President Barack Obama is the latest public figure to call for
Russia to ease its anti-gay stance and urge the nation to welcome
gay and lesbian athletes to the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
The Saints have lost receiver Joseph Morgan and defensive end
Kenyon Coleman for the season because of injuries, depriving New
Orleans of one of its top deep threats and a reliable veteran
run-stopping lineman.
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel allegedly accepted $7,500
as payment for signing approximately 300 mini- and full-sized
football helmets, according to an autograph broker who spoke with
ESPN.
Tony Stewart underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair the
broken right tibia and fibula suffered Monday night in a sprint car
race in Iowa. Stewart will need a second surgery and remains
hospitalized. There was no timetable for his return.