DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is denying a 2011 allegation of sexual assault after a weekly alternative newspaper in Oregon published details of a case that prosecutors didn’t pursue, saying they didn’t believe there was evidence to support the claim. The report in the Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon, came two weeks…… More
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he won’t force his players to stand for the national anthem, even though he believes kneeling is a counterproductive way to promote social justice. Ross’ comments Tuesday in a statement released by the Dolphins came after the New York Daily News reported that he said all…… More
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant is a winner in retirement, too. The former Los Angeles Lakers star won an Oscar in the animated short category for “Dear Basketball,” a poem he wrote after ending his 20-year career on the court in 2016. READ MORE>… More
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The 46th running of Alaska’s famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicks off Saturday amid the most turbulent year ever for the annual long-distance contest that spans mountain ranges, the frozen Yukon River and dangerous sea ice along the Bering Sea coast. Among the multiple problems: a champion’s dog doping scandal,…… More
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Spielman came to this year’s annual NFL scouting combine with a quarterback quandary. He has two first-round draft picks trying to recover from injuries and a third-stringer, who led the Minnesota Vikings to the NFC championship game. Now, instead of reaping the benefits of his smart moves and abundant riches, Spielman…… More
After a miraculous turn in the Southern Athletic Association tournament, the Berry College men’s basketball team isn’t done yet. They get to go dancing. The Vikings will open the program’s first-ever NCAA Division III tournament appearance Friday at 7:30 p.m. against No. 6 Emory University in Atlanta. READ MORE> … More
Former Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez says a claim by his former administrative assistant seeking $7.5 million for sexual harassment is a “sensationalized tale” created to extort him. His attorneys filed a response to the attorney general of Arizona on Monday. Rodriguez was fired by Arizona on Jan. 2 after the school investigated but could not…… More
DENVER, CO – Over four decades after Denver became the only city to withdraw as an Olympic host after winning a bid, it is exploring whether to try again after many cities have decided it’s just not worth it. READ MORE>… More
Heading into the final 48 hours of action, the United States had 21. Even if things were to go well over the handful of remaining events, the team will fall more than 10 medals short of the goal. READ MORE> … More
The new head of USA Swimming has sent a letter to members of the national governing body saying the organization doesn’t tolerate sexual abuse or misconduct. The letter signed by president and CEO Tim Hinchey went out to member clubs and individuals Thursday. “Let me be clear: USA Swimming does not tolerate sexual abuse or…… More
