Former Penn State president sues over scathing report into Sandusky scandal
(Reuters) – The former president of Pennsylvania State University filed suit on Wednesday against the author of a scathing report on the school’s child sex abuse scandal, saying the investigation disregarded evidence and reached false and damaging conc…
Trooper discusses footprints near ex-NFL star’s alleged victim
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – A shoe print found near the body of a man allegedly killed by Aaron Hernandez matched that of an Air Jordan sneaker the former New England Patriots player was photographed in, a Massachusetts State Police trooper testified…
Alonso back at work and preparing for Malaysia
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren’s Fernando Alonso put in a day’s work in the team’s Formula One simulator on Wednesday ahead of his expected return to the racetrack in Malaysia next week after his crash in pre-season testing.
Maryland lacrosse coach fired after players’ online threats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The coach of a women’s college lacrosse team in Maryland has been fired after five players were suspended for allegedly threatening teammates online, school officials said on Wednesday.
Jury clears ex-NFL player Gault of purposely defrauding investors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A California jury on Wednesday cleared former Chicago Bears wide receiver Willie Gault of intentionally defrauding investors in a scheme to inflate the price of stock in the heart-monitoring device company Heart Tronics [HRTT.PK]…
Former 400 meters world champion Montsho to appeal doping ban
CAPE TOWN, March 18 (Reuters) – – Former 400 meters world champion Amantle Montsho of Botswana has been suspended for two years after testing positive for a banned substance at last year’s Commonwealth Games, the head of her country’s athletics associa…
NFL’s Ravens cut Pierce after drunken driving arrest
(Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday released Bernard Pierce just hours after the third-year running back was arrested for drunken driving and speeding in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
Rio to hold 44 test events in run up to 2016 games
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Rio de Janeiro will stage 44 test events over the next 14 months as the country moves up a gear in its preparations to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organizers said on Wednesday.
Odesnik banned 15 years for second doping violation
LONDON (Reuters) – American player Wayne Odesnik has been banned for 15 years after a second doping violation, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Wednesday.
Boston 2024 Olympics could see $5 billion economic boost: study
BOSTON (Reuters) – A 2024 Olympic Games in Boston could be an economic boost for the city and eastern Massachusetts, bringing $5 billion in new spending to the region over about seven years, a University of Massachusetts analysis of the bid revealed on…
