Lexi Kilfoyl picked 1st in Athletes Unlimited softball draft - ESPN
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League held its inaugural draft Wednesday night, with an early emphasis on the position most in demand.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver 'a fan' of 10-minute quarters - ESPN
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that he likes the idea of shortening games to 40 minutes by going from 12-minute quarters to 10.
Sources -- Jets agree to hire Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator - ESPN
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn has made the first significant hire for his new coaching staff, agreeing to terms with Steve Wilks to become the defensive coordinator, league sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday.
NFL -- Super Bowl security in New Orleans will be 'more visible' - ESPN
The NFL's security chief projected confidence in the league's security plans as New Orleans prepares to host the Feb. 9 Super Bowl in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people there on New Year's Day.
Georgia WR Colbie Young gets probation, fine in assault case - ESPN
Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct on Wednesday in a criminal case related to his arrest on Oct. 8, in which a woman accused him of assaulting her and her unborn child, before later recanting her statement to police.
Utah Hockey Club to hold in-arena fan vote for permanent name - ESPN
Utah Hockey Club will not be moving forward with «Yeti» or «Yetis» as its team nickname and will hold an in-arena fan vote to pick a new one.
Champions League: Man City scrape through, Liverpool top - ESPN
Manchester City scraped through to the playoff knockout round of the Champions League with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
Source -- WNBA free agent Courtney Vandersloot set to join Sky - ESPN
Free agent guard Courtney Vandersloot is expected to sign with the Chicago Sky on a one-year deal, a league source confirmed to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne on Wednesday.