Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera stands by his decision to bench reigning NFL MVP Cam Newton despite the national uproar over the decision.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, in a rant after Dallas' 98-95 loss to the Hawks, insinuated that officials are subverting an NBA emphasis on defensive three-second violations to his team's detriment.
Panthers defensive end Wes Horton has been suspended four games and wide receiver Stephen Hill has been suspended for one game as both violated the league's drug policy.
North Carolina has suspended cornerbacks M.J. Stewart and Mike Hughes indefinitely following their arrests relating to an Oct. 4 incident.
Baylor passing game coordinator Jeff Lebby was on Tulsa's sideline during its game with Oklahoma on Saturday, a violation of NCAA rules since the Sooners and Bears will meet later this season.
North Carolina continues to be plagued by its long-running academic scandal, uncovering what might be additional violations in women's basketball and men's soccer.
