Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY

Alysa Liu, one of the favorites to represent the U.S. at the Beijing Winter Olympics, withdrew from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Portis, a former star in Denver and Washington, participated in a scheme in which ex-NFL players filed fraudulent reimbursement health claims.

Mariah Bell shined in winning the short program portion of the women’s competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Though she is just 16, Alysa Liu has already won a pair of U.S. national championships, making her a favorite to make the US Olympic team for Beijing.

Though she is just 16, Alysa Liu has already won a pair of U.S. national championships, making her a favorite to make the US Olympic team for Beijing.

Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier have withdrawn from the pairs competition at the national championships, where the Olympic team will be named.

Olympic gold-medal favorite Nathan Chen and 16-year-old Alysa Liu are among the stars competing for a spot on Team USA.

Former Chargers and Buccaneers wideout Vincent Jackson’s death in February was caused by “chronic alcohol use,” according to an autopsy report.