This year's Little League World Series boasts the tallest player in tournament history — 13-year-old Aaron Durley of Saudi Arabia, who is 6-foot-8.

Tournament officials were concerned that Durley might actually be older than 13, but said they were reassured of Durley's age by his grandchildren.

The Stanford Tree mascot was suspended for a game for unruly conduct during a game last season.

The NCAA is also investigating whether or not the Tree committed a recruiting violation by accepting a gift from Pine-Sol.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens was fined $9,500 by the team on Sunday for missing several team events.

The Cowboys said they would donate the money to the poor, defenseless fans assaulted by the media every time Owens hiccups.

The University of Texas set an NCAA record with $8.2 million in merchandise royalties last season.

Coming in last for a seventh consecutive season: Loser State.

The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots will play an exhibition game in China next summer, The Associated Press reports.

NBC might televise the game, but only if John Madden is able to figure out the Chinese translation of "Boom!"