Dec 24, 2012 | Fort Collins Coloradoan
Top sports stories of 2012: No. 5 -- CSU football players expelled
The No. 5 story as voted by our readers was three CSU football players being expelled in April.
Erik Highsmith, UNC-Chapel Hill Football Player, Accused Of Plagiarizing 11-Year-Old
SEPTEMBER 19: Erik Highsmith #88 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates after catching a touchdown against the East Carolina Pirates at Kenan Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Frei: CSU football coach Jim McElwain needs talent to rebuild
Jim McElwain's angst has been cloaked in surprising affability. Week after week, through the six consecutive losses, the first-year Colorado State coach for the most part has refused to blast his team, at most stating the obvious: He's taking notes about who seems committed to an all-out effort both emotionally and physically, and he will react ... (more)
Matt Barnes, LA Clippers Player, Pleads No Contest In Driving Case
Superior Court Judge Burt Pines sentenced him to two years of probation. The judge also ordered Barnes to complete 30 hours of community service and attend 13 counseling sessions with a private therapist.