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NFL To Start 2012 Season With Replacement Officials
The National Football League will open its 2012 regular season next week with replacement officials, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon.
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 16 — US Captures Most Overall Medals As London Games End
The 2012 Summer Olympics came to a close in London on Sunday with the United States adding two more gold medals to bring its Olympic-high total to 46. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights:
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 4 — Michael Phelps Sets Medals Record; US Women’s Gymnastics Team Wins Gold
American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history Tuesday, while the United States and China remained tied atop the overall medal count of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s Olympic action:
This Weekend in Sports: London Olympics Opening Ceremony and More
The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London highlights the TV sports offerings this weekend. Here’s what else to watch this weekend in sports:
Manny Pacquiao Banned from Mall After He Allegedly Said Homosexuals Should Be ‘Put to Death’
Last week, boxing champ Manny Pacquiao reacted to President Barack Obama’s recent acceptance of gay marriage by allegedly quoting Bible verses against homosexuality. As a result, a Los Angeles-area shopping mall has banned the the WBO welterweight champion.
NFL Draft Report: Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III Lead 2012 NFL Draft Class
The 2012 NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday night. While many pundits correctly predicted that quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III would go to Indianapolis and Washington at No.1 and No. 2, respectively, there were some surprises as the NFL Draft stretched into its late rounds.
2012 NFL Schedule Released; Eli and Peyton Manning to Make 2012 Debuts in Primetime
The 2012 NFL schedule was released by the league on Tuesday night. Each week of the 2012 NFL season is filled with divisional match-ups and conference rivalries, but these are the most interesting games.
NCAA Title Game: Kentucky Beats Kansas 67-59 To Win National Championship
Doron Lamb scored 22 points, and Kentucky held off a spirited Kansas rally to beat the Jayhawks 67-59 in the NCAA title game in New Orleans on Monday night. The win gave the Wildcats (38-2) their eighth national championship in school history and first since 1998.
NCAA Basketball Report: 2012 Final Four Preview
The 2012 Final Four includes four NCAA basketball programs that have each won at least one national championship in its history. In total, Kentucky, Louisville, Ohio State, Kansas have 49 Final Four appearances and 13 NCAA basketball titles between them.
NCAA Basketball Tournament Report: Ohio State, Florida, Syracuse and Louisville Advance
Ohio State and Florida joined Big East powers Syracuse and Louisville in advancing to the regional finals of the 2012 NCAA tournament on Thursday. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s NCAA tournament games:
NCAA Basketball Tournament Report: Cincinnati, Ohio and Xavier Win To Advance To Round Of 16
Ohio, Cincinnati and Xavier all won on Sunday to join Ohio State in the NCAA basketball tournament round of 16. Top-seeded North Carolina and Michigan State also won to advance to the regional semi-finals. Here’s a full recap of the day’s action in the NCAA tournament:
NCAA Basketball Tournament Report: VCU and Colorado Only Surprise Winners Thus Far
Higher-seeded teams won all but two games during Thursday’s play in the second round of the NCAA basketball tournament. VCU and Colorado were the only lower-seeded teams to record victories. Here’s a recap of all of the day’s action in the NCAA tournament: