Mark Sanchez Eyes Jets Starting QB Job with Garrard Retiring

Veteran David Garrard has decided to retire due to lingering troubles with his knee. Garrard said his decision to retire 'might have been a little bit different' if he was guaranteed a roster spot

Jets QB Geno Smith Says He Doesn't have Attitude Problem

The New York Jets seem to have a knack for associating themselves with controversial or maligned quarterbacks lately. Their most recent NFL draft pick, former West Virginia star Geno Smith is no different

Notre Dame Emerging as NFL Draft Pick Hotbed

Notre Dame is fast becoming a hotbed for NFL draft prospects. Only Alabama's seven first rounders the past two seasons bested Notre Dame's three -- Michael Floyd, Harrison Smith and Tyler Eifert

5 Remaining Jets QBs to Compete for Starting Job

Jets GM John Idzik announced that the five remaining QBs will fight it out for the starting job, including last year's starter Mark Sanchez. The Jets had six QBs before cutting Tim Tebow

Jets Cut Quarterback Tim Tebow

As widely expected, the New York Jets cut quarterback Tim Tebow, one year after acquiring one of the league's most popular players. The Jets made the announcement without fanfare

Hall of Famer Barry Sanders to Appear on 'Madden NFL 25' Cover

Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders edged out reigning NFL MVP Adrian Peterson of the Vikings for the right to be on the coveted cover of the 'Madden NFL 25' ultra-popular video game

Jets Cornerback Dealt: 'Revis Island' Now Attached to Tampa Bay

After months of disagreement, the Jets finally parted ways with Darrelle Revis, shipping the cornerback to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a first-round pick in this year's NFL Draft

Packers Sign Clay Matthews to Five-Year Deal

Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews has signed a five-year contract extension with the Packers worth $13 million annually. Matthews will earn $65 million, including a guaranteed $31 million

David Akers to Join Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with free agent kicker David Akers to replace the retired Jason Hanson

Manti Te'o Focused on Tasks with Chargers

Manti Te'o is eliminating all distractions to focus on his NFL career as a San Diego Chargers linebacker. Te'o signed a four-year deal with the Chargers

Tim Tebow Picked 2013's Most Influential Athlete

Quarterback Tim Tebow, recently released by the New York Jets, has been selected as 2013's most influential athlete in sports in a survey conducted by Forbes.com

Council Member Seeks Name Change from Redskins to Redtails

A city council member is set to file a resolution seeking to change the Washington Redskins' monicker to Redtails. David Grosso believes that it's time to change the team's current nickname

NFL Suspends Jaguars Wideout Justin Blackmon for Four Games

The NFL has suspended Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy

Chiefs Pick Offensive Tackle Eric Fisher as Top Pick in 2013 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher as the first overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Fisher is the highest NFL draft pick ever from Central Michigan

Manti Te'o, Geno Smith First-Round Snubs

Manti Te'o and Geno Smith were among the big names snubbed in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Te'o was picked by the Chargers early in the second round, while Smith was a Jets choice

Quarterback Mark Sanchez Blames Jets for Fueling Tebow Hype

Mark Sanchez said the Jets contributed to the hype surrounding Tim Tebow last season. The Jets allowed ESPN to camp at their training facility, and also introduced Tebow at a massive news conference

Bengals and James Harrison Agree to Two-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals have reached an agreement with former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison to a two-year contract

Defensive Back Charles Woodson Claims Teams Shying Away Due to Age

Free-agent defensive back Charles Woodson, cut by the Green Bay Packers six weeks ago, believes that NFL teams are shying away from him because of his age

Team Owner Says Redskins Name to Remain

Washington Redskins team owner Daniel Snyder said he would not change the team name many believe is a racial slur, even if they lose an ongoing federal trademark lawsuit

Jaguars Fans: We Don't Want Tim Tebow

Jacksonville Jaguars fans have put up a website to express their displeasure over calls for the team to sign quarterback Tim Tebow, who was recently released by the Jets after just one season

Ronde Barber Ends 16-year NFL Career

Longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive stalwart Ronde Barber, 38, has announced his retirement. He acknowledged that he'd have mixed emotions if they won a Super Bowl the year after he retired

Florida Legislature Rejects Funding for Sun Life Stadium Renovations

The Miami Dolphins long-term future in South Florida may be in jeopardy after the Florida Legislature rejected funding for the team's home at Sun Life Stadium

Eagles Leapfrog Chiefs to Select Matt Barkley in Fourth-Round

The Philadelphia Eagles took Southern Cal quarterback Matt Barkley with the first pick of the fourth round or 98th overall, three rounds later than the signal-caller hoped for

Aaron Rodgers Signs $110M Extension with Packers

Aaron Rodgers has signed a five-year extension with the Green Bay Packers making him the highest-paid player in the NFL. Rodgers has signed a deal worth $110 million

2013 NFL Schedule Announced

The NFL announced its 17-week, 256-game regular-season schedule for 2013, which kicks off on Thursday night, September 5 and concludes on Sunday, December 29 with 16 division games

Lions' Jason Hanson Retires After 21 Seasons

Jason Hanson, the longest-tenured player in the NFL, has announced his retirement after 21 seasons. The Lions offered Hanson a contract worth around $1 million but he turned it down

Patriots QB Tom Brady Works Out with Terrell Owens

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady recently joined unemployed wide receiver Terrell Owens in a workout. Owens, who last played in the NFL in 2010, caught passes from Brady during the workout

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Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski Allays Health Fears

Bills Sign Free-agent Quarterback Kevin Kolb

Dolphins Sign Cornerback Brent Grimes

Patriots Rob Gronkowski to Respect Gay Teammates

Cowboys and Romo Agree to Lucrative Extension Deal

Surgeon Calls Redskins QB Griffin 'Superhuman' for Fast Recovery

Bears sign ex-Bronco D.J. Williams to replace Urlacher

Super Bowl Champion Ravens Look to Make Most of Roster Turnover

Rex Ryan: There Will Be Competition for Jets Starting QB Job

NFL Owners Change Tuck Rule, Penalize Helmet Hits by Rushers

Wes Welker Joins Broncos on two-year deal

Matt Cassel Signs with Vikings

Goodell Assures NFL doing all it can to reduce, prevent head injuries

Ravens Trade Anquan Boldin to 49ers

Cowboys Franchise Linebacker Anthony Spencer Again

Titans Chris Johnson Says He'll Eclipse AP, Dickerson Marks

Vince Young apologizes to ex-Titans coach Jeff Fisher in letter

Linebacker Von Miller: Broncos to win Super Bowl next season

Joe Flacco Signs Biggest Deal in NFL History

NFL to Look into Prospect's Claim on Sexual Orientation Query

Tom Brady's Discounted Deal Allows Patriots to Rebuild Around QB

Eagles Plan to Keep Quarterback Michael Vick for Now

Ravens Center Matt Birk Retires After 15 Seasons

NFL Braces for Stormy Super Bowl XLVIII

Heart Condition May Jeopardize Star Lotulelei's NFL Dream

Jets' Revis Trades Barbs with Seahawks' Sherman on Twitter

Darrelle Revis Uncertain of Future with Jets

If Selected, Santa Clara Assures Power-Outage Free Super Bowl 50

Joe Flacco in Hot Water for 'Winter Bowl' Comment

Majority of NFL Players Unhappy with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

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Nationals Say Pitcher Stephen Strasburg's Forearm is Sound

Washington Nationals Starter Stephen Strasburg is not injured and isn't expected to miss a start, said general manager Mike Rizzo. Strasburg was suffering from forearm tightness when he last pitched

MLB Investigating Robinson Cano's Connection with Biogenesis

Major League Baseball is now investigating whether Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano has a connection with Biogenesis, a Miami-area clinic allegedly involved in distribution of performance-enhancing drugs

A-Rod Paid Clinic's Ex-Employee for Incriminating Docs

Alex Rodriguez has been identified by sources as the player who paid a former employee of a Miami-based clinic linked to performance-enhancing drugs to prevent release of potentially damaging documents

'Jumbo Honus Wagner' Baseball Card Sells for $2.1M Online

A Honus Wagner card was sold for $2.1 million in an online auction, becoming the the highest price paid for a card in a public sale. The price eclipses the $1.6 million paid for the same card in 2008

Investments Boost MLB Value by 23 percent

Forbes magazine revealed that MLB's off-the-field investments boosted the average worth of the 30 teams by 23 percent to $744 million. It is the biggest year-over-year change in valuation ever calculated by Forbes magazine

Giants Extend GM Brian Sabean, manager Bruce Bochy through 2016

The San Francisco Giants have given three-year extensions to general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy. The two had expiring contracts heading into the 2013 season

Tigers and Justin Verlander Agree on 7-year, $180M Pact

Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is ecstatic about becoming the highest-paid pitcher in baseball after agreeing to a seven-year $180 million deal to remain with the only team he has worked for

Adam Wainwright Agrees to $97.5-M, 5-year Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals and its No. 1 starter Adam Wainwright have agreed to a five-year, $97.5 million contract extension after almost two months of negotiations

Hanley Ramirez Injury Could Hurt Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodger Hanley Ramirez could miss up to two months after the infielder hurt his right thumb during the Dominican Republic's game against Puerto Rico

Mickey Mantle's 1960 Contract to be Auctioned for Sandy Victims

The original 1960 contract of legendary baseball player Mickey Mantle with the New York Yankees that paid him $60,000 will be auctioned to raise funds to help victims of Hurricane Sandy

Ankle Injury to Keep Derek Jeter Out Up to 8 Weeks

Derek Jeter's surgically repaired left ankle was diagnosed with a small crack. General manager Brian Cashman said the crack will not require surgery but will take from four to eight weeks to heal

Giants Sign Buster Posey to Richest Deal in Franchise History

The San Francisco Giants have signed catcher Buster Posey to the richest deal in franchise history -- a nine-year, $167 million contract which runs through 2021, with a team option for 2022

Shelby Miller edges out Joe Kelly for Cardinals fifth starter job

Shelby Miller will be the St. Louis Cardinals' fifth starter on account of a solid outing. Miller beat out Joe Kelly for the final spot in the rotation

MLB Owners to Cut Personnel Pensions

Major League Baseball team owners are moving toward eliminating the pension plans of all personnel not wearing big league uniforms

Big League Chew to Feature Matt Kemp, Cole Hamels

Big League Chew, a popular shredded gum brand, has dropped images of cartoon characters from its packaging for Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamel

Dodgers Lean on Batting Coach Mark McGwire's Simplified Strategy

The Los Angeles Dodgers have turned to Mark McGwire to duplicate the success he had with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is now the team's 11th batting coach in 15 years, replacing Dave Hansen

Josh Hamilton Says Dallas-Fort Worth Area 'Not a True Baseball Town'

Ex-Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton said Dallas-Fort Worth area is not a true baseball town, even calling the fans that stood behind him through thick and thin as 'spoiled'

MLB Avoids Arbitration Hearings for First Time

For the first time since its inception in 1974, no case will go to an arbitrator as 133 arbitration-eligible Major League players all agreed to terms with their respective teams

Biogenesis Founder Calls Media Reports 'Character Assassination'

The founder of Biogenesis claims that media reports connecting his business to distribution of performance-enhancing drugs to several baseball superstars are 'inaccurate character assassination'

Jose Reyes to Miss Three Months to Ankle Sprain

Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes will miss at least three months due to a left ankle sprain. The MRI revealed that Reyes has a badly sprained ankle that will not immediately require surgery

Andy Pettitte Expects Yankees to be in World Series

Despite losing some of their stars to injuries, New York Yankees veteran starter Andy Pettitte expects the team to compete for their 28th World Series crown

Johan Santana to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

New York Mets starter Johan Santana's 2013 season ended even before it started as he is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule in his left shoulder

Goldschmidt Agrees to $32M Extension with Diamondbacks

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt has reached an agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a five-year contract extension worth $32 million, with a team option worth $14.5 million on the sixth year

Yankees Acquire Slugger Vernon Wells from Angels

The New York Yankees, desperately looking for scoring help after injuries to sluggers Mark Teixeira, Curtis Granderson and Alex Rodriguez, have acquired three-time All-Star outfielder Vernon Wells

BoSox Slugger David Ortiz could miss Opening Day due to sore heels

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz admitted that he may not be ready for Opening Day after an MRI revealed inflammation in his heels that needs five to seven days of complete rest

Albert Pujols says he'll be ready for Angels Season Opener

Albert Pujols said his knee wouldn't keep him from playing in the season opener. Pujols considers the arthroscopic surgery he underwent on the right knee as just a minor cleanup procedure

New Rangers president wants Nolan Ryan to remain CEO

New Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Jon Daniels wants Hall of Famer and CEO Nolan Ryan to stay despite a reduced role with the organization

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Greinke Credits Medication for Overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder

Ryan Braun's Name Found in another Bosch Document

Team Owner Jeffrey Loria Defends Decision to Break-Up Marlins

2013 MLB Baseball Season Team-by-Team Preview

Felix Hernandez Becomes MLB's Highest Paid Pitcher

Tigers Manager Shocked by Valverde's Unemployment

Pride of the Yankees? Youkilis Backtracks, Says Glad to be in NY

Red Sox Sellout Streak Likely to End in April

Protective Headgear for Major League Pitchers in the Works

Papelbon Claims Red Sox Injected Players with Toradol

Schilling Maintains PED Advice Occurred

Schilling: Ex-Red Sox Members Tried to Convince Me to Use PEDs

MLB Investigators Seek to Obtain Notebooks Detailing PED Use

Dodgers to Start Own Regional Sports Media Network

A's Achieve Depth with Acqusition of Infielder Jed Lowrie

Pitcher Carl Pavano Ruptures Spleen in Snow Shoveling Accident

Pedro Martinez Lands Front-Office Role with Red Sox

Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny Suffers Costly Court Setback

Stan Musial: The Man

Frank Thomas Confident of 2014 Hall of Fame Enshrinement

MLB Investigates South Florida Wellness Clinics for Ties to Performance Enhancers

10 Biggest Disappointments for the 2012 Mets

Ex-Orioles Managing Great Earl Weaver Dead at 82

New MLB Rules May Include Allowing Language Interpreters on the Mound

Craig Biggio Optimistic About Future MLB Hall of Fame Call

MLB to Start In-Season Random HGH Testing for Players

Baseball Hall Of Fame Voting Ends in Futility as Stars All Shut Out

10 Pleasant Surprises for the Mets

Angels Sign Josh Hamilton to Five-Year, $125M Pact

Lasorda Claims Bonds, Clemens and Sosa Have No Place in Cooperstown

Baseball Escapism

Barry Bonds Says He Belongs in Cooperstown

Best and Worst New MLB Uniforms

MLB Not Planning to Put Ad Patches on Uniforms

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Spurs Topple Warriors, Advance to NBA West Finals

The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 to advance to the Western Conference finals.Tim Duncan had 19 points and six rebounds

Maloofs Reach Deal with Ranadive Group for Kings' purchase

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Vivek Ranadive announced that his group has reached a deal with the Maloof family to purchase its controlling shares in the Sacramento Kings

NBA Fines Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau for Postgame Comments

The NBA has slapped a $35,000 fine on Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau for his postgame criticisms of officiating in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat

Marc Gasol, Mike Conley Star as Grizzlies Take 2-1 Lead

Marc Gasol and Mike Conley buried six crucial foul shots in the last minute to carry the Memphis Grizzlies to an 87-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and a 2-1 lead

Tony Parker shines as Spurs take 2-1 lead over Warriors

Tony Parker scored a game-high 32 points as the Spurs regained home-court advantage with a 102-92 win over the Warriors in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series

Kobe Bryant Fights Mom over Memorabilia

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant insists his mother Pamela Bryant doesn't own the memorabilia she intends to sell at an auction house and hasn't been truthful about how she got them

George Karl Wins NBA Coach of the Year

George Karl has been picked as NBA Coach of the Year for leading the Denver Nuggets to a league-best 38-3 record at home and the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs

Suns Hire Celtics' Ryan McDonough as General Manager

The Phoenix Suns have hired Boston Celtics assistant general manager Ryan McDonough as their new GM, hoping that his knack for talent evaluation and strong business sense will be of great help to the team

Clippers Coach Vinny Del Negro on Shaky Ground after First-Round Exit

For all the excitement over the Clippers this season, they didn't advance any further in the playoffs than the far-more storied Lakers which reportedly has Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro on shaky ground

Carmelo Anthony Shines with 28 points as Knicks Stay Alive

Carmelo Anthony fired 28 points as the New York Knicks stayed alive with a wire-to-wire 85-75 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series

Defense and Rebounding Lift Pacers to 3-1 Series Lead Over Knicks

The Pacers used defense and rebounding to beat the Knicks, 93-82. Limiting the Knicks to 35.6 percent from the field and 28.6 percent on 3-pointers, the Pacers hold a 3-1 advantage in their series

Warriors Outplay Spurs in Overtime, Knot Series at 2-2

The Golden State Warriors held the San Antonio Spurs scoreless in the first 3:31 of overtime en route to a 97-87 victory that tied their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2

Seattle Pursues Kings with Increased $625M Bid

Chris Hansen, who leads the group seeking to bring the Kings to Seattle, is increasing his offer for 65 percent of the team to $406 million. This increases the total valuation to $625 million

Bulls Joakim Noah Tells Reporter Getting 'Finger' Not Fun

Joakim Noah was walking off the court after getting ejected in game 2 against the Heat when a fan, Filomena Tobias, widow of former hedge fund manager Seth Tobias, thrusted a digit into his face

Lakers Forward Pau Gasol to Undergo Regeneration for Knees

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol will undergo the FAST (Focused Aspiration of Scar Tissue) technique to address the tendonosis in both knees

Mike Conley's Heroics Push Grizzlies Past Thunder

Mike Conley was one assist shy of a triple double in fueling the Memphis Grizzlies past the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-93. He had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists

Pacers Outmuscle Knicks to take Game 1

David West scored 20 points and Paul George added 19 for the Indiana Pacers in a 102-95 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals

Zach Randolph Stars as Grizzlies Finish Off Clippers in Six

Veteran Zach Randolph and Mike Conley recorded 23 points each as the Memphis Grizzlies finished off the Los Angeles Clippers, 118-105, in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series

Dirk Nowitzki Willing to Take Pay Cut to Give Mavs Salary-Cap Room

Dirk Nowitzki is willing to take a significant pay cut to give the Dallas Mavericks enough salary-cap space to acquire a superstar from the free-agent market

Heat Bump Off Bulls, Advance to East Finals

LeBron James scored 23 points and Dwyane Wade added 18 for the Heat in beating the Chicago Bulls 94-91 and close out their second-round series in five games

Hibbert, Pacers Show Best Form in Beating Knicks

Roy Hibbert had 24 points, 12 rebounds and kept loose balls alive in his best 2013 playoff performance to lead Indiana Pacers to a 82-71 Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks

Bosh-fueled Heat Hold On to Take 2-1 Series Lead on Bulls

Chris Bosh finished with 20 points and 19 rebounds while LeBron James contributed 25 points as the Miami Heat beat The Chicago Bulls 104-94 for a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Amar'e Stoudemire to Beef up Knicks Frontline vs Pacers in Game 3

Amar'e Stoudemire will play 10 to 15 minutes in Game 3 of the Knicks Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers. Stoudemire hasn't played since March 7 due to a knee injury

Ray Allen Scores 21 as Heat Tie Series with Bulls

Ray Allen scored 21 points and LeBron James added 19 as the Miami Heat regained their winning touch, crushing the Chicago Bulls, 115-78, for a 1-1 tie in their best-of-seven semifinal series

Carlesimo Firing Nothing to Do with Nets Playoff Failure

The Nets clarified that the firing of P.J. Carlesimo has nothing to do with the team's early exit in the playoffs. The Nets bounced back from a 3-1 playoff but lost in Game 7 to the Chicago Bulls

Joakim Noah Stars as Bulls Oust Nets in Game 7

Joakim Noah tallied 24 points, 14 boards and six blocks as the Bulls eliminated the Nets with a 99-93 triumph in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round series at Barclays Center

LeBron James Earns Fourth MVP Trophy

LeBron James is named Most Valuable Player for the fourth time. James joins Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain with at least four MVP awards

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Phil Jackson to Advise Pistons During Coaching Search

Blazers Damian Lillard Unanimously Selected Rookie of the Year

NBA Veteran Jason Collins Comes Out As Gay

Raptors Eyeing Phil Jackson as Head of Basketball Operations

Knicks' J.R. Smith Wins NBA's Sixth Man Honor

Marc Gasol Named 2013 Defensive Player of the Year

Heat President Pat Riley Says Its Doable to Keep Big 3 Intact

Bobcats Fire Mike Dunlap After 21-61 Season

Dennis Rodman Projects Himself as FBI Informant, Global Peacemaker

Kings Ransom? Seattle Group Fears Stern is Siding with Sacramento

Pistons Fire Lawrence Frank after 29-win Season

Mike D'Antoni to Remain Lakers Head Coach

Cavs Fire Byron Scott Following Dismal 24-58 Season

Phil Jackson Reportedly Wants NBA Front Office Post

55-foot Buzzer Beater Makes Prep Player Instant Celebrity

Celtics' Ainge Says Its 'Too Expensive' to Beat Up Heat's Riley

Chris Wright Bucks Multiple Sclerosis to Play in NBA

Heat's Ray Allen Sees Acting Career on Horizon

Julian Newman, Fifth Grade Basketball Phenom

Isiah Thomas Favors LeBron Over MJ as Athlete

Cavs Guard Kyrie Irving Becoming a Superstar

Allen Iverson Rejects Offer from D-League Texas Legends

Forbes Rates Knicks as Highest Valued NBA Team

7th Grader Becomes Sporting Superstar Knocking Down Treys

Kupchak Says Lack of Effort, Not Coach is Lakers Problem

'Maturing' Heat Star Dwyane Wade Says He's Still Athletic

Virginia Beach May Have Upperhand Over Louisville in Luring Kings

Sports Illustrated Names LeBron James as Sportsman of the Year

Nike LeBron X Becomes Most Expensive Basketball Sneakers

NBA to Put Sponsorship Patches on Jerseys

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Alabama's Nick Saban Saddened by ex-assistant Coach's Comments

Alabama coach Nick Saban expressed disappointment and sadness regarding comments made by former assistant coach Tim Davis, who called him the 'devil himself' during a booster club meeting

Michigan's Brady Hoke Hits Notre Dame for Pulling out of Rivalry Game

Michigan coach Brady Hoke criticized Notre Dame for pulling out of its annual football rivalry game with the Wolverines

Incoming Freshman Noah Vonleh Could Remain Hoosier for four years

Incoming 6-9 power forward freshman Noah Vonleh announced his intention to stay at Indiana University for three or four years. The 17-year-old is ranked No. 8 in the nation by rivals.com

Miami great Vinny Testaverde to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Miami Hurricanes great and 1986 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Vinny Testaverde will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2013

Big Ten to Rename, Realign Divisions in 2014

The Big Ten will use geography to determine its new divisions and division names beginning 2014 season when Maryland and Rutgers join the league

Notre Dame to Play Five ACC Football Games in 2014

Notre Dame will play five football games against ACC opponents. They host Louisville, North Carolina and Wake Forest. They will visit Florida State and Syracuse

Oregon Admits NCAA Rules Violations in Deposition

In a 515-page summary deposition, Oregon admitted committing several NCAA recruiting rules infractions, some of which are major in nature

Michigan Survives Late Syracuse Rally

Mitch McGary racked up 10 points and 12 rebounds while Tim Hardaway Jr. had 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists as Michigan posted a 61-56 win over Syracuse in Saturday's Final Four showdown

Louisville Guard Kevin Ware Undergoes Successful Leg Surgery

After undergoing successful surgery to repair a broken right leg, Louisville's Kevin Ware can now move around on crutches in his hospital room. Ware suffered the injury in the first half against Duke

ACC eyes MSG, Barclays Center as possible hoop venues

The ACC has expressed interest in playing its men's basketball conference championship tournaments at Madison Square Garden and The Barclays Center

NCAA Allows Review of Shot-Clock Violation, Out-of-Bounds Calls in Last 2 Minutes

Referees can now review shot-clock violation or out-of-bounds calls in the last two minutes of regulation and OT. The NCAA also adjusted the elbow-clearing rule and block/charge clarification

No. 1 North Carolina Just Fifth Seed in NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament

Despite being ranked No. 1 in the poll with a 12-3 mark, the selection committee has designated North Carolina as fifth seed in this year's NCAA men's lacrosse tournament

Big Ten Approves Divisional Overhaul and Nine-Game Schedule

The Big Ten has approved recommendations to divide the conference into East and West divisions for the 2014 season and implement a nine-game conference schedule starting 2016

Bobby Bowden to Attend Two Florida State Games

For the first time since being forced out in 2009 following a 33-year stint, Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden will attend two Florida State games this fall

Rutgers Men's Lacrosse Coach Suspended for Verbal Abuse

Rutgers has suspended men's lacrosse head coach Brian Brecht pending investigation on allegations of verbal abuse, according to university president Robert Barchi

Rutgers Negotiating Eddie Jordan for Head Coaching Vacancy

Rutgers officials are currently negotiating with Lakers assistant coach and former Scarlet Knights star Eddie Jordan, eyeing to hire him as the school's new basketball coach

Hancock and Smith Shine as Louisville Advances to NCAA Title Game

Luke Hancock and Russ Smith combined for 24 points in the second half as Louisville advanced to the NCAA championship game with a come-from-behind 72-68 victory over Wichita State in the Final Four

Northwestern Close to Head Coaching Deal with Chris Collins

Northwestern is reportedly close to signing Duke assistant coach Chris Collins as its new coach, according to a source close to the situation. The two sides are still ironing out some details

Top Prep Basketball Recruit Andrew Wiggins Joins Kansas

Andrew Wiggins, the nation's top recruit, has selected the Kansas. A 6-8 forward, Wiggins picked Kansas over Florida State, Kentucky and North Carolina

The NCAA's Injured and Abandoned Athletes

In the NCAA, universities aren't required to provide healthcare when athletes get hurt. But many students depend on their athletic scholarships and don't have other financial support

Post-tumult, Forward Junior Etou Opts to Play for Rutgers

Three-star senior prospect Luc Tselan Tsiene 'Junior' Etou, a 6-foot-7, 220-pound power forward, chose to play for Rutgers and new coach Eddie Jordan

Jon Scheyer Joins Duke's Coaching Staff

Duke has named its former All-America Jon Scheyer as a special assistant for the 2013-14 college basketball season. This was announced by head coach Mike Krzyzewski

BCS Commissioners Agree on Playoff Name and Venues

The commissioners of the Bowl Championship Series announced that the four-team playoff will be known as College Football Playoff and have determined the national championship venues and the bowl rotation

Rutgers Reaches $475K Agreement with Fired Basketball Coach

Rutgers University has agreed to pay dismissed basketball head coach Mike Rice $475,000 as settlement for the remaining two years of his contract. The settlement for Rice is far less than he was due

Yale Wins First NCAA National Hockey Title

Yale exploded for three goals in the third period to turn a close fight into a rout, beating top seed Quinnipiac, 4-0, to win its first NCAA men's hockey national title

Rutgers President Under Scrutiny for Handling of Ex-Basketball Coach

Faculty members are calling for the resignation of Rutgers president Robert L. Barchi for his failure to immediately act regarding the actions taken by former basketball coach Mike Rice

Richard Pitino to Coach Minnesota Golden Gophers

Richard Pitino has reached an understanding in principle to coach the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Pitino, 30, replaced Isiah Thomas as coach of the Florida International University Golden Panthers last year

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Cowboys Stadium to Host 2015 BCS Football Title Game

UCLA Hires Coach Steve Alford Away from New Mexico

Kentucky Adds Prep Standout Randle to Superb Recruiting Class

Saunders and Rivers Key Harvard's Upset Over New Mexico

Syracuse Basketball in another NCAA Probe

BCS Champion Alabama to open 2015 season against Wisconsin

Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan out indefinitely with torn ACL

New Big East Takes in Butler, Xavier and Creighton

Hackenberg Eyes Starting QB Role at Penn State

ACC May Implement Court Storming Fines After Krzyzewski Incident

LSU Gives Les Miles Two-Year Extension, Pay Raise

Quarterback Logan Thomas Staying at Virginia Tech

Standout Prep Defensive End Tim Williams Commits to Alabama

AJ McCarron's Girlfriend Katherine Webb is BCS Game Winner

Urban Meyer Admits Ohio State Has Challenge to Keep Up with Alabama

Coach O'Brien: Remaining at Penn State Not About Money

Cotton Bowl 'Prohibitive Favorite' to Host BCS Title Game in 2015

Chicago Prep Basketball Star Jabari Parker Picks Duke

Les Miles Most Popular College Football Coach on Twitter

Johnny Football Craze Gets a Soundtrack

Jack Taylor Nets Record 138 Points in Division III Hoops

Football Factories or Learning Centers?

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Tiger Wins Players Championship by Two Strokes

Tiger Woods shot a two-under-par 70 in the final round to win The Players Championship by two strokes at TPC Sawgrass. Woods birdied the 16th and saved par on the last two holes

Nike Introduces No. 1 Golfer Rory McIlroy as Latest Endorser

Nike officially introduced the world's top golfer Rory McIlroy as its latest endorser after reportedly signing him to a five-year deal

Webb Simpson Rallies to Win U.S. Open by One

Webb Simpson posted his second impressive score of the weekend Sunday and had to watch and see if it was good enough to hold off a pair of major champions to win the U.S. Open. It was

More Questions Than Answers After Bubba Watson Wins Masters

A Watson won the Masters, but nothing about golf seems elementary right now. Bubba Watson's win set off a number of questions that will take months and three more majors to answer

Most Big Names No-Shows in Masters Drama

The Masters had a tension-filled finish, complete with a string of birdies and a playoff, it's just that it wasn't provided by the players everyone expected

Tiger Should have been Disqualified for Illegal Drop

Steve Williams, Tiger Woods' caddie for 12 years, believes that the world's No. 1 player should have been disqualified for taking an illegal drop during the Masters at Augusta National

Tiger Captures Eighth Arnold Palmer Title, Regains No. 1 Ranking

Tiger Woods fired off a two-under-par 70 in the final round to win his eighth Arnold Palmer Invitational title by two strokes and regain the No. 1 ranking for the first time since October 30, 2010

Tiger Cuts Rory McIlroy's World Golf Rankings Lead in half

World No. 2 Tiger Woods trimmed No. 1 Rory McIlroy's lead in the world ranking by more than half after his victory in the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral

Paul McGinley Named 2014 European Ryder Cup Captain

Paul McGinley has been named captain of the 2014 European Ryder Cup team that will see action at Gleneagles, Scotland. The 46-year-old McGinley is a three-time Ryder Cup participant

Augusta National Adds First Two Female Members

The Augusta National Golf Club has added its first two female members -- former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and businesswoman Darla Moore

Adam Scott Outlasts Angel Cabrera to Win Masters

Adam Scott birdied the second playoff hole to beat 2009 champion Angel Cabrera and become the first Australian to win the Masters Sunday at Augusta National

Nicklaus doesn't buy McIlroy's new club, toothache excuses

Jack Nicklaus feels McIlroy's talent will eventually make the difference regardless of his equipment. He noted that it's easy for Rory McIlroy to blame his new Nike clubs

McIlroy and Woods Clash in Friendly Contest after Match Play elimination

After they were eliminated in the first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona, No. 1 Rory McIlroy and second-running Tiger Woods decided to have a friendly showdown of their own

Olympic Swimming Star Michael Phelps Buries 153-Foot Putt

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 18 swimming gold medals, buried a 153-foot par putt at the 337-yard sixth hole

Mahan and Fowler Among Those Left Off Ryder Cup Team

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III announced his captain's picks and while a case can be made that they were solid, a case can also be made for some players left off

Golfers Snap Over Cell Phones

Tiger Woods Restores the Roar

Phoenix Open is Place to Be

Phil Mickelson Elected to World Golf Hall of Fame

Luke Donald is The King of Two Continents

Tiger Woods Has No Issue with Steve Williams Racial Gaffe

Tiger Woods Returns

Golf: A Spot of Tee in Palm Springs

Five-Star Ireland: Luxury, Golf & Spas Await

Discourse on the Golf Course

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Kings Late Back-to-Back Goals Stun Sharks

Dustin Brown tied the game on a 5-on-3 advantage with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored on a power-play goal 22 seconds later to propel the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks

Yankee Stadium to Host Two NHL games in 2014

Yankee Stadium will host a pair of NHL games. The 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series will feature the Rangers facing the Devils on Jan. 26th, and the Rangers will play the Islanders on Jan. 29th

Quick Work in Cage Pushes Kings Past Sharks

Jonathan Quick made 35 saves as the Kings opened their second-round series with a 2-0 victory over the Sharks. Slava Voynov and Mike Richards each had a goal and an assist for the Kings

Henrik Lundqvist Tallies Shutout as Rangers Force Game 7

Henrik Lundqvist tallied his seventh career playoff shutout to help the Rangers force a do-or-die showdown with a 1-0 win over the Capitals in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal

Dustin Penner Delivers Game-winner as Kings Oust Blues

Dustin Penner scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the Kings advanced to the next round with a 2-1 win over the Blues in Game 6 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series

Islanders Center John Tavares picked as Hart Trophy finalist

Islanders center John Tavares has been picked as finalist for the Hart Trophy, awarded to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team. Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are also finalists

Kyle Turris OT goal Powers Senators to 3-1 lead over Canadiens

Kyle Turris scored in overtime to carry the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens that gave them a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Hat Trick Powers Senators past Canadiens

Rookie center Jean-Gabriel Pageau recorded a hat trick as the Ottawa Senators trounced the Montreal Canadiens, 6-1, to grab a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series

Mike Green Overtime Goal Lifts Caps Over Rangers in Game 2

Mike Green buried a power-play goal in overtime to carry the Washington Capitals to a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers Saturday and a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal showdown

Capitals Coach Adam Oates Says He Could 'Beat Up' Rangers John Tortorella

Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates said he could easily beat up New York Rangers' counterpart John Tortorella for calling his team's complaints about officiating as 'whining'

Capitals Alex Ovechkin Credits Lundqvist for Rangers Playoff Win

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin insists that New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist single-handedly eliminated them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Two Power-play Goals Lift Penguins Past Senators

The Pittsburgh Penguins recorded two power-play goals en route to a dominant 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal

Brooks Orpik's First Goal Lifts Penguins Past Islanders, into second round

Brooks Orpik picked a perfect time to score his first goal of the season, doing it in overtime to lift the Penguins to a series-clinching 4-3 win against the Islanders in Game 6

Craig Anderson Stops 33 Shots as Senators Advance to 2nd Round

Craig Anderson stopped 33 shots as the Ottawa Senators advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 6-1 rout of the injury-depleted Montreal Canadiens in Game 5

Three First-Time Finalists Fight it Out for Norris Trophy

Three first-time finalists will fight it out for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is handed to the defenseman that displays the 'greatest all-around ability' at the position

Chris Kunitz Nets Power-Play Goal in OT, Lifts Penguins past Islanders

Chris Kunitz scored his second power-play goal of the game in overtime as the Penguins defeated the Islanders, 5-4, to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series

Craig Anderson Stops 48 Shots as Senators Top Canadiens

Goaltender Craig Anderson stopped a career playoff-high 48 shots to lead the Senators to a 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series

Wade Redden Breaks Playoff Slump, Lifts Bruins to Game 1 Win

Defenseman Wade Redden broke out of his postseason scoring slump, scoring his first Stanley Cup Playoff goal in six seasons to lift the Bruins to a 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs in Game 1

Brad Marchand OT Goal Powers Bruins Past Rangers in Game 1

Brad Marchand scored 15:40 into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal

Marcus Oduya and Marcus Kruger Push Blackhawks Past Red Wings

Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period while Corey Crawford made 20 saves in the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in their second-round series opener

Bruins Recover from 4-1 Deficit, Take Game 7 in OT

Patrice Bergeron scored Boston's last two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the Bruins recovered from a 4-1 deficit en route to a 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7

James Reimer's Heroics Push Leafs to Game 6 Win Over Bruins

Tyler Bozak and Clarke MacArthur scored and James Reimer stopped 43 shots to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 5

Sharks Sweep Canucks with Marleau's Overtime Goal

Patrick Marleau scored a power-play goal in OT to push the Sharks past the Canucks. Joe Thornton's shot hit off Cory Schneider when Marleau just got his stick on it for the series clinching goal

Tuukka Rask Stops 45 Shots as Bruins take 2-1 Series lead over Leafs

Tuukka Rask recorded 45 saves while Jaromir Jagr controlled the game as the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-2, to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series

Joffrey Lupul Scores Two Goals as Maple Leafs Edge Bruins

Joffrey Lupul scored two goals and Phil Kessel added a decisive tally in the third as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins, 4-2, to tie the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at 1-1

Islanders Make Adjustments to Upset Penguins

Kyle Okposo used his fighting and scoring skills, the latter being a late game-winning tally, to give New York Islanders a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The win tied the playoff series 1-1

NHL Pits Blackhawks vs Penguins at Soldier Field in 2014

The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins will collide in an outdoor game at Soldier Field on March 1, 2014 as part of the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series

Avalanche Win 2013 NHL Draft Lottery

Howard Signs 6-year Extension with Red Wings

Avalanche Fire Head Coach Joe Sacco After Failed Playoff Bid

Cost of pricey Leafs tickets to increase by 2.5 percent next season

Blackhawks Patrick Kane enjoys LeBron-like attention

Dallas Stars Dismiss GM Joe Nieuwendyk after Missing Playoffs

NHL Plans Six Outdoor Games in 2014

Leafs' Joffrey Lupul Questions NHL Disciplinary Standards

Mike Eruzione's 'Miracle On Ice' jersey and stick sold for almost $1 million

NHL Approves Realignment Plan for Next Season

Raunchy 'Harlem Shake' rendition sidelines high school hockey team

Goalie Rick DiPietro blames Islanders for career, life low points

Documentary Exposes The NHL's Culture Of Violence

Wings Defenseman Ian White Calls NHL Boss Gary Bettman 'Idiot'

Scott Niedermayer Modest About Hockey Hall of Fame Honor

NHL Too Expensive for Canadians According to Survey

The Puck Stops Here

Modano, Olczyk, Lamoriello Inducted into US Hockey Hall of Fame

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Bulgaria's Wrestling Coach Starts Hunger Strike to Protest IOC Decision

Olympic gold medalist and Bulgaria's top wrestling coach Armen Nazaryan has started a hunger strike to protest the International Olympic Committee's move to drop the sport after the 2016 Olympics

'Blade Runner' Denies Murder Charges

South African Olympic star Oscar Pistorius appeared in court after being charged with murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his home. The Pistorius family issued a statement disputing the murder charge

London Throws World's Biggest Party at Closing Ceremony

Artistic Director Kim Gavin brought together Britain's biggest stars to perform in a Closing Ceremony that provided the soundtrack for the whole world to celebrate the the London 2012 Olympic Games

Record-Breaking Olympic Games for Team USA

The 2012 London Olympics marked a record-breaking campaign for Team USA, which collected more gold medals than ever before on foreign soil. With 104 total medals the U.S. led the medal count

Team USA Wraps Up Impressive London 2012 Games in Track and Field

With Its medal tally of 29 medals, Team USA scored its biggest Olympic medal collection in Track and Field since the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona

American Keflezighi Fourth in Men's Olympic Marathon

Eight years after his Olympic silver, Meb Keflezighi returned to the Olympic marathon at the age of 37 to finish in fourth place in 2:11:06

David Boudia Wins Gold in Men's 10-Meter Platform Diving

David Boudia became the first American man to win an Olympic gold medal in 20 years when he won the men’s 10-meter platform gold

Manteo Mitchell Breaks Leg During Relay Race, Finishes for Team

Running the first leg for Team USA in the 4x400m semifinal, Manteo Mitchell was pivotal in helping his team to the final. Without a doubt, it was the fastest time ever by a runner who broke his leg

Team USA has Momentous, 7-Medal Night at the Track

Team USA won a staggering 7 medals in a 90-minute span at Olympic Stadium, winning three of four possible golds and 7 of 12 possible medals overall

IOC Recommends Dropping Wrestling from Olympics

The days of wrestling in the Olympics are numbered as the International Olympic Committee executive board has recommended the sport's dropping from the Summer Olympic Games

British Sailing Duo Breaks Up Ahead of 2016 Rio Games

The British sailing pair of Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell has decided to break up the partnership that won a silver medal at the London Olympics and go their separate ways

Stunning Pictures from the Closing Ceremony

Check out the London 2012 Closing Ceremony photo gallery

The Moments That Defined Team USA

Here's a look at the moments that defined the United States Olympic Team at the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games

Team USA: The Women's Games

Consider this: If Team USA's women competed as their own nation, they would rank an astounding third in the gold-medal count. The U.S. women won 58 of Team USA's 104 total medals

USA Women Defeat Japan to Bag Soccer Gold Medal

Carli Lloyd scored two goals and the U.S. women's soccer team avenged its 2011 World Cup loss to Japan with a 2-1 victory to win the Olympic gold medal for the third straight time

Men's 100-Meters: Race for the Ages

The men's 100-meters final had all the trappings of a five-way heavyweight title bout, with some of the greatest 100m men in history vying for the title of World's Fastest Human

Sanya Richards-Ross Finally Wins Elusive 400-meter Gold

Having waited four years for her golden moment, Sanya Richards-Ross, the world's top 400 meter runner, claimed the 400m Olympic gold medal she had long coveted

Russia Comes From Behind to Beat Brazil for Men's Volleyball Gold

After two and a half sets it looked like Brazil would cruise to their third Olympics title, but the Brazilians eventually missed out to Russia

Olympian Suzy Hamilton Admits Working as Las Vegas Escort

In a shocking admission, three-time US Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton revealed that she has been working as a $600-an-hour escort in the past year

Volleyball Federation Finalizes Criteria for 2016 Olympics

After its two-day annual meeting, the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Sports Events Council has finalized the qualification process for 12 teams that will see action in the 2016 Olympics

London Olympics Closing Ceremony Nets Big Ratings for NBC

The closing ceremony of the London Olympics has made NBC a big ratings winner, with 31 million viewers watching nationally as curtains go down

Team USA Men's Basketball: Defending Champs

Team USA's NBA all-stars linked arms and stepped onto the podium together to accept their Olympic gold medals, their back-to-back titles leaving no doubt about their status as the world's top team

Russian Sergey Kirdyapkin Wins Grueling Olympic 50km Walk Gold

The Russians may have been left behind in the medal race, but they came up with some exceptional feats like when Sergey Kirdyapkin clinched the grueling 50km race walk title with an Olympic-record

Team USA Women's Hoops: Olympic Reign

Team USA's victory over France cemented the women's fifth straight gold medal in basketball, an Olympic record for consecutive championships in a women's team sport

Usain Bolt - Carl Lewis Spat Erupts

Even as Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake were involved in a healthy rivalry on the field, a vicious rivalry was unfolding behind the scenes, and it came to the fore after Bolt won the 200m gold

Usain Bolt Makes History with Golden Double

The fastest man on earth, Jamaican Usain Bolt, claimed a big slice of history when he became the first man in Olympic Games history claiming an unprecedented second consecutive sprint double

Hungary's Eva Risztov Wins Grueling 10km Open Water Race

The most grueling swimming event at the London Olympics Games, the women's open water race, was won by Hungary's Eva Risztov by an extremely narrow margin of 0.4 seconds

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USA Women Defeat Spain 8-5 for First-ever Water Polo Gold

Michael Phelps Goes Out a Champ

Boxing Ring Wackiness Reflecting Badly

Gabby Douglas: America's Newest Sweetheart

The Social Media Games

Team USA Basketballers Draw Praise from Dream Team

Badminton Fixing Scandal Breaks Out at Olympics

Lithuanian Spectator Arrested for Nazi Salute

Olympic Tickets Sold Out Yet Stadiums Are Empty

Identity of 'Mystery' Woman with Indian Contingent Revealed

Munich Massacre Survivor Remembers

Stunning Pictures from the London Opening Ceremony

Swimmer Missy Franklin New Face of American Olympians

Diving Queen Wu Mingxia Nets Hat-Trick

Chinese Teen Swim Sensation Says She's Clean

London Welcomes the World with Spectacular Opening Ceremony

Olympic Mascots Have Important Place in Event History

The Olympics are All About Money

Olympic Pole Dancing

Greenest Olympic Games Ever?

Oscar Pistorius: Redefining What It Means to be 'Able'

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David Beckham Announces Retirement from Soccer

David Beckham, one of the most popular soccer players in the world, has announced that he will hang up his cleats for good. The 38-year-old Beckham played for Paris St-Germain in his last season

Manchester City Fires Manager Roberto Mancini

Manchester City has fired coach Roberto Mancini following the team's failure to defend the Premier League title and shocking defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup final

Aurelien Collin lifts Sporting Kansas City past Houston Dynamo

Center back Aurelien Collin scored the lone goal in the 73rd minute as Sporting Kansas City snapped Houston Dynamo's 36-game home unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory

Whitecaps Teibert Gives Magical Mother's Day Performance

Vancouver Whitecaps' Russell Teibert scored his first two MLS goals in a single game towards a 3-1 win over the defending champion LA Galaxy. After the match he dedicated his performance to his mom

Teen May be Charged as Adult for Soccer Referee's Death

The 17-year-old boy accused of fatally punching volunteer soccer referee Ricardo Portillo may be prosecuted as an adult. He was charged with third-degree felony homicide by assault

Own Goal Lifts Chelsea Over Manchester United

A deflected late shot by Juan Mata carried Chelsea to a close 1-0 victory over 10-man Manchester United, strengthening its bid for a place in next season's UEFA Champions League

Christian Benteke Hat-Trick Lifts Aston Villa over Sunderland

Christian Benteke recorded a hat-trick in the second half to carry Aston Villa to a 6-1 victory over Sunderland at Villa Park, moving five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone

Chelsea Blanks Swansea, Secures Premier League Top-Four Spot

Oscar and Frank Lampard scored in the first half as Chelsea secured its spot in the top four of the Premier League standings with a 2-0 win over Swansea at Stamford Bridge

Van Persie Hat-Trick Propels Manchester United to 13th Premier League Title

Robin van Persie completed a hat-trick in the first half to propel Manchester United to its 13th Premier League title with a 3-0 rout of Aston Villa

Branislav Ivanovic Lifts Chelsea to Europa League Crown

Branislav Ivanovic buried a stoppage-time header as Chelsea captured the 2013 Europa League Championship with a 2-1 victory over Benfica at Amsterdam Arena

David Moyes to Replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United

Everton manager David Moyes will take Sir Alex Ferguson's place as Manchester United's boss. Moyes has already told Everton that he will leave when his contract expires this summer

Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson to Step Down

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will step down at season's end, capping a 26-year reign as one of the most famous and successful coaches in any sport

Swansea Inflicts Serious Blow to Wigan's Premier League Campaign

Dwight Tiendalli scored the go-ahead goal in the 76th minute as Swansea inflicted another serious blow to Wigan Athletic's quest to escape Premier League relegation with a 3-2 win

Claudio Bieler Shines as Sporting Kansas City blanks Chivas USA

Claudio Bieler recorded a brace and Graham Zusi added a goal and an assist as Sporting Kansas City snapped a two-game losing skid with an easy 4-0 win over 10-man Chivas USA

Tim Cahill Shines as Red Bulls edge Toronto FC

Tim Cahill scored two goals, including a go-ahead header in the 89th minute, to carry the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 win over Toronto FC in front of 20,009 fans at BMO Field

Liverpool Blanks Newcastle for Biggest Premier League Road Win

Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge buried two goals each as Liverpool recorded its biggest Premier League road victory this season, blanking Newcastle United, 6-0

Liverpool Fines Luis Suarez for Biting Chelsea Defender

Liverpool has fined striker Luis Suarez an undisclosed amount for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during their recent Premier League showdown

Per Mertesacker Tallies Lone Goal as Arsenal Edges Fulham

Per Mertesacker scored on a close-range header just before the break as Arsenal moved back to third place in the Premier League standings with a 1-0 victory over Fulham

Arsenal Sends FA Cup Winner Wigan to Premier League Relegation

Lukas Podolski scored two goals as Arsenal sent FA Cup winners Wigan to relegation with an emphatic 4-1 win. Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey also scored for Arsenal

Ben Watson Injury-Time Header Wins FA Cup for Wigan

Ben Watson buried an injury-time header as Wigan Athletic captured the FA Cup for the first time with a 1-0 upset win over favorites Manchester City

After Coming Out, Robbie Rogers Could Return to MLS

After revealing he's gay, former US national team winger Robbie Rogers announced that he might join a Major League Soccer team this season to resume his playing career.

Vicious Punch from Young Player Kills Utah Soccer Referee

A youth soccer referee, who was viciously punched in the head by a 17-year-old player, died after a week in coma. The Unified Police Department said 46-year-old Ricardo Portillo died around 9:33 PM

Luis Suarez Fails to Grasp Seriousness of Bite

Liverpool's Luis Suarez failed to grasp the 'gravity and seriousness' of his bite on Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic during their match, according to an independent panel

After Bayern Munich Route, Barcelona to Spend $65M on New Players

After suffering a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Barcelona will earmark 50 million euros or $65 million to buy new players and bring in new faces from its B squad

Real Madrid Overtakes Manchester United as Most Valuable Soccer Team

Real Madrid has overtaken Manchester United as the world's most valuable soccer franchise at $3.3 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. Manchester United slipped to No. 2 with a value of $3.1 billion

David Beckham Declares Lionel Messi Best Soccer Player in World

David Beckham has declared Lionel Messi the best player in the world, saying rival Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't reached the level of the Barcelona superstar. The 37-year-old Beckham added that Messi is alone in his class as a player

Chelsea, Benfica Take Decisive Edge in Europa Quarterfinals

Chelsea came through with a crucial victory in their Europa League play after the Blues downed FK Rubin Kazan 3-1 in their first leg of the quarterfinals

Chelsea's John Terry willing to sacrifice playing time

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho Sympathizes with United over Nani Ejection

Nani Red Card was 'Amazing'

Galaxy find new scoring threat in Mike Magee

Who's the New Face of the MLS?

Goalline Technology to Make World Cup Debut in 2014

Key Suspect in Soccer Match-Fixing Scandal Arrested in Italy

Europol Looking into Alleged Match-Fixing

Barcelona Locks in Lionel Messi Up to 2018

Michael Essien Says La Liga Better than Premier League

Forbes Places Manchester United's Value at $3.3B

AC Milan VP's Racist Slur Against Mario Balotelli Caught on Video

Lionel Messi Scores Four Goals Against Osasuna, Sets Another Record

Chelsea's Eden Hazard Awaits Further Punishment for Kicking Ballboy

Pep Guardiola to Coach Bayern Munich

Mets Interested in Hosting MLS Squad at Citi Field

Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D'or Title for Fourth Straight Time

Rap Star Snoop Lion Plans to Invest in Glasgow Celtic

Lorrie Fair Gives Pointers to Afghan Women Soccer Team

Premier League, Top Soccer Clubs Acting Soft Over Racial Issues

Messi Sets Record for Most Goals Scored in Calendar Year

Houston Dynamo Tops DC United to Advances to MLS Cup Final

Twitter Attracts Investments for Spanish Soccer Club Real Oviedo

Galaxy Silence Dynamo to Win Second Straight MLS Cup

How Football Continues to Influence Spanish and Italian Politics

Johan Cruyff Blasts Mourinho for 'Only One' Tag

USA Women's Soccer: Redemption

Manchester United Has Tepid NY Stock Market Debut

Chelsea Captain Terry Maintains He is Not Racist

Lionel Messi Makes Champions League History

Pele: 'Messi Doesn't Match Up to Me in Soccer'

Italian Soccer Probe into Match Fixing Leads to 17 Arrests

Heading Soccer Ball Linked with Brain Injuries

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