Why the stars may be aligned for Minnesota to snap its 20-year title drought

College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Editor’s note: This story was originally published March 23, before the start of the NCAA men’s hockey tournament. Minnesota will play in the national championship game Saturday. MINNEAPOLIS — The markings of greatness are scattered around 3M Arena at Mariucci, home to University of […]

Michael Vaughan is TORN on a return to the BBC

Michael Vaughan is TORN on a return to the BBC despite being found not guilty of using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq… with the 2005 Ashes winning captain having been stepped down by the broadcaster in June The BBC want Michael Vaughan to return after standing him down back in June  Vaughan had always denied […]

Paralympians fake disabilities in order to win medals, it's claimed

‘Mind-blowing’ numbers of Paralympians are FAKING the severity of their disabilities to make them look worse than they really are so they can win medals, athletes and officials claim Investigation claims problem is rife worldwide  That includes Australian athletes, particularly swimmers  Calls for reform to improve classification system  Paralympic athletes are exaggerating their impairments in […]