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Derrick Rose was out again for the Bulls' game against Boston on Sunday with what coach Tom Thibodeau called "stiffness" in his back and will see a specialist when the team gets back to Chicago.

The reigning MVP also missed Friday's win at Charlotte. "It's not as cleared up as we would have liked right now," Thibodeau said before Sunday's game.

MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters.

Madonna and plenty of Manning -- Eli, and Peyton, too. This Super Bowl certainly has all the makings of another thriller, the perfect finish to a season that began in turmoil and wound up the most successful in league history.

Matt Flynn made himself a ton of money with his stunning Week 17 performance. Did the Packers' backup also alter the MVP race?

Peter King wraps up the NFL regular-season finales.

NBA, NFL need to finally face facts about these stars.

Some playoff spots remain unsettled heading into the final week of the NFL regular season, but the league's MVP race is all but wrapped up, writes Peter King as he evaluates Week 16.

The Chicago Bulls have made it official: Reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension.

The deal extension, which kicks in next season, was announced Wednesday. It is worth approximately $94 million, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press late Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the team has not released details.

Like LeBron James, Derrick Rose is an MVP. But the Bulls' star can't equal James' experience, says Ian Thomsen.

James keyed a 101-93 OT win to put the Heat up 3-1 in the East finals.

The Heat have more stars. But the Bulls have the MVP, and a stifling defense. That was more than enough in the East finals opener as Chicago rolled to a 103-82 win, says Ian Thomsen.

Derrick Rose is the league's MVP, but he isn't Chicago's only weapon. A balanced attack helped the Bulls knock off the Hawks and set up a showdown with the Heat, writes Bill Trocchi.

Derrick Rose isn't the only player with MVP credentials. Two-way weapon Dwight Howard is the NBA's best player, declares Zach Lowe as he hands out his regular-season awards.