College Football

A US jury has convicted former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky (C) on 45 of 48 counts in a child sex abuse case
Jerry Sandusky's child abuse case has shocked the US, where many hold up their college football coaches as demi-gods
Jerry Sandusky's child abuse case has shocked the US, where many hold up their college football coaches as demi-gods
A US jury has convicted former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky (C) on 45 of 48 counts in a child sex abuse case
A US jury has convicted former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky on 45 of 48 counts in a child sex abuse case, reports say
Jerry Sandusky's child abuse case has shocked the US, where many hold up their college football coaches as demi-gods
A US jury has convicted former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky on 45 of 48 counts in a child sex abuse case, reports say
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky (C) departs from his child sex abuse trial
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives at the Centre County Courthouse
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives at the Centre County Courthouse
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arrives at the Centre County Courthouse
Desmonte Leonard
Former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky
Former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky
A general view of Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, in 2011
A general view of Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, in 2011
A general view of Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, in 2011
Jurors have been selected for the trial of former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky
Jerry Sandusky
A police officer walks with former Penn State assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky (R)

Sex orientation questions become issue for NFL hopefuls

Questions by team representatives regarding sexual orientation to collegiate players hoping for a multi-million-dollar National Football League career have prompted an investigation by the league.
 

Nike boss performs u-turn over Paterno after new report

Nike co-founder Phil Knight reversed himself regarding former Penn State gridiron coach Joe Paterno after a new report that criticized the original pedophilia investigation commissioned by the school.
 

Paterno family slams Penn State scandal review

A report commissioned by the family of the late Joe Paterno claimed Sunday that a probe of the child sex scandal at Penn State University was flawed and biased and "totally wrong" on key issues.
 

Armstrong tops Forbes most disliked US athletes list

Disgraced US cyclist Lance Armstrong, who confessed last month to doping after being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles last year, tops the new Forbes magazine list of most disliked US athletes.
 

Obama concerned with impact of gridiron violence

US President Barack Obama said fans of American football must accept that the sport is likely to change rules to reduce the violence and impact on players, including brain injuries.
 

Te'o admits briefly lied in girlfriend hoax

Collegiate American football star Manti Te'o said in an interview that he was not part of creating the elaborate hoax of a fictional girlfriend but briefly lied about the situation.
 

Te'o briefly lied in fake girlfriend hoax

Collegiate American football star Manti Te'o said in an interview to be aired Thursday that he was not part of creating the elaborate hoax of a fictional girlfriend but briefly lied about the situation.
 

Indy fill-in coach Arians hired by Cardinals

Bruce Arians, who guided the NFL's Indianapolis Colts to a 9-3 record as a fill-in for cancer-stricken coach Chuck Pagano, was announced as the new coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
 

Captivated by hoax, US learns about 'catfishing'

A spectacular hoax involving a popular US sportsman's fake dead girlfriend has put a spotlight on a practice known as "catfishing" and raised fresh concerns about news media fact-checking.
 

NFL prospect Te'o 'embarrassed' by girlfriend hoax

Manti Te'o, a star linebacker at Notre Dame University who will be a top prospect in this year's NFL draft, says he's embarrassed that he fell for a fabricated girlfriend.
 

Eagles, Bears name new coaches

The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears named new head coaches on Wednesday, with the Eagles confirming they had lured Chip Kelly from the University of Oregon.
 

Doctors say Seau had brain damage - report

Doctors who examined the brain of Junior Seau found the former NFL star who killed himself aged 43 in May had a form of chronic brain damage that can cause dementia and depression, his family told ABC News.
 

Alabama win second straight college football title

AJ McCarron threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns as the University of Alabama steamrolled top-ranked Notre Dame 42-14 to win a second straight US collegiate American football national title.
 

Alabama capture second US college football title

AJ McCarron threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns as the University of Alabama steamrolled top-ranked Notre Dame 42-14 to win a second straight US collegiate American football national title.
 

Alabama captures second US college football title

AJ McCarron threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns as the University of Alabama steamrolled top-ranked Notre Dame 42-14 to win a second straight US collegiate American football national title.
 

Alabama captures 2nd college American football title

AJ McCarron threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns as the University of Alabama steamrolled top-ranked Notre Dame 42-14 to win a second straight US collegiate American football national title.
 

Struggling Bills tap Marrone as coach

The Buffalo Bills, who haven't reached the NFL playoffs in 13 seasons, are hoping Doug Marrone can turn the franchise around as he did a struggling Syracuse University team.
 

Manziel wins coveted US college football award

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first freshman to win US college football's prized Heisman Trophy.
 

Federal probe ends with no charges against Fine

A federal probe into accusations of sexual abuse against a former Syracuse University basketball coach was dropped on Friday after almost a year with no charges being filed against Bernie Fine.
 

NHL Winter Classic outdoor game called off

The National Hockey League, shut down for seven weeks in a money dispute between team owners and players, called off plans for its New Year's Day "Winter Classic" outdoor game on Friday.