Still searching for any solution to jump-start the Chicago Blackhawks' anemic power play, coach Joel Quenneville came up with a concept.

NEW YORK - LeBron James said the only thing occupying his thoughts Friday was winning at Madison Square Garden.

If your most recent flight felt crowded, it was.

CLEVELAND - For much of his 27 minutes, 23 seconds Thursday night, Joakim Noah banged against the once-immovable force known as Shaquille O'Neal. That, despite O'Neal's aging status, can tire even the springiest of chickens.

After almost 48 minutes of basketball, it came down to just 4.3 seconds and the Cavaliers trailing the Chicago Bulls 86-85.

Nov. 9

This time, it was Jason Terry with the fourth-quarter glory. And even his heroics weren't enough.

After struggling last season, it looks as if Daniel Gibson has returned to the rookie form that made him a fan favorite.

Are you stuck in an athletic rut? Are you still getting beat by the same old people, still finishing in the same old place, no matter how hard you work out or practice?

For a while it looked like snowboarding would take over the skiing world.

If they gave National Book Awards for public service, as they do with the Pulitzer Prize, "The Runner's Rule Book" (Rodale, $17.99, 166 pages) by Runner's World online editor Mark Remy would be a shoo-in simply by virtue of Rule 2.18:

Let's face it, the closest you'll probably ever get to making the Olympics will be when the Winter Games come to Vancouver, B.C., in February.

WHAT - The movable foam center on the bar rolls discomfort from stressed muscles.

LA VETA PASS, Colo. - There's never traffic at this concert venue, and you always have a designated driver.

Online Adventure site of the week: Travelandleisure.com

Trapped in a hellacious downpour in upstate New York, Willie Weir sought refuge on a stranger's porch.

Heading into the wilderness for a camping adventure? Better bring the essentials. Campers are advised to pack a map, compass, flashlight, sunglasses, emergency fuel, waterproof matches, pocketknife, personal first aid kit, whistle and extra supplies such as food, water and clothing.

The year after my divorce, more than a quarter century ago, I purchased a setting for eight of sterling silverware. It was something I'd always wanted, and it was a big decision to make such a purchase on my own, as a working single mother.

Cold weather conditions can cause an assortment of safety issues on a camping trip, including the danger of hypothermia or frostbite. A few safety tips however, can help make a winter camping trip go smoothly:

On Tuesday night, everybody at American Airlines Center found out how quickly a dud can turn into a stud.

The Cavaliers shook off an early 18-point deficit to beat the Washington Wizards, 102-90, on Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena.

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Brett Favre threw four touchdown passes and posted a stellar 128.6 passer rating against his former team Sunday despite a groin injury that he apparently suffered in practice last week.

After landing $29 airline tickets, Barbara and Ben Harvey recently flew to Pittsburgh to see the birth of granddaughters Julia and Olivia Patterson. It was a labor of love, with a laptop, several search engines and persistence serving as mid-wives for the special delivery of frugal tickets.