NASCAR is looking further into the allegations that Paul Menard purposely caused a caution in last weekend’s Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway in an effort to impact the outcome. Four-time Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon trigger the investigation when … finish reading NASCAR to investigate Richmond
Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been charged with misdemeanor battery and false imprisonment stemming from a September 2010 incident. According to court documents, Janikowski “did unlawfully violate (her) personal liberty” and “did willfully and unlawfully use force and violence upon (her) … finish reading Raiders kicker Janikowski to face charges for battery
FIFA opened an investigation into the use of funds by executive committee member Worawi Makudi. The world’s soccer governing body opened the investigation after learning of allegations that Worawi spent some $860,000 in grants on a soccer training facility and … finish reading New FIFA executive investigation
Just one month before practice is scheduled to begin, St. John’s learned that three members of its highly touted incoming class are ineligible, at least for the fall semester. Jakarr Sampson, Norvel Pelle and Amir Garrett — all three among the top … finish reading St. Johns down 3 basketball players this fall
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After being on the run for three months, police finally arrested Makis Psomiadis, former chairman of Greek club Kavala, for alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Police arrested Psomiadis in his seaside home in Athens on suspicion of membership in a criminal … finish reading Former Greek club chairman arrested in match fixing scandal
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As many expected, FIFA denied Mohamed Bin Hammam’s appeal against a life ban from soccer. Bin Hammam received the life ban after allegations of offering bribes during his campaign for FIFA president. FIFA’s three-person appeal panel met for seven hours … finish reading FIFA denies Bin Hammam appeal of lifetime ban
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport banned Brazilian forward Jobson for two years after twice testing positive for cocaine. The Court’s holding, upheld the World-Anti Doping Agency’s appeal to extend the ban to two years. The appeal came after a … finish reading Brazilian striker banned two years for cocaine
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According to police, Javaris Crittenton has arrived in Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of woman. Crittenton, former Washington Wizards guard, was suspended along with teammate Gilbert Arenas for having guns in the team locker room … finish reading Javaris Crittenton returns to Atlanta to face murder charge
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The Bears were surprised to learn that a guest of Brandon Meriweather was charged with raping a girl at Meriweather’s Foxboro, Mass. home. The incident occurred when Meriweather was still a member of the New England Patriots. The Bears were … finish reading Bears surprised by rape incident Brandon Meriweather’s home
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Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien stands to face criminal charges for refusing to give police a urine sample. According to his lawyer Mitch Robinson, Byfuglien and three passengers were aboard Byfuglien’s boat on August 31. Hennepin County sheriffs pulled them over for … finish reading Winnipeg’s Dustin Byfuglien faces criminal charges
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The NCAA reinstated three Ohio State football players who had been suspended for taking an envelope with $200 from a booster earlier this year. The only additional stipulation from the NCAA is that the players must repay the $200. The three … finish reading Suspended Buckeyes football players reinstated
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A judge set October 26 as the sentencing date for Edward Rife, a major player in the Ohio State football scandal that led to coach Jim Tressel being replaced. U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frost set an Oct. 26 sentencing … finish reading Man at center of Ohio State football scandal, Edward Rife, to be sentenced on Oct. 26
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The Cleveland Browns were confused and the Bengals quick snap made them pay for it. The Bengals snapped the ball to quarterback Bruce Gradkowski with 14 seconds on the play clock. At the time, the Browns has 12 men on … finish reading NFL ruled Bengals quick snap was completely legal
Chung Mong-joon, a former FIFA executive, called Sepp Blatter, current FIFA president, a “little brat” who rules dictatorially. Chung had a possible candidate to succeed Blatter as FIFA president but wasdefeated for re-election this year in a vote by Asia’s … finish reading Moon-joon calls Sepp Blatter a ‘little brat’
The NCAA handed a four-game suspension to South Carolina Gamecocks’ WR Damiere Byrd for his involvement in a mentoring organization, Student Athlete Mentoring Foundation. In addition to the suspension, the NCAA ruled that Byrd must repay nearly $2,700 in impermissible benefits he … finish reading South Carolina WR Byrd suspended four games
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The Kansas Jayhawks are still waiting to hear whether recruit Braeden Anderson will be eligible this year. This come after learning that Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor were cleared to enroll and attend classes. Coach Bill Self said this week that the … finish reading Kansas Jayhawks hope for good news on player eligibility
The German Soccer Federation fined Cologne $14,000 for its fan’s “unsporting behavior” during a Bundesliga match. Cologne, which lost the match 5-1, agreed to pay the fine. According to the GSF, Cologne fans tossed “several beakers filled with urine and … finish reading German soccer team fined for fans tossing urine and excrement
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Kansas Jayhawks hope for good news on player eligibility
The Kansas Jayhawks are still waiting to hear whether recruit Braeden Anderson will be eligible this year. This come after learning that Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor were cleared to enroll and attend classes. Coach Bill Self said this week that the … finish reading Kansas Jayhawks hope for good news on player eligibility