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Devils looking to end 2-year playoff absence 10/01/2014 01:39pm • TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Getting to the playoffs used to be a given for the New Jersey Devils.The three-time Stanley Cup champions made the postseason for 13 straight years between 1996-97 and 2009-10. The run ended in 2011 and New Jersey has missed the playoffs three of the The Case for Exercising Alone 10/01/2014 12:00am • From CrossFit to Soul Cycle to early morning running clubs, all the trending exercises these days seem to have a group mentality -- and for good reason: Working out with others can help stave off a fitness rut and keep you accountable to your exercise regimen; not to mention, it's a great way to ca How the NFL Could Shift Its Criminal Culture With Yoga 10/01/2014 12:00am • After the horrific video of Ray Rice punching his fiance and dragging her limp body out of an elevator was released, domestic violence is back in the spotlight for the NFL. As of 2012, 21 teams had a player on its roster who had faced domestic violence or assault charges. In the past month, the NFL Dodgers using down time to heal up for playoffs 09/30/2014 08:50pm • BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Dodgers are heading into the postseason healthier than they were a year ago, and they hope it holds up.The NL West champions have some question marks on their roster, most notably involving 14-game winner Hyun-Jin Ryu and second baseman Dee Gordon Horford back but playing it safe in training camp 09/30/2014 08:27pm • PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Al Horford stood on the sideline during the first day of training camp Tuesday, tugging anxiously at his No. 15 jersey while his teammates went through a five-on-five drill.The Atlanta Hawks center can't wait to mix it up again.Not yet.The Hawks are Clippers open training camp in Las Vegas 09/30/2014 08:04pm • MICHAEL MARTINEZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- With their offseason of controversy behind them, the Los Angeles Clippers got back to the business of basketball Tuesday, opening a four-day training camp in a city known for its temptations and distractions.But coach Doc Rivers, after conducting a Falcons' OL loses Hawley, Holmes for season 09/30/2014 06:43pm • CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons are facing a dramatic overhaul on their offensive line after announcing Tuesday that injuries have ended the seasons for center Joe Hawley and right tackle Lamar Holmes.Atlanta's defense also took a big hit as safety Willi Michigan apologizes for mistakes with QB injury 09/30/2014 06:06pm • NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan announced changes to its injury protocol Tuesday, admitting it made a mistake in handling quarterback Shane Morris following a suspected concussion because of a "serious lack of communication" and "confusion" among the coaching staff.At Knicks stress defense, teamwork at West Point camp 09/30/2014 05:00pm • BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) -- A few days at the U.S. Military Academy can change the Knicks only so much. Notorious night owl J.R. Smith isn't going to start waking up at dawn like a cadet."I don't know if that would work with my schedule," Smith said. "That's a differe Browns running back Ben Tate practices, could play 09/30/2014 03:46pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Ben Tate's injured right knee has healed. His confidence was never even bruised.Cleveland's running back returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since spraining his knee in the first half of the season opener at Pittsburgh on Sept. 7. Wearing Colts give Mathis 1-year contract extension 09/30/2014 01:40pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis is keeping Robert Mathis around through 2016.The team announced Tuesday it had given the 2013 NFL sacks a one-year contract extension. Financial terms were not immediately available.Mathis is the Colts career leader in sacks and set a single-season franchise record 7-Eleven rolls out health-conscious menu 09/30/2014 10:25am • WASHINGTON -- Soda, chips and hot dogs may be the go-to snacks at gas stations, but one major chain is working to change that by bringing nutritional options to an increasingly health-conscious customer base. On Tuesday, 7-Eleven -- the world's largest convenience store chain -- rolled out a new Kobe feeling healthy for 19th season with Lakers 09/29/2014 11:26pm • GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- After the longest offseason of his career, Kobe Bryant pulled on his familiar gold jersey Monday and went back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, quietly believing his 19th NBA season will be better than almost anybody expects."I'm trying to NFL says Cowboys' Brent can make London trip 09/29/2014 09:00pm • IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Dallas defensive tackle Josh Brent will get to travel to London with the Cowboys later this season after the NFL amended several stipulations in his reinstatement following an intoxication manslaughter conviction.Brent remained suspended for the first 10 games but was allowed t Jets fullback Tommy Bohanon has broken collarbone 09/29/2014 08:50pm • FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets fullback Tommy Bohanon broke his collarbone in the team's 24-17 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday and his season could be in jeopardy.Coach Rex Ryan says Monday that Bohanon played the entire second half with the injury, and the fullback is seeking another