Peyton Manning flies breast cancer patient to game
Not knowing how long she had to live, and with nothing to lose, a breast cancer patient wrote to football player Peyton Manning, sharing how he inspired her. To her surprise, Manning responded by flying her out to the Denver Broncos’ season opener against the Baltimore Ravens
NDSU, UND resuming football rivalry, but not every year
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Twelve years after a bitter breakup of a century-old rivalry, North Dakota's two largest universities are meeting again on the football field.
UNC's Weiler gets off to good start kicking field goals
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Nick Weiler feels confident kicking field goals for North Carolina.
Former UConn soccer coach Joe Morrone dies at 79
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Former University of Connecticut men's soccer coach Joseph Morrone (mohr-OH'-nee), a Hall of Famer who led the Huskies to the 1981 national title and the national semifinals the following two years, has died.
Mallett to start at QB for Texans week 2
Less than a week after Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien removed quarterback Brian Hoyer from the week 1 game against the Kansas City Chiefs and inserted backup Ryan Mallett, O'Brien has named Mallett as the team's starting QB against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, as first reported by NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport and confirmed by FOX 26 Sports.
Romo-to-Witten beats Giants 27-26, but Cowboys lose Bryant
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo found Jason Witten for the winning touchdown after a series of Dallas mistakes put the New York Giants in position to beat the Cowboys in an opener for the first time.
Rutgers board holding private meeting amid sports scandal
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University's Board of Governors is holding a closed-door meeting amid the latest scandal to hit the sports program the university has been trying to build up.
Oh snap! Life of an NFL long snapper a pressure-packed gig
NEW YORK (AP) — As the family legend goes, Tanner Purdum was about 3 when he reached down and grabbed a football, crouched and launched it between his legs for the first time.
NBA player Thabo Sefolosha spurns plea deal, asks for trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say professional basketball player Thabo Sefolosha (sehf-ah-LOH'-shuh) has declined a plea deal that would have wiped away criminal charges stemming from a confrontation outside of a Manhattan nightclub.
Former NFL player Tyler Sash dead at 27
Tyler Sash, a standout safety at Iowa who won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants, has died, the state medical examiner's office said Tuesday. He was 27.
Patriots apply to reinstate 'Deflator' and other ballboy
NEW YORK (AP) — The New England Patriots have asked the NFL to reinstate the suspended employees at the heart of the scandal that came to be known as "Deflategate."
Serena Williams beats Venus at US Open to extend Slam bid
NEW YORK (AP) — For stretches of the 27th edition of Williams vs.
Judge sides with Brady, NFL promises 'Deflategate' appeal
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge let the air out of "Deflategate" Thursday, erasing New England quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension for a controversy the NFL claimed threatened football's integrity.
Report: Derrick Rose accused of drugging, gang raping ex-girlfriend
Warning: report contains graphic sexual content
Cedar Hill softball player has amazing bat trick
A softball player from the Dallas suburb of Cedar Hill is an internet star thanks to her amazing skills.
Rangers sign restricted free agent defenseman Dylan McIlrath
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Dylan McIlrath.
Sky protects Froome's Tour lead as Majka wins Stage 11
CAUTERETS, France (AP) — Rafal Majka led a solo breakaway to win the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, dusting a small group of rivals on the hardest climb of Day 2 in the Pyrenees mountains as Chris Froome easily retained the yellow jersey.
Tour de France Chart
Total Mileage: 2,086.7
Tour de France Stages
July 4 — First Stage: Utrecht, Netherlands, individual time trial (13.8km-8.6 miles) (Stage: Rohan Dennis, Australia; Yellow Jersey: Dennis)