#Respect. Kobe Passes Jordan for 3rd All-Time

Kobe Bryant eclipsed Michael Jordan on the National Basketball Association’s all-time scoring list on Sunday, surpassing the legendary scorer during the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bryant entered the game needing nine points to top the retired Jordan’s mark of…

Marcus Mariota Wins The Heisman

The junior quarterback became the Ducks’ first Heisman winner going away Saturday night, capping a three-year climb to college football’s most prestigious individual award.
“I’m humbled to be standing here today,” Mariota said moments after he was announced as the winner.
Mariota isn’t a bigger talker…

Adrian Peterson's Appeal Denied

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson’s appeal of his suspension from the NFL for beating his son has been denied by the arbitrator named by Commissioner Roger Goodell to handle the matter, the league said on Friday.

Arbitrator Harold Henderson said in his ruling that Peterson, the 2012…

New Code of Conduct Coming to the NFL

NFL owners moved quickly and unanimously Wednesday to change the league’s personal conduct policy. Now the question is how, or whether, the players’ union responds.
The league announced it will hire a special counsel for investigations and conduct to oversee initial discipline, but Commissioner Roger Goodell will retain authority…

The Cubs Are Making Big Moves

Jon Lester agreed Tuesday night to a $155 million, six-year contract with the Cubs, the first big deal of the offseason involving a top-level starting pitcher and one Chicago hopes will help end more than a century of frustration at Wrigley Field’s Friendly Confines.
Lester’s contract…