WRITERS & EXCLUSIVES

• FOX Sports 1 — You're not going to see this on any other network
  In little more than a week, TV' hottest new network will launch with one of the hottest nights in UFC history, followed by the coolest new show around.
  
  YOU READY? »
• Once falsely imprisoned on bogus rape claim, Brian Banks fulfills his NFL dream
  He spent five years in prison and saw his college dream crushed before it ever began. But on Thursday, Banks' perseverance paid off as he took the field for the Falcons.
  
  WHAT AN INSPIRATION »
• Why do many professional cheerleaders trade in their pompoms for handcuffs?
  Thursday's shocking report about a former Mavs dancer suspected in four killings is the latest in a growing list of instances of cheerleaders making the wrong kind of news off the playing field.
  
  CHEERS TO JEERS »
• Despite the furor over Riley Cooper, these two show their love with racial slurs
  A pair of Detroit Lions use rather unconventional -- and very politically incorrect -- methods to talk to one another. They say it's all in good fun.
  
  BUT IS IT RACIST? »
• The lovely sights of preseason are back — and we aren't talking about players
  Hall of Fame weekend was nice, but we're into the first full weekend of the preseason. And the teams brought along their best accessories.
  
  ENJOY THE VIEW »
• Rosenthal: Dodgers look headed for the World Series, and who's gonna stop 'em?
  I know, it's August. I know, they're hot now but were terrible seven weeks ago. But tell me, why am I wrong?
  
  JUST LOOK AT THE FACTS! »
• Kenda Perez's Instagram is dangerous
  'Best of Pride' host Kenda Perez's scorching hot photos on instagram may burn your eyes.
  
  Insta Kenda »
• The 'Next Tiger' finally looks like Old Tiger, and the PGA may be his to lose
  Adam Scott once looked like the man who would never fulfill a great potential. But with a green jacket in his closet and a 65 in the books at Oak Hill, now he just looks . . .
  
  GREAT, SCOTT! »
• Engel: Manziel is no saint, but he may be just the hero we’ve been waiting for
  A hero is somebody willing to take a stand; to put their neck on the line to prove wrong is wrong, no matter the price. And that may ultimately be Johnny Football's legacy.
  
  JEN FLOYD ENGEL »
• How do you pronounce Manti Te'o? Don't ask the Chargers' PA announcer
  Don't worry, it's not like he plays for YOUR team or anything. Oh, wait ... he does. Shame.
  
  LEARN IT NOW! »
• Fan runs onto field and attacks Cristiano Ronaldo...but not how you'd think
  During the International Champions Cup final, Cristiano Ronaldo was greeted on the field by a fan who had a long, intimate moment with his idol before being escorted by security.
  
  HOLD ME UNTIL THEY ARREST ME »
• Manziel wreaking havoc in Vegas
  Point spreads force bettors into calculated decisions to back one side or another. So it's no surprise that Johnny Manziel has a huge impact on every line involving Texas A&M.
  
  ODDS ARE AT ODDS IF MANZIEL SUSPENDED »
• Ahead of the Curb: Larry David says he could be an NFL coordinator
  Larry David is a funny man, but he's serious about one thing: He says could call plays in the NFL for a living.
  
  WHY THE ENTHUSIASM? »
• Why is James Harrison smiling? Not because of 'Hard Knocks' cameras
  Cincinnati's outspoken linebacker shows HBO cameras exactly how he feels about being featured on the reality TV show.
  
  GIVE 'EM THE BIRD »
• Which is sinking faster: Tiger's game in majors or his mansion?
  Tiger Woods will be worrying about knocking down putts at the PGA Championship this weekend. But his $54 million-dollar pad needs work, too.
  
  TROUBLE ON THE HOMEFRONT »
• Daily Buzz: Arrival of Waffle House has Atlanta Braves cooking
  The Waffle House's magical healing powers are carrying over into baseball, where the Braves have scattered, smothered and covered their way to a 13-game winning streak.
  
  FEASTING ON FOES »
• Move over Yao Ming, Kobe Bryant brings tears to your countrymen's eyes
  While on a Nike tour in China, Kobe Bryant caused a grown man to start weeping by just gracing him with his presence. Yao Ming must be jealous.
  
  CRY HIM A RIVER »
• Enough is enough! Mark Sanchez serves perfect reply to Twitter hater
  Some Internet gangster tried getting away with running his mouth and the beleaguered Jets QB put him on blast.
  
  IT'S ABOUT TIME »
• Ronnie Hillman could become a household name in 2013
  After bulking up during the offseason, the Broncos second-year running back could make a big splash this season.
  
  NFL BREAKOUT PLAYERS »
• Road to launch: Follow the FOX Sports Girls as they road trip across the country
  The FOX Sports Girls are taking a bus from San Diego to Boston as the FOX Sports 1 launch on Aug. 17 nears. Trust us, you'll want to give this a look.
  
  A PICTURE IS WORTH 1,000 WORDS »