Former Sugar Bowl executive director dies at 72

Mickey Holmes, executive director of the Sugar Bowl during the period when coaches Bear Bryant, Vince Dooley and Joe Paterno won national championships there, has died. He was 72.

Alabama Crimson Tide’s Mark Ingram back running, still doubtful

Nick Saban said injured back Mark Ingram is unlikely to play against No. 18 Penn State on Saturday, but he isn't necessarily counting his star out.

Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice

PITTSBURGH (AP) - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby. The former NHL MVP homered into PNC Park's right-field seats while taking batting prac...

Despite changes, ‘Canes roster has familiar feel

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Turns out two of the newest Carolina Hurricanes aren't really all that new. Former Hurricanes Joe Corvo and Anton Babchuk are back with the team after spending some time with other clubs. And while two of Carolina's most re...

Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud

Rumeal Robinson was convicted in federal court Wednesday of borrowing more than $700,000 for a sham business deal and then spending the money on a condominium, expensive furniture and cars.

Showtime bantamweight tournament set; semis are Dec. 11

Four of the top bantamweights in the world will be part of a single-elimination tournament on Showtime.

Red Wings sign F Kirk Maltby to 1-year contract

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Kirk Maltby to a one-year contract. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland announced the signing Wednesday. The two-way contract means he can play in Detroit and for the Grand Rapids Griffi...

Reggie Bush says whether he’s stripped of Heisman Trophy is out of his hands

Reggie Bush says whether he is stripped of his Heisman Trophy is out of his hands and that his play on the field in college speaks for itself.

NHL Calendar

Sept. 17 - Training camps open. Sept. 21 - Preseason games begin. Oct. 7 - Regular-season begins. Oct. 7-10 - NHL Premiere Games, at Helsinki, Finland (Carolina vs. Minnesota); Prague, Czech Republic (Phoenix vs. Boston); Stockholm, Sweden (Co...

Report: Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter took cash, benefits from team in Turkey

The general manager of a Turkish basketball team tells The New York Times that Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits while he played for the professional club.

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