US Sports News


VIDEO: Reggie Bush forfeits 2005 Heisman Trophy

2010-09-15

Ralph D. Russo, Ap College Football Writer

NEW YORK – Reggie Bush took the unprecedented step of giving back his Heisman Trophy on Tuesday, saying the scandal over improper benefits while he was a star running back at Southern California should not stain "the dignity of this award." Read the complete article

NASCAR on BET? Drive for Diversity Goes Reality TV

2010-09-05

Rachel Cohen AP Sports Writer

``Changing Lanes'' chronicles 10 young female and minority racers in NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program as they compete for four spots on a team. Read the complete article

Seattle Looking for Big Plays from Safety Earl Thomas

2010-09-04

Tim Booth AP Sports Writer

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- In full pads, it took Seattle rookie safety Earl Thomas less than 10 seconds to take an interception back 86 yards for a touchdown against Minnesota last week. Read the complete article

VIDEO:Tiger Woods, Wife Officially Divorced

2010-08-23

Doug Ferguson The Associated Press

Tiger Woods and his Swedish-born wife officially divorced Monday, nine months after his middle-of-the night car crash outside their home set off shocking revelations that the world's most famous athlete had been cheating on her through multiple affairs. Read the complete article

Desmond Howard Inducted Into College Football Hall of Fame

University of Michigan

2010-08-10

Desmond Howard of University of Michigan praises his Mom. Read the complete article

Must Beavers Leave Portland at Season’s End?

Is baseball pushed out by soccer?

2010-08-10

Fan Appreciation Weekend: September 3-6

Will the season’s end be baseball's Beavers farewell game to Portland? Pushed out by soccer, will city have zero baseball next year? Read the complete article

VIDEO: Sports Anchor Terry Brooks Innocent?

Cleveland WEWS-TV Terry Brooks denies rape charges

2010-08-05

Cleveland sports anchor Terry Brooks was indicted Wednesday on one count of kidnapping and four counts each of rape and attempted rape. The WEWS-TV anchor denies the charges. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Alex Rodriguez hits 600 th

A-Rod youngest ever to reach the 600 home run club

2010-08-04

Baseball Yankees slugger against Toronto

After a wait approaching two weeks, the Yankees slugger punched his ticket with a first-inning blast in Wednesday's game against visiting Toronto. Read the complete article

England Denies Iroquois Lacrosse Team Entrance to Country for Tournament

2010-07-15

Samantha Gross, Associated Press

NEW YORK – The British government is refusing to allow an American Indian lacrosse team to travel to England using passports issued by the Iroquois Confederacy. Read the complete article

Video: Legendary Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies

2010-07-13

NEW YORK — George Steinbrenner, who rebuilt the New York Yankees into a sports empire with a mix of bluster and big bucks that polarized fans all across America, died Tuesday. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday July 4. Read the complete article