Athletes to orators: Best graduation speeches by sports figures

It’s graduation season: a time to celebrate the culmination of years of work and achievement, not only by the graduates but their parents, siblings and friends. Along with the cap, gown and diploma, part of graduation day is being honored by a special commencement speaker. These speakers range from presidents to actors to, you guessed … Read more

Sports world reacts to legendary RB Jim Brown’s death

Jim Brown, the iconic running back who led the Cleveland Browns to their most recent NFL championship in 1964 and is widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time, as well as a powerful social activist off the field, has died at 87, his wife announced Friday. A Pro Football Hall of … Read more

Ex-Falcons, Colts QB Matt Ryan joins CBS Sports as analyst

Veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2016, is taking the next step in his career. But this phase will not be on the field. Ryan, released by the Colts in March after one season in Indianapolis, has joined CBS Sports as an NFL analyst, the network said Monday. Ryan, who will … Read more