Jeff Hart

An NCAA committee has approved three rules changes intended to clarify block-charge calls, who can shoot free throws after an injury and the expanded use of replay.

The Minnesota Vikings reportedly have told Brett Favre to decide this week if he wants to play this year. Coach Brad Childress imposed the deadline on the star quarterback, according to ESPN.

Tennessee is looking into whether it committed another NCAA recruiting violation by allowing media to be present during a meeting between coach Lane Kiffin and recruits.

LSU forward Tasmin Mitchell has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will return to the Tigers as a fifth-year senior next season.

Forward Marty Reasoner, who set a career high with 14 goals for Atlanta last season, has re-signed with the Thrashers.

Freshman Taylor Jungmann allowed two hits over six innings Monday night and top-seeded Texas earned its first trip to the College World Series since 2005 with a 5-2 win over TCU.

Rafael Nadal will travel to London next Tuesday in hopes of defending his Wimbledon title despite having played with pain in his knees for months.

Suspended NFL star Michael Vick is returning to bankruptcy court in Virginia.

Alana Beard scored 16 of her 27 points in the third quarter after Washington's reserves sparked a big run in the second quarter and the Mystics won their home opener 77-71 against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday.

Plenty of open questions remain about the NCAA's allegations in Alabama's textbook case, even beyond the anticipated verdict.