Jim Harbaugh really wants recruits to think he's cool.
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Thursday, 30 June 2016
Jim Harbaugh tried to prove he's a real Drake fan and failed
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NHL free agency 2016: Now what for Leafs, Wings after Steven Stamkos stays put?
Now that Steven Stamkos has removed himself from the free agent market, teams that had targeted him have to move on to other players.
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Winners and losers from P.K. Subban-Shea Weber-Taylor Hall earthquake
Two huge trades push Steven Stamkos to the background. Who came out on top?
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Jim Harbaugh cancels satellite camp over Zika virus, concerns about baby
Thursday's camp was to be the last in Michigan's month-long barnstorming tour of the U.S. that also included a stop in Australia.
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NHL set ablaze by 3 major moves in 23 minutes
In a head-spinning span of 23 minutes, NHL stars P.K. Subban, Shea Weber and Taylor Hall were traded and Steven Stamkos decided to skip free agency and stay in Tampa Bay, giving hockey fans fodder for debate for years to come.
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Obama tells us what we want to hear, and Canadians love him for it: Neil Macdonald
The American president’s speech to the House of Commons will inevitably be described as historic, because Canadians still really love Barack Obama. We think he might secretly be Canadian.
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Barack Obama bids adieu to Canada with a few words for Donald Trump
Barack Obama was the president who promised change. In his speech to Parliament Wednesday, he acknowledged the fear and uncertainty that change can bring.
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Blue Jackets sign Seth Jones to 6-year deal worth reported $32.4M
Acquired on Jan. 6 from the Predators for center Ryan Johansen, Jones, had 20 points (two goals, 18 assists) in 41 games after joining team.
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Steven Stamkos is staying with the Lightning
Steven Stamkos will stay with the Tampa Bay Lightning instead of hitting the free agent market.
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NHl free agency 2016: Last day for buyouts before Friday's noon ET market
Between buying out contracts, sign-and-trade deals and the risk of overpaying players, the rest of the week will be fun. Just ask Steven Stamkos.
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Your crappy 5-7 team has to wait behind crappy 6-6 teams for bowl bid, NCAA rules
After all 6-6 bowl-eligible teams are selected, the 5-7 teams will be deemed eligible in descending order of Academic Progress Rate.
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Jim Harbaugh and players reenact 'Circle of Life', have a lot of time on their hands
The Jim Harbaugh saga of craziness at Michigan continues.
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Texas continues to reap Baylor defectors, lands four-star OL
Four four-star players who originally signed with Baylor this spring, instead will play at Texas.
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Global markets oversold unless Brexit is a sign of something worse: Don Pittis
Market signs show that cooler heads may be prevailing on Brexit. But a much more disruptive crisis may only be diverted by a new political economy in Britain and elsewhere.
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Milking won't stop until Canadian online shoppers speak up: Neil Macdonald
In the hot lobbying firefight going on at the moment over the government’s systematic stifling of international online shopping by Canadians, one important voice is absent: consumers. This is not terribly unusual. Farmers seldom ask the cow for permission to milk it.
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Trudeau Tracker: Have the Liberals kept their promises to protect our water?
Oil and water don't mix, including on the campaign trail. The two substances highlighted big differences during the 2015 campaign, pitting the Conservatives' support for the energy sector against the Liberals' commitment to do more to protect the environment. Chris Hall looks at whether the Liberals have delivered.
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SN's Preseason All-Americans
Heisman contenders and future first-rounders dominate SN's top players for 2016.
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Three more women join Title IX lawsuit against Baylor
The number of plaintiffs in one of three federal lawsuits pending against Baylor doubled to six with Tuesday's amended suit.
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Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Brexit vote: How the U.K. could benefit from ending its 'spent tea bag' relationship with the EU
Amid the onslaught of dire warnings suggesting the Brexit results will surely lead to the end of civilization, there are voices offering a more optimistic message.
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Hillary Clinton hails SCOTUS ruling as win for 'safe, legal' abortion
Hillary Clinton's shift on abortion: from "safe, legal and rare" to "safe and legal. What leaving out that one word signals about the presumptive Democratic nominee's changing views, and the changing political landscape.
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Boris says Brexit will be a breeze. Really?: Terry Milewski
Shakespeare's "sceptered isle" is facing a long, wrenching negotiation over trade and the movement of people across Europe. That includes two million British expats living in the EU, and many more around the world — notably Canada. A British passport gave them free access to 28 countries — but now, it's just one.
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No. 3 dual-threat QB Kellen Mond opts for Texas A&M after Baylor decommit
The four-star recruit's decision is the latest in a revolving-door story at quarterback in College Station.
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Canadiens, Andrew Shaw agree on 6-year deal reportedly worth $23.4M
The recently acquired five-year NHL veteran won the Stanley Cup twice in Chicago, in 2012-13 and again in 2014-15.
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Monday, 27 June 2016
Police report: Sabres' Evander Kane grabbed woman 'around the throat' outside bar
Two police reports released Monday provided new details on the accusations of physical harassment made against Sabres star Evander Kane.
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Ray Bourque's blood-alcohol content reportedly more than three times legal limit
Ray Bourque pleaded not guilty to drunken driving Monday after a minor traffic incident.
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Eric Lindros, Pat Quinn lead 2016 Hockey Hall of Fame class
Lindros made the Hall on his sixth try and will be joined by fellow former players Sergei Makarov and Rogie Vachon.
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Predators lock up Filip Forsberg with 6-year, $36M deal
Forsberg, 21, led the Predators in goals (33) and points (64) for the second consecutive season in 2015-16, his second in the NHL.
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Auburn, Penn State schedule home-and-home football series
The Auburn and Penn State football programs announced Monday a home-and-home series for 2021 and 2022.
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Pac-12: Teams facing the most pressure in 2016
Another JUCO QB for the Ducks. All eyes on the state of Washington. USC in familiar territory.
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Big Oil vs. Big Auto: Who gets the easy ride on climate change?
Canada's oil industry would sure love to receive the same level of support the country's auto sector receives, especially as decisions by politicians over the next few years will have a vitally important influence on the oilpatch's future.
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Why it's time to reform the EU, with or without Britain
Will the real European Union please stand up? For that matter will the real Great Britain please stand up? Because last week's talk of an “Independence Day” was a bit confusing.
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Desperately seeking alternatives to Brexit financial mess: Don Pittis
On Friday the Brexit vote to leave Europe seemed like the end. But suddenly, as the British union threatens rip itself apart and a rudderless Britain is seeking an alternative. Don Pittis examines the failure of the referendum process and how the United Kingdom is struggling to search out a second chance.
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Justin Trudeau's fight with the forces of Brexit and Donald Trump
There are hints that what happened in Britain on Thursday was driven by economic exclusion, political alienation and fears about immigration. Precisely the sorts of things Justin Trudeau has seemed eager to be seen as standing against.
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Ray Bourque accepts responsibility, doesn’t really apologize for OUI arrest
Ray Bourque ’s statement released Sunday night to address his arrest for OUI falls short of a full-on apology.
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Herschel Walker’s Heisman, national title picks might surprise you
He’s still partial to his alma mater of Georgia, so his picks to win the 2016 Heisman Trophy and national championship are surprising.
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Sunday, 26 June 2016
Recruiting: Buckeyes continue run with another five-star addition
Florida adds three defensive players to its 2017 class.
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Saturday, 25 June 2016
SEC Twitter account gets hacked, reportedly posts inappropriate photos
The SEC has issued a statement after a Twitter hack, according to reports.
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NHL Draft is hockey's talent artery; teams tap bloodlines early, often
Matthew Tkachuk heads the list of players whose fathers were in the NHL, were drafted or have league ties. Two days of picks yield 211 selections and a flock of noteworthy trades.
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Baylor, Art Briles officially terminate relationship after suspension
Briles, Baylor have officially terminated their relationship, acknowledge serious shortcomings in response to reports of sexual violence in program.
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Friday, 24 June 2016
NHL Draft 2016: NHL teams find familial gateway for talent in St. Louis
The NHL used a gateway for top talent in the 2016 NHL Draft, and it wasn't the Great White North.
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NHL Draft 2016: Andrew Shaw, Lars Eller, Brian Elliott all traded on draft night
The first round of the NHL Draft may have been light on Canadian players selected, but it had plenty of trades.
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Coyotes eat Pavel Datsyuk's contract to draft defenseman Jakob Chychrun
The Arizona Coyotes really wanted to draft Jakob Chychrun, so much so they agreed to eat a big contract.
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NHL Draft 2016: Flames acquire two-time All-Star goalie Brian Elliott
Two-time All-Star goalie Brian Elliott is on the move.
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Police investigating Sabres' Evander Kane for allegedly harassing two women
Evander Kane might be in hot water once again. Minutes before the 2016 NHL Draft started in Buffalo, the Sabres winger made headlines.
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NHL Draft 2016: Andrew Shaw, Lars Eller both traded early
The Chicago Blackhawks dealt center Andrew Shaw to Montreal while the Canadiens sent forward Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals.
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NHL Draft 2016: Maple Leafs select Auston Matthews No. 1 overall
The top pick in the NHL Draft has been known for awhile. The Toronto Maple Leafs made it official Friday night.
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Five-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis commits to Ohio State
Davis is the No. 1 guard in the Class of 2017.
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Maple Leafs might take Snoop Dogg to court over marijuana logo
The NHL team is threatening to file a lawsuit over the rapper's marijuana logo.
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Pac-12 coach rankings: David Shaw, Mark Helfrich battling at top
Is this the season a Pac-12 reaches the championship game and gives one of these coaches a boost?
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NHL Entry Draft 2016: Auston Matthews' route to No. 1 ends on Friday
Barring a surprise, the Maple Leafs will select Auston Matthews first overall. Friday's first round likely will include plenty of trades as well as setting teams' future in motion.
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SEC coach rankings: Which coaches are ready to challenge Saban's supremacy?
The SEC is deep with quality coaches, but are most of them just chasing to see who's No. 2?
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Thursday, 23 June 2016
Jim Harbaugh says he doesn't miss the NFL, is embracing challenge at Michigan
Jim Harbaugh still follows the league, especially brother John's Ravens, but he says he's excited about helping his Wolverines players get there.
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Donald Trump gives the speech Republicans have been waiting for
By Donald Trump's standards, this was a measured takedown of rival Hillary Clinton — even if some of his more disparaging claims were embellished. There were no inappropriate jokes, no headline-grabbing, off-the-cuff tangents. Party faithful may just buy it.
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Now that Bill Morneau conquered the CPP it's time to move on to a harder pension problem: Don Pittis
Surprisingly, securing a CPP solution, once considered impossible, seemed to be a breeze. Now is the finance minister's chance to solve another pension accident waiting to happen: Canada's ghost pensions.
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Baylor releases five football signees from letters of intent
The Bears prepared to lose five more players from their 2016 recruiting class as the university announced it had granted releases to the group.
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At least your phone can save the date for all future K-State nonconference games
On Thursday, Kansas State announced a home-and-home with Washington State for 2026 and 2029.
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Rape survivor meets Mike Riley, the man she 'hated'
Brenda Tracy met Riley for the first time since she was sexually assaulted in 1998 at Oregon State, where he was the football coach.
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NHL's Las Vegas expansion fills craving for money, flavor of the month
Rather than contract or fix its problems, Gary Bettman decides his league needs to grow. Say hello to a Black Knight-mare in the making.
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Big 12 coach rankings: Bob Stoops separates from the pack
Find out where the new coaches of Baylor and Iowa State rank among the returning Big 12 coaches.
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Play NHL 17 early with an online beta beginning July 28
An online beta for NHL 17 will offer three different modes and the new arena creation feature.
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Big Ten coach rankings: Can anyone close the gap on Urban Meyer?
Urban Meyer is 50-4 at Ohio State. Is Jim Harbaugh ready to compete at that level in the Big Ten?
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Wednesday, 22 June 2016
NHL awards 2016: Patrick Kane's scandal-stained season ends with MVP honors
The Blackhawks star won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's top player by a landslide, 10 months after he was accused of rape.
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Georgia dismisses freshman DB after second arrest in three months
Chad Clay was released from UGA's football program Wednesday after being arrested for the second time in 10 weeks.
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In getting Keith Yandle from Rangers, Panthers make preemptive strike
Contract talks, if successful, will make this deal a win for the Panthers. So ... what's in it for the Rangers?
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Gary Bettman makes NHL expansion to Las Vegas official
The NHL commissioner ended months of speculation Wednesday by officially announcing Las Vegas as home of the league's 31st franchise.
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Canadian Brexit impact part fear, part reality: Don Pittis
The latest polls have suddenly switched from Brexit to Bremain. But those who play down the potential risk to Canada of an EU breakup are merely suffering from a lack of imagination.
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Tall tales about bananas: How 'euro-myths' haunt the U.K. Brexit debate: Margaret Evans
Tall tales about the European Community flowed fast and furious in the U.K. in the 1990s, and they're back in heavy circulation in the run-up to Britain's EU referendum this week, the CBC's Margaret Evans writes from London.
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Welcome to the summer of electoral reform: No sunscreen required for dozen lucky MPs
The electoral reform committee meets for the first time on Tuesday. And so the summer of electoral reform might thus be upon us (possibly rivalling 2010's summer of the long-form census for whimsy and spectacle).
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Big 12 wants full access to information surrounding Baylor assaults
The Big 12 Board of Directors asked Baylor for complete access to the information pertaining to the sexual assaults at the university.
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ACC coach rankings: Mark Richt joins fray with Jimbo Fisher, Dabo Swinney
All the FBS coaches have been ranked. Here's how ACC coaches shake out within their conference alone.
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Tuesday, 21 June 2016
Alabama AD Bill Battle to take medical leave for cancer treatment
Battle will be away from his office for a few weeks as he undergoes treatment for multiple myeloma, a form of cancer.
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NHL's 2016-17 schedule includes Centennial Classic
A four-game schedule will highlight the start of the 2016-17 season on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The end of the regular season will be April 9.
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Alabama assistant coaches get raises approved
Alabama's assistants were rewarded following a national-championship winning season.
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Veteran sharpshooter Vincent Lecavalier announces retirement
A 17-year veteran of the NHL and a Stanley Cup champion, center Vincent Lecavalier announced his retirement Tuesday.
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Ranking college football's coaches 1 to 128
Nick Saban jumps ahead of Urban Meyer after another title as the field stacks up with big-time coaches ready to ascend.
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Monday, 20 June 2016
Maple Leafs acquire goalie Frederik Andersen from Ducks for draft picks
The Leafs sent the 30th overall pick in this weekend's draft and a second-round pick in 2017 for Andersen, who signed a five-year extension.
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Art Briles skipped scheduled visit with rape victim, woman's lawyers say
Art Briles not helping himself repair his image in wake of Baylor sexual assault scandal.
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Jim Harbaugh and wife are expecting another child
Harbaugh announced that he and his wife Sarah are expecting their fourth child to reporters covering a camp in Ann Arbor.
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Alabama’s Cam Robinson, Hootie Jones won’t be prosecuted
Robinson and Jones were both arrested in May on drug and firearms charges.
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In America's gun-culture reality, the NRA is making sense: Neil Macdonald
Donald Trump plans to meet with the National Rifle Association to discuss denying individuals on the terror watch list the ability to buy a gun. The Donald should expect an earful about the problems with relying on a flawed list alone to deny a constitutional right.
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Deluge of studies leaves coffee lovers dizzy
Keeping up with all the studies on the possible risks and benefits of coffee might require one to, well, drink lots of coffee. And a new study provides little guidance for those still unsure about health issues associated with the beverage.
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ESPN renews with Big Ten as conference triples media rights haul
ESPN has agreed to pay $190 million annually over six years to share media rights to Big Ten football and basketball games with Fox.
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Sunday, 19 June 2016
NC State adopts new, way-too-cute puppy mascot, Tuffy II
NC State welcomed Tuffy II to the Wolfpack on Sunday.
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Recruiting: Freak Show in Chapel Hill; huge pickups for FSU, Tennessee
Elite QB Tate Martell started the week by committing to Ohio State and the Vols capped it by getting eight commitments in one day.
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Jim Craig’s 'Miracle on Ice' mask sold at auction, gold medal does not
The mask U.S. hockey goalie Jim Craig wore during the “Miracle on Ice” run at the 1980 Olympics sold at auction for $137,849.
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Saturday, 18 June 2016
Report: USC AD Pat Haden, relatives received $2.4M in part-time role for charity
The outgoing USC athletic director and his family have been receiving large payments from a charitable foundation as scholarship totals decreased.
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Brandon Vandenburg, ex-Vanderbilt player, convicted in rape retrial
Vandenburg, 23, was found guilty on all counts, including aggravated rape and sexual battery,
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Pavel Datsyuk announces he's leaving Red Wings, moving back to Russia
The rumors had been swirling for some time, but the Red Wings forward confirmed he will be moving back to his native Russia.
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NCAA considering partnership with NFL to sponsor football camps
The NCAA wants to find a way to regulate satellite camps without banning them outright.
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Muhammad Ali’s grandson can be model, running back without NCAA interference
Ali's grandson sure is fast and he sure is pretty.
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Ron Lester gave us the heart and soul of 'Varsity Blues'
Ron Lester died at age 45, but his role as Billy Bob will not be forgotten.
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Friday, 17 June 2016
Jimbo Fisher says FSU will not attend or host any satellite camps
The Seminoles "satellite right here in Tallahassee," Fisher said.
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'Keep it up, boys!': Why Russia cheers its soccer hooligans at Euro 2016
Russian soccer hooligans are a new breed. They don't drink; they train. They work on their muscles and martial arts and plot strategy as if they're embarking on a military campaign. They've caused their share of outrage at Euro 2016 in France, but to many back home, including some government officials, they're heroes.
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Art Briles, Baylor quickly resolve contract dispute, report says
Briles settles with Baylor one day after alleging termination from the school amid the sexual assault scandals.
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Michigan AD defends incredibly expensive Jim Harbaugh tour
First-year Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said Thursday the satellite camp tour will cost the university roughly $350,000.
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Thursday, 16 June 2016
LSU lifts ban on visiting marching band performances
The ban has been in place for a year, but it recently came to light a week ago and stirred up controversy.
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Former Baylor coach Art Briles accuses school of wrongful termination
Three weeks after he was "suspended with intent to terminate", Baylor has decided to terminate the contract of football coach Art Briles. But Briles has decided to not go quietly.
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A little creative scheduling could deliver these non-traditional gems
Yes, we want Arkansas vs. Wisconsin and Texas vs. Texas A&M. But how about the best passing team vs. the No. 1 rushing one? Or Alabama up north in November.
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Hines Ward thinks Georgia's QB question has a simple answer
Hines Ward, a former Georgia player, knows who he'd start at quarterback if he were in Kirby Smart's position.
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K-State's Bill Snyder likes return to title game but wants 12-team Big 12
He likes a format in which a team can suffer an early-season loss and still recover to be in the playoff discussion.
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Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Baylor football player accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
According to the suit, one of the alleged assaults involved a football player in 2014.
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Former Oregon State football player Josh Williams shot dead in California
Williams was found shot in Inglewood, Calif., where he was waiting to return to school.
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Corey Robinson won't play final season for Notre Dame, citing concussions
The son of NBA legend David Robinson already was set to have a full plate after being elected student body president.
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Cap-crunched Blackhawks cornered into another painful deal
The Blackhawks traded Teuvo Teravainen to the Hurricanes in another deal that's hard for Hawks fans to swallow.
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College football media day dates, locations
The SEC gets things started when it begins July 11 in Birmingham, Ala.
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Notre Dame loses DB Devin Butler to broken foot
Butler, a senior, underwent surgery Monday to have another screw inserted into his foot and will miss 14-16 weeks.
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Talk of Art Briles return to Baylor? ‘Unbelievable,’ alleged rape victim’s family member says
The family member is angered by talk of the ousted coach's return, but "I've hit that point now that I don't know if I can get any madder."
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Why the spectre of Brexit leaves European Union leaders frozen in fear: Don Murray
Business has more or less ground to a halt in the offices of the European Union in Brussels, as the fear of Britons voting later this month to leave the EU looms large, Don Murray writes.
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Trump's conga line to Demagogue City rollicks on: Neil Macdonald
Donald Trump certainly isn’t the first American politician to traffic in innuendo. But, as Neil Macdonald writes, it’s been decades since any serious contender has turned ugly racial generalizations, the sort of thing that would bring conversation at a polite table to an embarrassed silence, into banner slogans.
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PIttsburgh fans better not take Stanley Cup for granted
Pittsburgh sports fans have enjoyed many championships, but winning another one never gets old. Here's how you should celebrate and cherish every single one.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2016
Tim Tebow featured in promotional graphic ... for Ohio State
Ohio State has resorted to Tim Tebow testimonials to boost its recruiting strategy.
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Wayne Gretzky wants NHL to retire Gordie Howe's No. 9
There were 15 NHL players to wear the No. 9 this past season. If Wayne Gretzky gets his wish, they will be the last players to do so.
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Tennessee has good reason to cancel classes for football season opener
Should the university have cancelled classes for the day of its football season opener?
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Former Ohio State star Beanie Wells extorted after brother's botched drug deal
Wells, 27, now hosts a morning sports talk show in Columbus, Ohio, after a four-year stint in the NFL.
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NHL is expanding to Las Vegas, according to AP — not relocating
The league has made its decision, according to the AP.
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Fans pay respect to Gordie Howe at Joe Louis Arena
Hockey fans are streaming into Detroit's Joe Louis Arena to pay their respects to the Hall of Famer and Red Wings legend.
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Baylor president 'caught off guard’ by booster push to bring back Art Briles
David Garland says "a lot of fans love what the coach did on the football field, and you can understand that."
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Monday, 13 June 2016
Former Jacksonville University receiver wounded in Orlando attack
A former high school teammate of Tim Tebow, Rodney Sumter Jr. had surgery Monday.
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After Orlando, time to recognize that anti-gay bigotry is not religious freedom: Neil Macdonald
After a gunman reportedly professing allegiance to ISIS went hunting gays in a Florida night club, could there be a better time to have a conversation about organized religion and the pain inflicted on gays in the name of god?
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Changing O Canada: Is God next?: Terry Milewski
A bill to make Canada's national anthem gender-neutral will face a final vote in the House of Commons next week, but some traditionalists say it's a slippery slope to the removal of the Christian God.
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Why Clinton needs no-surrender Sanders to make a graceful exit on his own terms
Bernie Sanders could reasonably quit his bid for the Democratic nomination today. He likely won’t. But campaign experts say there’s a very good reason why the party might tolerate a little more fight from him: Hillary Clinton’s presidential ambitions.
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NDP needs more than new leader to win back support stolen by the Liberals: Chris Hall
The federal NDP is looking for more than just a new leader to replace Tom Mulcair — a search that so far hasn't produced any official candidates. The party also needs to settle on a strategy to win back the ground stolen and quickly secured by the Liberals, Chris Hall writes.
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Bank of Canada must open people's eyes to debt sinkhole danger: Don Pittis
Rising real estate prices are unsustainable, but experts say ordinary Canadians just don't realize the dangers of debt. Don Pittis looks at a plan to guarantee they understand all the risks.
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Finally, Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel get what they deserve
It was impossible to watch Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel celebrate and not feel some satisfaction.
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Baylor regents considering suspending Art Briles one year, reports say
One notable donor said he'd like to see Briles back, but another report states there's not enough support to make that happen.
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Florida's Jeremy Foley retiring after 25 years as AD
Jeremy Foley is retiring as athletics director at the University of Florida, effective Oct. 1, the school announced Monday.
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Ohio State future QB battles should be ridiculously competitive
The addition of Tate Martell simply makes Urban Meyer's stack of talented quarterbacks that much higher.
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Top dual-threat QB Tate Martell commits to Ohio State
He decommitted from Texas A&M in May and pledged to the Buckeyes after a weekend visit to Columbus.
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Phil Kessel is so happy he won the Stanley Cup, and you should be, too
Phil Kessel is a Stanley Cup champion, and no one can take that away from him.
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Sunday, 12 June 2016
Crosby's best pass? Trevor Daley, Pascal Dupuis share uplifting moments with Stanley Cup
Neither Trevor Daley nor Pascal Dupuis played in the Stanley Cup Final, but they were first to hoist the trophy after captain Sidney Crosby.
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Penguins' Sidney Crosby adds elusive Conn Smythe to trophy case
The Penguins captain was awarded his first playoff MVP award, one feat he had yet to accomplish in 11 NHL season.
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Penguins, after years in the wilderness, win another Stanley Cup
Seven years to the day since their last Stanley Cup, the Penguins are champions again.
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Cuba Gooding Jr. loves the Sharks so much he dropped an F-bomb on live TV
Cuba Gooding Jr. couldn't contain his excitement.
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Search for missing Nevada football player Marc Ma called off
Ma went missing while paddle boarding on Lake Tahoe Friday.
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Get used to it: Nation's No. 1 player Najee Harris hogging all the attention
Harris is committed to Alabama, still is being pursued by dozens of schools and is making 'wow' plays on the camp circuit.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin says Sharks are 'a little bit lucky'
The Penguins center was disappointed to come up short in Game 5, but believes the series could end Sunday in San Jose.
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Friday, 10 June 2016
Notre Dame working on renewing rivalry with Michigan
Two of college football's most storied programs could meet up again — and soon.
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LSU athletic department looks foolish once again with bone-head policy
LSU's latest move doesn't make the Tigers look good at all.
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Charlie Strong says Texas, Texas A&M working out when to play again
It's a rivalry a lot of people want renewed — so when will we get to see it again?
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Trump riding the monster the Republicans created: Neil Macdonald
Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan denounced Donald Trump this week for comments he considered "textbook" racism. Then, in the next breath, he affirmed his support for Trump's presidential nomination. In normal times, Ryan's admission would be devastating for the party. But these aren't normal times, Neil Macdonald writes.
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Gordie Howe's death brings remembrance of career, impact of Mr. Hockey
The torch of greatness passed from Mr. Hockey to The Great One, from Gordie Howe to Wayne Gretzky, to whom Howe was a hero. Remember the legend.
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Eyeing move to Big 12, Central Florida upgrades video boards at stadium, arena
The biggest display screen in the stadium will be more than 36 feet high and 136 feet wide.
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Recruiting: QB Tate Martell visiting Buckeyes; Bama flips Cats' QB commit
Martell is the No. 1 dual-threat QB in the country and the Las Vegas native will take a close look at Ohio State this weekend.
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What is a Gordie Howe hat trick?
A Gordie Howe hat trick is when a player scores a goal, records an assist and gets in a fight all in the same game. Howe only did it twice.
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Farewell, Mr. Hockey: Gordie Howe leaves behind an unmatched legacy
Gordie Howe's long NHL career made him the standard by which players are judged. Frail at 88, Howe dies but doesn't leave the memory of hockey fans. He was, and forever is, Mr. Hockey.
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Hockey legend Gordie Howe dead at 88
Gordie Howe, also know as Mr. Hockey, the only player to play in five decades in the NHL, died Friday morning in Ohio.
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See for yourself: Jim Harbaugh’s satellite camps don’t hurt anybody
Coaches coaching. Players going through drills. What's not to like about Harbaugh's latest camp (in Ohio, no less)?
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Thursday, 9 June 2016
Martin Jones, Sharks shut down the party in Pittsburgh, at least for a few nights
Martin Jones and the Sharks beat Pittsburgh in Game 5. Oh, and they held off the Penguins, too.
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Stanley Cup Final three stars: Sharks survive, steal frenzied Game 5 from Penguins
Pittsburgh dictated pace throughout Game 5 but San Jose avoided elimination with a 4-2 win thanks to Martin Jones' 44 saves.
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How Pittsburgh and the Penguins planned a Market Square party in 90 minutes
Fans are watching the Penguins on two big screens outdoors.
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Florida renames football field after Steve Spurrier
Steve Spurrier dubbed Florida's football stadium "The Swamp." Now, he'll be immortalized there.
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A technological ‘game changer’ brings NCAA up to date
In 2017, NCAA will allow review video in college football locker rooms, which SEC coaches believe will help them do their job more efficiently.
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A Brexit reminder of when things fall apart: Don Pittis
Polls showing Britain moving closer to withdrawing from the European Union may be a sign of things to come. History shows us that occasionally even strong business interests cannot prevent alliances from falling apart.
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Nick Saban doesn't care how Jim Harbaugh runs his program — why should he?
Saban runs the nation's best football program and is focused on his team. He says 'Jim Harbaugh is fine with me.'
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Victim's attorney questions why Art Briles' assistants remain on Baylor staff
A law firm found that football coaches acted inappropriately and had undue influence in sexual and domestic assault investigations.
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Wednesday, 8 June 2016
NHL enters Deflategate territory with appeal of Dennis Wideman suspension ruling
The case looks eerily similar to NFL v. Brady.
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Ohio State selling beer stadium-wide beginning this season
Ohio State gave an inch last year with alcohol. Now, it's giving a mile.
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16 most-hated college football players of all-time
Did Cam's smile get under your skin? Did you hate The Boz's arrogance? How much did you hate Jameis Winston and Johnny Manziel?
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Sun Belt last FBS conference to get title game, reports say
The Sun Belt will finally get its own title game, becoming the last FBS conference to have its own championship.
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As a college student, I live in fear of sexual assault
Sexual assault on college campuses is a growing, terrifying norm for female students.
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Three former Texas Tech players indicted on felony burglary charges
The players, dismissed from the team in May, are accused of stealing guns and other items valued at $14,000.
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12 questions for 2016 season: Who has it ‘tough'?
Which college football program faces the toughest obstacles this season? Sporting News takes a look.
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Tuesday, 7 June 2016
Payday loan crackdown vs. the freedom to get dangerously into debt: Don Pittis
The U.S. crackdown on payday lending is reigniting a very old debate about those who earn profits by lending to the poorest. Don Pittis weighs the freedom to exploit and be exploited against the moral duty to intervene.
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Trump-led Republicans head for 'irrelevancy' without Latino support
Insiders say the Trump-led Republicans are facing a trouncing at the polls because of alienating Latinos, one of the biggest groups of new voters. Party operatives say their work to attract Latinos to the party has been wasted.
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Art Briles overlooked alleged 2014 assaults by Devin Chafin, accuser says
Another alleged assault victim has come forward, saying she was repeatedly assaulted by former Baylor football player Devin Chafin.
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C-USA documents show 'Little Sisters of the Poor' are getting poorer
Conference USA will receive about $2.8 million in TV revenue in 2016-17 from four broadcast networks, or only about $200,000 per school.
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Jim Mora signs 2-year extension at UCLA
Mora, 54, has a 37-16 overall record in four seasons at UCLA, including two bowl victories.
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Is Joe Thornton's beard slowing him down? Science has the answer
Joe Thornton's beard is a sight to behold, but does it impact his play?
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Jim Harbaugh fighting for youngsters because 'People are against football'
The controversial Michigan coach says his program is devoted to overcoming a perceived bias against his sport.
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Capitals' Braden Holtby to march in D.C. Pride Parade
Captials goaltender Braden Holtby will sport a #rocktherainbow shirt in Washington D.C.'s Pride Parade.
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A history of Penguins and 'Pittsburgh gold,' together since 1980
Back in 1980, Pittsburgh had to fight Boston for their now-iconic color scheme.
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Auburn’s Gus Malzahn agrees to contract extension through 2020
Coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons after Malzahn led Auburn to within 13 seconds of a national title in his first season, 2013.
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Monday, 6 June 2016
Stanley Cup Final: Kessel, Malkin put Penguins on precipice of title
If the Stanley Cup wasn't the Penguins' to win before Monday, it is now after a 3-1 victory in Game 4 to put them one game from a title.
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Watch Metallica rock out national anthem for Stanley Cup Final Game 4
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett did a Star-Spangled Banner duet before Game 4 in San Jose.
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ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit thinks satellite training camps are 'ridiculous'
Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh are at war, and Kirk Herbstreit is rolling his eyes.
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Tomas Hertl is out yet again, and the NHL is worse off for it
The Sharks winger can't stop having fun. We need more of him.
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Jim Harbaugh quotes Churchill, Ditka in advising high school graduates
The Michigan coach was an honorable guest at a high school graduation in Tampa, Fla., where he told students to not let critics get them down.
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Recruiting: Baylor still tumbling; Michigan, Maryland surging
Since Art Briles was dismissed, Baylor's 2017 class has been decimated. Meanwhile, Harbaugh and the Wolverines are enjoying recruiting success.
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LOOK: Did recruit's dad unveil Ohio State's throwback uniforms for 2016?
The 1916-era look makes sense as this year marks the 100th anniversary of Ohio State's first conference football title in 1916.
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Sunday, 5 June 2016
Ken Starr supporters take out full-page newspaper ad thanking him
The ad comes out shortly after it was revealed Starr may have been aware of the rape allegations surrounding the university football team.
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Finnish broadcaster loses mind over Sharks' Joonas Doonskoi OT winner
Sharks rookie Joonas Doonskoi scored the Stanley Cup Final Game 3 overtime winner against the Penguins.
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Saturday, 4 June 2016
Former UGA receiver Malcolm Mitchell earns Georgia Children's Author of the Year award
The receiver wrote the book "The Magician's Hat" after he joined an all-women's book club during his senior year at Georgia.
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Stanley Cup Final: Sharks hope Marshawn Lynch is good-luck charm vs. Penguins
Former Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch was a special guest of the San Jose Sharks for Saturday night's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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College GameDay opening season at Lambeau Field for LSU-Wisconsin
ESPN's College GameDay will begin the 2016 season in America's Dairyland.
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Five hyped college football teams who could break conference title droughts
Here’s a look at five Power 5 schools — one for each conference — that have attracted a lot of offseason attention despite a prolonged conference championship drought.
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Friday, 3 June 2016
Jim Grobe aims to 'steady the ship' at Baylor
Jim Grobe said winning is important, but nothing is more important than character.
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Big 12 right to add title game; proof is in playoff payoff
The conference’s much-anticipated meetings this week didn’t answer the million-dollar expansion question, took away then gave back Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield’s eligibility for 2017 and didn’t address what’s next for Baylor. But the conference got one thing right.
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Alabama to join Michigan at satellite camp days after Harbaugh, Saban fued
Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh's staffs will team up at an Old Dominion University satellite camp on Sunday.
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After long road, Sharks' Joel Ward in right place at right time
Once again, Joel Ward is making things happen for his team in the playoffs. This time, it's for the Sharks, and the Stanley Cup is the prize.
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NASCAR thrilled for boost from college football with 'Battle at Bristol'
Tennessee and Virginia Tech will get together in Thunder Valley three weeks after NASCAR's extremely popular Night Race at Bristol.
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If you need more proof that ex-Baylor president Ken Starr is the worst, here it is
A local news anchor called the former Baylor president out on his claims he never knew about students reporting rape on campus.
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Madness and nightmares: How springtime in Paris became a season of discontent: Don Murray
Paris in the spring could be a poet's dream, but not this year, with soccer madness, labour fury and security nightmares spilling into the streets of the French capital, Don Murray writes.
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Summer can't come soon enough for Trudeau's Liberals: Chris Hall
The bad news for the Liberals is May was a month of apologies and abandoned power grabs. The good news for Liberals, Chris Hall writes, is the month is over and their self-inflicted growing pains could go away over the summer.
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Thursday, 2 June 2016
Florida Panthers unveil new logos, boring new uniforms
The Panthers are coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history, but they took a big misstep Thursday.
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Baker Mayfield granted extra year of eligibility at Oklahoma
Could the Big 12 get another year of a Mayfield-led "Air Raid" offense?
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5-star recruit Jeffrey Simmons enrolls at Mississippi State, even after assault video
A video emerged back in March allegedly showing the 5-star recruit assaulting a woman.
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Stanley Cup Final: Eight things you should watch for in San Jose
Given the prevalence of "Sharks in six" predictions a week ago, the fact that the Stanley Cup Final is heading to San Jose with the home team down 2-0 qualifies as a surprise. In any case, the current two-day break gives us some time to look back on the first two games and look ahead to however many are left. These are some things to pay attention to once Saturday rolls around.
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O.J. Simpson reportedly refused to give up Heisman to wife's lawyer
Simpson reportedly refused to give his Heisman Trophy to Nicole Brown Simpson's estate lawyer to keep in the family.
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Jim Harbaugh calls Nick Saban a 'hypocrite'
The Michigan coach stood by his tweet at a satellite camp in Atlanta on Thursday.
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Michigan's Jim Harbaugh sports Hank Aaron jersey at Atlanta satellite camp
In a surprise twist, Hank Aaron showed up to the satellite camp wearing a Michigan hat.
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Celebrate Brent Musburger’s ESPN extension with 5 classic moments
Let’s relive five of Musburger’s most iconic and awkward moments calling college football.
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Michigan vs. Alabama becoming college football's most desired matchup
Forget about the satellite camps. Focus on the potential for a dream matchup between coaches Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh, instead.
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If Sidney Crosby cheats on faceoffs, a lot of sports stars are in big trouble
If Sidney Crosby is cheating by timing faceoffs, then Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, Clayton Kershaw and a whole lot of other sports stars are cheaters, too.
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Ranking Pac-12 wide receivers for 2016
JuJu Smith-Schuster is back to go long for the USC Trojans, but what about the rest of Pac-12? Who are the 2016 receivers?
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Art Briles breaks silence with admission of mistakes
The ex-Baylor football coach has not seen the report that contributed to his firing.
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Let the politicians keep talking, Supreme Court already settled death debate: Neil Macdonald
Parliament will almost certainly go on arguing long after the Supreme Court's June 6 deadline about who should be allowed an assisted death, and who shouldn't, and how sick you should be before society allows it, and other issues. But thanks to the top court, Parliament's indecision won't matter, Neil Macdonald writes.
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For good or ill, Tragically Hip scalpers an example of the market's solution to shortages: Don Pittis
Middlemen snatching a markup on Tragically Hip tickets are generating howls of outrage. But as Don Pittis writes, for good or ill, scalpers are a microcosm of the market forces that dictate the value of goods in short supply.
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Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Sidney Crosby is a cheater, a horse and an inspiration
Sidney Crosby does everything for the Penguins — work, inspire and cheat. He's why Pittsburgh is two wins away from hoisting the Stanley Cup.
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Hurricanes owner sued by three sons for $105 million
Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. is facing a hefty legal battle brought on by his own sons.
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Baylor dismisses Devin Chafin; Art Briles said troubled RB would be back
Also Wednesday, seven Baylor commits requested to be released from their national letters of intent following the firing of coach Art Briles
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Seven Baylor recruits ask to be released from letters of intent
Baylor's best recruiting class in school history is falling apart after the school fired Art Briles last week for his handling of sexual assault allegations against his players.
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Ken Starr resigns as Baylor chancellor as ‘a matter of conscience’
Starr told ESPN he had no knowledge of the sexual assault culture in Waco but added: "The captain goes down with the ship.”
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Rape survivor to talk to Mike Riley's Nebraska players amid Baylor scandal
Brenda Tracy was at Oregon State under Mike Riley's tenure when she said she was raped by two football players.
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Verne Lundquist has been the SEC's secret, often-loathed voice of perspective
Verne Lundquist's retiring will be celebrated now. Y'all will miss him later.
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Justin Trudeau's Liberals hold support from post-election honeymoon
The Liberals experienced a surge in support in the months following their election victory. The latest polls suggest they are holding on to it. Poll analyst Éric Grenier breaks down the numbers in his latest quarterly report.
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Has a hawk become a dove? Israel's new defence minister draws scrutiny
If Israeli politics were a makeover show, the latest subject would be Avigdor Lieberman, the country’s new defence minister, the CBC's Derek Stoffel writes from Jerusalem.
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