Jets coach Ryan changing culture around franchise

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - The walls were way too bare for Rex Ryan's liking.

Shortly after being named coach of the New York Jets, Ryan strolled down the hallway leading to the team's locker room and decided it needed some sprucing up.

So, he hung up some history.

Burress sent to jail for two years

NEW YORK - Former Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress apologized to his family and tearfully kissed his pregnant wife and young son goodbye Tuesday before he was led away to prison to begin serving a two-year sentence on a weapons charge.

Bruins lose in preseason shootout

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Nikita Filatov and Antoine Vermette scored in the shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

Filatov, shooting second in the shootout, gave the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead with a backhander. Antoine Vermette also scored for Columbus in the shootout while Blake Wheeler had the lone Boston goal.

At East Lake, money talks

ATLANTA - On an East Lake course that might require a canoe, Padraig Harrington is looking for a wheelbarrow.

The Irishman is not the first player to suggest putting $10 million cash for winning the FedEx Cup on the 18th green to remind everyone what's at stake this week at the Tour Championship. He simply painted the most compelling picture.

Low-key response to terror warning

NEW YORK - Sports officials responded in a low-key manner to security warnings that terrorists would like to attack stadiums, saying Tuesday that they have already boosted precautions so much the latest alerts won't make much difference.

Eagles sweep Cybercats

Easthampton 3, Sci-Tech 0 - The Eagles (5-0) swept 25-15, 25-13, 25-12 win over the Cybercats (0-6) in Springfield.

Zuheily Morales paced Easthampton with six aces, and Melissa Hurley and Corrin Halford each chipped in with five aces.

Hampshire, Holyoke play to draw

Hampshire Regional 0, Holyoke 0 - Strong defensive efforts led to the scoreless tie between the Red Raiders (3-0-2, 2-0-2 Central) and the Purple Knights (1-3-1, 1-2-1).

Nicki Stasz made seven saves in goal for Hampshire, which has not allowed a goal this season.