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Amy SilversteinMay 12, 2013 14:04

Jack Butler dies

Jack Butler, a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer, died at age 85.

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Jack Butler during the Class of 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 4, 2012 in Canton, Ohio. (Jason Miller/Getty Images/Getty Images)

"It wasn't completely out of the blue.''

News DeskMay 8, 2013 16:05

Utah teen charged with homicide in soccer referee's death

The 17-year-old Utah boy is charged with homicide by assault after punching the soccer referee in the head over a yellow card.

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Police have accused a 17-year-old player in a recreational soccer league of punching referee Ricardo Portillo after the man called a foul on him and issued him a yellow card. (AFP/Getty Images)

A Utah teen is charged with homicide by assault in the death of a soccer referee he punched in the head.

Daniel DeFraiaMay 8, 2013 08:05

Sir Alex Ferguson to retire as Manchester United manager

After 27 years, 894 wins, and a famous treble in 1999, Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as manager at the end of the season.

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Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson announced he will retire at the end of this year's Barclays Premier League season. (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Sir Alex Ferguson, 71, the UK's most successful club manager, announced he will relinquish his rule at Old Trafford to become a club director and ambassador at the end of this year's English Premier League season.

Ellen ConnollyMay 5, 2013 13:21

Soccer referee dies after being punched in face by teen player

The US referee, Ricardo Portillo, was allegedly attacked after issuing a yellow card to the player during a recreational soccer league game in Salt Lake City.

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Police have accused a 17-year-old player in a recreational soccer league of punching referee Ricardo Portillo after the man called a foul on him and issued him a yellow card. (AFP/Getty Images)

Soccer referee dies after being punched by player.

Talia RalphMay 4, 2013 14:51

Kentucky Derby 2013: Rain, races, and of course, $1,000 mint juleps (PHOTOS)

The 139th annual Kentucky Derby faced cloudy skies with its usual southern charm.

The 139th annual Kentucky Derby didn't kick off until 3:24 p.m. on Saturday, but the festivities in Louisville had been in full swing since Friday, as race-goers braved the rain and tightened security for "the greatest two minutes in sports."

David TrifunovMay 3, 2013 16:17

Ye Wocheng, 12, youngest to ever play pro golf in China

Teens, especially from China, putting world of professional golf on its ear.

Guan Tianlang, 14, made cut and finished as top-scoring amateur at the Masters.

David TrifunovApril 30, 2013 18:59

Washington Redskins 'racist' logo should change to RedTails: councilman

David Grosso says RedTails honors Tuskegee Airmen while dropping derogatory nickname of NFL team.

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Washington, DC, councilor David Grosso suggested on April 30, 2013, that his local NFL team change the Redskins' logo to RedTails to avoid the "racist and derogatory" nickname. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

Grosso said he has eight other council members on his side, and suggested RedTails honors Tuskegee Airmen.

Kristin DeasyApril 30, 2013 11:05

South African Olympic hero Mokoena leaps over bed of crocodiles

Here's one that'll up the ante on Olympic feats.

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A crocodile-infested river delayed the opening of a voting station near the Olifants River in Limpopo, South Africa, election officials said. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

Indiana Jones alert: man leaps over bed of crocodiles -- for real.

Jill LangloisApril 29, 2013 12:05

Jason Collins comes out as first gay active NBA player (VIDEO)

Jason Collins, a 12-year NBA veteran who played in 34 games for the Celtics this season, came out as gay in a piece he wrote for Sports Illustrated.

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Jason Collins, #98 of the Washington Wizards, rebounds against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 17, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Collins came out as gay in a piece he wrote for Sports Illustrated. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Sports Illustrated also published a behind-the-story of Collins's piece, which will appear in the May 6 issue of the magazine.

Daniel DeFraiaApril 28, 2013 18:11

Green Bay Packers give highest annual average salary in NFL history

It's worth $110 million over five years with a $62.5 million guarantee.

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Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass against the New York Giants on Jan. 15, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Green Bay Packers signed Aaron Rogers to an expensive contract extension, reportedly offering the quarterback $110 million over five years with a $62.5 million guarantee.

Not bad for a guy picked 24th in the 2005 draft. In fact, many are saying it's the most expensive deal in NFL history.