Hibbert was no longer content to drift up and down the court, often appearing aimless and incapable of providing lift for his team. On this night, Hibbert was the Pacers' lifeblood from start to finish, and he closed their 86-82 win with 28 points and nine rebounds, a performance that far eclipsed his combined effort in these NBA playoffs prior to Game 2. Hibbert was the talk of the playoffs for all the wrong reasons, and he was determined to gain separation from those criticisms....

Not known for holding back or player speak, Rodgers took a shot at Tom Brady and his former team, the New England Patriots, in an interview with Sportsnet. (Note: AR’s comments occur at the 1:15 mark) “This is too firm for the Patriots,” Rodgers quipped while holding a football, obviously referencing Tom Brady and the ‘Deflategate’ scandal. His comments were certainly tongue in cheek, ribbing his ‘The Match’ counterpart. MORE: Is Derrick Henry playing vs....

Rodgers threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers ended a three-game losing streak Sunday with a 30-13 road win over the Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. MORE: Top 10 greatest Packers | Majestic squirrel storms field during Packers-Vikings game The Packers (7-3) pulled even with the Vikings (7-3) atop the NFC North and currently hold the head-to-head edge. The two teams will meet at Lambeau Field in the regular-season finale Jan....

Green Bay defensive back Kevin King, who had had a terrible game, pulled on Tampa Bay receiver Tyler Johnson’s jersey and undershirt in the open field on a third-down pass attempt after the two-minute warning. King could have been flagged for defensive holding or pass interference; the back judge, who threw the flag from about 25 yards away, judged it as DPI. Regardless, the penalty gave Tampa Bay a first down and the ability to run out the clock on a 31-26 victory....

With Aaron Rodgers and Kyler Murray, there’s still a chance for pleasing high-scoring duel with two QB1s, given the over/under is set at 50.5 points. Don’t forget about the talented running backs in the game vs. weak run defenses, too. Here’s breaking down the start/sit advice for season-long and DFS for the latest Thursday night matchup: WEEK 8 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em Packers: Who to start or sit in fantasy football on Thursday night Start: QB Aaron Rodgers...

“I have all the confidence in the world that Manny is going to knock Floyd out on May 2,” Roach said, according to BoxingScene.com. MORE: Classic Pacquiao photos | Mayweather-Pacquiao hype video | Pacquiao brings in UFC fighter Roach was asked to compare the 2015 version of Pacquiao to the 2010 version that made a strong push to fight Mayweather. “I am convinced that the 2015 model is the more formidable fighter for a few reasons,” Roach said....

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao turned in a dominant performance Saturday night to earn a unanimous decision victory over Adrien Broner in front of a sellout crowd of 13,025 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and a Showtime PPV audience. With Floyd Mayweather Jr. seated ringside, the attention immediately shifted from Pacquiao’s performance to a rematch between the two fighters, which smashed pay-per-view records in 2015 but left fans with a sour taste in their mouths due to Mayweather’s dominance....

TikToker Marz Gee shared a series of clips online, showing the colorful creatures lurking just below the surface of the water. The videos have amassed millions of views, as Marz captioned one of the clips: “Whatever you do, don’t fall in.” The clip pans the ocean surface and shows an array of white, brown and beige jellyfish floating through the water, with at least eight clearly visible. Their infamous tentacles are spread throughout the calm water, and they appear to be several feet in length....

OK, a year ago the San Diego Padres’ most significant offseason roster addition was journeyman righthanded starter Jason Marquis. The hope was that a decision to adjust the outfield fences at Petco Park would make the ballpark a bit more accommodating to the offense. So much for that idea. San Diego’s 618 runs scored in 2013 were the second fewest in the 10 years since Petco opened. The rotation, meanwhile, had a 4....

Bhutto’s assassination at a rally in Rawalpindi pushes Pakistan closer to the chaos she feared. “Pakistan was facing serious political instability even before this happened,” says Washington military analyst Anthony Cordesman. “There is no question this event makes it worse.” The Bush administration, with senior officials still scattered after the Christmas break, was scrambling to assess the situation. President Bush, vacationing in Crawford, Texas, was told of the murder at his usual morning brief....

Democrat Mary Peltola, Alaska’s at-large U.S. representative, was elected to a full term after the Alaska Division of Elections released a final vote count and a ranked-choice voting tabulation on Wednesday. She defeated Trump-backed Republican candidate Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and the 2008 GOP nominee for vice president. Incumbent GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski also emerged victorious after a challenge from Trump endorsee Kelly Tshibaka, a self-described “America first” Republican....

No sex, of course, means no offspring, putting the species at risk. The World Wildlife Fund considers the giant panda a “vulnerable” species and says fewer than 1,900 of them remain in the wild. Research led by Michigan State University scientists found that a panda’s habitat is ideal when it is happy enough to thrive but not so comfortable that it won’t move around or try to reproduce. The study published in the journal Conservation Biology concluded that creating the “perfect” habitat may actually be counterproductive because pandas are discouraged from breeding....

The popular radio host, who has been calling games for the team with his uncle and play-by-play commentator Jaime Moreno since 2010, says the Panthers didn’t approve of his open support of POTUS, according to the The Charlotte Observer. Moreno Jr. said he started sharing his support for Trump on his personal Twitter account in the spring. From the Charlotte Observer: MORE: ESPN’s Maria Taylor responds to ‘sexist’ tweet comparing her to a porn host...

Carolina deferred to give the Broncos the ball first at Levi’s Stadium. MORE: Super Bowl 50’s critical matchups | Mike Carey’s mistakes Winning the coin toss really hasn’t meant much in the history of the Super Bowl. Over the previous 49 games, there have been 25 tails and 24 heads. Historically, the winner of the coin toss has gone 25-24. But the last six years has bucked that trend, with the coin toss winner claiming four Super Bowl titles....

But after praising the Broncos after Carolina’s 24-10 defeat, Norman told reporters, “It’s just hard playing two teams, it really is.” MORE: Panthers among best Super Bowl losers | Why did Newton not try to recover fumble? When asked later in the media availability if there was something that wasn’t clicking with the defense, Norman said, “We had our opportunities. We had our chances, and the other team sure didn’t make it easy for us....

Fixing the “Ferrari.” That’s the sports car Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman likens to his star quarterback, Cam Newton. After zooming to the league’s MVP honors in 2015, Newton and his teammates sputtered through a 6-10 season. Newton’s statistics declined in almost every major category, which has put the Panthers at a crossroads as to what can be done to get him back on track. It’s a delicate balance....

With both quarterbacks struggling to throw the ball, the Panthers’ ground game, combined with their defense, were the difference in a 29-26 overtime win over the Colts. MORE: Week 8 photos | Activists stage daring protest inside stadium The win keeps the Panthers undefeated after seven games with a home game Sunday against the 6-1 Packers up next. Carolina rushed for 140 yards, led by Jonathan Stewart’s 82, while the Colts’ 27th-ranked rushing offense mustered 136 yards with a 3....

Mayor Dan Clodfelter did the ceremonial presentation during Monday night’s city council meeting at city hall. MORE: Davis Gets Payton award | DeAngelo Williams says he’s cut | So does Byron Bell “The Key to the City is presented to an esteemed citizen and trusted friend of the city’s residents,” Clodfelter said. “Through his foundation and other charitable acts, Mr. Davis has proven his commitment to empowering young Charlotteans as they pursue their dreams....

Davis suffered a broken right forearm during the NFC championship game and did not practice last week after undergoing surgery Jan. 25. While Davis was a full participant in Monday’s practice, it was essentially a walk-through with limited contact. MORE: Greatest Panthers players of all time “It feels good,” Davis said before Wednesday’s session at San Jose State. “It continues to get better every day. I’m in a real good place with it right now....