Reports: Kuroda to return to Japan, pitch for Carp
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese media are reporting that Hiroki Kuroda, a free agent with the Yankees, will return to Japan in 2015 to pitch for the Hiroshima Carps.
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Monroe, Drummond lead Pistons over Pacers, 119-109
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Greg Monroe had 19 points and 15 rebounds, Andre Drummond scored 20 points and the Detroit Pistons ended a four-game skid with a 119-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
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Police Conducting Investigation After Skeletal Remains Found
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation in the 4000 block of Old Pineville Road.
Vols seek to build on momentum with winning season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The fact that Tennessee is still practicing at this time of year reflects the strides the Volunteers have made under coach Butch Jones.
La. Tech beats Illinois 35-18 in Heart of Dallas Bowl
DALLAS (AP) — Kenneth Dixon scored one of his two touchdowns on an 80-yard reception and Xavier Woods scored on a 69-yard interception return to help Louisiana Tech beat Illinois 35-18 in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Friday.
Police Search For Man Wanted in Rape Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say they are searching for Brian Dale Parris, 40.
Chiefs Smith out of season finale...Browns likely to start Shaw...Devils fire coach
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith will miss Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers because of a lacerated spleen, likely suffered in last week's loss to Pittsburgh. The problem wasn't diagnosed until Christmas Day when Smith had a scan after several days with what felt like a stomachache. Chase Daniels will start in Smith's place.
Salutos Amigos wins Big A's Gravesend Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — Salutos Amigos capped a successful campaign with a 2 1/2-length victory Friday in the $98,000 Gravesend Stakes at Aqueduct.
Packers' Rodgers listed as probable for Lions game
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is listed as probable for the Packers' NFC North showdown with the Lions.
