Roger Clemens Arrives For Perjury Trial

The Roger Clemens perjury trial moves into the next phase with the planned seating of a jury and opening arguments. Opening statements are planned for Monday afternoon.

Penn State Offers To Rename Beaver Stadium After Joe Paterno, Family Says No

Beaver Stadium, Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Penn State officials, in an attempt to get the family of Joe Paterno to sign away its right to sue the school, offered to rename Beaver Stadium after the late coach, The Patriot-News has reported, citing a source close to the family.

But the family said no.

Paterno had never been keen on the stadium bearing his name, an idea that "has always been a fan-driven matter. It was never important to Joe," the source told the Harrisburg, Pa., newspaper.

But it would still be "a tremendous and humbling honor," the source said. MORE....

White Sox Pitcher Phil Humber Throws Perfect Game

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 21: A detail of the scoreboard after starting pitcher Philip Humber #41 of the Chicago White Sox threw a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on April 21, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. This was the 21st perfect game in Major League Baseball history. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

By Josh Liebeskind / MLB.com

SEATTLE -- There are good games, and there are great games. Then there are the perfect ones that stick with you for the rest of your life.

Philip Humber will never forget what he accomplished Saturday afternoon. What started with a harmless ground-ball out turned into another out, which turned into another, and another, and another. Twenty-seven outs later, Humber had the 4-0 win over the Mariners. More importantly, he had a perfect game, and his place in the record books.

"I'm thankful -- the team played awesome," said Humber, a look of half-disbelief spread across his face. "The first thing you want to do is get a win, and it was nice to have that last run there, have that four-run lead going into the ninth.

"[Catcher] A.J. [Pierzynski] did a great job, couple of great plays in outfield and just awesome. I don't even know what to say. I don't know what Phil Humber is doing in this list. No idea what my name is doing there, but thankful it's there." CONTINUE....

Olympic Ping Pong Takes on a Tar Heel Flair

The best paddlers in North America have come to North Carolina hoping win a ticket to London and a chance at an Olympic gold medal.

San Francisco 49ers Break Ground On New Stadium

The San Franciso 49ers broke ground on their new stadium, which is being built about 40 miles to the south in Santa Clara. The new $1.2 billion stadium is expected to have 68,500 seats.

Pat Summitt To Receive The United States' Highest Civilian Honor

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Former University of Tennessee Lady Vols head basketball coach Pat Summitt will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. Summitt stepped aside Wednesday as head coach after 38 years.

Colts Tell Andru Luck They Will Select Him First

AP3X Sports Newswires

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Indianapolis Colts have told Stanford University quarterback Andrew Luck that they will take him with the No. 1 overall pick in next week's NFL draft.

Manchester United Has A Value Of Over $2 Billion

AP3X Sports Newswires

According to Forbes Magazine, Manchester United's value soared to $2.24 billion. Real Madrid came in second place with a value of $1.88 billion.

Legendary Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Steps Aside As Head Coach; Takes On New Role

AP3X Sports Newswires

Tennessee's Pat Summitt the NCAA's win leader with 1,098 wins, stepped aside as head coach Wednesday, and was named head coach emeritus.

Long-time assistant coach Holly Warlick has been named to replace Summitt as head coach.

Pat Summitt said Wednesday, "I recognize that the time has come to move into the future and step into a new role". "I intend to continue working as head coach emeritus, mentoring and teaching our players".

Jamie Moyer Becomes Oldest Pitcher To Win A Game

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Colorado Rockies' Jamie Moyer (49 yrs, 150 days) became the oldest pitcher to win a game in Major League Baseball history. Moyer pitched 7 innings, and gave up no earned runs versus the San Diego Padres.

Bolton Midfielder Released From The Hospital

APEX Sports Newswires

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba who collapsed from cardiac arrest on March 17th during a match, was discharged from the hospital Monday.

The Jackie Robinson Story

Crimson Tide To Meet President At White House

APEX Sports Newswires

President Obama will honor college football's national champion Alabama Crimson Tide at the White House on Thursday, April 19th.

Rodriguez Moves Up To 5th On Homerun List

APEX Sports Newswires

New York Yankees 3rd baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 630th career homerun Friday afternoon in a game against the Los Angeles Angels, tying Ken Griffey Jr. for 5th place on the major's all-time list. The Yankees won the game 5-0.

League Approves Nets Move To Brooklyn

APEX Sports Newswires

The team owners of the National Basketball Association unanimously approved the relocation of the New Jersy Nets on Friday. The team will be the Brooklyn Nets in time for the 2012-13 season.

Tom Benson Agrees To Buy The New Orleans Hornets

APEX Sports Newswires

Tom Benson the owner of the NFL's New Orleans Saints has tentatively agreed to buy the New Orleans Hornets for $338 million. The Hornets has been owned by the NBA since December of 2010.

Drug Testers Confident Ahead Of Olympics

The scientists tasked with testing the samples to be taken from athletes at the London 2012 Olympics are confident they'll catch those trying to cheat with banned substances and techniques.

Marlins Suspend Ozzie Guillen For 5 Games

Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen has been suspended for five games because of his comments about Fidel Castro. He has again apologized and says he accepts the punishment. The suspension by the team takes effect immediately.

Watson Wins Masters Playoff Over Oosthuizen

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Bubba Watson of the United States reacts after sinking a putt on the fifth hole as Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa looks on during the final round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Bubba Watson started the day by watching the rarest shot in golf. He ended another thrill-a-minute Sunday at Augusta National with a signature shot of his own to win the Masters.

So deep in the trees right of the 10th fairway that he couldn't even see the green, Watson hooked a wedge off the pine needles from 155 yards to about 10 feet from the hole. That set up a par, good enough to beat Louis Oosthuizen on the second playoff hole.

"If I've got a swing, I've got a shot," Watson said. CONTINUE....

Hanson 1 Ahead Of Mickelson Through 3 Rounds

Peter Hanson fired a 7-under-par 65 to surge to the top of the Masters leaderboard. He's one stroke ahead of Phil Mickelson, who shot on 30 on the back nine Saturday.

Texas Rangers Unveil Statue Of Fan Who Died At Game

The Texas Rangers unveiled a statue Thursday of the fan who died after falling over an outfield railing at a game last summer. The life-size bronze statue depicts Shannon Stone and his young son wearing baseball caps.

Baylor Completes Historic Title Run

The Baylor Lady Bears are the first team in NCAA history to finish a season 40-0. Led by forward Brittney Griner, the Lady Bears handle Notre Dame in the title game.

Perfect! Baylor Lady Bears Beats Notre Dame 80-61 For Title

DENVER, CO - APRIL 03: (L-R) Brooklyn Pope #32 and Brittney Griner #42 of the Baylor Bears react on court in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Final game of the 2012 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at Pepsi Center on April 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer

DENVER (AP) -- Brittney Griner's place in women's basketball history is secure.

Blocking layups, snagging rebounds, hitting shots over two and three helpless defenders, she towered over the competition all season long to earn player of the year and outstanding player of the NCAA tournament honors.

She was simply dominant in adding national champion to her resume on Tuesday night.

Griner had 26 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks to lead Baylor to an 80-61 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA women's basketball championship, capping an unparalleled 40-0 season for the Lady Bears. STORY....

New York Rangers Clinch 1st-Place In Eastern Conference

APEX Sports Newswires

The New York Rangers (51-22-7, 109 points) clinched 1st-place in the Eastern Conference with a 5-3 win versus the Philadelphia Flyers.

Barcelona Defeats AC Milan In Champions League Quarterfinals

APEX Sports Newswires

Barcelona advances to the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Barcelona defeated AC Milan, 3-1, in the 2nd leg of the quarterfinals.

Brittney Griner Set To Return For Senior Season

APEX Sports Newswires

Baylor center Brittney Griner this season's Naismith Trophy winner announced on Tuesday that she will return for her senior season. Griner leads Baylor against Notre Dame Tuesday night for the women's basketball national title.

Kentucky Cruises Early, Holds on to Win Title / Kentucky Fans Celebrate Championship

Kentucky dominated early and held on to beat the Kansas Jayhawks 67-59 to the school's eighth NCAA basketball title and the first for coach John Calipari. As AP's Haven Daley reports, the 'Cats are savoring the moment.



Kentucky basketball fans flooded the streets of Lexington following the men's team winning the national championship over Kansas. Dozens were arrested and one person was shot in the celebrations.

Kentucky Beats Kansas For NCAA Title

By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Before his confetti-flecked suit gets back from the cleaners, John Calipari will be on the road.

Such is life for a coach who recruits all that NBA-ready talent - especially when those players get in the habit of bringing championships back to their ol' Kentucky home.

Cal's latest group of one-and-doners doesn't have much left to prove at this level. Despite a rough shooting night by the best of Kentucky's talented freshmen, Anthony Davis, the Wildcats defeated Kansas 67-59 on Monday night to win their eighth national title, and first since 1998. CONTINUE....

Reggie Miller Leads Hall of Fame Class Of 2012

Former Indiana Pacers star Reggie Miller and longtime coach Don Nelson are among a dozen players, coaches and teams that will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Brittney Griner, Lady Bears To Meet Noter Dame In Title Game

APEX Sports Newswires

The unbeaten Baylor Lady Bears (39-0) advanced to the NCAA Women's Championship Game with a 59-47 win over Stanford. #NCAAW - Baylor center Brittney Griner scored 13 points and 9 rebounds, guard Terran Condrey scored 13 points.

Baylor will play Notre Dame (35-3) in Tuesday's title game.

Basketball Battle In The Bayou: UK-KU Preview

John Calipari and his Kentucky juggernaut will face Kansas for the national championship Monday night. Bill Self's Jayhawks are the same school that beat Memphis in overtime for the 2008 NCAA title, back when Calipari was coaching the Memphis Tigers.

Kentucky Fans Burn Car

Thousands of University of Kentucky fans swarmed the streets of Lexington last night after the men's basketball team beat cross-state rival Louisville. At least one car was set on fire.

Kentucky's Anthony Davis Honored As Top Player

Atlanta Tipoff Club

Throughout its storied history on the hardwood, Kentucky had yet to win the sport’s most prestigious award. That streak ended Sunday when freshman forward/center Anthony Davis was named winner of the 2012 Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T as the Men’s College Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced. He joins Texas’ Kevin Durant (2007) as the only freshmen to win the award. Davis was honored at the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ Guardians of the Game Awards Program at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.

Other finalists for the award included Draymond Green (Michigan State), Doug McDermott (Creighton) and Thomas Robinson (Kansas).

Davis, who racked up conference awards for his regular‐season performance, including SEC Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, SEC Defensive Player of the Year and a first‐team All-SEC selection, averaged 14.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game this season, leading the Wildcats to an SEC regular-season championship. Entering the 2012 NCAA tournament as the No. 1 overall seed, Kentucky has relied on the solid play of Davis, who has averaged 15.2 points and 11.2 rebounds in the tournament, and matched his regular‐season average of 4.6 blocks per game. Kentucky defeated Louisville Saturday 69‐61 to make its first NCAA championship game berth since 1998. MORE....

Kansas' Bill Self Wins Naismith Coach Of The Year

Atlanta Tipoff Club

NEW ORLEANS — Kansas head coach Bill Self was named the 2012 Naismith Men’s College Basketball Coach of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Sunday. This accolade makes Kansas the only university to have three different Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year winners, as Self joins 1988 winner Larry Brown and 1997 winner Roy Williams. Self edged out finalists Jim Boeheim (Syracuse), John Calipari (Kentucky) and Frank Haith (Missouri) to win the most prestigious national award presented annually to the top men’s college basketball coach.

Self was selected by the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s National Voting Academy, comprised of leading basketball journalists, coaches and administrators from around the country. The academy based its criteria on coaching performances this season. The vote was tabulated and certified by the accounting firm of Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP. HA&W is the largest independent accounting firm in Georgia and one of the top 50 firms in the United States.

“Bill has done a remarkable coaching job this season and deserves all the accolades that come his way,” said Eric Oberman, executive director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. “There’s always something special about adding another chapter of Kansas basketball to the Naismith Awards family.” CONTINUE....

UConn Women Miss Out On Chance To Win 8th National Title

APEX Sports Newswires

Notre Dame defeated UConn, 83-75, in overtime of Game 1 of the NCAA Women's Final Four. Notre Dame will play the winner of Game 2 between Baylor and Stanford.

Michael Jordan Says He's Committed To The Charlotte Bobcats

APEX Sports Newswires

Michael Jordan says he is 100 percent committed to the Charlotte Bobcats and that he has no intention of selling the franchise.

April Fools Day 3D Video Prank On ESPN's Sportsnation's Michelle Beadle

SportsNation's Michelle Beadle is incredibly talented, funny and beautiful. She's also a bit too trusting of her producers. This fake 3D green screen shoot was their way of pranking her for April Fools Day.

Kentucky Will Face Kansas In The NCAA Title Game

Kansas and Kentucky survived the Final Four semifinals Saturday night to advance to Monday's NCAA championship game. Kansas edged Ohio State, while Kentucky eliminated Louisville.