Youth Football Coach Knocks Down Opposing Player–Charged With Felony
October 11, 2012 Coaches, parents, and spectators all to often take youth sporting events way too seriously. Some even get violent or even
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October 11, 2012
Dale Jr. to Miss Next 2 Chase Races
October 11, 2012 Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not compete in the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway after being diagnosed with a concussion following the Oct. 7 race at Talladega, Ala.
NFL 2012 Season — Week Six Preview
A rematch of last season's NFC title game highlights the action for Week 6 of the 2012 NFL season. Here's a preview of all of this week's games:
College Football 2012 — Week Seven Preview
While there aren't as many marquee games as last week, we have several intriguing matchups to look forward to this weekend. Saturday features four games between ranked opponents, including one top 10 game in the SEC. Additionally, 14 of the 22 ranked teams in action this weekend are playing road or neutral-site games. So this could be another weekend to be on upset alert.
Here is what to watch for this week in the top 25.
Is Jerry Sandusky’s Sentence Harsh Enough? — Sports Survey of the Day
Almost a year later, we finally have a sentence for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. But does it go far enough for the crimes he committed?
Jerry Sandusky Sentenced to 30-60 Years Behind Bars for Child Sex Abuse
Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced Tuesday to 30 to 60 years in prison for his role in the Penn State sex-abuse case.
Splashfest for Breast Cancer is This Sunday!
October 9, 2012
Want a fun way to support women with Breast Cancer? The Bangor Y has the perfect solution! Splashfest! This Sunday, October 14th, swimmers will take to the water for a fun swim. Not a great swimmer? That's okay! You choose your distance, from 25 yards up to a mile. You can register as an individual or take part as a team!
Monday Night Football: Texans Beat Jets, 23-17, to Stay Undefeated
Arian Foster ran for 152 yards and a touchdown, and the Houston Texans beat the New York Jets, 23-17, in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday night.
5 of the Best Confrontations in NASCAR History
On Sunday at Talladega, defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Tony Stewart set off a 25-car wreck, which somehow Matt Kenseth avoided, allowing him to come away with the win under caution. Fortunately this huge pile-up didn't lead to any infield confrontations, but quite often they do.
The NASCAR circuit has produced its fair share of high-profile feuds over the years (many involving Stewart). Most of the time, these disputes are settled with a few choice words and some mild jostling. On the other hand, it's never a huge surprise when two drivers come to blows after trading paint. Here's a look at a few of NASCAR's most memorable confrontations:
NFL 2012 Season — Week Five Recap
Drew Brees broke a long-standing NFL record, and several other teams won close games in the closing minutes on Sunday. Here's a recap of all of this week's games: