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1st Lawsuit Filed in Seton Hill Bus Crash

A Seton Hill University student has filed the first lawsuit related to the fatal Seton Hill bus crash last week in Pennsylvania.

A bus being operated by Mlaker Transportation was carrying Seton Hill University's lacrosse team when it veered off the Pennsylvania Turnpike, reports Pittsburgh's KDKA-TV.

Coach Kristina Quigley, 30; her unborn son; and driver Anthony Guaetta, 61, were killed in the tragic accident.

Hope Solo 911 Calls Released From Jerramy Stevens Fight

The 911 calls from Hope Solo's home that led to Jerramy Stevens' domestic violence arrest have been released.

The altercation occurred on the eve of Solo and Stevens' wedding, and the calls were made by Solo's brother. Marcus Solo reportedly called 911 four times around 3 a.m. and told police that there was a fight, that alcohol was involved, and that medical attention was needed, the New England Sports Network reports.

There were eight people in the house at the time and Marcus refused to name who was responsible for the injuries, though he did say that a stun gun was used.

Pee Wee Hockey Coach Gets Jail Time for Tripping Player

A pee wee hockey coach was sentenced to 15 days in jail for tripping an opposing player.

Talk about bad sportsmanship and setting a bad example for the kids. Forty-eight-year-old coach, Martin Tremblay, lined up for the traditional post-game hockey handshake with the opposing team on the ice.

But when a 13-year-old kid shook the coach's hand, Tremblay can be seen extending his leg and tripping the child as well as a 10-year-old boy, reports ESPN. The dirty play was caught on camera and wound its way onto the Internet.

Premeditated Murder Charges Sought Against Oscar Pistorius

Prosecutors in South Africa say they plan to charge Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius with premeditated murder as new details emerge over the shooting.

On Valentine's Day, Pistorius' girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was found in a pool of blood and shot four times, reports Reuters. Initially, there were rumors that Pistorius may have shot her in self-defense, believing that she may have been an intruder.

However, as more is revealed, this defense seems less plausible.

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius Charged in Girlfriend's Murder

South African track and field athlete Oscar Pistorius was charged with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend.

Pistorius is the double amputee affectionately referred to as the "Blade Runner" who made history last summer for his performance during the Olympic games.

Last night, South African police say that they opened a murder case against him after his 30-year-old girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was found dead at his home, reports Reuters. She'd been shot four times.

The NHL lockout is finally over after 113 days. So hockey fans, all five of you, can rejoice.

While much of America may not have even noticed that there was no hockey, NHL players and team owners were busy working out a collective bargaining agreement through mediation that would meet players' demands and alleviate owners' concerns, Reuters reports.

Even if you are not a hockey fan, the process by which the two sides reached an agreement is common for workers everywhere. Here are three legal lessons from the NHL lockout and the mediation process:

ESPN's Hannah Storm, Burned in Grill Accident, Returns to TV

Hannah Storm hosted the Rose Parade yesterday, her first on-air appearance since she suffered severe burn injuries on Dec. 11.

The ESPN anchor suffered first- and second-degree burns to her face, hands, chest, and neck in a propane gas grill accident at her Connecticut home, reports Yahoo! News. She also lost half her hair in the accident as well as her eyebrows and eyelashes.

While Storm appeared fine during the telecast, she did remind viewers of the seriousness of her injuries by stating that she was wearing a wig and had on fake eyebrows and eyelashes. Storm still has scars on her neck, and she has to keep the burn areas away from direct sunlight for at least six months.

Olympic Runner Suzy Favor Hamilton Is a Vegas Call Girl: Report

Three-time Olympic runner Suzy Favor Hamilton has apparently been living a double life as a Las Vegas call girl.

The former Olympian, the married mother of a 7-year-old girl, has been working as a $600-an-hour call girl named "Kelly Lundy," according to The Smoking Gun.

When confronted by a reporter, Favor Hamilton allegedly said, "I'm owning up to what I did. ... I made a huge mistake. Huge," the website reports.

So what "mistake" was Favor Hamilton referring to?

Hines Ward Sued Over Paternity, May Have to Tackle Blood Test

Ex-Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is facing a paternity and child support lawsuit.

Melanie Smith claims that the former NFL star and "Dancing With the Stars" contestant fathered her 1-year-old child, reports The Urban Daily.

Smith claims Ward will not take responsibility for the child and that the former football great provides no support. If Ward will not own up to being the dad, Smith is seeking a blood test to confirm the child's paternity. But would a court force the former football star to undergo a "Jerry Springer"-like paternity test?

Jeff Gordon: Criminal Charges Possible for Crashing into Bowyer?

Jeff Gordon apparently intentionally crashed his car into Clint Bowyer during the Sunday Phoenix NASCAR race.

With seven laps remaining, Bowyer reportedly clipped Gordon, causing Gordon to slide hard into the wall, reports Yahoo! Gordon was black-flagged by NASCAR which meant that he was ordered to take his car off the track and into pit row.

But Gordon ignored NASCAR's warning and waited for Bowyer to circle back. As Bowyer approached, Gordon reportedly rammed his car into Bowyer taking him out as well as an innocent Joey Logano.