Son of Penn State’s Paterno says pedophile solicited him at age 13
HARRISBURG Pa. (Reuters) – The son of Joe Paterno, the legendary Penn State football coach and boss of convicted child sex abuser Jerry Sandusky, said in a new book that he was propositioned by a pedophile – possibly a university professor who molested…
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – First overall pick Andrew Wiggins signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but his future with the team remains in doubt.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Montreal Canadiens and forward Lars Eller agreed to terms on a four-year contract, the team announced Thursday.
Stanley back in form to contend in Canada
(Reuters) – Kyle Stanley has endured a frustrating 2013-14 PGA Tour season with 11 missed cuts in 25 starts but hinted at better things to come as he surged into contention for the Canadian Open in Montreal on Thursday before being overtaken late in th…
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Stephen Pryor.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has been suspended for the first two games of the regular season by the NFL after his offseason arrest on an assault charge stemming from an incident with his fiancee.
Ohio team first to be inducted into Women’s Football Hall of Fame
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – A team from the 1970s with the most consecutive wins in professional football history is slated to receive the first slot in the newly formed Women’s Football Foundation Hall of Fame on Friday.
Trip Tips: Controversy is par for the course at Trump’s Scots resort
BALMEDIE Scotland (Reuters) – Just about everyone, including people who don’t care about golf, knows that American mogul Donald Trump, sometimes known as “The Donald” as if there were no other, owns a course in Scotland.
No more ‘cut-throat’ grand tours, says Wiggins
LONDON (Reuters) – Bradley Wiggins is turning his back on “cut-throat” road racing and has ruled out competing in any more grand tours, the 2012 Tour de France champion said on Thursday.
‘Linsanity’ not on Lin’s agenda in new life with Lakers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Two years ago, Jeremy Lin lit up the National Basketball Association with his explosive play for the New York Knicks but he has no desire to recreate ‘Linsanity’ in his new career with the Los Angeles Lakers.