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The four day event splits players up by position and runs them through the wringer in physical tests like the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three cone drill, and shuttle run.

NFL general managers will undoubtedly take a long, hard look at Sam’s effect on team chemistry and the reaction of veterans in the locker room.

Michael Sam’s draft stock unfortunately took a hit shortly after his announcement on Sunday, with much of the fall attributed to whether or not teams want to deal with a perceived “media circus” or even locker room issues.

Dutch culture nurtured the country's speed skating success long before Sochi.

Michael Sam's NFL draft projection could be affected by the announcement that he's gay.

Even as 17 states and the federal government have moved to expand gay rights, including same-sex marriage, U.S. sports have been seen as lagging in acceptance of gay and lesbian athletes.

Evelyn Lozada, who's expecting a son in March, celebrated her baby shower over the weekend. She's engaged to professional baseball player Carl Crawford.

Sam, in an interview, said that he had already confided to some of his close friends about being gay.

Manchester United boss David Moyes and Fulham counterpart, and former United coach, Rene Meulensteen, both badly need a result when the two sides meet on Sunday.

Everton Roberto Martinez has praised the impact Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has made ahead of the two side’s clash at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

A new survey shows that the London team is quickly becoming China's favorite team.

Marijuana legalization in the NFL was addressed by Roger Goodell during Super Bowl Week.

Top programs like Notre Dame, Texas, and closest Tide rival Auburn, also had big days, but it would be hard to argue they eclipsed Alabama’s.

Ohio State landed one of the best recruiting classes on 2014 National Signing Day.

Texas A&M may have signed their replacement for Johnny Manziel on National Signing Day 2014.

Alabama, Florida State and Ohio State might have the best recruiting classes after 2014 National Signing Day.

The Seattle Seahawks top the NFL power rankings for next season.

Seattle's defense suffocated Denver in a Super Bowl thumping, 43-8.

Here's our roundup of the best celebrity, athlete and media accounts to follow on Twitter during the game.

NASA uplink will give the astronauts a clear view of the game, but please "be careful so no one tells us the score."

Animal lovers also get their big day on Sunday, Feb. 2.