Syracuse University’s basketball program has been the subject of a wide-ranging NCAA investigation, according to multiple reports.
Source: Ravens safety Reed set to join Texans
Free-agent safety Ed Reed has informed the Houston Texans that he will sign with them, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Owners end tuck rule, approve helmet penalty
In votes Wednesday, the NFL’s owners eliminated the tuck rule and agreed to the rule change that would ban offensive players from using the crown of their helmets against defenders in the open field.
Jennings thanks Packers fans in full-page ad
After signing with Green Bay’s biggest rival, Minnesota Vikings receiver Greg Jennings took out a full-page ad in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday to thank Packers fans for their support in his first seven NFL seasons.
Jets’ Ryan says he’ll call plays on D in 2013
The Jets’ coach, who hasn’t been the primary play caller since his first season, 2009, said Tuesday at the NFL meetings in Phoenix that he will handle the job.
Dodgers’ Ramirez injures thumb in WBC game
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez suffered a thumb injury Tuesday while playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic championship game.
Ravens owner hopes O’s will budge for opener
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Biscotti said his team and the NFL are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the season opens at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, so it’s up to the Baltimore Orioles to give a little themselves.
Braswell out as Cal St. Northridge hoops coach
Bobby Braswell is out as men’s basketball coach at Cal State Northridge after 17 years that included three 20-win seasons and two NCAA tournament appearances.
Cavs’ Waiters (knee) out, might need surgery
Cavaliers rookie guard Dion Waiters will miss at least one week with a sore left knee and may need surgery.
ACC coaches not pleased with tourney snubs
Atlantic Coast Conference coaches are still reeling from the league’s poor representation in the NCAA tournament.