INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - New England tight end Rob Gronkowski says he's working hard to heal his high ankle sprain in time for the Super Bowl against the Giants Sunday. Patriots tackles Matt Light and Sebastian Vollmer skipped media day Tuesday with illnesses according to coach Bill Belichick.
TORONTO (AP) - Joe Johnson continues to torment Toronto, scoring 30 points in three quarter in Atlanta's 100-77 win over the Raptors. Johnson has averaged 30 points in the last four games against Toronto.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Brandon Paul hit the go ahead free throw as part of his 18 points to help Illinois knock off No. 9 Michigan State 42-41. The Illini only managed to shoot 32.6 percnet for the game, while the Spartans hit on just 24.1 percent of their shots.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Evgeni Malkin scored the tying goal with six seconds left in regulation and netted the only goal of the shootout to give Pittsburgh a 5-4 win over Toronto. The Penguins staged a furious rally to overcome a 4-1 deficit in the final period.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Sidney Crosby's says he's been diagnosed with a soft-tissue injury in his neck that mimics the symptoms of a concussion but is significantly more treatable.
Crosby is hopeful that the situation will improve and he can get back to playing hockey. He hasn't played since symptoms resurfaced following a loss to Boston on Dec. 5.
