SPORTS

Head coach Nick Saban had nine players drafted into the NFL this spring, including three from a historic defense that surrendered just 250 yards per game. But the Crimson Tide have reloaded with the best ranked recruiting class in the country.

One of the few players in history capable of defending his Heisman Trophy will sit for the first half of Texas A&M’s season opener against Rice at Kyle Field on Saturday afternoon.

High expectations surround the No. 2 team in the nation.

The Serbian star continues to roll in the 2013 U.S. Open.

Liverpool are close to signing two central defenders.

Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to claim the UEFA Super Cup.

Betting Odds for the 2013 NFL season have the Broncos, Patriots, Texans and Packers as favorites to win their divisions.

Manchester United have made bids for several players as the close of the transfer window approaches.

Manny Pacquiao could fight Juan Manuel Marquez in 2014 if both boxers with their next bouts.

Troubled NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested Friday morning for DUI as rumors of his alleged crack cocaine addiction persist.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reiterated that he won’t panic buy, despite the transfer deadline looming.

Bayern Munich and Chelsea meet in the UEFA European Super Cup in Prague.

There are plenty of talented tight ends as the 2013 season is set to get underway.

Lawrence Taylor Jr., son of legendary New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, was released on bond after his arrest on charges of child molestation, sodomy, and statutory rape.

The New England Patriots have until Saturday afternoon to decide whether or not they will keep Tim Tebow.

It’s safe to say you can’t go wrong with either Super Bowl MVP, but more than likely if you’re a fantasy owner they won’t fall to you. So who do you go with next? And more importantly when?

It was reported the former “best corner alive,” has secured his place as the No. 3 cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers, a day ahead of their matchup with the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium

USC will open the 2013 college football season against Hawaii.

Real Madrid are set to be active in the closing days of the transfer window.

The broken leg suffered by rookie left guard Jonathan Cooper last week against San Diego has opened up an opportunity for guards Chilo Rachal and Senio Kelemente, and center Mike Gibson.

The Oakland Raiders will play the Seattle Seahawks in the preseason finale of 2013.

The Dallas Cowboys will play the Houston Texans in their last game of the 2013 NFL preseason.

Manchester United face a battle to pry Leighton Baines from Everton.

The 24-year-old Michael Preston has spent the last two years with the Titans, playing four games last season for five receptions for 59 yards.

Baltimore has a bunch to choose from at receiver and tight end, and St. Louis has to whittle down the offensive and defensive lines.

The New York Jets will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the last preseason game of 2013.

Both teams are expected to rest their top starters in Brandon Marshall and Trent Richardson.

The Washington Redskins play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their final preseason game of 2013.

Europe’s heavyweights experienced differing fortunes in the draw for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.