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Ray Rice-less Ravens host Steelers in Thursday night NFL showcaseBaltimore, trying to move onward from the negative news their former running back generated, plays host to Pittsburgh in an early AFC North division tilt.
Ray Rice: Did the White House need to weigh in?Some argue it’s a teaching moment, and the president needs to help steer the nation. Others say it’s an incident that the president has no authority over and should not attempt to influence.
Ray Rice suspension: Is NFL really serious about domestic violence?On Monday, after a video showing Rice punching his fiancee was released, the Baltimore Ravens cut the running back from their team and the NFL slapped the 27-year-old with an indefinite suspension.
Why NBA's latest racism flap hints at signs of progressAtlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson self-reported to the NBA a racially insensitive e-mail he wrote in 2012 and has agreed to sell the team.
NFL 2014 kickoff: 49ers-Cowboys, Broncos-Colts highlight opening weekendThe NFL season kicks off this weekend, featuring the 49ers and Cowboys, Broncos vs. Colts, and Chargers at Cardinals.
College football 2014: Michigan State vs. Oregon tops this weekend's actionThe Spartans travel west to meet the Ducks in one of the big college football games Saturday.
NFL 2014 kickoff: Seahawks vs. Packers previewThe defending Super Bowl champions welcome a perennial NFC championship contender to Seattle as the newest NFL season gets started Thursday night. Pundits give a slight edge to Seattle.
Tony Stewart back to racing: Did NASCAR handle Kevin Ward’s death right?Debate about whether Tony Stewart could have done more to avoid Kevin Ward has become emblematic of some of NASCAR’s rowdy Southern roots,
Althea Gibson: Tennis legend and so much moreThe first black to play in what was then known as the US Nationals, Althea Gibson also played on the ladies professional golf tour.
Johnny Manziel fined for obscene gesture during NFL preseason gameThe 2013 Heisman Trophy winner and Browns rookie will be writing a five-figure check to the National Football League for his transgression.
MLB commissioner elected: Rob Manfred beats Red Sox's Tom WernerMLB commissioner: Rob Manfred was elected baseball's 10th commissioner on Thursday, winning a three-man competition to succeed Bud Selig.
PGA Championship 2014: Chappell, Westwood, and McIlroy on Friday watch listEngland's Lee Westwood and Kevin Chappell of the US are atop the PGA leaderboard after Thursday's first round action, with Rory McIlroy lurking.
PGA Championship 2014: Who to watch ThursdayIt's the final major tournament on this year's pro golf tour. The PGA Championship in Louisville could also help some golfers reach the FedEx Playoffs and potentially a spot in the Ryder Cup.
California moves to limit school football injuries. But is the sport fixable?California joins 19 other states that have imposed limits on physical contact in school football. Experts are sharply divided on how much can be achieved in a game that's 'inherently risky.'
Tony Dungy on Michael Sam: Homophobic or anti-media circus?Former NFL coach Tony Dungy faced a media backlash after saying that he wouldn't have drafted openly gay player Michael Sam. Yet many NFL fans seem to agree with Tony Dungy.
12 things you probably don’t know about Babe Ruth The Baseball Hall of Fame is honoring Babe Ruth during the 2014 season with a special exhibit. Here are some interesting facts about the 'Sultan of Swat.'- MLB All-Star Game: Take a swing at our quiz
Major League Baseball's annual midseason break provides an opportunity to look back at the history of the "Midsummer Classic." Gauge how much of a baseball fan you are by taking our quiz.
Why Germany's World Cup win is a big win for world soccerGermany won the World Cup Sunday, beating Argentina, 1-0, in a dramatic final. The victory was the culmination of Germany's blossoming soccer revolution.
LeBron James, absent the bombast, explains his return to ClevelandLeBron James announced his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers in personal, wistful terms – unlike four years ago, in what many saw as a preening, self-absorbed production.
Why care about the Donald Sterling case? Let us count the ways.The case unfolding in a Los Angeles courtroom is more than a legal tussle between a feuding couple over the sale of an NBA team. Who gets to decide a person's mental incompetence is one key issue.
