Derek Jeter Leaves Yankee Stadium A Winner
Derek Jeter has gone out in storybook fashion in his final game at Yankee Stadium. His single in the ninth inning propelled the Yankees over Baltimore 6-5 Thursday night.
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Golf Fans Rise Early To Watch Ryder Cup Action
The Ryder Cup golf tournament began Friday morning in Scotland with the United States taking on Europe. Some fans in the U.S. woke up early to watch the action live which began at 2:35 a.m. ET.
Bill Simmons' NFL Talk Gets Him Three Weeks On The Sidelines
Earlier this week on his podcast, ESPN's Bill Simmons called NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a "liar" and dared the network to come after him for it. And then it did.
Grand Jury Won't Indict NASCAR's Stewart In Driver's Death
The jury heard testimony from about two dozen witnesses and reviewed photos and videos in coming to its decision. The family of the driver who was killed says, "This matter is not at rest."
What We Talk About When We Talk About Race And Sports
Commentator Frank Deford reflects on the owner of the Atlanta Hawks' controversial efforts to market the team to white audiences.
Making The Case 'Against Football'
Steve Almond's new book is a powerful polemic laying out the reasons he, a longtime passionate football fan, is giving up the sport.
Big Sponsors May Find It Hard To Break Up With The NFL
Companies like Anheuser-Busch pay hundreds of millions to be identified with the NFL's aura. The last thing they want is to be associated with scandal, but it might be financially tough to walk away.
Cheerleaders' Fair Wage Lawsuits Add To NFL's Problems
The NFL is facing public scrutiny about how its players treat women off the field, but the league's troubles also extend to on-field activities. Cheerleaders from five teams have brought fair wage lawsuits.
Baseball's Regular Season Winds Down, Playoffs Days Away
A handful of Major League Baseball teams have clinched their divisions — others are in tight races. This is the final week of baseball's regular season.
With Dark Humor, Anger And Empathy, Women Respond To The NFL
Women, who make up 45 percent of the NFL's fan base, are critical of the league's handling of domestic abuse scandals. But some still support their teams and express sympathy for the players.