Swimsuit flap headed to trial after federal judge dismisses attempt to throw out the caseA federal judge in California turned back an attempt to dismiss TYR Sport’s antitrust lawsuit against swimsuit rival Speedo and USA Swimming, allowing the case to go to trial next year. Despite leadership change, Pac-10 conference appears likely to remain pro-BCSPHOENIX — The coming change of commissioners in the Pac-10 provided a glimmer of hope for advocates of a college football playoff. Louisiana, Saints announce a partnership that commits the club to the Superdome through 2025NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints and the state of Louisiana have announced a new partnership that will continue the club’s commitment to the state through 2025 and also create a new Sports Development District. NZRU chairman Hobbs says time running out for agreement on Super 14WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Super 14 and Tri-Nations rugby competitions will fold unless differences involving South Africa, New Zealand and Australia are quickly resolved, New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs said Thursday. PGA Tour picks up another key sponsorship renewalNEW ORLEANS — The PGA Tour picked up another key sponsor extension Tuesday when Zurich Financial said it would continue its title sponsorship of the New Orleans tournament through 2014. |