Ellestad's FG lifts Minnesota past S. Dakota St.

Eric Ellestad's 25-yard field goal with 2:22 remaining gave Minnesota the lead, and the Gophers hung on for a 16-13 win.

Judge rules man can be tried

A judge says there's enough evidence against a man accused of stalking Shawn Johnson for the case to go to trial.

Michelle Carter

...the splits, and she has the flexibility of a dancer. Nothing is beyond her reach. Nothing." -Michael Carter, Former NFL lineman and Olympic shot putter

Basabe, Larkin making noise

Shane Larkin is showing he is one of the nation's elite point guard prospects with his play at the AAU Nationals in Orlando.

Vena putting up big records

He's set numerous records and racked up multiple national titles  and he's only a sophomore. So what's next for Morristown shot put star Nick Vena?

Corner position putting less emphasis on man skills

It's all about scheme versatility with the Class of 2009 corners, writes Billy Tucker.

...photo. Lawyers for rapper Lil Wayne, the 25-year-old rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., have filed a motion in Yuma County Superior Court to reduce a charge of possession...

Weekend notes

...FAB 50 No. 41 Peoria Centennial is looking to repeat as 5A Division II state champs. • Michael McLaughlin of The Seattle Post-Intelligencer takes a look ahead to some of the playoff action on...

Lil Wayne Blog: "I'd watch hockey over an awards show."

...to everyone who congratulated me on my son and said they were praying for us. Dwayne Michael Carter the third was born a healthy seven pounds and twelve ounces and with a full head...

LIL WAYNE BLOG: "THE COWBOYS SUCK"

...a son any minute now. I'm a junior, so he's gonna be the Carter III: Dwayne Michael Carter the third. It's a big moment for me. Shout out also to Dwayne...

Jenks tumbles in rankings after loss

No. 1 Trinity, of Euless, Texas, routed Cedar Hills to retain its stranglehold on the top spot.

Kirkpatrick leads class of big, fast CBs

This year's crop of top-flight corners is bigger and likely better than the past few years' crops, writes Billy Tucker.

South Florida All-Area Football

Which players will make waves on the football field this fall? Check out ESPN Rise's South Florida All-Area Football team.

Johnson pulls up in 110m hurdles; qualifying bid over

Three-time Olympian Allen Johnson's run at one last games came to an end Saturday when he pulled up about halfway through the qualifying round of the 110-meter hurdles at U.S. track trials.

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