ACC votes to consider North Carolina for future championships

North Carolina is big in business with the ACC.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mWLygN

NHL awards predictions 2017: With playoffs nearing, who's in line to win hardware?

Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are in a dead heat in the Hart Trophy race.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2oizZQP
via IFTTT

WVU-Va. Tech game at FedEx Field switches dates

The nationally televised season opener between Virginia Tech and West Virginia at FedEx Field has been moved back a day, to Sept. 3.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2oHwcJg

Recruit suffers heartbreaking Auburn scholarship prank

Taurrian Stafford got the call of his life on Tuesday, or so he thought.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nHHYWy

Devils' Patrik Elias announces retirement

The Devils will celebrate "Patrik Elias Week" over the team's final three home games and retire his No. 26 next season.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nmybSo
via IFTTT

Single incident leaves four college, NFL players arrested in Iowa

Two pairs of Northern Iowa players — current and former — were all arrested for the same incident.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nQE65I

Guns not allowed in Arkansas sporting events after SB 724 passed

SB 724 prohibits concealed weapons from being inside Arkansas college stadiums, which has been a major concern for the Razorbacks.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2oesTNd

Kings, Canucks slated to play preseason games in China

Los Angeles and Vancouver are scheduled to face off Sept. 21 in Shanghai and Sept. 23 in Beijing.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mT5P6z
via IFTTT

Lane Kiffin addresses the rumor he uses the alias 'Joey Freshwater'

The new FAU coach responds to the internet rumor.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mT4i0D

Fans with guns? Arkansas football players are concerned

Would you want to play SEC football in front of rowdy fans who are carrying guns?

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2obL5aF

Stanley Cup playoffs picture: Postseason scenarios as NHL regular season winds down

The Stanley Cup playoff picture is still cloudy with 12 days to go in the regular season. A look at the races in each conference through games of March 28.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2oyR2KR
via IFTTT

Arkansas fears SEC membership in jeopardy with new gun law

Arkansas athletics fear the state's controversial bill could affect its membership in the Southeastern Conference.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2o7Lbjb

It was a good run: Red Wings' historic 25-season playoff streak meets bitter end

Detroit's celebrated playoff streak was the longest active in any of the four major professional North American sports.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2o8Bb9x
via IFTTT

Baylor moves to dismiss lawsuit alleging 52 rapes by football players in 4 years

Citing a two-year statute of limitations, Baylor University lawyers moved to dismiss a lawsuit on Tuesday of an alleged gang rape victim.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2o8EP3c

Hassan Childs dismissed from USF football team after road-rage incident

Charlie Strong said Tuesday Childs has been kicked off the team after allegedly brandishing a gun at a family of three late Saturday.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2oejiTH

Michigan State's Mark Dantonio sheds few details on sexual assault investigation

Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters Tuesday, but he shed few details on the sexual assault investigation hanging over the program.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nfECY5

Golden Knights owner Bill Foley critical of Las Vegas footing $750M for Raiders' stadium

The NHL's newest owner soon will share the Sin City's suddenly burgeoning pro sports scene with the NFL. He's skeptical about the outlook.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2o2ELle
via IFTTT

Hurricanes' Eddie Lack stretchered off ice after collision on game-winning goal

The hospitalized Hurricanes goalie tweeted early Tuesday he will be released and "everything looks alright."

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2osrxuG
via IFTTT

​USF DB Hassan Childs arrested at hospital after road-rage shooting

Childs was shot three times in the incident, and now faces four criminal charges.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n9UvOG

2017 NFL Draft: Pro game within 'The Game' between Ohio State, Michigan bigger than ever

The rivalry with Michigan and Ohio State extends to the NFL Draft, and the schools' Pro Day events proved its bigger and better than ever.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n9eptp

American NHL players may boycott World Championships to support U.S. women's team

An ongoing labor dispute between USA Hockey and its women's team could spill over to the higher-profile men's side.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mHVZ7A
via IFTTT

Watch: De'Aaron Fox, Bam Adebayo sob after Kentucky's heartbreaking Elite Eight loss

Emotions were high in Kentucky's locker room after UNC defeated the Wildcats in the last seconds of the game.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n7RTC4

Former LSU QB Brandon Harris announces transfer to North Carolina

The former highly touted recruit will compete for a starting spot with the Tar Heels for his final season of NCAA eligibility.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nq4qDs

Sidney Crosby responds to criticism from Senators owner Eugene Melnyk

The Penguins captain wasn't interested in discussing Melnyk's comments and preferred to "just leave it."

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n7DKo9
via IFTTT

​USF football player Hassan Childs injured in road rage-induced shooting

Hassan Childs, a senior safety at South Florida, was in stable condition Sunday after being injured in a shooting Saturday night.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2oki5cM

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reaches 30 goals for 12th straight season

The Capitals winger and captain is just the third player in NHL history to score 30-plus goals in each of his first 12 seasons.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n6LVBl
via IFTTT

Brock Boeser scores game-winner in NHL debut day after NCAA career ends

One day after his incredible NCAA career ended, Brock Boeser made his NHL debut. He scored a the winning goal, playing in his hometown.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2oi44w8
via IFTTT

Senators owner: Sidney Crosby deserves lengthy suspension

Senators owner Eugene Melnyk is calling for Penguins star Sidney Crosby to be suspended after a slashing incident injured Marc Methot.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nO6h5W
via IFTTT

Former Penn State president found guilty of child endangerment in Sandusky scandal

Former PSU president Graham Spanier became the latest former university official to be convicted in the aftermath of the Sandusky scandal.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nlwOqg

Jake Butt does math on NCAA amateurism issue, and it doesn’t add up

Butt said he doesn’t necessarily see the NCAA to pay athletes, but the player likeness issue is something he reiterated multiple times. That’s something that needs fixed.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2o0gxoM

Former Baylor LB Myke Chatman arrested on rape charges

Chatman was taken into custody Thursday, a day after former teammate Tre'Von Armstead was arrested. The two stand accused of rape.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nu2EBn

Sabres' Rasmus Ristolainen gets three-game ban for hit on Penguins' Jake Guentzel

The Sabres defenseman is suspended for the first time in his career for his hit that concussed the Penguins rookie Tuesday.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nWwsVb
via IFTTT

Lightning's Steven Stamkos won't return until he's 100 percent

The Lightning center and captain knows his window of opportunity to get back on the ice is beginning to close.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nIIMeu
via IFTTT

Former Baylor player Sam Ukwuachu's sexual assault conviction overturned

His original conviction led to the investigation that eventually cost Bears coach Art Briles his job.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nbvPXI

SN exclusive: Jim Harbaugh's third act at Michigan begins where 'waters are hot'

Jim Harbaugh spoke with Sporting News about the expectations at Michigan, and to put it as only he could. "The waters are hot."

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mUagcz

Alabama football preview: Crimson Tide 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Will the Crimson Tide get back to the College Football Playoff for the fourth consecutive season? Here is a spring primer for the 2017 season.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lsbnzZ

Clemson football preview: Tigers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Here's a preview of Clemson's 2017 schedule, roster and biggest questions entering the season.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lnQCcE

Trent Richardson’s ex accused of purposely crashing into him

The former Alabama star was involved in another incident with his former girlfriend and mother of his children.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ndSRyO

Lane Kiffin sued for fraud by former Alabama player who says FAU reneged on job offer

A.C. Carter says Kiffin offered him a job in an effort to get a four-star recruit the former Alabama WR knew to sign with the Owls.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nnzX9i

Prosecutor: Ex-Penn State president let 'evil in the form of Jerry Sandusky' to 'run wild'

Graham Spanier's defense attorney countered in opening arguments: "This is an effort by the Commonwealth to criminalize a judgment call."

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mPGGoq

Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield on arrest: 'I messed up'

The OU quarterback made his first public comments on his very public arrest in February.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mrg1TR

Nick Saban already pissed at media on first day of Alabama spring practice

Nick Saban is already in midseason form when it comes to dealing with the media.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mqLRzR

Gary Bettman says no progress on NHL's 2018 Olympic talk: 'Assume we're not going'

The NHL's commissioner maintains a bullish public stance that players won't participate in the 2018 Winter Games unless concessions are made

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nkjrGY
via IFTTT

'Disappointed' Bob Stoops will wait on punishing Baker Mayfield for arrest

The Sooners QB's court date in Arkansas on a public intoxication charge, among others, is April 7, the day before OU's spring game.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nOoj51

Jim Harbaugh 'shouts for nuts' in hilarious Planters ad

Jim Harbaugh played a role in a hilarious ad for Planters. The video speaks for itself.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mLpO2r

Three Minnesota football players cleared in alleged sexual assault case

After the latest round of appeals, junior cornerback KiAnte Hardin still faces expulsion in the case, his attorney said Monday.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mLfmI1

Flames' Matthew Tkachuk suspended two games for elbowing Drew Doughty

Drew Doughty denounced the 19-year-old Flames rookie as a "dirty player" following their run-in Sunday night.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mK3bLL
via IFTTT

Kings’ Drew Doughty calls Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk ‘pretty dirty player’ after elbow to chin

The Calgary rookie dropped Doughty in the first period Sunday. "To be a rookie and play like that is a little surprising," Doughty said.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nJLbmf
via IFTTT

Blue Jackets revel in franchise's first 100-point season: 'We're just getting started'

Columbus has been an inferior NHL franchise for most of its existence, including one short year ago. What changed this season?

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nBOvTQ
via IFTTT

Three Purdue football players expelled after sexual assault investigation

Four players were accused in November of sexually assaulting two women.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nSCLIy

Senators-Canadiens slated for NHL 100 Classic outdoor game

The Senators will host the NHL 100 Classic against the Canadiens at TD Place Stadium in December.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nkIOcq
via IFTTT

Baylor coach Matt Rhule says program has set expectations, code of conduct

The focus is on football Saturday as his first spring drills at Baylor begin, but on Thursday he addressed more off-field problems.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mQ63bB

Clemson keeps up tombstone tradition after winning national title

Clemson added four more tombstones to its "graveyard," including national championship game victim Alabama.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n1DLNk

Charles Barkley challenges LaVar Ball to one-on-one showdown

Charles Barkley and Lonzo Ball's father, LaVar, have been sniping at each other for weeks. Take it to the court, fellas.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n1pdNV

Rangers, Sabres in line for 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field, report says

For the first time, it appears the Big Apple will serve as a backdrop to the NHL's Winter Classic.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nbNS2v
via IFTTT

SN exclusive: MAC commissioner defends scheduling, four-team playoff

MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher defended the conference's plan for no Saturday games in November next season in an interview with Sporting News.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nsDSPA

MAC having Media Day at Pro Football Hall of Fame, sources say

The Mid-American Conference will have its Media Day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to SN sources.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2m0hyQz

Luke Del Rio injury update: Florida QB to undergo second shoulder surgery

After surgery on his left shoulder, the rising junior will have his right (throwing) shoulder "cleaned up," coach Jim McElwain said.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nkvogU

Devils-Jets game postponed because of winter storm

The matchup was rescheduled for March 28 as Winter Storm Stella hammered the Northeast.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2moh8zm
via IFTTT

Baylor fires recently hired football staffer for inappropriate texts to teen, report says

DeMarkco Butler is the second person hired by new coach Matt Rhule to be fired, the first was arrested in a prostitution sting.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mneLMC

Former Baylor TE arrested after police say he assaulted woman

Tre'Von Armstead was arrested in Las Vegas after police said he assaulted a woman, then tried to kick out the window of a police car.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mDfvyI

Former Penn State AD, senior VP plead guilty in Jerry Sandusky cover-up case

Former AD Tim Curley and school VP Gary Schultz each pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n1DavA

Capitals' Kevin Shattenkirk suspended two games for charging

The ban will cost the defenseman $47,222.22 in salary as a first-time offender. He will be eligible to return to action on Thursday.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mYcg7B
via IFTTT

Georgia wideout Riley Ridley arrested on marijuana charge

The freshman is expected to compete for a starting spot next season.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mABRCL

Watch: Video of Baker Mayfield's arrest released by police

Fayetteville Police made the video available Friday.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2m9ZiPN

Penguins' Tom Sestito suspended after penalty-filled promotion: 'He wasn't called up to dangle'

The Penguins enforcer, called up for his first NHL game since November, is suspended four games after boarding the Jets' Tobias Enstrom.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2m5SS4i
via IFTTT

Steve Spurrier roasts Nick Saban winning Coach of the Year award

Even in retirement, Spurrier can be an absolute savage.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2narbJo

Florida football preview: Gators 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

The Florida Gators are the defending SEC East champions. Here are three questions for the Gators heading into Jim McElwain's third season.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mKgwI3

Nick Saban admits Reuben Foster doesn't have 'candy striper' personality

Days after the former Alabama linebacker was sent home from the combine, Nick Saban defended Foster's work ethic.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n0HHyv

Houston All-American Ed Oliver does not miss Tom Herman

The Cougars' star defensive lineman continues to take shots at his former coach.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nfgNPy

​Tennessee football preview: Volunteers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Butch Jones enters his fifth season at Tennessee with a lot of holes to fill. Here are three questions for the Volunteers heading into the spring.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mFY7vX

Ex-USC players avoid sexual assault charges in L.A.; one still faces rape trial in Utah

The L.A. County district attorney cited insufficient evidence in the accusations against Osa Masina and Don Hill.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2miXKVr

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman: Coyotes 'cannot and will not remain in Glendale'

Bettman is advocating for Senate Bill 1149, which would green light public funding for a Phoenix-area arena to house the Coyotes.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2m0thKQ
via IFTTT

Former USC player Osa Masina not charged in LA rape investigation

Masina has been under investigation in Los Angeles and Utah. He will still stand trial in Utah.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mDCg8m

Federal judge rules for Title IX lawsuit against Baylor to proceed

U.S. District Judge Robert Pittman ruled that the lawsuit involving 10 women should move forward.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2myFvO0

Urban Meyer enhances vision for Ohio State offense as spring practice starts

Ohio State's vision hasn't changed on offense under Urban Meyer, and

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lZE9IG

Arkansas man pleads guilty to using fake Billy Sims Heisman to defraud investors

John Rogers, 44, used a so-called "poor man's Heisman" to bilk investors, banks and other victims of up to $10 million, prosecutors said.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mfXE0H

Ex-Oregon assistant paid $63K for less than three weeks on staff, documents show

Former Ducks co-offensive coordinator David Reaves resigned after he was charged with DUI, and Oregon paid him a total of $63,750.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2nb82WD

Texas football preview: Longhorns 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

The Texas Longhorns open a new chapter under Tom Herman in 2017. Here are three questions for the Longhorns to address in the offseason.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lU2uic

NHL trivia Q: Who was the first-ever Vegas Golden Knight? A: Reid Duke

The Golden Knights made their final expansion-fee payment last week, clearing them to begin signing college and junior hockey free agents.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mwZz2W
via IFTTT

Sharks' Joe Thornton joins NHL short list with milestone assist No. 1,000

The Sharks' graybeard centerman became the 13th player in NHL history to record 1,000 career assists Monday against the Jets.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mQc9eR
via IFTTT

Western Kentucky football players under investigation after fight at fraternity house, report says

Several WKU players are reportedly under police investigation for their alleged involvement in a fight Sunday that left one man hospitalized

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2n7YaNF

Triumph over tragedy: Paralyzed Southern U. player goes to former Georgia kicker's wedding

Devon Gales, paralyzed in a collision with UGA kicker Marshall Morgan in 2015, forged a friendship that included the wedding invitation.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lPdZYi

Jerry Sandusky moved from maximum- to medium-security prison

The 73-year-old former Penn State assistant coach is serving a 30- to 60-year sentence for child sex abuse.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mMWlcR

Nebraska football preview: Huskers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Nebraska opens the 2017 season with a quarterback competition in Mike Riley's third season.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lT46cZ

'He's a tough customer': Bruins' Adam McQuaid won't miss time after skate slices neck

The veteran Bruins defenseman needed 25 stitches to seal the wound suffered Saturday. He plans to be in the lineup Monday in Ottawa.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lQ65io
via IFTTT

Oregon football preview: Ducks 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Oregon begins a new chapter under first-year coach Willie Taggart. Here are three things to watch heading into the spring.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mQVzIp

Brad Kaaya thinks he'd have won national title at Miami, if he'd stayed

Kaaya thinks he would have won a title at Miami. Of course, his departure to the NFL complicates matters.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lFV3uV

ESPN's Kaylee Hartung jumping to CNN, report says

A significant presence on ESPN's college sports coverage, Hartung is expected to transition back to news coverage at CNN.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2m4vyXK

Wisconsin football preview: Badgers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Wisconsin heads into 2017 looking to get back to the Big Ten championship in Paul Chryst's third season. A spring preview for the Badgers.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2m3N7r6

Legendary Kings announcer Bob Miller retiring amid health issues

Miller has been calling Kings games since 1973 but has been on medical leave since four separate health incidents in the last year.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2m3cglq
via IFTTT

PETA upset at use of actual penguins at Penguins' Stadium Series game

PETA didn't appreciate the penguins being used as "props."

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mNQsJf
via IFTTT

Lane Kiffin to bring on dad Monte as FAU coaching aide, source says

Lane is getting the whole Kiffin family involved in his new gig.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mSgxFU

Watch: P.K. Subban moved to tears by Canadiens' touching tribute video

Montreal's beloved former star was all smiles in his return Thursday as a Predator, until they played the video montage. Grab a tissue.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mRvjNm
via IFTTT

Art Briles defends himself, calls for Baylor regents to show transparency

The fired Baylor football coach has broken his silence to defend himself in regard to the school's sexual assault scandal.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ljf7Z4

Art Briles writes he 'did not cover up sexual violence' at Baylor

As the Texas Rangers begin an investigation into the sexual assault scandal, the former Baylor football coach defended himself in a letter.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ljc5Uw

Clemson spring football: Race to replace QB Deshaun Watson started

Rising junior Kelly Bryant tops the spring depth chart, but he, like Clemson coaches, has taken notice of early enrollee Hunter Johnson.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lhVLn5

Auburn football preview: Tigers 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Auburn enters Gus Malzahn's fifth season with another quarterback competition to settle. Here's a quick look at the Tigers.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lhBGNK

Texas Rangers open investigation into Baylor sexual assault scandal

Baylor issued a statement Wednesday pledging "full cooperation" with the Rangers' investigation.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mvYDgp

South Carolina QB Brandon McIlwain says he's transferring

McIlwain arrived as a highly touted two-sport standout but will leave the Gamecocks after starting three games as a freshman.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2ltcDlS

NHL trade deadline: Avalanche, Canadiens most active, but Matt Duchene stays put

The biggest move at the NHL's trade deadline turned out to be the one that wasn't made, but there were plenty of minor deals to go around.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lVgEDn
via IFTTT

Nick Saban reportedly told 6 NFL teams 'no thanks' to job offers

The Alabama coach was contacted by every NFL team with head coach openings this offseason and resoundingly turned each offer down.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2mavuWR

NHL trade deadline: Kings acquire Jarome Iginla from Avalanche; reports

The 39-year-old forward is on the move.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lUm8Oq
via IFTTT

NHL trade deadline: Red Wings trade Thomas Vanek to Panthers

Vanek is heading to his third team in two seasons.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lU13Uu
via IFTTT

Notre Dame football preview: Irish 2017 schedule, roster and three things to watch

Notre Dame heads into a pivotal spring under Brian Kelly. Here are three things to watch with the Irish.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2lUbfMz

Texas football signee, DePaul basketball coach’s son arrested on drug charge

Reese Leitao, 18, was arrested at Jenks (Okla.) High School, reportedly with Xanax and $1,300 in his possession.

from Sporting News RSS http://ift.tt/2msJE6R