Manifesto in aborted Super Bowl rampage was not criminal, court rules

In a case involving a planned and then abandoned shooting spree at the 2008 Super Bowl, a federal appeals court ruled Monday that the would-be shooter's manifesto - mailed to the media - was not criminal because it was not personal.

Smog from fires cause Moscow football matches to be called off

As if matters couldn't get worse, Moscow football matches where called off Friday thanks to smog from smoldering peat bog fires near the city that where caused from the worst draught in 130 years.  Friday, temperatures in Moscow soared to a record 105 degrees.

Waldorf College launches new women's wrestling program

Today Waldorf College officials announced that the 2010/2011 school year will begin with a new Women's Wrestling Program. Waldorf will be the first College in the state of Iowa to offer women's wrestling.

Homeless people from 22 cities compete for Street Soccer Cup

Jasmine Morris, 19, had never played soccer until a year ago. Over the weekend, she was here, playing with a team that expected to win a national tournament.

Cheerleading doesn't count as a real sport, judge rules

Universities cannot use competitive cheerleading in their efforts to achieve gender balance in athletics and comply with Title IX, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Tour de France: Will Contador pay for his breach of cycling's unwritten rules?

In the Tour de France Stage 15, Alberto Contador won the yellow but some say he committed a breach of race etiquette by attacking in the last climb of Stage 15 just as race leader Andy Schleck's chain popped off.

President Obama congratulates reigning WNBA champions Phoenix Mercury

The mood was light as President Barack Obama congratulated the Phoenix Mercury for winning a second national championship in three years.

George Steinbrenner: Why The Boss was notorious in Japan

George Steinbrenner won no fans in Japan with his disparaging comments toward beloved baseball players Hideki Irabu and Hideki Matsui. Japan actually has its own version of the iron-fisted team owner.

Vancouver Olympics spending scandal: How much does a Russian breakfast cost?

A report by the Russian parliament's Audit Chamber alleges the sports minister spent 12 times his official limit for hotel expenses and $4,500 on breakfasts during the Vancouver Olympics. His job could be in jeopardy.