
Nov 12 - By Associated Press
A young Cincinnati Bengals fan has been penalized for clipping. Dustin Reader got the NFL team's stripes and "B" insignia cut into his hair as a tribute to the team's good season. When he showed up to school in the southwest Ohio city of Hamilton on Monday, officials put the eighth-grader into in-school suspension. The school said its code of conduct prohibits extreme and distracting hairstyles.

Oct 30 - By Frederic J. Frommer, Associated Press Writer
Arguing that sports leagues' drug programs could be "gutted" if not protected from individual states' laws, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation and found at least one powerful ally.
Oct 27 - By Jeff Latzke, AP Sports Writer
Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant will remain suspended for the remainder of the football season for lying to NCAA investigators.
Oct 14 - By Associated Press
An Eagle Scout who kept a 2-inch pocketknife in his car has been suspended from his upstate New York high school for bringing the weapon onto school grounds. Now he is concerned about his chances of getting accepted to West Point.
Oct 6 - By Associated Press
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says cyclist Mitch Comardo has accepted a two-year suspension from the sport after testing positive for several prohibited substances.
Oct 2 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is turning to high-profile attorney Mark Geragos to help fight his drug suspension.
Sep 21 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Sep 14 - By Associated Press
A human rights group's senior military analyst has been suspended after a pro-Israel blog reported that he collects Nazi memorabilia, an official said Tuesday.
Sep 8 - By Associated Press
The trainer of the 2008 Kentucky Derby winner will serve a 30-day suspension after reaching a settlement with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Aug 17 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
Jeremy Mayfield's estranged stepmother has been accused of trespassing on the suspended NASCAR drivers' property.

Aug 16 - By Brett Martel, AP Sports Writer
New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley plans to serve a four-game suspension when the regular season begins because he tested positive for a banned stimulant.
Jul 28 - By Associated Press
The IOC lifted a threat to suspend Kuwait from the Olympics on Tuesday after its government made good on a promise to begin changing its sports laws.
Jul 27 - By Associated Press
Organizers of the European Grand Prix want Formula One authorities to rescind Renault's suspension from the race so Fernando Alonso can compete in his native Spain.

Jul 24 - By Mike Cranston, AP Sports Writer
Jeremy Mayfield's stepmother has sued the suspended NASCAR driver, claiming he made slanderous, false and defamatory statements.
Jul 17 - By Associated Press
World TeamTennis suspended and fined New York Sportimes coach Chuck Adams on Friday after his team — which features John McEnroe — and the Washington Kastles got into heated arguments over players getting hit by shots.

Jul 15 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
An independent drug test on Jeremy Mayfield was negative for methamphetamines, contradicting the results of a NASCAR test taken 40 minutes earlier, the driver claimed in court documents filed Tuesday.

Jul 8 - By Associated Press
An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race.

Jun 29 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to reverse the ruling that lifted driver Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test.
Jun 19 - By Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron has had his two-game suspension cut to one game.
Jun 16 - By Associated Press
The International Olympic Committee says Kuwait will be suspended from the Olympic movement if it does not change its sports laws within six weeks.
Jun 16 - By Associated Press
Jeremy Mayfield's next chance to have his indefinite drug suspension lifted will be at a July 1 hearing in federal court.
Jun 9 - By Glen Johnson, AP Political Writer
The Boston area's transportation agency has suspended its first driver for violating a new cell phone ban.
Jun 5 - By Dan Gelston, AP Sports Writer
NASCAR has filed a countersuit in federal court against driver Jeremy Mayfield and denied each of the suspended driver's arguments why his failed drug test should be overturned.
Jun 3 - By Associated Press
Bobcat Co. said Wednesday its plants in Bismarck and Gwinner will be idle for part of June and July due to the sluggish worldwide economy.
May 29 - By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer
NASCAR on Tuesday moved Jeremy Mayfield's challenge of his indefinite suspension to federal court, a move that could keep the driver out of his car another week.