Stephen Strasburg pitched a career-high eight innings against his hometown Padres, and Bryce Harper and Adam LaRoche homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 victory against San Diego on Thursday night.
O.J. Simpson, a former star athlete who once lived for the spotlight, was back on stage telling the grim story of the Las Vegas afternoon in 2007 that sent him to prison.
The lead defense attorney in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial had a conflict of interest because he could have been a witness in the case, a lawyer who worked on Simpson's unsuccessful appeal to the Nevada Supreme...
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.
More than four years after the world last heard from O.J. Simpson in court, one of the nation's most famous prisoners speaks again Wednesday in a bid to win freedom from a sentence that could keep him behind bars...
His leg shackles rattling as he shuffled to and from the witness stand, O.J. Simpson made his own case Wednesday for a new trial on armed robbery charges with testimony that he relied on the advice of his trusted attorney...
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien fervently disputes suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien is fervently disputing suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams denies ever contemplating suicide, and says private comments he made in text messages are being taken out of context by his ex-fiancee in a lawsuit over the possession of a...
Mario Williams refused to be labeled as someone who was emotionally unstable in dismissing questions about his mental state raised by a series of text messages from his former fiancee.
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew...
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his...
Sunday, May 12 2013 3:37 AM EDT2013-05-12 07:37:59 GMT
JACKSON - The memorial service for Alyne Payton, the mother of the late Walter Payton, was held last night by hundreds of family members and friends.
JACKSON - The memorial service for Alyne Payton, the mother of the late Walter Payton, was held Friday at Black's Chapel Church in Jackson as hundreds of family members and friends said their final good bye to a very influential woman. Payton was buried Saturday in her hometown of Columbia, MS.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:13 AM EDT2013-05-08 08:13:50 GMT
JACKSON - Alyne Payton, the mother of the late NFL Hall of Fame running back and former Jackson State star Walter Payton passed away late Sunday night at age 87. Services will be Friday at Black's Chapel Church in Jackson.
JACKSON - Alyne Payton, the mother of the late NFL Hall of Fame running back and former Jackson State star Walter Payton passed away late Sunday night at age 87. Visitation and Memorial services will be Friday evening at Black's Chapel Church in Jackson.
JACKSON - Alyne Payton, the mother of the late NFL Hall of Fame running back and former Jackson State star Walter Payton passed away late Sunday night at age 87. Services will be Friday at Black's Chapel Church in Jackson.
JACKSON - Alyne Payton, the mother of the late NFL Hall of Fame running back and former Jackson State star Walter Payton passed away late Sunday night at age 87. Visitation and Memorial services will be Friday evening at Black's Chapel Church in Jackson.
MADISON - D1 Sports Training held its grand opening Friday night. Co-owners Michael Oher and Antonio Johnson were both there giving instruction to athletes.
MADISON - D1 Sports Training held its grand opening Friday night. Co-owners Michael Oher and Antonio Johnson were both there giving instruction to athletes.
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:16:34 GMT
ATLANTA (AP) - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014.
ATLANTA (AP) - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-02 02:04:10 GMT
WJTV - The NCAA has banned the use of the '#' symbol on football fields because it may be used as advertising. Mississippi State is believed to be the first school in the nation to employ such a design on the playing surface.
WJTV - The NCAA has banned the use of the '#' symbol on football fields because it may be used as advertising. Mississippi State is believed to be the first school in the nation to employ such a design on the playing surface.
WJTV - The NCAA has banned the use of the '#' symbol on football fields because it may be used as advertising. Mississippi State is believed to be the first school in the nation to employ such a design on the playing surface.
WJTV - The NCAA has banned the use of the '#' symbol on football fields because it may be used as advertising. Mississippi State is believed to be the first school in the nation to employ such a design on the playing surface.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 2:55 AM EDT2013-04-30 06:55:49 GMT
JACKSON – The Jackson State at Tulane 2013 football season opener has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 29. The game will be played in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
JACKSON – The Jackson State at Tulane 2013 football season opener has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 29. The game will be played in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
GOODMAN - Holmes Community College inducted Duane Starks, Roy Oswalt and Walter Jones into the school's hall of fame last night.
GOODMAN - Holmes Community College inducted Duane Starks, Roy Oswalt and Walter Jones into the school's hall of fame last night. Starks won Super Bowl XXXV with Baltimore, Oswalt is a 3-time All-Star and Jones is a 9-time Pro Bowler.
Friday, April 26 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-04-26 18:44:04 GMT
The placekicker for the Mississippi Valley State football team was killed in an accident near Itta Bena. Highway Patrol spokesman Sgt. Ben Williams says Kevin Monzon of Crystal Springs, died after the
The placekicker for the Mississippi Valley State football team was killed in an accident near Itta Bena. Highway Patrol spokesman Sgt. Ben Williams says Kevin Monzon of Crystal Springs, died after the
Friday, April 26 2013 2:18 AM EDT2013-04-26 06:18:00 GMT
STARKVILLE - Coming out of Spring Practice, the Mississippi State Bulldogs don't yet know who their primary pass catchers will be. But, they like the options that senior quarterback Tyler Russell will have to work with.
STARKVILLE - Coming out of Spring Practice, the Mississippi State Bulldogs don't yet know who their primary pass catchers will be. However, they like the promising options that senior quarterback Tyler Russell will have to work with.
STARKVILLE - Coming out of Spring Practice, the Mississippi State Bulldogs don't yet know who their primary pass catchers will be. But, they like the options senior quarterback Tyler Russell will have to work with.
STARKVILLE - Coming out of Spring Practice, the Mississippi State Bulldogs don't yet know who their primary pass catchers will be. However, they like the promising options that senior quarterback Tyler Russell will have to work with.
JACKSON - Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork and football coach Hugh Freeze visited Jackson Tuesday for the Rebel Road Trip. They spoke to fans about expectations and goals for the program.
JACKSON - Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork and football coach Hugh Freeze visited Jackson Tuesday for the Rebel Road Trip. They spoke to fans about expectations and goals for the program.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-04-24 15:49:29 GMT
JACKSON - Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork and football coach Hugh Freeze visited Jackson Tuesday for the Rebel Road Trip. They spoke to fans about expectations and goals for the program.
JACKSON - Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork and football coach Hugh Freeze visited Jackson Tuesday for the Rebel Road Trip. They spoke to fans about expectations and goals for the program.
The Collegiate Baseball poll with records through May 19, points and previous rank. Voting is done by coaches, sports writers and sports information directors:
The Collegiate Baseball poll with records through May 19, points and previous rank. Voting is done by coaches, sports writers and sports information directors:
New Orleans Saints players say they expect their return to the practice field this week to be intense, given the tone Sean Payton has set at club headquarters since his return from his bounty ban. The Saints begin their...
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.
Members of the Democratic minority were inspired to show off their sartorial splendor on the last day of the legislative Session in honor of Mobile's Democratic Rep. Napoleon Bracy. Bracy says the idea of "Napoleon Bracy...
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.
Jennifer Johnson won the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first tour title, birdieing four of the final six holes for a one-stroke victory over Jessica Korda and Pornanong Phatlum. The 21-year-old American closed...
Jennifer Johnson won the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first tour title, birdieing four of the final six holes for a one-stroke victory over Jessica Korda and Pornagong Phatlum.
Jennifer Johnson won the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first tour title, birdieing four of the final six holes for a one-stroke victory over Jessica Korda and Pornagong Phatlum.
The Collegiate Baseball poll with records through May 19, points and previous rank. Voting is done by coaches, sports writers and sports information directors:
The Collegiate Baseball poll with records through May 19, points and previous rank. Voting is done by coaches, sports writers and sports information directors:
New Orleans Saints players say they expect their return to the practice field this week to be intense, given the tone Sean Payton has set at club headquarters since his return from his bounty ban. The Saints begin their...
