Sources: Alabama to name field at Bryant-Denny after Saban - ESPN
The University of Alabama plans to honor former coach Nick Saban by naming its football playing field for him at Bryant-Denny Stadium, sources told ESPN.
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Reds sign RHP, No. 2 pick Chase Burns to draft-record $9.25M bonus - ESPN
Right-hander Chase Burns has broken Paul Skenes' draft bonus record, landing a $9.25 million signing bonus from the Cincinnati Reds, a source told ESPN.
Flintoff's 16-year-old son Rocky youngest to hit test ton for England U-19s
Rocky Flintoff, the 16-year-old son of former England all-rounder Andrew, became the youngest player to hit a century for the England Under-19 side during a test match with Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Steve Sarkisian: Arch Manning serving as backup QB has been 'pretty simple for him'
DALLAS – After Steve Sarkisian finished his opening remarks at SEC media days – which included a shout-out to his former boss and mentor Nick Saban sitting in the back of the room and declaring that this year's Longhorns team is "probably the most talented team we've had in my four years here, I can unequivocally say that" – the Texas coach took questions.
Inside Northwestern's new (but temporary) football stadium - ESPN
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern football coach David Braun has made bold calls late in games, but they usually come on a sideline somewhere, not across the dinner table from his wife, Kristin.
Randall Cobb retires from NFL, to be SEC Network analyst - ESPN
Longtime Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb has retired after 13 NFL seasons and is joining the SEC Network as a college football analyst, ESPN announced Thursday.
Concerns ahead of first Man City friendly after major stadium decision
Organisers are hoping for rain in North Carolina to ensure Manchester City's opening friendly of the summer goes ahead in the best possible conditions.
Government responds to 'deeply disturbing' report into GMP's treatment of people in custody
The government has responded to a 'deeply disturbing' report into the treatment of people arrested by GMP. The Baird Inquiry, which was commissioned by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham last year, has exposed shocking failings by the force.