49ers LB Aldon Smith Chases Defensive Honors

• Sixers to honor Allen Iverson and 2001 East champions this weekend

  

• AP source: Vikings' Daronte Jones nearing deal to be Commander's DC

  

• Younger crowds contribute to retail boom in San Francisco's Japantown

  

• MLV Minnesota names Pedro Mendes as head coach

  

• 76ers' rookie VJ Edgecombe selected to Rising Stars Challenge

  

• On this day 40 years ago: Chicago welcomes home the Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears

  

• Broncos lose to Patriots in AFC Championship in cold, snowy conditions

  

• Death investigation underway at encampment where former NFL player was found dead last week