NFL Implement Crown of Helmet and Axe Tuck Rule

NFL owners on Wednesday approved a rule that will ban ball carriers from initiating contact with the crown of their helmets in the open field.

The decision came on the final day of the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix.

“This is a very important step in our continuing efforts to…

President Obama Picks Indiana Hoosiers to Win NCAA Title

President Barack Obama is picking Indiana to go all the way in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

ESPN revealed Wednesday that Obama picked the Hoosiers to win it all in his 2013 bracket. He predicted Louisville, Ohio State and Florida would round out the Final Four.

Obama has made…

The Dominican Republic Wins the World Baseball Classic

The Dominican Republic defeated Caribbean neighbors Puerto Rico 3-0 to win the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday.

The Dominicans completed an unbeaten run in the tournament, taking their record in the competition to 8-0 on a rainy, chilly night at AT&T Park before a crowd of…

Florida Family Suing NFL Player Desmond Bryant

MIAMI (AP) — A Florida family is suing Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Desmond Bryant, accusing him of showing up drunk at their home, banging on the front door and ripping off a door handle.

The lawsuit seeking unspecified damages was filed Monday in circuit court by attorney Robert Fiore. He represents…

Miami Heat win 23rd Straight in Last Seconds

BOSTON– The longest winning streak in NBA history is still 10 victories away for the Miami Heat. So it will be a while before Dwyane Wade really focuses on matching the 33-game run of the Los Angeles Lakers.

“Not `til we get to 32,” he said with a smile…