ECU coach had the best Mother's Day surprise for walk-on's mom
East Carolina head football coach Scottie Montgomery had decided that walk-on defensive end Kiante Anderson was deserving of a scholarship, so he made the wonderful call to tie the surprise into Mother’s Day … by going to the local elementary school where Anderson’s mother, Tia Chapman, works and handing her the envelope.
East Carolina head football coach Scottie Montgomery had decided that walk-on defensive end Kiante Anderson was deserving of a scholarship, so he made the wonderful call to tie the surprise into Mother’s Day … by going to the local elementary school where Anderson’s mother, Tia Chapman, works and handing her the envelope.
Warriors to face Spurs in Western Conference finals
The Golden State Warriors will face San Antonio after the Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets Thursday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the 13th time.
The Golden State Warriors will face San Antonio after the Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets Thursday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the 13th time.
Halo headsets aim to boost performance
Kane Russell talks about the halo headsets being used by the San Francisco Giants and how they aim to improve their game.
Kane Russell talks about the halo headsets being used by the San Francisco Giants and how they aim to improve their game.
92-year-old woman breaks 400 meters track record
A 92-year-old woman broke the American record for the 400 meters Grand Prix event in the 90+ division, according to the Atlanta Track Club.
A 92-year-old woman broke the American record for the 400 meters Grand Prix event in the 90+ division, according to the Atlanta Track Club.
Panthers' Michael Oher turns himself in after Uber assault allegation
Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher turned himself into police in Nashville, Tennessee after being accused of assaulting an Uber driver last month.
Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher turned himself into police in Nashville, Tennessee after being accused of assaulting an Uber driver last month.
Carolina Panthers' Michael Oher accused of assaulting Uber driver in Nashville
Carolina Panthers' Michael Oher has been cited by police in Nashville for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver last month.
Carolina Panthers' Michael Oher has been cited by police in Nashville for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver last month.
Judge agrees to toss Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's conviction in a 2013 murder can be erased because he died before his appeal was heard, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge E. Susan Garsh said a legal doctrine that calls for vacating convictions when a defendant dies before an appeal can be heard was binding precedent. She said she was compelled to follow it.
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's conviction in a 2013 murder can be erased because he died before his appeal was heard, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge E. Susan Garsh said a legal doctrine that calls for vacating convictions when a defendant dies before an appeal can be heard was binding precedent. She said she was compelled to follow it.
Curry's 30 lead Warriors to sweep after 121-95 win over Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors completed a second-round sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 121-95 victory Monday night. The defending Western Conference champions have won both their series in four games and now await the winner of the Rockets-Spurs series that is tied at 2-2.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors completed a second-round sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 121-95 victory Monday night. The defending Western Conference champions have won both their series in four games and now await the winner of the Rockets-Spurs series that is tied at 2-2.
Warriors beat Jazz to take 3-0 lead
Kevin Durant had 38 points and 13 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 102-91 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Kevin Durant had 38 points and 13 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 102-91 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Records: Aaron Hernandez was member of Bloods street gang; didn't appear suicidal
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was a member of the Bloods street gang and was disciplined for having gang paraphernalia, according to newly released documents related to the investigation into his prison suicide.
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was a member of the Bloods street gang and was disciplined for having gang paraphernalia, according to newly released documents related to the investigation into his prison suicide.
Green shows range, leads Warriors past Jazz for 2-0 lead
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Draymond Green showed Quin Snyder his hot hand and range up close, knocking down five 3-pointers and scoring 21 points before a brief knee scare late in the Golden State Warriors' 115-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Draymond Green showed Quin Snyder his hot hand and range up close, knocking down five 3-pointers and scoring 21 points before a brief knee scare late in the Golden State Warriors' 115-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Warriors v Jazz Game 2 Preview
The Golden State Warriors were preparing to take on the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinal. Jason Appelbaum reports.
The Golden State Warriors were preparing to take on the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinal. Jason Appelbaum reports.
Warriors roll past Jazz in Game 1 of NBA Western Conference semifinals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry scored 22 points in three quarters of work and the top-seeded Golden State Warriors warmed up in a hurry after a weeklong layoff between playoff games, beating the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Tuesday night in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry scored 22 points in three quarters of work and the top-seeded Golden State Warriors warmed up in a hurry after a weeklong layoff between playoff games, beating the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Tuesday night in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals.
Warriors, Jazz ready for Game 1 of NBA West semifinals
The Golden State Warriors are set to face off against the Utah Jazz Tuesday night during Game 1 of the Western Conference NBA semifinals.
The Golden State Warriors are set to face off against the Utah Jazz Tuesday night during Game 1 of the Western Conference NBA semifinals.
Warriors v. Jazz: Game 1
The Warriors were set to play the Utah Jazz during Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. Jason Appelbaum has a preview.
The Warriors were set to play the Utah Jazz during Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. Jason Appelbaum has a preview.
Kaepernick hands out old suits outside parole office
NEW YORK (AP) - Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has yet to find another NFL job, but he's donating some of his old suits in order to help others find work.
NEW YORK (AP) - Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has yet to find another NFL job, but he's donating some of his old suits in order to help others find work.
Report: Oakland Raiders close on land in Las Vegas to build stadium
The Oakland Raiders have taken another step in the re-location process to Las Vegas. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal the Raiders closed on a purchase of land near Mandalay Bay resort.
The Oakland Raiders have taken another step in the re-location process to Las Vegas. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal the Raiders closed on a purchase of land near Mandalay Bay resort.
Prom dress giveaway to benefit Oakland public school girls
Hundreds of teen girls who attend Oakland public schools will have the opportunity Saturday to attend a special event organized by Leslie West, the wife of Warriors player David West.
Hundreds of teen girls who attend Oakland public schools will have the opportunity Saturday to attend a special event organized by Leslie West, the wife of Warriors player David West.
49ers add cornerback in third round and make another trade
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch continued to be a busy man on the second day of the draft, using a pair of third-round picks on Colorado cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon and Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard while making two more trades Friday.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch continued to be a busy man on the second day of the draft, using a pair of third-round picks on Colorado cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon and Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard while making two more trades Friday.
Takkarist McKinley's draft by the Atlanta Falcons lifts Richmond acquaintances
Acquaintances of Takkarist McKinley were reveling Friday in his selection by the Atlanta Falcons during the 2017 NFL Draft, saying his story is inspiring them to strive for their own athletic success.
Acquaintances of Takkarist McKinley were reveling Friday in his selection by the Atlanta Falcons during the 2017 NFL Draft, saying his story is inspiring them to strive for their own athletic success.