US Olympic and Paralympic officials put coach on leave after AP reports sexual abuse allegations

Grace Boutot told the AP that after Colliander began coaching her when she was 15, he gave her a lot of attention, escalating to sexual acts after she turned 18. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee placed an employee on administrative leave Thursday after The Associated Press reported that one of its coaches … Read more

Panthers in rare situation against Cowboys: they’re favored to win for first time in nearly 2 years

Oddsmakers at the BetMGM Sportsbook have dubbed Carolina a 3-point favorite, marking an end to a 33-game streak of being the underdog. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers find themselves in an unfamiliar position entering Sunday’s home game against the Dallas Cowboys. For the first time in nearly two years, they’re favored to win. Yes, … Read more

‘Wow, that’s great’ | With Bill Belichick out as a potential replacement, Mike McCarthy remains confident in his spot as Cowboys head coach

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has four games remaining on his expiring contract, Bill Belichick was available and Jones never even interviewed him. DALLAS — I remember once when Jerry Jones was defending himself against the belief he didn’t properly recognize the importance of head coaches that he swore the Cowboys franchise was so esteemed … Read more

Forbes releases most valuable sports franchises ranking. We’ll let you guess No. 1.

Historically, the Cowboys have held a lead in value over the New York Yankees, but there was a shuffling in the rankings this year. DALLAS — Take solace, Cowboys fans: The franchise is the back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back champions in something. Just don’t expect a parade. Forbes on Thursday dropped their annual rankings of the most valuable franchises … Read more

‘Not ready for primetime’ | Former Rockets star Charles Barkley had some harsh words for his former team

While saying that the Houston Rockets were loaded with talent, Barkley said they don’t know how to pay basketball. HOUSTON — After the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors for the first time in four years, one of their former stars had some interesting things to say about the team. We’re talking about Charles … Read more

Former Texas A&M starting QB Conner Weigman says he’s transferring to the University of Houston

Weigman was a five-star recruit out of Bridgeland in the Cy-Fair ISD. HOUSTON — The Houston Cougars landed former five-star recruit Conner Weigman, the former Texas A&M starter. “I’m coming home. Time to go to Work H-Town!!,”  said Weigman, who played his high school football at Bridgeland in the Cy-Fair ISD, announced to X on … Read more