Former Olympic Champion, Dead at 55

Bill Johnson, who inspired a new era for American ski racing when he became the country’s first Olympic downhill champion in 1984, has died at the age of 55, the U.S. Ski team said on Friday.

Johnson, who won the gold medal in alpine skiing’s marquee event…

Kobe is Still The Brightest NBA Star

Kobe Bryant may be struggling through the final season of his illustrious career but the Los Angeles Lakers great was still the top choice to be a starter at next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA said on Thursday.

Bryant led all players with almost 1.89 million fan…

Buffalo Bills Hire 1st Full-Time Female Coach

The NFL has its first full-time female coach.
Kathryn Smith was promoted by the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday night to take over as special teams quality control coach on Rex Ryan’s staff.
She will assist special teams coordinator Danny Crossman and his assistant Eric Smith, filling the role…

The Blackhawks Are Making History and Going Streaking

The Chicago Blackhawks are ready for their next game, with very little time spent celebrating a franchise-record 12th straight win.
Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist and the Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 Tuesday night, setting a new mark for a team with three Stanley…

Former Superbowl Champion Regrets Playing Football

Ten years after he threw one of the most-celebrated passes in Steelers history, Antwaan Randle El has trouble walking down stairs.

“I have to come down sideways sometimes, depending on the day,” Randle El, 36, said. “Going up is easier actually than coming down.”

Randle El was an electric…