Tyler Toner Denied License by NSAC, Off WEC 45
By Ariel Helwani
Tyler Toner will have to wait a little longer to make his WEC debut. MMA Weekly is reporting that the 145-pounder has been denied a fighting license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to recording poor results in a pre-fight eye examination....more

WEC Announces Bowles vs. Cruz for March 6; Torres, Pulver Also on Card
By Ariel Helwani
World Extreme Cagefighting announced on Monday evening the foundation of what could be their biggest and best card in recent memory.  WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles, fresh off his title victory over then-champion Miguel Torres
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Daily Drop: No one comes into Canucks' home and pushes them around
By Bill Meltzer
The Vancouver Canucks ran their record at GM Place to 13-4-0 and denied the Los Angeles Kings the top overall spot in the NHL after last night's 3-1 game in Vancouver....more

Where to Go, What to See in the NHL
By Adrian Dater
Once in a while I get emails from people who want to travel to all 30 NHL cities, to see every arena and see one game. But, while they all know what they probably will see at the arena, they always ask for tips on things to do in those cities besides watch hockey....more

WEC, VERSUS Sign Renewal Deal; Live UFC Events to Also Air on Network
By Ariel Helwani
Get ready for a whole lot more mixed martial arts action on VERSUS come 2010. The network recently signed a multi-year extension with Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Extreme Cagefighting....more

Lessons Learned at UFC 107: Penn Is King
By Ariel Helwani
Below are a few lessons learned for watching UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez on Saturday night. BJ Penn is one of the greatest fighters to ever live: If Penn retired tomorrow, he would go down, at least in my mind, as one of the top-five best fighters of all-time....more

Tide's Record Was the Difference
By Art Thompson III
Some may claim bias against west coast players. After all, Toby Gerhart, statistically speaking, was far superior over Ingram this season. However, in the end, the Hesiman vote came down to one huge factor – winning. Alabama is 13-0 and will play Texas in the BCS national championship game next month in Pasadena....more