Proposal would ban pre-teen tackle football in Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) - Organized tackle football would be banned for Illinois children younger than 12 years old under a bill unveiled Thursday.
CHICAGO (AP) - Organized tackle football would be banned for Illinois children younger than 12 years old under a bill unveiled Thursday.
Online petition demands to take away Kobe Bryant's Oscar nomination
A day after Kobe Bryant's 'Dear Basketball' scored an Oscar nomination for best animated short, an online petition asking the academy of motion picture arts and sciences to rescind the nomination has 7,000 signatures so far.
A day after Kobe Bryant's 'Dear Basketball' scored an Oscar nomination for best animated short, an online petition asking the academy of motion picture arts and sciences to rescind the nomination has 7,000 signatures so far.
Jones, Thome, Guerrero, Hoffman elected to baseball Hall
Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman were elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.
Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman were elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.
Diehard Eagles fan who ran into pole chasing after subway train doing OK
It's a video gone viral of an Eagles fan who probably woke up with a headache. Passengers on the Broad Street Line caught the man trying to hype the crowd up. Then, as he begins running after the train, a pole takes him down.
It's a video gone viral of an Eagles fan who probably woke up with a headache. Passengers on the Broad Street Line caught the man trying to hype the crowd up. Then, as he begins running after the train, a pole takes him down.
Nassar victim says MSU is charging her for sex assault appointments
Of the 100 plus victims who have given their victim impact statements to Larry Nassar and the world, a 15-year-old girl on Monday presented a shocking claim: that Michigan State University is still billing her for her appointments where she was sexually assaulted.
Of the 100 plus victims who have given their victim impact statements to Larry Nassar and the world, a 15-year-old girl on Monday presented a shocking claim: that Michigan State University is still billing her for her appointments where she was sexually assaulted.
The Philadelphia Eagles are going to the Super Bowl!
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - With one quarter remaining, Eagles players on the field and sideline already were dancing.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - With one quarter remaining, Eagles players on the field and sideline already were dancing.
'Crisco Cops' grease posts in Philly before Eagles-Vikings
City crews dubbing themselves the Crisco Cops were greasing light poles around Philadelphia Sunday morning to prevent Eagles fans from climbing after the NFC Championship game.
City crews dubbing themselves the Crisco Cops were greasing light poles around Philadelphia Sunday morning to prevent Eagles fans from climbing after the NFC Championship game.
Crisco poles fail to stop Eagles fans from climbing post-NFC Championship
On Saturday afternoon, workers who jokingly called themselves the "Crisco Cops" greased light poles to prevent Eagles fans from climbing them.
On Saturday afternoon, workers who jokingly called themselves the "Crisco Cops" greased light poles to prevent Eagles fans from climbing them.
Brady leads Patriots back to Super Bowl, top Jaguars 24-20
Tom Brady shook off a hand injury and threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola with 2:48 remaining, rallying the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl with a 24-20 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC championship Sunday.
Tom Brady shook off a hand injury and threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola with 2:48 remaining, rallying the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl with a 24-20 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC championship Sunday.
Sharks sign 15-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient to special contract
The San Jose Sharks signed a five-foot-nine 130-pound fighter who is just 15-years-old.
The San Jose Sharks signed a five-foot-nine 130-pound fighter who is just 15-years-old.
Two Australian Jocks with unique paths to Saint Mary's hoops
At first glance they’re just a couple of Jocks from Down Under. Jock Landale and Jock Perry – proud members of the vaunted Saint Mary’s Australian pipeline.
At first glance they’re just a couple of Jocks from Down Under. Jock Landale and Jock Perry – proud members of the vaunted Saint Mary’s Australian pipeline.
Steph Curry joins Kaepernick's #10for10 charitable pledge, becomes second Warrior to participate
Stephen Curry became the second Warrior to join Colin Kaepernick’s $10,000 for 10-days initiative.
Stephen Curry became the second Warrior to join Colin Kaepernick’s $10,000 for 10-days initiative.
Football players at McClymonds High feted with parade for 2nd consecutive state championship
The football players at Oakland’s McClymonds High School were feted on Friday for winning the state championship for the second year in a row with a parade and rally.
The football players at Oakland’s McClymonds High School were feted on Friday for winning the state championship for the second year in a row with a parade and rally.
Kaepernick announces plan for final $100,000 of $1M charitable pledge
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced Wednesday 10 beneficiaries will receive $10,000 over the next 10 days, rounding out the remaining $100,000 of his $1 million pledge to charity that began October 2016.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced Wednesday 10 beneficiaries will receive $10,000 over the next 10 days, rounding out the remaining $100,000 of his $1 million pledge to charity that began October 2016.
Paralyzed teen's first 'words' to parents: 'I love you'
A 16-year-old Pleasant Hill athlete who was paralyzed Jan. 10 after suffering a spinal cord injury during a wrestling match had a successful tracheotomy procedure on Thursday and mouthed his first word since the accident occurred.
A 16-year-old Pleasant Hill athlete who was paralyzed Jan. 10 after suffering a spinal cord injury during a wrestling match had a successful tracheotomy procedure on Thursday and mouthed his first word since the accident occurred.
Ex-Cal guard and current WNBA All-Star sues University, alleging sexual assault
Former California women’s basketball player and current WNBA All-Star guard Layshia Clarendon has filed a lawsuit against Cal claiming she was sexually assaulted by a longtime member of the athletic department.
Former California women’s basketball player and current WNBA All-Star guard Layshia Clarendon has filed a lawsuit against Cal claiming she was sexually assaulted by a longtime member of the athletic department.
Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski found dead
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 21-year-old Hilinski was discovered in his apartment after he didn't show up for practice Tuesday. The Pullman Police Department says a rifle "was recovered next to Hilinski and a suicide note was found."
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 21-year-old Hilinski was discovered in his apartment after he didn't show up for practice Tuesday. The Pullman Police Department says a rifle "was recovered next to Hilinski and a suicide note was found."
16-year-old Pleasant Hill boy paralyzed after wrestling match
A 16-year-old Pleasant Hill athlete who comes from a family of wrestlers is paralyzed from the neck down after a spinal cord injury he suffered during a wrestling match, College Park High School posted on the school’s website.
A 16-year-old Pleasant Hill athlete who comes from a family of wrestlers is paralyzed from the neck down after a spinal cord injury he suffered during a wrestling match, College Park High School posted on the school’s website.
MINNESOTA MIRACLE: Last-minute heroics propel Vikings to playoff win over Saints
Case Keenum completed a last-ditch heave near the sideline Sunday on the game's final play, as Stefon Diggs slithered away for a 61-yard touchdown to give Minnesota a 29-24 victory over New Orleans and send the Vikings to the NFC championship game with one more win needed to become a first-time Super Bowl host.
Case Keenum completed a last-ditch heave near the sideline Sunday on the game's final play, as Stefon Diggs slithered away for a 61-yard touchdown to give Minnesota a 29-24 victory over New Orleans and send the Vikings to the NFC championship game with one more win needed to become a first-time Super Bowl host.
Simone Biles says she was sexually abused by Larry Nassar
Simone Biles says she was also sexually assaulted by disgraced ex-Team USA and Michigan State gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Simone Biles says she was also sexually assaulted by disgraced ex-Team USA and Michigan State gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.