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Sports

Bob Costas gun comments fan debate during 'Sunday Night Football'

Bob Costas gun comments fan debate during 'Sunday Night Football'

NBC broadcaster Bob Costas used his halftime segment on "Sunday Night Football" to advocate for gun control following the murder-suicide involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, causing an immediate debate on social media.

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Bob Costas advocates for gun control after NFL Chiefs shooting

Bob Costas advocates for gun control after NFL Chiefs shooting

NBC broadcaster Bob Costas used his halftime segment on "Sunday Night Football" to advocate for gun control following the murder-suicide involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, causing an immediate debate on social media.

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Vikings fall to Packers despite Peterson's monster day

James Starks had Green Bay's first rushing touchdown in almost two months, Morgan Burnett picked off Christian Ponder twice and the Packers overcame a monster day by Adrian Peterson for a 23-14 victory Sunday over the Minnesota Vikings.

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Chiefs shooting: Belcher, girlfriend 'seemed fine'

Chiefs shooting: Belcher, girlfriend 'seemed fine'

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and his girlfriend briefly lived apart before he killed her and then committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager, a friend of the woman said Sunday.

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Rubio says he feels good after 1st practice

Ricky Rubio practiced with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday for the first time this season. He says his surgically repaired left knee feels good and he's anxious to see how his body responds on Monday.

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Cops: Chiefs player killed girlfriend, self

Police say Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend early Saturday, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager.

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Twins trade Span for minor league pitcher

The Washington Nationals have acquired outfielder Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins for minor league pitcher Alex Meyer, giving the reigning NL East champions a leadoff hitter and center fielder.

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Clippers beat Timberwolves 101-95

Chris Paul had 23 points and 11 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers welcomed Chauncey Billups back to the lineup for the first time this season with a 101-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

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Ricky Rubio cleared for T-Wolves practice

Ricky Rubio cleared for T-Wolves practice

Rubio was injured playing against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'd been drafted from Spain in 2009, was playing his first year with the NBA, and was considered key to turning around a losing franchise.
by Tim Nelson

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