Cam Newton declares for draft Willie Springer

Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates the Tigers 22-19 victory against the Oregon Ducks in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.more

NCAA president: Tougher parent rules needed Willie Springer

Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates as his father Cecil Newton is behind him after the Tigers 22-19 victory against the Oregon Ducks in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — NCAA president Mark Emmert on Thursday called for new rules so parents no longer “sell the athletic services” of their children in the wake of backlash following the investigation into Auburn quarterback Cam Newton.more

It’s Zenyatta vs. Blame again for horse of the year Willie Springer

Blame ( #5 right ) with jockey Garrett Gomez aboard edges out Zenyatta (#8 left) to win the Classic during the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs on November 6, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Zenyatta is retired, tucked away in her stall on a Kentucky farm awaiting her first breeding date with a stallion. Yet the superstar mare who went 19-1 in her career has one more race she’s trying to win – Horse of the Year.more

Phelps starting to eye London Olympics Willie Springer

American swimmer Michael Phelps smiles as he watches the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Michael Phelps’ 2010 ended with the echoes of his coach saying he’d been surpassed as the best swimmer in the world.more

WR Justin Blackmon returning to Oklahoma State Willie Springer

Oklahoma State Justin Blackmon (81) in action, touchdown catch vs Texas at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Austin, TX 11/13/2010 (Photo by Bob Rosato /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — All-America receiver Justin Blackmon and quarterback Brandon Weeden are returning to Oklahoma State, giving the Cowboys another season with the two key playmakers in one of the nation’s most dynamic offenses.more

Ravens-Steelers rivalry is as close as it gets Willie Springer

Matt Birk #77 of the Baltimore Ravens prepares to snap the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pittsburgh won 13-10. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The players who arrive from other teams notice it immediately. There’s something different about a Ravens-Steelersmore

Formal talks between NFL owners, players slow Willie Springer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The NFL and its players’ union acknowledged Thursday they have not held a large-group negotiating session since November – and there are no formal meetings scheduled to work toward a new collective bargaining agreement.more

Broncos hire former Panthers coach John Fox Willie Springer

Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on January 2, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos hired John Fox on Thursday, hoping he’s the right coach to turn around the downtrodden team.more

Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to two NY misdemeanors Willie Springer

Hall of Fame NFL player Lawrence 'LT' Taylor attends Moves Magazine's Annual Super Bowl Gala on February 3, 2010 in Hallandale, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

NEW CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual misconduct and patronizing a prostitute, misdemeanor charges that carry no jail time but require him to register as a sex offender.more

Frank Robinson hospitalized with rapid heartbeat Willie Springer

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson on the field before Game Two of the 2010 MLB World Series between the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on October 28, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) — Hall of Famer Frank Robinson was taken by ambulance to a hospital Thursday with dizziness and a rapid heartbeat, underwent tests and then returned to a hotel where baseball owners met.more