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More Women Work In Male-Dominated Pro Sports But There's A Long Way To Go

8:14am October 15, 2015

by Tom Goldman

Some women recently have become pioneers in pro sports leagues that have been the exclusive domain of men. Will the momentum mean more women will find a place in leagues that have long shut them out?

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The Risks For Refs: Heckling, Finger-Pointing And Sometimes Worse

4:07pm October 14, 2015

by Nathan Rott

In two separate incidents, high school football players have recently struck referees during games. Officiating crews know they're not liked on the field — but has it gotten worse?

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Heath Miller of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a reception at the 1-yard line while defended by Brandon Flowers of the San Diego Chargers at Monday's game in San Diego, Calif.

Twitter's Suspension Of Sports Media Revives Debate Over Fair Use

9:26am October 14, 2015

Twitter is going after news media that share highlights of U.S. football games without sports organizations' permission. The move shines a spotlight on the notion of fair use of copyrighted content.

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Olson sits with his guide dog, Quebec. Inspired by his experiences with the USC Trojans as a 12-year-old, Olson tried out for his high school football team.

A Blind Football Player Joins His Trojan Heroes On The Field

8:45am October 14, 2015

by Gloria Hillard

As a young, dedicated fan of the University of Southern California football team, Jake Olson dreamed he would wear the Trojan jersey one day — even after cancer took his sight at age 12.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brandon Beachy throws against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 11 at Dodger Stadium. It marked his comeback from a second Tommy John surgery to his right elbow.

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Baseball's Arms Race: The Price Of All Those Fast Pitches

8:22am October 14, 2015

by Frank Deford

Too many pitchers are throwing too hard for the human body to bear, commentator Frank Deford says. What makes these injuries unique is that the players are doing it to themselves.

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University Of Louisville Men's Basketball Rocked By Escort Scandal

7:54pm October 13, 2015

by Rick Howlett

University of Louisville is investigating claims that a former staffer hired escorts to have sex with basketball players and recruits. In a new book, Katina Powell claims she provided escort services to teenage recruits for four years.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Jinxes Houston Astros With Premature Tweet

7:54pm October 13, 2015

Superstitious Houston Astro fans can blame Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for their team's collapse Monday in the American League Division Series.

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Fans of Beitar Jerusalem, often known as La Familia, hold up scarves during a match against Bnei Sakhnin at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. With a reputation for aggression and racist behavior, La Familia has come under the scrutiny of city leaders.

To Prevent Aggression Off The Pitch, Jerusalem Takes Aim At Teams' Purses

1:49pm October 13, 2015

by Emily Harris

City officials are getting tough on the soccer field — by cracking down on fan behavior, especially anti-Arab actions. If fans are racist or violent, the teams they support will pay the price.

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Giants' Daniel Fells Could Lose His Foot Due To MRSA Infection

4:46pm October 12, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The New York Giants dedicated their Sunday night win over the San Francisco 49ers to Fells, who is in the hospital suffering from a MRSA infection.

Dodgers' Utley, Suspended For Reckless Slide, Is Eligible To Play Tonight

3:16pm October 12, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Utley appealed a two-game suspension handed down by MLB for a slide that broke Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada's leg. The appeal will not be heard today, meaning Utley can play in Game 3 tonight.