A loaded Alabama could mean 2010 looks a lot like 2009 with the Crimson Tide as champs. They're the easy No. 1 in Dennis Dodd's first Top 25. And save your excuses about Boise State. The Broncos are legit.

A loaded Alabama could mean 2010 looks a lot like 2009 with the Crimson Tide as champs. They're the easy No. 1 in Dennis Dodd's first Top 25. And save your excuses about Boise State. The Broncos are legit.

The Florida Marlins spent some more money Monday, agreeing to a $7.8 million, one-year contract with second baseman Dan Uggla and reaching deals with pitchers Anibal Sanchez and Renyel Pinto.

The Florida Marlins spent some more money Monday, agreeing to a $7.8 million, one-year contract with second baseman Dan Uggla and reaching deals with pitchers Anibal Sanchez and Renyel Pinto.

Rick DiPietro made 20 saves for his first shutout in almost two years and Matt Moulson scored twice, leading the Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Devils on Monday.

Joe Gibbs Racing signed Kyle Busch to a long-term extension Monday, ensuring he won't be distracted while the team attempts to return him to championship-contending form.

Daniel Alfredsson scored three goals in his second game after missing 11 with a shoulder injury, and the Senators ended an 11-game losing streak against goalie Tim Thomas with a 5-1 win over the Bruins on Monday.

New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has a broken left hand that will require surgery, but he expects to play in the AFC championship against Indianapolis.

Jose Offerman was banned for life by the Dominican winter league for throwing a punch at an umpire during an argument on the baseball field.