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The world’s 10 most valuable sports teams

This year’s Forbes list of the world's most valuable teams is heavy with two kinds of football and features a new top squad. Can you guess which team, and which sport, nabbed the number one spot?

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The world’s 10 most valuable sports teams

This year’s Forbes list of the world's most valuable teams is heavy with two kinds of football and features a new top squad. Can you guess which team, and which sport, nabbed the number one spot?
Jaguars may show NFL RedZone during home games. It's a great idea.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are toying with the idea of streaming NFL action from around the league in the stadium during home games. Jokes aside, it's a smart idea and a telling sign of the NFL's league-wide struggles to get fans into stadium seats.
USA Update Former Patriots tight end faces second murder probe

Investigators are now looking at a 2012 drive-by shooting that killed two men after a nightclub fight in South Boston. Aaron Hernandez was again denied bail Thursday in the Odin Lloyd murder case, with the judge citing a 'very, very strong circumstantial case' against him.
USA Update NFL player Aaron Hernandez charged with murder. Video evidence is cited.

The New England Patriots cut Aaron Hernandez after his arrest at home Wednesday for the murder last week. Prosecutors said the tight end 'orchestrated' the 'execution' of the victim.
USA Update Aaron Hernandez investigation: What's next step for police?

Local and state police spent nearly four hours at the house of New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez Saturday in connection with a murder investigation. Some media reports suggest an arrest warrant for obstruction of justice could be executed soon.
USA Update Aaron Hernandez faces new troubles with Miami shooting lawsuit (+video)

Aaron Hernandez, a star tight end for the New England Patriots, is being sued by a man who says Hernandez shot him outside a Miami strip club. That comes after he had his home searched in connection with a homicide in Massachusetts.
USA Update Aaron Hernandez home searched: Do NFL players have a problem with the law? (+video)

Police spent several hours Tuesday night at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Although there's a public perception about NFL players having run-ins with the law, this impression may not be correct.
Aaron Hernandez: Police at Patriots player's home investigating murder

Aaron Hernandez: A body was found near the home of NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez. But Sports Illustrated says Hernandez is not a suspect at this point in the investigation.
Radio hosts fired: Saints safety Steve Gleason responds (+video)

Radio hosts fired: Three Atlanta talk radio hosts were fired for mocking ex-NFL player Steve Gleason, who has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. How did Steve Gleason respond?
Tim Tebow signs with Patriots, the one team unafraid of Tebowmania (+video)

Tim Tebow has reportedly signed with the New England Patriots, which is perhaps the only team that can handle his off-the-field celebrity – and which still has faith in his abilities.
The Monitor's View Getting the fix out of sports

Sports in India, Europe, and the US all suffer from match-fixing. The corrupting influence is sports betting, a vice that shouldn't be further encouraged.
Deacon Jones, NFL creator of the 'sack,' dies (+video)

Deacon Jones was one of the L.A. Rams 'Fearsome Foursome.' Deacon Jones coined the term 'sack' and created a foundation to help inner-city kids.
Tebow rumors hint at the end of an extraordinary career

Tebow rumors suggest that the quarterback might not play in the NFL again. To be sure, Tim Tebow is not a top quarterback, but it's remarkable that no one wants him.
Redskins name change? Congressmen get involved (+video).

Redskins name change urged by 10 members of Congress, saying it's considered a racial slur. A Redskins name change is at the heart of a long legal battle.
Kellie Pickler: How she won Dancing With the Stars (+video)

Kellie Pickler, a country music singer, won the 16th season of Dancing With The Stars. Kellie Pickler beat out NFL player Jacoby Jones, former Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, and Disney Channel star Zendaya for the DWTS title.
Robert Griffin III fans buy everything off QB's wedding registry

Robert Griffin III is getting married this summer, and like most future newlyweds, he and his fiancee registered for wedding gifts. Unlike most couples, their Bed Bath and Beyond registry has been almost completely bought up – by fans of the Redskins quarterback.
Chad Johnson in custody: What did he do? (+video)

Chad Johnson in custody: The former NFL star, Chad Johnson (aka Chad Ochocinco) was serving a year probation for head-butting his ex-wife, reality TV star Evelyn Lozada. Johnson failed to meet with this probation officer.
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer takes the stand, gives damaging testimony

Yale Galanter, former attorney to O.J. Simpson, defended himself on Friday against allegations that he botched Simpson's 2008 kidnapping and robbery trial. Galanter denied he knew of Simpson's plans before the crime was committed.
Chuck Muncie dies, leaves legacy as NFL star who fought drug abuse

Chuck Muncie dies: A former NFL running back, Chuck Muncie went to jail for selling cocaine. But later, Chuck Muncie helped at-risk kids with his story of drug abuse. "His most impressive work was done in the second chapter of his life," says his former wife.
Tax VOX IRS was wrong to target Tea Party. What about other political groups?

The IRS shouldn't have targeted the Tea Party, Gleckman writes. But the unsavory IRS actions should also shine a light on the law that gives tax-exempt status to political groups of all ideological stripes – not just the Tea Party.
Tim Tebow blackballed by NFL?

Tim Tebow blackballed? As a football player, Tim Tebow brings too much media baggage, say some coaches. Is 'Tebowmania' why Tim Tebow is being blackballed?
20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports

Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
Dolphins may cancel stadium renovations after Fla. refuses funding

Dolphins football team may cancel stadium renovations after the Florida legislature ended its session without passing any funding plan that would give tax aid to the Dolphins and other Florida sports teams. The Dolphins wanted state and local taxes to help pay for $400 million worth of renovations to Sun Life Stadium.
Jason Collins: Will gay athletes bring in big sponsorship bucks?

Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete competing in a major professional American sports league, could be the first to benefit from major sponsors looking for a new way to target advertising dollars. Will other gay athletes follow Jason Collins?
NBA's Jason Collins comes out: What does that mean for gay rights? (+video)

Jason Collins became the first active player in America's four major professional team sports to come out as gay. Given sports' elevated place in society, Collins might have just made a significant step for gay rights.