Notre Dame's Jessica Shepard anxious for first NCAA game
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) If Jessica Shepard thinks about it, the ride the 6-foot-4 junior forward experienced in the preseason was a precursor for Notre Dame’s roller-coaster season of injuries, emotions and ultimate success in capturing a
Clemson wary of No. 12 seed New Mexico State
SAN DIEGO (AP) No. 5 seed Clemson (23-9) vs. No. 12 seed New Mexico State (28-5)
Cousins: Vikings 'all in' with $84 million contract
Kirk Cousins says his new contract is proof of the Vikings’ commitment to winning a Super Bowl
Virginia looks to 'break down door' to Final 4 minus Hunter
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Every now and again Virginia coach Tony Bennett will receive a text message from a former player that simply reads: Keep knocking coach.
Robinson ready to help lift Bears, says knee will be fine
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Allen Robinson sees no reason he can’t regain the form that made him a Pro Bowl receiver and help energize the Chicago Bears.
Lady Vols hope to continue NCAA Tournament homecourt edge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Playing for a program like Tennessee means being inundated with streaks and records, so you can’t blame Jaime Nared if some aren’t recorded in memory.
Royals blast five homers in 14-8 win over Dodgers
Kansas City Royals 14, Los Angeles Dodgers 8 in spring training
Iditarod dog with signs of pneumonia dies
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Alaska musher Katherine Keith has had dogs die in the last two Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Races, both of suspected problems from pneumonia.
Tall order: Big post players lead talented Baylor roster
WACO, Texas (AP) Those big post players for the No. 2 Baylor women are so often the center of attention.
Price pitches 4 scoreless innings in spring training debut
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) David Price made his delayed spring-training debut for Boston, allowing one hit over four scoreless innings in a 7-5 win over Toronto on Thursday.
Nominations being accepted for Small Business “Eagle” Awards
The Entrepreneurial Support Network of West Central Illinois is accepting nominations for its annual awards honoring small businesses in the area. University of Illinois Extension Educator Carrie McKillip talks about the Small Business “Eagle” Awards with Will
Report: ESPN president stepped down after extortion plot
LOS ANGELES (AP) The former president of ESPN says he resigned from the sports network after an extortion plot by his cocaine dealer.
Need for one pro league the new focus for women’s hockey
Liz Knox didn’t get a chance to rest.
The Latest: Ex-boxing champ Vinny Paz: 'I'm always innocent'
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) The Latest on the arrest of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz (all times local):
Darrell ‘Bubba’ Wallace Jr. on finishing 2nd at Daytona 500 and driving for legendary Richard Petty
Darrell 'Bubba' Wallace Jr. joins Shannon Sharpe, Skip Bayless and Joy Taylor on Undisputed to discuss his NASCAR career, finishing 2nd at the Daytona 500 and what it's like driving for Richard Petty.
Redskins sign speedy wide receiver Paul Richardson
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson.
Boston Marathon relay to commemorate World War I race
BOSTON (AP) The Boston Marathon will add a commemorative relay this year to mark the 100th anniversary of the year World War I interrupted the regular, 26.2-mile race.
Chiefs agree to 3-year, $7.5M deal with P Dustin Colquitt
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have agreed to a three-year, $7.5 million contract with longtime punter Dustin Colquitt on Thursday, a deal that could ensure he plays the rest of his career in Kansas City.
US men’s soccer to play Bolivia in Philadelphia suburb
CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. men’s soccer team will play Bolivia in an exhibition at Chester, Pennsylvania, on May 28, a matchup between nations that failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Colin Cowherd makes the case for the Cowboys parting ways with Dez Bryant
Colin Cowherd talks Cowboys and Dez Bryant. Find out why Colin thinks Dallas should probably find a way to move on from their WR.