Arizona Woman Is Hailed As First Female To Earn A College Football Scholarship
Becca Longo, 18, says she wasn't aware she might be making history when she accepted a scholarship from Adams State University in Colorado.
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NBA Playoffs Begin This Weekend
David Greene talks to Marcus Thompson of Bay Area News Group for a preview of the NBA Playoffs, and odds for a third meeting between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers in the finals.
Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney Dies At 84
One of the NFL's most popular and influential executives has died. Dan Rooney was chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He helped the team win championships and also diversified hiring in the league.
Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney, 'One Of The Finest Men' In NFL History, Dies At 84
During Rooney's time steering the team his father founded, the Pittsburgh Steelers reached the heights of the NFL. Off the field he also spearheaded efforts to diversify the league's hiring practices.
Baseball Moves Beyond The Steroid Era
Steroids used to be the scourge of baseball, to the extent that Congress held hearings about it. Commentator Pablo Torre of ESPN The Magazine says time has been kind to some of the worst offenders.
Three Blasts Go Off Near German Soccer Team Bus, Injuring Player
The blasts went off before Borussia Dortmund's match Tuesday night against Monaco, and the team says defender Marc Bartra is being treated for a broken wrist. Authorities have not identified a motive.
Major League Baseball Implements Rule Changes To Speed Up Play
Major League Baseball announced some rule changes to speed up game play. More radical changes could be coming, but it's not yet clear whether these new rules will actually work.
Braves' New Stadium To Debut A Beer Aged With Bat Wood
How do you feel about some baseball in your beer? Fans of the Atlanta Braves can imbibe on beer that has been aged on wood chips that are basically the waste that comes from making baseball bats.
U.S., Canada And Mexico Declare Combined Bid To Host The World Cup
With their powers combined, the three countries aim to return the World Cup to North America in 2026. Under the proposal the U.S. would host 60 matches, with 10 apiece hosted by Canada and Mexico.
Sergio García Bests Justin Rose To Win Masters, His First Major Championship
Before the sudden-death playoff, Spain's Sergio García trailed Englishman Justin Rose by 2 shots with 6 holes remaining. After Sunday's dramatic finish, it was García who was wearing the green jacket.