Ohio State has placed coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave while it investigates claims that his wife knew about allegations of domestic violence against an assistant coach years before he was fired last week.
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Prominent Ohio State coach ensnarled in fired assistant’s domestic violence allegations
Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 Argos well aware of turf issues at BMO field, says CFL commissioner
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league and Toronto Argonauts are exploring how to rectify the turf issue at BMO Field. Most of BMO Field's playing surface is natural grass, but the entire north endzone is turf as is a portion of the south endzone.
Seahawks’ Kam Chancellor declares it’s ‘time for the next chapter’
Sunday, July 1st, 2018
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor said scans on his injured neck have shown no improvement and declared it was "time for the next chapter." Chancellor had been awaiting further clarity on his neck. In a posting on his Twitter account Sunday night, Chancellor said his latest scans "showed no healing."
Football league where fans call plays coming to a live-stream near you
Monday, April 9th, 2018
The eight-team Fan Controlled Football League will stream its games live on Twitch when it begins play next year, the league announced Monday.
Western’s juggernaut offence meets its biggest test at Vanier Cup
Thursday, November 23rd, 2017
The Western Mustangs have put up staggering numbers during their remarkable U Sports football season. The only thing standing in the way of their perfect season are the reigning Vanier Cup champions from Laval.
Baylor settles suit that alleged rape ‘culture of violence’
Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
Baylor University has settled a lawsuit filed by a former student who said she was gang raped by two football players and alleged the program at the nation's largest Baptist school fostered a "culture of violence." The settlement is one of several in recent weeks.
Al Pacino to play Joe Paterno in HBO biopic
Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
Al Pacino will star as late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in an upcoming HBO biopic directed by Barry Levinson.
Clemson dethrones top-ranked Alabama in NCAA championship rematch
Monday, January 9th, 2017
College football's first national championship rematch was fitting sequel to the original, with an unusual twist at the end.
NFL trio’s fist protest went unnoticed on Sunday
Monday, September 12th, 2016
A trio of Tennessee Titans say they raised their right fists in the air after the national anthem ended to honour the victims and heroes of 9-11, and to bring attention to the ongoing unequal treatment of African-Americans and other minorities.
College football’s opening weekend did not disappoint
Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
College football's opening weekend kicked off Saturday and it was full of drama. Here's a quick round-up of everything you missed.