Readers tell us who they'd like to be

The Kings of Leon told us which athlete they'd want to be, and here are your selections of sports stars you said you'd want to be if you could "Be Somebody."

Monte 'fired up' about Vols' future

Most 69-year-olds are thinking about retirement. Not Monte Kiffin. The Vols' defensive coordinator has rebuilt Tennessee's defense and is 'fired up' about the future.

Prosecutors have witnesses to crime

Prosecutors say they have several witnesses who identified their murder suspect as the man who fatally stabbed a University of Connecticut football player outside a university-sanctioned dance.

Illini's Hardeman taken to hospital

Illinois safety Donsay Hardeman was placed on a backboard and carted off the field midway through the second quarter Saturday night at Indiana.

A journey back 'between the hedges'

They are the most iconic plants in college football, perhaps in all of sports. John D. Lukacs traces the history of the hedges at Georgia's Sanford Stadium on the 80th anniversary of their planting.

...the 8th hole during the Day Three Afternoon Fourball Matches in The Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course on October 10, 2009 in San Francisco, California

Gundy a 'stabilizing force' in tough times

Oklahoma State AD Mike Holder said he stands behind Mike Gundy as the program navigates through some choppy waters.

Venues, games make the weekend

Between the games and the venues, the SEC takes center state this weekend.

Gophers lay ground work vs. Cal

As Minnesota geared up for its showdown with No. 8 Cal, ESPN.com tagged along for the final stages of game week.

Texas A&M tops Utah State behind Johnson's four touchdown passes

Jerrod Johnson threw three of his four touchdown passes to freshman Uzoma Nwachukwu and Texas A&M overcame injuries to two of its top playmakers in a 38-30 win over Utah State on Saturday.

Pros adjust schedules for college games

...veteran player recently stopped me outside the locker room at Liberty National and asked the question inquiring golf minds want to know: "Tim Tebow or Sam Bradford?" It seemed only perfectly suitable that before I...

Dashing on the brink of an epic year

From Twitter truths to conference credibility rankings to punching the clock at Michigan, The Dash runs through it all.

Technology will always play role

Thanks to improving technology, football players can now practice via video game. What's more, their helmets have special "air bags" for added safety. What's next?

Bulls' stars eye Big East title

With not many personal goals left to accomplish, South Florida's Matt Grothe and George Selvie are focused on winning the Big East championship in 2009.

Barkley to take over first-team offense

USC quarterback Aaron Corp has a small crack in his bruised left knee and will be out about two weeks.