- The Associated Press•3 hours ago
Style vs safety: Do too many football helmets pose a risk?
Oregon football players used three helmets last season - green, black and white - that were mixed and matched with myriad uniform combinations. Now, the NCAA wants to determine whether style is coming at the expense of safety. ''The notion is that let's do as much research and data collection
- The Associated Press
Friday's Sports In Brief
Magic Johnson pointed a long index finger at the wall of the Los Angeles Lakers' training complex, where the 16-time NBA champions' nine retired numbers hang over the practice court. ''I'm going to put a little pressure on you right now,'' Johnson said to Lonzo Ball. Somebody
- The Associated Press
Justin Gatlin holds off youngsters to win 100 at nationals
Justin Gatlin showed the youngsters that age is just a number. The 35-year-old Gatlin surged past up-and-comer Christian Coleman to win the 100 meters on Friday night at the U.S. track and field championships. To celebrate, Gatlin sidestepped back down the track.
