2016: A Good Year For Sports
If the events of 2016 have got you down, commentator Christine Brennan says take a look at the sports pages, there's been a lot there to make folks smile.
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College Football Players' Decisions To Skip Bowl Games Garner Support, Some Criticism
Two top running backs, Stanford's Christian McCaffrey and LSU's Leonard Fournette, have said they won't play in their respective bowl games in order to start preparations for the NFL draft.
College Football Players Sit Out Bowl Games In Anticipation Of NFL Draft
College football players worried about injuries are sitting out bowl games to better their chances in the NFL draft.
Tennis Star Petra Kvitova Badly Injured By Knife-Wielding Attacker
The two-time Wimbledon champion sustained "severe" injuries to her left hand, her playing hand, during a home invasion. She said she is "fortunate to be alive."
ACC Fines Louisville, Virginia Tech For Role In Wake Scandal
The Atlantic Coast Conference has fined Louisville and Virginia Tech $25,000 each after reviewing the findings of a Wake Forest investigation that concluded a former Demon Deacons assistant coach-t
Grambling State Wins Celebration Bowl Over North Carolina Central
North Carolina Central had a chance to tie Saturday's game with Grambling State but a player was penalized for celebrating in the end zone. The Celebration Bowl was decided by excessive celebration.
Sunday Sports: Mike Pesca's Theory On NFL 2016
Slate's Mike Pesca has a word for the National Football league this year: mediocrity. Mike make his case and also previews today's big games.
University Of Minnesota Football Team Ends Boycott, Will Play Bowl Game
"Let me first state so there is no misperception: sexual harassment and violence against women have no place on this campus," a team leader says.
Child Sexual Abuse Soccer Scandal Rocks U.K.
Britain is reeling from a scandal involving allegations of sexual abuse in youth soccer. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Guardian reporter Daniel Taylor, who broke the story.
University of Minnesota Football Players Boycott After 10 Teammates Suspended
As the university responds to a sexual assault allegation, the rest of its football team has declared a boycott. The team is scheduled to play in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27.