Governor plans to sue NCAA over Penn St. sanctions
Written by PETER JACKSON,Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett scheduled a news conference for Wednesday to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against the NCAA over stiff sanctions imposed against Penn State in the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Bowl game roundup
Written by AP
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Stepfan Taylor rushed for 89 yards and an early touchdown, Kevin Hogan passed for 123 yards, and No. 8 Stanford won its first Rose Bowl since 1972, beating Wisconsin 20-14 on Tuesday night.
Reid among 7 NFL coaches sacked in firing frenzy
Written by The Associated Press
Andy Reid is the winningest coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lovie Smith led the Chicago Bears to the 2007 Super Bowl.
Bengals beat Ravens 23-17 in finale
Written by JOE KAY,AP Sports Writer
CINCINNATI (AP) — Baltimore opens the playoffs with an emotional home game. Cincinnati heads back to the place where it lost in the first round last year.
Browns fire coach Pat Shurmur, GM Tom Heckert
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns are changing again.
Cain Velasquez reclaims UFC heavyweight title
Written by GREG BEACHAM,AP Sports Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cain Velasquez waited 13 miserable months for the chance to put the UFC heavyweight belt back around his waist.
Nets hold off Cavs, move to 2-0 under Carlesimo
Written by BRIAN MAHONEY,AP Basketball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Two victories and now two huge tests coming up for the Brooklyn Nets.
Ohio whips ULM 45-14 at Independence Bowl
Written by DAVID BRANDT,AP Sports Writer
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Things were going so well for Ohio that quarterback Tyler Tettleton was cracking jokes in the huddle by the end of the game.