Palin Praises Rand Paul for Fighting DC Establishment in 'Time 100' Tribute

Palin, who herself has also made the list in years past, wrote in the magazine that in a Washington "too often defined by the venal equivocations of a permanent political class more interested in consolidating its own power than in upholding the Constitution or defending the common good," Paul "is a voice of reason awakening the public to what must be done to restore our prosperity and preserve the blessings of liberty for future generations." 18 Apr 2013

Notre Dame Football, NBC Renew TV Contract Through 2025 Season

Notre Dame and NBC announced on Thursday they have renewed their television contract for an additional 10 years, through the 2025 season. 18 Apr 2013

Report: CNN Pitching Piers Morgan as one of Network's 'Foundation Brands'

In an attempt to revive CNN's slumping advertising revenue, a direct result of its last-place ratings, new CNN chief Jeff Zucker is reportedly doubling-down on Piers Morgan, making him one of the network's "foundation brands." 18 Apr 2013

Brittney Griner Reveals She Is a Lesbian

Brittney Griner, who was one of the most dominant women's college basketball players in history, revealed that she was an out lesbian in interviews before and after the WNBA draft on Tuesday. 18 Apr 2013

Report: Phil Jackson 'Itching' for NBA Return

Former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson is reportedly "itching" to return to the NBA next season. Though there are many teams interested in Jackson's coaching, Jackson may also be "intrigued by the concept of moving into management for the first time in his career"--like former Lakers coach and Miami Heat President Pat Riley. 18 Apr 2013

US Open, USGA Examining Security Measures

After Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, police in Pennsylvania are taking a closer look at their security plans for the 2013 US Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. 18 Apr 2013

Report: NHL to Schedule Six Outdoor Games Next Season

The NHL is finalizing plans to host six games in outdoor baseball and football stadiums next season. 18 Apr 2013

Izzo: Shorten College Basketball Shot Clock

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo argued that the shot clock in men's college basketball, which is at 35 seconds, should be shortened. 18 Apr 2013

QB Coach: Tebow Used Tai Chi to Fix Throwing Mechanics

Quarterbacks coach Steve Clarkson, who has coached quarterbacks like Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Leinart and Matt Barkley, has used Tai Chi to help New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow with his poor footwork, which he said was responsible for his awkward throwing mechanics. 18 Apr 2013

London Marathoners Defiant Before Sunday Race: 'We Shall Have No Fear'

Runners preparing for Sunday's London Marathon were defiant after the Boston Marathon bombings, vowing to run without fear even though the event is putting in many extra security measures that will make it different from last year's race. 18 Apr 2013