Sunday, July 20 2014 5:50 PM EDT2014-07-20 21:50:00 GMT
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie headlines the 2015 women's basketball Hall of Fame induction class announced Saturday.
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie headlines the 2015 women's basketball Hall of Fame induction class announced Saturday.
Friday, July 18 2014 1:59 PM EDT2014-07-18 17:59:04 GMT
The NFL will limit the number of underclassmen who can receive evaluations for the draft to five from a single school, although special exceptions will be allowed.
The NFL will limit the number of underclassmen who can receive evaluations for the draft to five from a single school, although special exceptions will be allowed.
Friday, July 18 2014 12:42 PM EDT2014-07-18 16:42:23 GMT
Hearing the first victim to take the witness stand against Jerry Sandusky helped push the former Penn State coach's adopted son Matthew to come forward with his own allegations of abuse, he said in a television...
Hearing the first victim to take the witness stand against Jerry Sandusky helped push the former Penn State coach's adopted son Matthew to come forward with his own allegations of abuse, he said in a television interview.
Thursday, July 17 2014 11:12 PM EDT2014-07-18 03:12:39 GMT
A son of child molestation convict Jerry Sandusky says Sandusky had a bedtime "ritual" at the family's central Pennsylvania home.
Jerry Sandusky's adopted son Matthew said in a television interview Thursday that his sexual abuse at the former Penn State coach's hands consisted of oral sex, a more serious allegation than he made to detectives...
Thursday, July 17 2014 5:53 PM EDT2014-07-17 21:53:05 GMT
Alabama players have a different motivation going into this season.
Alabama receiver Amari Cooper has been through the offseasons filled with talk of repeat national championships, and now he's endured one that began with sour memories not celebratory confetti showers.
Thursday, July 17 2014 5:34 PM EDT2014-07-17 21:34:23 GMT
An investigation into an alleged sexual assault by two Providence College basketball players has concluded with no charges, the Rhode Island attorney general's office said Wednesday.
An investigation into an alleged sexual assault by two Providence College basketball players has concluded with no charges, the Rhode Island attorney general's office said Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 16 2014 8:23 PM EDT2014-07-17 00:23:30 GMT
After a tough first season in the WNBA, Brittney Griner is blossoming into the player everyone thought she would be, all the while embracing her status as a role model for gays.
After a tough first season in the WNBA, Brittney Griner is blossoming into the player everyone thought she would be, all the while embracing her status as a role model for gay youth.
Monday, July 14 2014 2:50 PM EDT2014-07-14 18:50:33 GMT
Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive is confident the NCAA reform he's been pushing for years will take a big step toward becoming a reality in August.
Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive is confident the NCAA reform he's been pushing for years will take a big step toward becoming a reality in August.
Monday, July 14 2014 2:50 PM EDT2014-07-14 18:50:21 GMT
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn says Nick Marshall will "suffer the consequences" but declined to elaborate on the punishment the quarterback will face after he was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana...
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn says quarterback Nick Marshall will "suffer the consequences" but isn't elaborating on what punishment he'll face after being cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana...
Wednesday, July 9 2014 6:50 PM EDT2014-07-09 22:50:44 GMT
NCAA President Mark Emmert says college athletes should receive "scholarships for life."
NCAA President Mark Emmert told a Senate committee Wednesday he supports "scholarships for life" and other reforms in how athletes are treated, then did such a good job of casting himself as a powerless figurehead that one...
Tuesday, July 8 2014 6:57 PM EDT2014-07-08 22:57:52 GMT
A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a deal that would compensate former NFL players for concussion-related claims.
By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press A federal judge on Monday granted preliminary approval to a landmark deal that would compensate thousands of former NFL players for concussion-related claims.
Tuesday, July 8 2014 5:57 PM EDT2014-07-08 21:57:56 GMT
Local universities expressed concern Tuesday that a proposed College Athletes Bill of Rights would cost them scholarships and commit them to lifelong health insurance for players who are injured during games.
Local universities expressed concern Tuesday that a proposed College Athletes Bill of Rights would cost them scholarships and commit them to lifelong health insurance for players who are injured during games.
Tuesday, July 8 2014 4:57 PM EDT2014-07-08 20:57:50 GMT
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer The NCAA is suggesting that football teams hold no more than two contact practices per week during the season in guidelines that grew out of a safety and...
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer The NCAA is suggesting that football teams hold no more than two contact practices per week during the season in guidelines that grew out of a safety and concussion...
Tuesday, July 22 2014 3:21 PM EDT2014-07-22 19:21:03 GMT
A racehorse owned by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II that won the prestigious Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last year has tested positive for the banned substance morphine.
A racehorse owned by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II that won the prestigious Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last year has tested positive for the banned substance morphine.
Tuesday, July 22 2014 3:10 PM EDT2014-07-22 19:10:50 GMT
The New York Jets are doing away with paper tickets for season ticket holders, while offering those fans a rewards plan for showing up regularly and behaving properly.
The New York Jets are doing away with paper tickets for season ticket holders and offering those fans a rewards plan for showing up regularly and behaving properly.
Tuesday, July 22 2014 2:11 PM EDT2014-07-22 18:11:52 GMT
Richard Parsons, the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers, is due to step into the battle of billionaires going on in probate court over the proposed sale of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Richard Parsons, the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers, is due to step into the battle of billionaires in probate court over the proposed sale of the NBA team.
Tuesday, July 22 2014 1:41 PM EDT2014-07-22 17:41:58 GMT
Vincenzo Nibali is in the yellow jersey as the Tour de France peloton set off on the longest stage, into the Pyrenees.
Riding in his 10th Tour de France, three-time world champion Michael Rogers of Australia finally got his first stage victory in cycling's greatest race on Tuesday by leading a breakaway group to a downhill finish as...
Tuesday, July 22 2014 12:40 PM EDT2014-07-22 16:40:43 GMT
A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavaliers will sign No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins to a contract, an imminent deal that would prevent any potential trade from being completed for 30 days.
Andrew Wiggins will sign his rookie contract with the Cavaliers. It's still not clear if he'll play for them.
