US Sports News


'Match Made in Heaven': Michael Vick Helps Park Get a Second Chance

Local hero gives youth football program a much-needed boost

2012-09-18

Sarah Hoye CNN

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- On a warm, late summer evening, Nas Scott readies himself atop patchy grass and waits. Read the complete article

Uganda's Little League Team Has a Field of Dreams

They are the first team to represent Africa in the 66-year history of Little League World Series

2012-09-17

Samantha Weihl CNN

(CNN) -- This is the team from Lugazi, Uganda, and in the 66-year history of the Little League World Series, they are the first team to represent Africa. Read the complete article

Peninsula Park Wrestling Program Starts Monday

The popular program has served 70,000 Portland kids over more than 40 years

2012-09-14

Of The Skanner News

Classes start Monday for the Peninsula Park Wrestling Program, now into its fourth decade of after-school fun and focused activity. Read the complete article

For High School Athletes, Strike Could Put Scholarships on the Line

The threat that many of this year's top athletes will miss some crucial games is a real one

2012-09-13

Chris Welch CNN

CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- Dante Culbreath is head football coach at Simeon Career Academy on Chicago's south side. It's safe to say the football program here is a powerhouse - they've won six city titles in the state public school division. Read the complete article

Video: 'Shocked' Williams Wins U.S. Open Final Thriller

Serena Williams battled back from the brink of defeat to claim her 15th grand slam title

2012-09-10

CNN

(CNN) -- Serena Williams battled back from the brink of defeat to claim her 15th grand slam title and win the U.S. Open for the fourth time with a 6-2 2-6 7-5 victory over world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka on Sunday. Read the complete article

Video: Will Replacement Refs Mar NFL's 1st Week?

Stalled contract negotiations will put replacement officials in the spotlight Wednesday

2012-09-05

Lateef Mungin CNN

(CNN) -- Let's get ready for some... bad calls? Is this what the football rallying cry will turn into Wednesday night when the NFL kicks off its season-opener with replacement referees? Read the complete article

Williams Sisters Go Through as Wozniacki Exits U.S. Open

Serena won the U.S. Open for the third time in 2008, and Venus is seeking to match that feat

2012-08-29

CNN

(CNN) -- The Williams sisters cruised into the second round of the U.S. Open but their fellow former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki became the highest-profile casualty of the women's draw in New York. Read the complete article

Dress to Impress: Venus' Style Revival

A year ago the tennis star was diagnosed with a debilitating auto-immune disease

2012-08-24

Tom McGowan CNN

(CNN) -- Confidence -- on the court and off it, Venus Williams is finding her mojo again. Read the complete article

Growing Golf in Nigeria's 'People's Paradise'

Government has committed $200 million to develop golf complex that will help boost economy

2012-08-21

Vladimir Duthiers CNN

(CNN) -- Nigeria is not renowned for its golfers, or its golf clubs. Most of its population of 170 million cannot afford to play a sport that is, in most countries around the world, the domain of the moneyed classes. Read the complete article

Augusta National Golf Club Admits First Female Members

Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore will become the first women to join the exclusive club

2012-08-20

CNN Wire Staff

(CNN) -- Augusta National Golf Club opened its exclusive membership to women Monday for the first time in its 80-year history. Read the complete article

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