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Judge says no to Tide player

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — An Alabama circuit judge on Monday denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako’s motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center’s collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide. County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet cited that Bediako “failed to demonstrate that he is entitled to the injunctive relief that he seeks,” according to court documents. Bediako was playing under a temporary restraining order that allowed the former NBA G League player to join Alabama in the middle of the season despite questions regarding his ...

Seattle Seahawks face obstacles to repeat as NFL champions

SAN FRANCISCO — Less than 24 hours removed from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the first time, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was aware of his team’s new standing across the league. After beating the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the team’s second Super Bowl, ...

NASCAR bruised from lawsuit, but ready for its 78th season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In the days following the 2004 Hendrick Motorsports plane crash that killed all 10 people aboard, Bill France Jr. and Mike Helton showed up at Rick Hendrick’s front door in Charlotte, N.C. France, terminally ill at the time, was the chairman of NASCAR, the stock car ...

Malcolm Butler’s pick big part of Patriots-Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks had greatness in their grasp, the end zone in their sights, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on the ropes and Marshawn Lynch in their backfield. What could go wrong? Super Bowl 49 between the two teams who are playing again Sunday in Super Bowl 60 came down to ...

Pittsburgh Pirates facing tough Andrew McCutchen decision

After what has been a long and wonderful marriage, the Pittsburgh Pirates and their franchise icon, Andrew McCutchen, are at risk for an acrimonious divorce. McCutchen — a five-time National League all-star with the Pirates from the 2011 through 2015 seasons — was the person most ...

This year might be finale for Super Bowl attendees

KENNEBUNK, Maine — It just wouldn’t feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren’t all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That’s what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year’s Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans ...