ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders promoted offensive coordinator Hue Jackson to head coach on Monday after he helped the team more than double its scoring output in his first year with the franchise.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — If there was one word to characterize the typical Oregon game this season, it would be blowout.
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KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) -- The Masters is about to let anyone play Augusta National - at least in a video game.
In another step toward reaching a younger audience, the Masters will be featured in EA Sports' next edition of the popular "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12" golf game franchise.
University of Oregon running back LaMichael James was recognized Thursday as the nation’s best college running back, with the Doak Walker Award. James is widely considered to be Auburn Quarterback Cam Newton’s closest rival for the Heisman Trophy. Read the complete article
With a national championship and a bowl visit to play for, the ESPN network delivered even more excitement to Saturday’s football match between Oregon State and the University of Oregon, by broadcasting College Game Day live from the OSU campus in Corvallis: for the first time ever. Read the complete article
The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer's showcase event for the first time to the Middle East.
The 22 voters on FIFA's executive committee, some accused of corruption in the weeks leading up to their meeting, picked Russia to stage the 2018 tournament, another first-time host.
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Christine Richardson and Tina Watkins recently became the first women to rise through the ranks and become battalion chiefs with the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Read the complete article
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick had just scored after another dazzling run against the Redskins when Eagles fans at a local sports bar began chanting: "M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!"
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LANDOVER, Md. - Forget about the contract: The Philadelphia Eagles weren't happy with Donovan McNabb's words. And they were thoroughly upset with LaRon Landry's alleged dirty deeds, both before and during the game. The best way to handle it? Have Michael Vick and the offense run up the score.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – For the third time in four years, the Denver Broncos are dealing with the death of a teammate. Wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead in his home Monday in an apparent suicide. Read the complete article
