NFL laying groundwork to hire replacement refs

The NFL is laying groundwork for hiring replacement officials this season if the league is unable to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association.

Ex-CSUB assistant to face trial in pimping case

Kevin Mays, a former Cal State Bakersfield assistant basketball coach accused of pimping and other offenses, will face trial after a California judge ruled Wednesday that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute him.