Louisville Basketball Bans Itself After Sex Scandal

Louisville will be on the outside looking in at March Madness this spring, a view that neither the Cardinals players nor coach Rick Pitino expected.
University President James Ramsey announced a one-year postseason ban Friday for the Cardinals men’s basketball team amid ongoing investigations into a sex scandal…

Johnny Manziel Escapes Assault Charges

Despite disturbing allegations that he struck his ex-girlfriend, troubled Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has not been charged with a crime and two Texas police departments have closed their cases on a possible assault.
Manziel, who may be released by Cleveland next month, ending two turbulent NFL seasons, was being…

BMX Legend Dave Mira Found Dead

BMX bike icon Dave Mirra died on Thursday after apparently shooting himself, police said. 

Mirra, 41, was found dead in a truck in Greenville, North Carolina where he lived at about 4 p.m., the Greenville Police Department said in a statement.

“We mourn the loss today of a great…

Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire Legend Has Died

Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, whose horn-driven band sold more than 90 million albums and made hits like “September,” ”Shining Star” and “Boogie Wonderland,” died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, his brother Verdine said.
White, who was 74, suffered from Parkinson’s Disease and had…

Golden State Warriors Get Presidential Seal of Approval

A basketball enthusiast, President Barack Obama applauded the Golden State Warriors on Thursday and marveled at how they are revolutionizing professional basketball with what he described as a “small-ball nuclear lineup” that specializes in great shooting and passing.
The Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in last year’s NBA…