Lakers to honor Pat Riley with statue unveiling against Celtics

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, left, talks with head coach Sherrone Moore, right, before an NCAA college football spring game in Ann Arbor, Mich. in April. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya).

NCAA set to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan's program

The NCAA is expected to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan’s college football program on Friday. Read More.

Lakers to honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with statue unveiling against Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Pat Riley on Feb. 22, as the Hall of Famer joins the likes of former team greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant in bronze outside their downtown arena. Read More.

Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination

The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator. Read More.

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How a quirk of wartime football led to an extra list of AP All-Americans during the 1940s

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A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season

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