Rules redo

New qualifying procedures will be put in place this weekend at Auto Club Speedway in California.

NASCAR qualifying changed

New NASCAR qualifying procedures will be put in place this weekend at Auto Club Speedway in California.

Ganassi plans

X Games medalist Brian Deegan and dirt racing champ Steve Arpin will drive for Ganassi, whose stable includes NASCAR and IndyCar teams.

Obama wants 30 second shot clock

President Obama wants to see the college game reduce the shot clock from 35 to 30 seconds.

Boeheim to retire

Athletic director Daryl Gross will take another position at the university effective immediately in the wake of harsh NCAA sanctions.

Hernandez upset before murder

Witnesses testified Tuesday that Aaron Hernandez looked upset at Odin Lloyd roughly 48 hours before the latter's death.

Ravens looking into Pierce reports

Two-time Super Bowl champions the Baltimore Ravens are investigating reports of running back Bernard Pierce being arrested.

Cobb to start season on DL

The 27-year-old Rays right-hander left Tuesday's spring training game due to tightness in his forearm.

Busch denied

A Delaware family court judge turned down Kurt Busch's appeal on his restraining order.

Delton Williams arrested

Michigan State running back Delton Williams arrested for brandishing a firearm.

Bowyer sounds off

Bowyer and Jimmie Johnson both vented their frustrations during Sunday's Sprint Cup race in the desert.

Walker held without bail

Tyler Walker two years ago led police on a chase that spanned three states. He failed to show up on time for a sentencing hearing Monday.

Ambrose steps down

Marcos Ambrose has requested to be temporarily relieved as driver of the No. 17 DJR Team Penske Ford on the Australian V8 Supercars circuit.

NCAA may revisit First Four rules

The committee might put the last four teams into the field, regardless of whether they were automatic or at-large qualifiers, in Dayton.

Fans fight hockey players

An altercation at the Watertown (New York) Wolves game Monday led to at least three people being charged.

Prep coach saves life

Scottsdale Saguaro High assistant football coach Dustin King resuscitated a child who was unresponsive after being pulled from a pool.

Korver out Monday

Kyle Korver suffered the injury on a pick-and-roll during Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Jamie Dick diagnosed

Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive in Dick's place at this weekend's Xfinity Series race.

Alexander to miss NCAA Tournament

The Kansas forward hasn't played since Feb. 23 due to an ongoing investigation into his eligibility.

Cowboys in talks in Greg Hardy

The Pro Bowl defensive end who remains on the commissioner's exempt list due to (dropped) domestic violence charges could land in Dallas, according to a report.

Larry Fitzgerald/Browns

Larry Fitzgerald reworked his Cardinals contract last month despite the Browns' reported effort to land the future Hall of Famer.

Another Tommy John victim

The Stanford ace and potential No. 1 pick Cal Quantrill to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Second MSU player arrested

Bulldogs freshman lineman Elgton Jenkins was arrested last Thursday regarding a simple assault, according to police records.

Wheeler has torn UCL

Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and will likely need Tommy John surgery.

Harvick wins again

Kevin Harvick dominates Phoenix again for his fourth straight victory at the track and fifth in the past six races.

Dale Jr. is popular on Twitter

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR's most popular driver on the track and on Twitter.

Pillar injured sneezing

Add Kevin Pillar to the list of strange injuries suffered by professional baseball players this spring.

Johnson back in Cincinnati

Free agent defensive end Michael Johnson is set to return to Cincinnati, where he played from 2009-2013.

Price poses for selfie

During a break, and while in the midst of a shutout, Montreal goaltender Carey Price leans in to get in on a selfie with a Canadiens fan.

Murray gets booed in Dallas

Although Murray said he has no hard feelings toward the Cowboys fans he left behind, apparently they don't feel the same.

Haloti Ngata would welcome Ray Rice

Ray Rice is still a free agent, but his former teammate Haloti Ngata wishes the Lions would take a shot with the embattled running back.

Hampton punches ticket

Hampton punches its NCAA tournament ticket with Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament victory.

Dixon survives

Larry Dixon is lucky to be alive after his dragster broke apart at nearly 260 mph.

Sprint Cup

Busch sets the pace in the final session before the Campingworld.com 500.

Busch sets pace in practice no. 1

Kurt Busch set the pace in Saturday's NASCAR practice while A.J. Allmendinger changes engine, will start from the rear on Sunday.

De'Runnya Wilson arrested

De'Runnya Wilson was arrested on drug charges Friday night in south Alabama.

Doomed team?

The NHL's ill-fated oxymoron continues to bleed money.

Dez Bryant and Michael Irvin upset

The Cowboys legend and the team's top receiver are apparently not happy with the Cowboys not re-signing Murray.

Keselowski responds to Madonna

The Sprint Cup driver is sticking up for his hometown of Rochester Hills, Mich.

NASCAR

Teams will have only two attempts to pass. Should they fail, a 15-minute penalty would be applied during their next scheduled practice.

Jimmy Graham trade

The former Saints tight end was shocked, then excited after being traded to the Seahawks.

Nathan booed in Florida

The Detroit closer was charged with six runs (four earned) in just two-thirds of an inning, and fans let him hear it.

Saints sign Brandon Browner

The two-time Super Bowl champion cornerback is headed to New Orleans.

OU players calling out SAE board.

Oklahoma football players call for further investigation of SAE executive board after racist incident.

Ali urging Iran

Jason Rezaian has been imprisoned since July.

Jefferson likely to miss time

Hornets center Al Jefferson could miss some time after hearing 'pop' in right calf during Wednesday's game.

Yanks ignore A-Rod home run

The Yankees say it was merely an error and not an intentional slight to Rodriguez.

Race or pay for No. 15 jersey

Saalim Hakim wants to race Brandon Marshall in a 40-yard dash to earn the No. 15 jersey number.

Cubs go deep

Jorge Soler, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant hit consecutive home runs off Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer.

Northeast Conference

Robert Morris is in the NCAA Tournament after winning the tournament final at St. Francis (N.Y.).

No. 2 team punished

Paul Wolfe has been placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31 after a rules violation in Las Vegas.

Oklahoma announces upgrades

Oklahoma is moving forward with upgrades to Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium but it isn't able to go ahead with its original $360 million plan.

Stroman tears ACL

The Blue Jays phenom was hurt during pitchers' fielding practice Tuesday, the team announced. Marcus Stroman injury update blue jays torn acl

Lee will continue to pitch

The Philadelphia left-hander will attempt to pitch with torn flexor tendon. Cliff lee injury update

Smoke curses NASCAR

Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were each voicing their frustrations Sunday in the Kobalt Tools 400.

Harvick wins in Las Vegas

Truex Jr. racing inspired

Patriots will re-sign McCourty

The Patriots are keeping the top defensive back in free agency off the market with a huge five-year deal.

Truex Jr. racing inspired

Sherry Pollex is battling ovarian cancer, giving Martin Truex Jr. a new-found inspiration on the track. And it's showing with another solid run, this time at Vegas.

Sprint Cup standings

Kevin Harvick is on top of the Sprint Cup standings following Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400 win.

Harvick wins in Las Vegas

The defending Sprint Cup champion continues his hot start to 2015 with his first win of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Harvick wins in Las Vegas

Stewart-Haas Racing driver Kevin Harvick clinched the Kobalt Tools 400 on Sunday.

Eagles re-sign Sanchez

The contract features a max value of $16 million and will guarantee the 28-year-old quarterback $5.5 million.

Maxwell will sign with Eagles

Byron Maxwell reportedly will sign a five-year deal with the Eagles.

Yankees on the verge of Hamels

The Yankees have "come the closest" of any team this winter to landing Cole Hamels in a trade.

Chargers close to re-signing top CB

The Chargers are closing in on a new deal for cornerback Brandon Flowers.

Dillon dominates in Las Vegas

The driver led a race-high 183 laps en route to his third Xfinity Series win.

Gordon's luck

Patrick spins and collects Gordon's car. Now the pole-setter will start last.

MSU WR arrested

New details have emerged on the recent arrest of veteran Michigan State wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr.

49ers hope to bring Gore back

With just three days left before the veteran running back is scheduled to hit the open market for the first time in his career, the 49ers are determined to keep Gore in San Francisco.

Royals sign Chris Young

Royals signed Chris Young to a one-year contract.

Vickers returns from heart surgery

Gordon wins pole again

Gordon wins pole again

For the second time in three races, Jeff Gordon will begin out front. This time he will lead the field for Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Vickers returns from heart surgery

Just over two months removed from heart surgery to fix a hole in his heart, Brian Vickers is optimistic about returning to the track.

Lester impressive in first start

Jon Lester pitched two scoreless innings Friday before a record crowd in his spring debut with the Cubs.

Scouts leave pro day

Players who couldn't run faster than 4.50 in the 40-yard dash had their pro day end.

Cauley-Stein nervous UK could lose

Kentucky forward Willie Cauley-Stein thought the Wildcats might lose at to upset-minded Georgia.

Lakers to celebrate Kobe's career

The Lakers plan on making home games a celebration of Kobe Bryant's longevity and loyalty to the franchise.

Harvey perfect in debut

Harvey struck out three Tigers, topping out at an impressive 99 mph.

Brown fired

Browns was 56-67 in five seasons with the Crusaders.

NCAA tables proposed rule

The distance offensive linemen can be downfield at the time a pass is released will stay at 3 yards for the 2015 season.

Shai McKenzie charged

Shai McKenzie has been suspended indefinitely from all team activities by coach Frank Beamer.

Cubs considered Miller Park

Due to delays to the renovation of Wrigley Field, the Cubs considered a drastic change to the 2015 season.

Semifinalists announced

Ten semifinalists have been announced for the 2015 Men's College Basketball Player of the Year award.

NJIT invited to CIT

NJIT has accepted an invitation to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, and will host an opening-round game.

McCoy not happy

McCoy is “frustrated” by the news that he’ll be sent to the Bills, a source says.

Raiders prepared to offer Cobb

The Raiders are prepared to offer Randall Cobb $11 million per season, according to one report.

Spiller getting interest

C.J. Spiller won't be back in Buffalo and already he's getting considerable interest from teams in the market for a running back upgrade.

Evidence mounting against Hernandez

Fingerprints belonging to Odin Lloyd were found in the rental car allegedly used to drive Lloyd to his death.

Johnson asks for release

Andre Johnson is scheduled to make $10.5 million this season and $11 million in 2016, but will likely be granted his wish to be released by the Texans.

DeFilippo advising Manziel

Browns offensive coordinator John DeFilippo discussed his plan for Johnny Manziel to succeed as a professional.

Murphy against homosexuality

Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy says he disagrees with the former major leaguer's lifestyle "100 percent."

Weatherford and Rice will donate

New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford and former NFL receiver Sidney Rice announced they will donate their brain to science research.

NFL duo to donate brains

New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford and former NFL receiver Sidney Rice announced they will donate their brain to science research.

A's hit cycle off Bumgarner

The Oakland Athletics hit for the cycle Tuesday in first inning off Giants All-Star starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner.

Chrabascz (hand) returns

Following a hand injury Butler's Andrew Chrabascz will return to the court Tuesday against Georgetown.

Divac named Kings VP

Kings legend and Sacramento icon to advise front office, coaching staff and business operations in new role.

Rollins batting first for Dodgers

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that the veteran shortstop is best suited to fill the role.

Marathon bombing jury seated

A 12-person jury and six alternates have been selected for the trial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Gee not getting delt

Mets GM says there has been little-to no recent trade talks surrounding Mets starting pitcher Dillon Gee.

Fresh off Daytona 500 win, Logano earns Atlanta pole for the first time

Logano on the pole

Fresh off a Daytona 500 win, Joey Logano posted a lap of 194.683 mph and earned his first career pole at Atlanta.

Dozens fail inspection in Atlanta

A total of 13 drivers failed NASCAR inspection in their first attempt and many more were forced to go around and try again, causing major delays.

Irving diagnosed

The Cavaliers' All-Star guard will miss at least one game after undergoing tests.

John Chavis sues A&M, LSU

Texas A&M defensive coordinator John Chavis is suing his new employer and his former one, LSU, over a contract dispute.

Dockett out

Dockett could re-sign with the team for a lower amount.

C-USA suspends Floyd

C-USA disciplined the coach for failing to leave the court after being ejected Thursday night.

Falcons cut Steven Jackson

Falcons running back Steven Jackson has been released, saving the team $3.75 million against the salary cap.

Jays sign Johan Santana

Toronto signs the former Cy Young winner to a minor league contract.

LSU penalized

LSU is banned from signing early enrollee recruits to financial aid agreements for the next two years.

Video emerges of Rob Konrad

A haunting new video shows the moments after Rob Konrad swam nine miles to safety after falling off his boat.

Boykin to have surgery on wrist

TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin will miss final week of spring practice to repair a small fracture in left wrist.

Leaky roof causes delay in Atlanta

Snow in the Atlanta area has caused a leak to spring in the Philips Arena roof during Hawks and Mavericks game.

Wallace on the trading block

The Dolphins' second-leading receiver in 2014 is on the block, according to a report.

Big 12 reprimands K-State

Big12 issues public reprimand of K-State for court storming incident.

Bowlsby made $2.5 million in '13-14

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby made $2.5 million in 2013-14.

Howard's Rock vanadlized

The case protecting Clemson's iconic Howard's Rock was damaged early Wednesday morning, though the rock itself appears unharmed.

Ortiz goes on a rant

Upset with new MLB pace of play rules, Red Sox slugger David Ortiz went on a vivid rant to reporters Wednesday.

Ortiz staying in Boston

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday that David Ortiz will be with the club "as long as he wants to be."

Harvin could be headed to Boston

The defending Super Bowl champions could make a run at Percy Harvin if the Jets cut the costly wide receiver.

Fans storm court as No. 14 Maryland upsets No. 5 Wisconsin

Dez Wells and the Terrapins held off a late charge by Frank Kaminsky and the Badgers for a memorable home win in College Park.

Ravens may not bring Smith back

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti expressed pessimism about retaining Torrey Smith two weeks before the start of free agency.

Joe Gibbs Racing announces replacement for Kyle Busch

Joe Gibbs announced Tuesday that David Ragan will drive the No. 18 Toyota for the Sprint Cup Series.

Joe Gibbs Racing announces replacement for Kyle Busch

Joe Gibbs announced Tuesday that David Ragan will drive the No. 18 Toyota for the Sprint Cup Series.

Ethier wants to start or get traded

Andre Ethier said Tuesday that he would prefer to be traded if there isn't an everyday job for him on the Dodgers.

NASCAR adding barriers

Charlotte Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway are making plans to add SAFER barriers around track.

Kiwanuka cut

The defensive end won two Super Bowls during his nine-year career in New York.

O's to sign Cabrera

The former Padres shortstop will sign with Baltimore.

Wainwright in severe pain last year

Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright said "the worst pain I've ever had pitching was last year."

Perrantes broke nose

London Perrantes has a broken nose and a mild concussion.

Jones threatened woman via text

Former Louisville basketball star Chris Jones sent threatening text messages to woman.

Raiders want Cobb

The Raiders are ready to make a run at free agent wide receiver Randall Cobb.

Smith will replace Busch in Atlanta

Regan Smith will replace the suspended Kurt Busch in Atlanta

Erik Jones likely to replace Busch

Erik Jones meets with Joe Gibbs about replacing injured Kyle Busch in the No. 18 Toyota.

Cardinals extend Arians

Cardinals general manager Steve Keim and coach Bruce Arians signed new contracts through 2018.

Director of WHRF involved

Before working for the World Human Rights Forum, the man was a Royal Ulster Constabulary and Police Service of Northern Ireland officer.

Coughlin to sign one-year extension

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is expected to sign one-year extension.

Boeheim on freshman ineligibility

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim reacts to the Big Ten's freshman ineligibility proposal.

Huskers banned

After losing 74-46 to Iowa on Sunday, Nebraska's players were barred from their own team facilities by head coach Tim Miles.

USC sends three players homes

Katin Reinhardt, Chass Bryan and Devon Pflueger were all sent home for what was termed as a violation of team rules.

Report: Garnett, Saunders want to buy T'Wolves

Kevin Garnett and Wolves president-coach Flip Saunders are expected to try to form a group to buy the team from Glen Taylor.

Logano wins at Daytona

Joey Logano won his first Daytona 500 on Sunday, claiming victory in Florida.

Pitino, Larranaga argue

Rick Pitino, Jim Larranaga argue Montrezl Harrell's technical foul assessed for throwing the basketball off the forehead of Tonye Jekiri.

B.J. Upton changing his name

Braves fans won't have B.J. Upton to kick around anymore. They'll have to call him something else.

Sebastian joining Irish

Former Cal defensive back Avery Sebastian graduated with a degree in sociology in December and is immediately eligible for the Irish.

Kentucky unanimously on top

The top eight positions remained the same as Kentucky unanimously remained on top of latest AP Poll.

Braves interested in Bradley Jr.

The Braves have called the Red Sox and made it clear they have strong interest in outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.

Chicagoland offering refund

A repeat at Daytona by last year's champion could prove costly to Chicagoland Speedway for its Sept. 20 race.

Cousins in Tampa

Kirk Cousins is running drills with MNF analyst and former coach Jon Gruden, who is also the brother of Cousins' head coach.

Free Red Sox tickets

Red Sox giving away free tickets to uncover the city's fire hydrants blanketed by snow.

Michael Sam still hopeful

The defensive end doesn't believe his sexual orientation contributed to his failure to earn a spot on an NFL roster.

Winston and Petty in Michigan

Jim Harbaugh won't have to worry about stopping Jameis Winston or Bryce Petty in his new job with the Wolverines.

Report: Plumlee sparking interest

The Lakers and Knicks are interested in acquiring Miles Plumlee from the Suns.

Palmer ahead of schedule

Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (ACL) says that he's "feeling great," and expects to "be involved" in June's minicamp.

Elliott will undergo surgery again

The star of the Buckeyes' postseason run needs to go back under the knife to repair a previous injury.

Dez may receive franchise tag

Tagging their top wide receiver could help Dallas decide what to do with running back DeMarco Murray.

Bosch sentenced to four years

Anthony Bosch, Alex Rodriguez’s steroid supplier, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.

Crabtree, Lloyd won't re-sign

Receivers Michael Crabtree and Brandon Lloyd unlikely to re-sign with 49ers.

Bosch sentenced to four years

Anthony Bosch, Alex Rodriguez’s steroid supplier, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.

Johnson unloads

The running back said his role ended up being "totally different" than what he had been told before signing with New York.

Hatch to receive USBWA award

The Michigan freshman escaped separate accidents that killed his parents, siblings and stepmother.

Baldwin apologizes

The Seahawks receiver said he was sorry to anyone who was offended by his post-touchdown actions.

Baldwin apologises

Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin has issued an apology for his lewd touchdown celebration in the Super Bowl.

Wiggins prefers Minnesota

Andrew Wiggins believes being traded from the Cavaliers was for the best.

Kulikov suspended

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has received a four-game suspension for clipping Tyler Seguin.

Knoblauch calls out Yankees

Chuck Knoblauch blasts Yankees on Andy Pettitte Hall of Fame induction over HGH use.

Packers release Bostick

Packers have released Brandon Bostick, whose mishap in the NFC title game helped pave the way for a Seahawks' comeback victory.

Cobb seeking $9 million a year

Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is reportedly seeking a contract worth $9 million per season.

Armstrong to pay $10 million

Lance Armstrong loses court case in Texas and has been ordered to pay ten million dollars to SCA Promotions.

Senators extend Marc Methot

The Ottawa Senators have signed Marc Methot to a four-year extension.

Senators extend Marc Methot deal

The Ottawa Senators have signed Marc Methot to a four-year extension.

McCown in Buffalo

Career backup and journeyman quarterback Josh McCown is 35 years old and went 1-10 for Tampa Bay last year.

Gore seeking title

Frank Gore is seeking a team that will position him for another 1,000-yard season and also give him a chance at a Super Bowl title.

Chrabascz out 2-4 weeks

Butler sophomore Andrew Chrabascz will be sidelined for two-to-four weeks with a broken bone in his right hand.

Red Sox offer Hamels

The Red Sox are one of the four teams that's made a trade offer for Cole Hamels.

Jackson hits half court shot

Cedric Jackson hits another game-winning half-court shot.

Scorpion sting delays OSU

Oregon State's trip home from Los Angeles was delayed Saturday after a scorpion stung a woman aboard the commercial plane.

Valentine hits game winner

Denzel Valentine hits last second 3-pointer to beat No. 23 Ohio State.

Stewart cusses out NASCAR

Smoke is in a bad mood before the first Sprint Cup race, and he pays for it.

Skiing

Peter Prevc breaks the world reach by more than 10 feet.

AL will bat last in NL park

With three straight All-Star Games in N.L. cities, leagues will continue alternating who bats last.

Blanton signs deal with KC

Blanton, who has appeared in nine postseason series, has a one-year deal with an invitation to spring training.

NASCAR rules

Changes arrive in time for Saturday's Sprint Unlimited race and Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday.

Patterson wants playoffs expanded

The top two teams would get byes in Gary Patterson's vision of college football's future postseason.

Shields can opt out of new contract

The new free-agent signee would leave tens of millions of dollars on the table to do so, but he has the option

Jeter misses HOF induction

Former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was a late cancellation for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony Thursday.

Weis uncertain on coaching future

The former offensive mastermind says he's "not mad" at former employers Notre Dame or Kansas.

Ryan explains curfew rules

Bed checks and curfews are not part of how the veteran head coach runs his successful Wisconsin program.

KU coach fined

Jerrance Howard pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of marijuana in his hometown of Peoria, Ill.

Storylines for spring training

2015 MLB spring training: What to watch for

Thomas seeking rich contract

Free agent TE Julius Thomas has made it clear to the Broncos that he is seeking to become one of the highest paid tight ends in the NFL.

McCarthy will not call plays

After NFC Championship meltdown, Packers coach Mike McCarthy is giving up his play-calling duties.

NASCAR: What to watch for in 2015

Five NASCAR storylines to follow ahead of the start of the 2015 season.

Smith says UCLA lied

The departure of a Bruins assistant coach for an NFL job upset a high-level recruit. Roquan Smith intends to make his announcement Friday.

USMNT falls to No. 31 in FIFA rank

U.S. men's national team dropped to No. 31 in the latest FIFA rankings.

Jackson not expected back

Falcons running back Steven Jackson is not expected to be back in Atlanta next season.

Ball promises to win RB job

Broncos running back Montee Ball promises he'll return "ready to win the job."

Steelers want to extend Big Ben

The Steelers are in long-term talks with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Werth serves time

Nationals’ Jayson Werth completes five-day jail sentence