The Georgia State University football program has been officially admitted as a member of CAA Football when the Panthers begin conference play in 2012.
Brian Gay had the best opening round. Phil Mickelson called his first 18 holes a good start. John Daly? Well, he left himself plenty of work if he wants to make the cut at the St. Jude Classic in his first tournament back from his six-month PGA Tour suspension.
Dan Bylsma missed his chance as a player with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in 2003 against the New Jersey Devils, but now has another shot as coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. His club will take on the defending champion Detroit Red Wings in a winner-take-all matchup Friday night.
Derek Fisher hit two key 3-pointers - one with 4.6 seconds left in regulation, the other with 31.3 seconds to go in overtime - as the Los Angeles Lakers moved within one win of their 15th championship by beating the Orlando Magic 99-91 on Thursday night to open a 3-1 series lead.
Georgia led the country with 11 players selected in this week's Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, including two players taken in the first three rounds.
Two years ago, Clemson coach Jack Leggett knew he might not have the pieces to return to the NCAA super regional. This time, he's confident his Tigers are ready to go even further next season.
The dispute between the NCAA and Florida State University over sanctions that could force the school to forfeit wins in 10 sports and a national track championship is drawing scrutiny from some of the state's elected officials.
South Carolina coach Ray Tanner thinks his Gamecocks are in a better position this offseason, but between new scholarship rules and waiting to see which of his players turn professional, he just can't be certain.
