road against the New York Jets.

The NFL and the Referees Association moved closer to an agreement Tuesday night, but at least one significant hurdle -- pension -- still remains.

The Cincinnati Bengals used a few nifty offensive plays on Sunday afternoon en route to their victory over the Washington Redskins. Consequently, SB Nation's Cincy Jungle gave the game ball to offensive coordinator Jay Gruden.

Darrius Heyward-Bey suffered the most severe injury of the players in the AFC West on Sunday, but none of the four teams escaped without some issues.

Guard JerShon Cobb was suspended for the upcoming season by the Northwestern Wildcats for a violation of team policy.

The game between Oregon State and Nicholls State, originally postponed due to Hurricane Isaac, has been rescheduled for December in Oregon.