Matt Leinart: Could the Cardinals and their quarterback part ways?

Matt Leinart is a former first-round draft choice of the Arizona Cardinals. However, the former Heisman Trophy winner and his coach reportedly don't see eye-to-eye.

Ben Roethlisberger has suspension reduced by NFL commissioner

Ben Roethlisberger was suspended earlier this year for six games after having been accused of - but not charged with - sexual assault. Ben Roethlisberger now gets two of those games back.

Maria Sharapova moves into US Open 3rd round, where she will meet Beatrice Capra

Maria Sharapova is a former US Open champ who seems to enjoy the bright lights of New York. Maria Sharapova is about to play an up-and-coming phenom in 18 year-old Beatrice Capra Saturday in the tournament's third round.

Manifesto in aborted Super Bowl rampage was not criminal, court rules

In a case involving a planned and then abandoned shooting spree at the 2008 Super Bowl, a federal appeals court ruled Monday that the would-be shooter's manifesto - mailed to the media - was not criminal because it was not personal.

Smog from fires cause Moscow football matches to be called off

As if matters couldn't get worse, Moscow football matches where called off Friday thanks to smog from smoldering peat bog fires near the city that where caused from the worst draught in 130 years.  Friday, temperatures in Moscow soared to a record 105 degrees.

Waldorf College launches new women's wrestling program

Today Waldorf College officials announced that the 2010/2011 school year will begin with a new Women's Wrestling Program. Waldorf will be the first College in the state of Iowa to offer women's wrestling.

Homeless people from 22 cities compete for Street Soccer Cup

Jasmine Morris, 19, had never played soccer until a year ago. Over the weekend, she was here, playing with a team that expected to win a national tournament.

Cheerleading doesn't count as a real sport, judge rules

Universities cannot use competitive cheerleading in their efforts to achieve gender balance in athletics and comply with Title IX, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Tour de France: Will Contador pay for his breach of cycling's unwritten rules?

In the Tour de France Stage 15, Alberto Contador won the yellow but some say he committed a breach of race etiquette by attacking in the last climb of Stage 15 just as race leader Andy Schleck's chain popped off.

President Obama congratulates reigning WNBA champions Phoenix Mercury

The mood was light as President Barack Obama congratulated the Phoenix Mercury for winning a second national championship in three years.

George Steinbrenner: Why The Boss was notorious in Japan

George Steinbrenner won no fans in Japan with his disparaging comments toward beloved baseball players Hideki Irabu and Hideki Matsui. Japan actually has its own version of the iron-fisted team owner.

Vancouver Olympics spending scandal: How much does a Russian breakfast cost?

A report by the Russian parliament's Audit Chamber alleges the sports minister spent 12 times his official limit for hotel expenses and $4,500 on breakfasts during the Vancouver Olympics. His job could be in jeopardy.

Tour de France: Can Lance Armstrong keep his Teflon image?

As the Tour de France gets under way, defrocked 2006 winner Floyd Landis has put forward fresh, detailed doping allegations against Lance Armstrong. But Armstrong has become as famous for deflecting scandal as for leading the peloton.

Latino group presses MLB Commissioner to move All-Star Game from Arizona. Nationwide boycott planned.

The nation's largest Latino civil rights group has petitioned Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 All-Star Game out of Arizona in protest to the racial profiling law.   A spokesperson for the Group said nationwide protests are planned and in Phoenix authorities say they're prepared for a clash at this weekend's Diamondbacks game.

Brazil vs Netherlands: 3 reasons why Brazil will win

Brazil vs Netherlands is at 10 am ET on Friday, July 2. Brazil's vaunted offense vs the Dutch Kevlar-jacket defense. Here's why Brazil might win.

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