Bruins vs. Blackhawks: TV channel, time, how to watch 2019 Winter Classic

Boston and Chicago meet on New Year's Day in the 2019 NHL Winter Classic. Here's all the info you need to tune in.

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Houston asks WVU for permission to interview Dana Holgorsen, report says

Holgorsen served as the offensive coordinator at Houston in 2008-09 and the Cougars were interested in him as a head coach two years ago.

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Dallas Stars to host 2020 Winter Classic, report says

It's unclear who the Stars' opponent will be.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2018

Sporting News looks at the FBS coaching changes in the 2018 college football season. How much turnaround will there be?

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Alabama vs. Clemson: College Football Playoff championship preview, betting trends, prediction

Alabama-Clemson IV is here, and Sporting News looks at the betting trends and offers a prediction for the College Football Playoff Championship game.

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NHLPA rips Stars CEO's comments on Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn

Jim Lites previously said Seguin and Benn were "f—ing horse-s—" after last Thursday's game against the Predators.

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Miami hires Manny Diaz to replace Mark Richt as coach

The Hurricanes found their next football coach.

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NHL trade news: Oilers acquire defenseman Brandon Manning from Blackhawks

Chicago received forward Drake Caggiula and defenseman Jason Garrison in the deal.

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Why Mark Richt leaving Miami now makes sense, and six replacements for Hurricanes

Miami coach Mark Richt retired on Sunday. Here are six ideal replacement candidates for the Hurricanes.

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Miami coach Mark Richt announces retirement

Richt's Hurricanes lost in the Pinstripe Bowl, 35-3.

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How will Notre Dame respond after blowout Playoff loss to Clemson?

Notre Dame lost on the big stage again, this time a 30-3 blowout against Clemson. How will the Irish recover this time under coach Brian Kelly?

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Alabama-Clemson IV sets College Football Playoff standard expansion can't fix

Alabama and Clemson are back in the championship games, and the truth is these are the two best teams in college football, like it or not.

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Christian Miller injury update: Alabama's top LB (hamstring) questionable for CFP title game

Miller, who has 11 tackles for loss and eight sacks this season, suffered the injury during the Crimson Tide's 45-34 victory over Oklahoma.

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Nick Saban on Alabama's win over Oklahoma: 'There's a lot of things we can do better'

Alabama defeated Oklahoma 45-34 Saturday and now will face Clemson in the College Football National Championship on Jan. 7.

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Oklahoma, for all its success, still hasn't shown it belongs in College Football Playoff

Oklahoma is the undisputed king of the Big 12, but that hasn't meant much in three College Football Playoff berths.

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Tua Tagovailoa too much for Oklahoma, but Kyler Murray proves Heisman worth

Both quarterbacks deliver in their much-hyped Orange Bowl duel. Alabama's sophomore sensation gets the win but OU's junior star shows why he deserved college football's top individual honor.

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Alabama beats Oklahoma at its own game, and looks angry doing it

Alabama reached another College Football Playoff championship game in a chippy victory against Oklahoma. A big start made that possible.

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College Football Playoff 2018: Alabama opens as 6.5-point favorite on Clemson, but opinions differ

The two 14-0 teams will meet for the championship for the third time in four years.

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College Football Playoff 2018: Three takeaways from Alabama's win over Oklahoma

Alabama and Clemson will face off in the national title game for the third time in the last four years.

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Mathew Barzal's hat trick upstages John Tavares' first game against Islanders

While the attention was on John Tavares in his first game against the Islanders, Mathew Barzal took center stage with a natural hat trick in a New York win.

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Walk-on Nevada player has huge bowl game, gets scholarship on field

Ben Putnam, a junior walk-on, had four catches for 114 yards in the Wolf Pack's 16-13 victory over Arkansas State in the Arizona Bowl.

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College Football Playoff 2018: Georgia, Ohio State players throw shade at Notre Dame after blowout loss to Clemson

Notre Dame fell to Clemson 30-3 on Saturday in the first of two College Football Playoff semifinals.

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College Football Playoff 2018: Three takeaways from Clemson's victory over Notre Dame

Notre Dame shut down Clemson early, but QB Trevor Lawrence and the Tigers got on track in the second quarter and never looked back.

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Clemson's Trevor Lawrence shows Playoff stage might not be big enough

The true freshman quarterback changed the complexion of the Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame with his arm, and it led to a blowout.

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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh optimistic after Peach Bowl loss: 'We're right there at the top'

"My feeling about the team is we're right there at the top," Harbaugh told reporters Saturday. "But we have to put it over the top."

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Alabama vs. Oklahoma: Live score, updates, highlights from College Football Playoff semifinal

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and highlights from the Orange Bowl semifinal matchup between No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Oklahoma.

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WATCH: Clemson's Tee Higgins makes catch reminiscent of DeAndre Hopkins to end half vs. Notre Dame

Notre Dame thought it had a pass breakup. It thought wrong.

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Pac-12 considers selling 10-percent stake to private Investors for $500M, report says

According to a report from The Oregonian, leadership pitched university presidents a plan aimed at bailing out the struggling conference.

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Notre Dame CB Julian Love taken out with undisclosed injury

Julian Love is rated as one of the top cornerback prospects in the NFL draft this year.

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WATCH: Bald eagle detours to stands before College Football Playoff

No, Yankees pitcher James Paxton was not in the stands.

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Michigan's Peach Bowl loss latest predictable flop under Jim Harbaugh

Michigan imploded again on the top-10 stage, and that won't change unless Jim Harbaugh changes the offense once and for all.

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Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins thinks he's best QB in nation, remains undecided on draft

"I feel like I'd be fine staying or leaving, so the biggest thing is being comfortable and being happy with the decision," Haskins said.

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Major Applewhite's future at Houston uncertain, per reports

Applewhite's tenure as head coach of the Cougars could be coming to an end, according to multiple reports.

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College Football Playoff history: List of past winners, final four matchups

With the reveal of the 2018 College Football Playoff bracket on Sunday, here is a look at the previous brackets and champions.

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McKenzie Milton injury update: UCF optimistic QB will play next season even after 5 surgeries

QB McKenzie Milton suffered a devastating leg injury and faces a fifth surgery since being injured in late November vs. South Florida.

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Clemson vs. Notre Dame: Live updates, score, highlights from College Football Playoff semifinal

No. 2 Clemson takes on No. 3 Notre Dame in the 2018 Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28. SN provides live updates, scores and highlights from the game.

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Stars' Jamie Benn on CEO Jim Lites' controversial comments: 'I don't play for him'

Stars' Jamie Benn: "I don't play for him. I play for every player in this room, the coaching staff ... I really put my teammates first."

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LSU LB Devin White says UCF's 'embarrassing' 2017 title claim is 'media stunt'

White, the 2018 Butkus Award winner, respects the Knights' 25-game win streak. But he doesn't respect what he calls an embarrassing national title claim.

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UCF assistant Randy Shannon says bowl-skippers likely to tank in NFL

Knights DC Randy Shannon doesn't like the mindset of players who decide to skip their team's bowl game to prepare for a career in the NFL.

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Florida vs. Michigan: Score, live updates, highlights from Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl

The Gators and Wolverines meet in Atlanta to kick off a full slate of bowl games on Saturday. Sporting News will provide live updates and highlights from the game.

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Deion Sanders has message for Washington State's Marcus Strong after taunting penalty

The Hall of Fame cornerback tweets that the Cougars DB didn't do anything wrong by holding out the ball while he was returning an interception during the Alamo Bowl.

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Bruins C David Backes suspended 3 games for illegal check to head of Devils' Blake Coleman

David Backes delivered a shot to the head of Devils center Blake Coleman during Boston's matchup with New Jersey on Thursday.

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Auburn's Music City blowout against Purdue must carry into 2019

Auburn routed Purdue 63-14 in the Music City Bowl with Gus Malzahn calling the plays. How will that carry over into the 2019 season?

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Stars CEO Jim Lites on Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin: 'They're f—ing horse-s—'

“They are f—ing horse-s—, I don’t know how else to put it. The team was ok. But (Tyler) Seguin and (Jamie) Benn were terrible."

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Lincoln Riley's Oklahoma success isn't just being 'smarter than everybody else'

Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley is more than just an offensive savant. He's a master communicator. That's why the OU's offense has been so unstoppable.

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Jets' Dustin Byfuglien fined $2,500 for slashing Flames' Johnny Gaudreau

Byfuglien slashed Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau late in the teams' game Thursday in Winnipeg.

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Notre Dame, pushed to background of Playoff teams, has chance at historic win

It seems the Playoff storylines surround Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma. But the Fighting Irish have a chance to pull off a historic upset against the Tigers.

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Miami AD calls blowout bowl loss to Wisconsin ‘unacceptable’

The Hurricanes fell to the Badgers, 35-3, in the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday at Yankee Stadium.

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Blues to host 2020 NHL All-Star Game, report says

The last time the Blues hosted an All-Star Game was in 1988.

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Penguins re-sign Jake Guentzel to 5-year, $30M extension

Guentzel, who has 15 goals and 18 assists through 36 games this season, will remain in Pittsburgh through the 2023-24 season.

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Georgia DB Deandre Baker changes mind, will sit out Sugar Bowl

The absence of Baker could prove to be an issue for the Bulldogs as they face Texas in the Sugar Bowl.

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Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray says he feels better after battling illness

Murray missed Wednesday's media session because he felt really bad, though he wasn't sure what was wrong.

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'Freak athlete' Xavier Thomas has only scratched the surface at Clemson

For all his tangible and intangible skills, Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas is an incomplete product — bad news for offenses that have to defend him in 2019.

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Jalen Hurts addresses future at Alabama: 'I’ve never said anything about transferring'

"I’m here for this team and that’s what’s most important to me. Being available and being ready to work for my guys," Hurts said Thursday.

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College Football Playoff picks: SN likes Alabama big, Clemson a little closer

Sporting News' staff makes their picks for the College Football Playoff semifinals between Notre Dame and Clemson and Alabama and Oklahoma.

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NHL All-Star Game 2019: Connor McDavid tops captains chosen by fans

He'll be joined by fellow captains Nathan MacKinnon, Alex Ovechkin and Auston Matthews at the 2019 All-Star Game on Jan. 26 in San Jose.

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Tua Tagovailoa vs. Kyler Murray has makings of all-time classic QB duel

The quarterback duel between Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Oklahoma's Kyler Murray draws similarities to some of college football's best individual matchups.

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Colts fly cancer-stricken Purdue super fan Tyler Trent to bowl game

Trent has become an inspiration as he battles a rare form of bone cancer called osteosarcoma.

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First Responder Bowl between Boston College, Boise State canceled due to weather

The First Responder Bowl between Boise State and Boston College has been canceled due to weather.

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Oregon QB Justin Herbert to return for senior season

At 6-6 and 233 pounds, Herbert frequently was mentioned among a handful of top quarterback prospects eligible for the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Odds of Clemson's Dexter Lawrence playing in Cotton Bowl 'slim and none,' report says

The No. 2 Tigers likely will face No. 3 Notre Dame without their star DL, who along with two other players tested positive for a PED.

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Tua Tagovailoa injury update: Alabama QB (ankle) says he won't be '100 percent' vs. Oklahoma

Tagovailoa said his ankle is "80 to 85 percent" after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the SEC Championship.

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Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan talks Playoff expansion, UCF and college commissioner

Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan has several ideas for the future of college football, not least of which is Playoff expansion and a potential commissioner.

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LSU lands commitment from Elias Ricks, top CB in class of 2020

Ricks chose the Tigers over offers from Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC, among other schools.

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ESPN contest puts college football fans on a billboard to live for 12 days

Four college football fans from the schools in the College Football Playoff, will live atop a billboard in San Jose, until the national championship is over and only one fan remains.

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Notre Dame backup QB Brandon Wimbush to transfer, reports say

Wimbush, who has completed his degree work, will transfer after the Irish's CFP run and would be eligible to play in 2019.

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Alabama OL Deonte Brown, 2 others suspended for Orange Bowl

Nick Saban announced Monday that left guard Deonte Brown, tight end Kedrick James and offensive lineman Elliot Baker have been suspended.

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Three Clemson players could miss CFP semifinal after failed drug tests

Dexter Lawrence, Braden Galloway and Zach Giella all failed drug tests before Clemson's College Football Playoff game against Notre Dame.

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Sharks' Erik Karlsson suspended 2 games for head check on Kings' Austin Wagner

The ban is Karlsson's first in his nine-year NHL career.

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Florida State hires former Houston OC Kendal Briles to same position, reports say

Briles resigned at Houston after it was defeated by Army in the Armed Forces Bowl, 70-14.

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Urban Meyer to become Ohio State assistant AD after retiring, report says

Meyer will step down as head coach of the Buckeyes following the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.

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Two LSU football players reportedly questioned, released after shooting

The pair were the ones who called 911 and waited at the scene for police, according to the Advocate.

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Kings activate forward Ilya Kovalchuk from injured reserve

Los Angeles announced it had activated forward Ilya Kovalchuk from the injured reserve list Saturday.

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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron scores twice in return

The Bruins' veteran forward scored twice and added two assists in his first game since Nov. 16.

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USF expected to dismiss 11 suspended players, four assistants, per report

USF coach Charlie Strong will reportedly dismiss 11 players who were suspended for the Bulls' Gasparilla Bowl matchup against Marshall.

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Michigan QB Shea Patterson returning for senior season

The Ole Miss transfer is using up his final year of eligibility and returning to Michigan.

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Matt Dumba injury update: Wild D (upper body) expected to have surgery, sidelined indefinitely

Dumba already has 12 goals this season, a league-best among defensemen and only two shy of tying his career high.

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World Juniors: 10 players to watch at the 2019 under-20 championship

USA's Jack Hughes headlines a group of future NHL stars at this year's World Juniors. Here are nine other players to watch throughout the 2019 tournament in Vancouver.

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Urban Meyer's 'next chapter': Teaching character, leadership to Ohio State students

The Buckeyes' retiring head football coach will move to the classroom after the team's Rose Bowl game vs. Washington.

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Coyotes 'zeroing in on being sold,' report says

The sale would come less than two years after hedge fund manager Andrew Barroway bought out the remaining owners in June 2017.

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Kansas RB Pooka Williams allegedly grabbed woman 'by the throat' in incident leading to arrest, report says

Pooka Williams was suspended by Kansas following his arrest Dec. 6.

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Maryland releases emergency responder video following workout leading to Jordan McNair's death

The 19-year-old offensive lineman died two weeks after collapsing during a May 29 workout.

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John Legend's nephew, Michael Brown-Stephens, commits to Minnesota

Michael Brown-Stephens, a three-star receiver out of Akron, Ohio, signed his letter of intent Wednesday.

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World Juniors primer: A complete guide to the 2019 under-20 championship

Can Canada repeat as gold medalists in Vancouver or will a crowded field, headlined by the USA's Jack Hughes and the Czech Republic's Filip Zadina, complete an upset bid at the 2019 World Junior Championship?

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Former Senators assistant GM Randy Lee pleads guilty to harassment charge

Ottawa suspended Lee from the team in June and he later announced his resignation in August.

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The hype about Jack Hughes: U.S. NTDP's latest star product has the NHL's attention

Is Jack Hughes a “generational” talent as some draftniks declare? That's still TBD. But the NHL's top draft prospect in 2019 is making a name for himself, on pace to shatter records set by American stars like Patrick Kane and Auston Matthews before him.

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Georgia QB Justin Fields looking at transfer options, reportedly including Ohio State

Coach Kirby Smart indicated the Sugar Bowl likely will be Fields' last game with the Bulldogs.

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Sidney Crosby explains heated shouting match with Alex Ovechkin

The two were seen jarring on the bench in disagreement after Tom Wilson failed to draw a penalty for his fight with Jamie Oleksiak.

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Three takeaways from the Penguins' win over the Capitals

Matt Murray looked like the goalie of old on Wednesday.

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Florida State QB Deondre Francois denies report he’s transferring, says he'll test NFL draft waters

“Why would I not go back to FSU?” Francois said. “I’m thinking about declaring (for the NFL) but I don’t know what I’m going to do."

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Capitals' Tom Wilson drops Penguins' Jamie Oleksiak in fight less than a minute in

Jamie Oleksiak didn't put up much of a fight when Tom Wilson started swinging.

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Alabama, Georgia, SEC and other biggest winners in early signing period

The usual suspects won big again during the first day of the early signing period. That starts in the SEC with Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Texas A&M.

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Count on Ohio State’s Ryan Day to answer QB questions with best pitch possible

Ryan Day has a proven track record at the quarterback position. Count on that going forward as Ohio State faces questions about that all-important position.

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Zach Harrison to Ohio State reminds Michigan, Penn State there's still ground to cover

Zach Harrison to Ohio State is a huge get for Ryan Day — and a bigger reminder to Penn State and Michigan there's still ground to cover to catch the Buckeyes.

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Ohio State uses 'NCAA 14' to announce college football recruit signings

The Buckeyes looked to the 'NCAA' video game franchise to put a memorable stamp on their early signing period announcements.

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10 best recruiting schools since 2010: Who follows Alabama?

Alabama's string of seven consecutive No. 1 recruiting classes ended in 2018, but the Tide are still by far the best overall recruiting team in the country. But who follows behind?

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The best high school football player you ever saw: Sporting News makes its picks

Who was the best high school football player you ever saw? Sporting News staff give their insights, including on a player who was chosen No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft.

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College football early signing period: Tracking biggest 2019 signings

Wednesday marks the first day of the 72-hour early signing period. Sporting News will track college football's top recruits and where they sign.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade talk heats up for Blues, Kings ahead of holiday freeze

The rumor mill has been busier ahead the NHL's annual holiday roster freeze with a handful of underachieving teams like the Blues and Kings desperate to shape things up.

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Trevor Lawrence's season should be answer enough for Playoff readiness

Clemson's freshman quarterback hasn't bowed under pressure yet this season. His teammates feel there's no reason for that to change in the College Football Playoff.

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'That's been the plan all along': Kirk Herbstreit supports UCF's Playoff campaign

Kirk Herbstreit understands UCF's playoff campaign heading into the Fiesta Bowl against LSU. Will the Knights get their chance someday?

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NHL Winter Classic 2019: TV channel, time, how to watch Bruins vs. Blackhawks

The Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks will face off in the 2019 NHL Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana. Here's everything to know about how to watch.

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Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany open to discussing expanding College Football Playoff

The Big Ten has been left out of the College Football Playoff for three consecutive years.

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Best transfer options for Justin Fields include Ohio State, three SEC schools

Georgia quarterback Justin Fields announced his intent to transfer, and these schools make the most sense for the dual-threat quarterback.

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Georgia QB Justin Fields planning to transfer, report says

Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields has notified Georgia that he will transfer, according to USA TODAY.

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Stanford RB Bryce Love will skip Sun Bowl to prepare for 2019 NFL Draft

Love has rushed for 739 yards and six touchdowns on 166 carries. He also had 20 catches for 99 yards during the Cardinal's 8-4 season.

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Flyers fire coach Dave Hakstol

Hakstol, who was hired by Philadelphia in May 2015, will be replaced by AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms coach Scott Gordon on an interim basis.

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Flyers recall top goalie prospect Carter Hart from Phantoms

The Flyers goaltending carousel continues and this time it lands on 2016 draft pick Carter Hart, who some call the next great goaltender.

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Devils place G Cory Schneider (abdominal strain) on IR

Schneider last played in Friday's win over the Golden Knights but was pulled early for giving up three goals, including one by himself.

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Meet the first-year FBS coaches: How they'll fare in 2019 and beyond

There are 21 new coaches in the FBS, ranging from Mack Brown to Tyson Helton. Sporting News takes a closer look at how they'll fare in 2019 and beyond.

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Flyers refute report of coaching change

It had been rumored that Dave Hakstol would be replaced by longtime Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, who was fired last month.

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Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford suffers concussion

Corey Crawford was diagnosed with a concussion after hitting his head on a goalpost in Sunday's loss to the San Jose Sharks.

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WATCH: Blackhawks mascot body slams man who attacked him

A video of "Tommy Hawk" getting into a fight with a fan at the United Center went viral after the Blackhawks' loss to the Jets on Friday.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin extends career-high point streak to 14 games in win

Alex Ovechkin extended his point streak to 14 games on Saturday.

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UCLA's Jaelan Phillips retires from football for health reasons, report says

Jaelan Phillips was the No. 1 football recruit in the country, but now the sophomore linebacker is retiring from football.

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Oilers D Oscar Klefbom out 6 to 8 weeks after surgery on finger, report says

The Oilers have turned it around since the hiring of Ken Hitchcock, but this is a bump in the road they would have liked to avoid.

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Notre Dame's Brian Kelly favors 8-team College Football Playoff

"We have a way of doing that to things when Notre Dame is involved," Kelly said Saturday as the Fighting Irish prepare for No. 2 Clemson.

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Nation's No. 2 recruit Kayvon Thibodeaux commits to Oregon

Kayvon Thibodeaux is the No. 2 overall recruit in 2019, according to 247sports' composite rankings.

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Sabres suspend forward Patrik Berglund for failing to report to the team

The Buffalo Sabres suspended forward Patrik Berglund indefinitely Saturday because of failure to report to the team.

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Alex Ovechkin joins rare NHL club with second straight hat trick

The Capitals star becomes only the 14th player in NHL history to score hat tricks in consecutive games more than once in his career.

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New Jersey Devils' Taylor Hall scratched with lower body injury

The Devils will be without the reigning NHL MVP for at least one game as he deals with a lower-body injury.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney opposes expanding College Football Playoff

Swinney said he loves all the "funky," and "crazy" college bowl games: "I love the Funky Cold Medina Poulan Weed Eater Bowl," he said.

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Tua Tagovailoa injury update: Heisman runner-up on field for Bama's first bowl practice

Tua Tagovailoa suffered a high-ankle sprain in Alabama's SEC Championship win over Georgia.

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World Juniors 2019: Team USA scores, schedule, how to watch online

The IIHF World Junior Championship is back for 2018-19. Here's everything to know about the World Juniors, including how live-stream Team USA games online and a complete schedule with updated scores and standings.

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College Football Playoff schedule for semifinals, national championship game

Get all the information you need for the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship game.

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New Year's Six bowl games: Dates, times, matchups and how to watch

Here is the full schedule and where to watch all of the New Year's Six games.

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UCF vs. LSU: Fiesta Bowl preview, betting trends, prediction

UCF meets LSU in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1. Can the Knights extend the nation's longest winning streak to 26 games against the Tigers?

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Georgia vs. Texas: Sugar Bowl preview, betting trends, prediction

Texas and Georgia meet in a battle of blue bloods in the Sugar Bowl. Can the Horns slow the Bulldogs' ground attack?

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Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa heads 2018 consensus All-American Team

The 2018 Consensus All-American Team was announced Thursday, and Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa edged out Oklahoma's Kyler Murray on the first team.

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Dwayne Haskins can use Rose Bowl to finalize NFL Draft decision

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins has a tough decision on his football future. But if he plays as well as he all season in the Rose Bowl, it might not be tough at all.

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How should College Football Playoff expand if — when — we get 8-team format?

Sporting News writers Bill Bender and Mike DeCourcy hash out how the College Football Playoff should expand if — when — the time comes.

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Fired Maryland coach DJ Durkin helping out at Alabama, report says

Durkin reportedly is with the Crimson Tide helping the team prepare for the College Football Playoff as a consultant.

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App State hires N.C. State OC Eliah Drinkwitz as next coach

Drinkwitz, 35, has worked as N.C.State's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the past three seasons.

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Syracuse announces contract extension for coach Dino Babers

Dino Babers led the Syracuse Orange to the team's first nine-win season since 2001.

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Temple hires Miami DC Manny Diaz as new coach, report says

As of Wednesday, Diaz has not committed to next season with the Hurricanes.

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Kevin Shattenkirk injury update: Rangers D (shoulder) out 2-4 weeks

Shattenkirk suffered a shoulder separation on a hit from J.T. Miller in Monday’s loss to the Lightning and left the arena in a sling.

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Ohio State vs. Washington: Rose Bowl preview, betting trends, prediction

Sporting News breaks down the Rose Bowl matchup between Ohio State and Washington, the final game for Urban Meyer before his retirement.

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Matt Murray injury update: Penguins G (lower-body) activated from IR

Murray returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since being sidelined with a lower-body injury last month.

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Michigan vs. Florida: Peach Bowl preview, betting trends, prediction

Michigan and Florida are familiar foes, and they will meet for the third time in four years in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Dec. 29.

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Eight Rutgers football players indicted on credit card fraud charges, report says

Eight Rutgers players have been indicted on credit card fraud charges after they were charged over the summer with the scheme.

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WATCH: Alex Ovechkin scores 21st career hat trick in Capitals win

The superstar continues to tear it up on his 12-game point streak.

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Ranking the No. 1 recruiting classes since 2000

Which class was the best: Alabama in 2011 or 2012, USC in 2005 or Texas' loaded 2002 class?

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WATCH: Miami zoo porcupine predicts winner of Alabama-Oklahoma Orange Bowl matchup

Ahead of the first round of the College Football Playoff, Pierce the porcupine makes his prediction on who will win the Orange Bowl.

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Ohio State has great response to Chase Winovich's 'mirage' talk

Ohio State heard Chase Winovich refer to Michigan's 62-39 loss as a "mirage." The Buckeyes' social media team came up with a great subtweet as a response.

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Ducks injury updates: C Rickard Rakell (ankle) out indefinitely, G Ryan Miller (MCL) sidelined 6 weeks

Rakell is the Ducks' second-leading scorer. Miller is 4-2-1 as John Gibson's top backup.

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When is early signing period? Dates, best classes, top uncommitted recruits to watch

Everything you need to know about college football's upcoming signing period.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Are the Penguins looking to move Phil Kessel?

Despite being one of the most consistent players in the NHL over the last few seasons, and the winner of two Stanley Cup's with Pittsburgh, Phil Kessel's name once again is popping up in trade rumors.

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National Signing Day 2019: Top 10 uncommitted players for early signing period

With the early signing period coming on Dec. 19, Sporting News looks at top 10 uncommitted recruits for the Class of 2019.

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Sporting News 2018 college football All-Americans

Sporting News' All-America team includes 14 players among the four College Football Playoff contenders in Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Oklahoma.

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Cam, Stafford or Tebow? 5-star quarterback rankings since 2005

Who is the best five-star quarterback of the last 10 recruiting cycles? Sporting News ranked those five-star quarterbacks based on their college and NFL success. Who is No. 1?

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Louisville reportedly revokes at least 2 scholarships as new coach takes over

The Cardinals now have three players committed to their 2019 recruiting class.

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Kansas State taps North Dakota State coach Chris Klieman to replace Bill Snyder

Klieman is 70-13 record in six seasons overall as a head coach, including a 67-6 mark at NDSU, an astonishing .920 winning percentage.

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WATCH: Blues' Robert Bortuzzo, Zach Sanford fight at practice

The Blues are getting beat and now they're beating themselves.

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Alabama vs. Oklahoma: Orange Bowl semifinal preview, betting trends, prediction

Alabama takes on Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl. Sporting News looks at the betting trends and predicts a winner.

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Former University of Washington star TE Rod Jones, 54, dies by suicide

Jones, a Husky Hall of Famer, was a first-team All-Pac-10 selection and an honorable-mention All-America tight end in 1986.

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Clemson vs. Notre Dame: Cotton Bowl semifinal preview, betting trends, prediction

Clemson takes on Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic. Sporting News looks at the betting trends and predicts a winner.

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UAB's Bill Clark is Sporting News' 2018 Coach of the Year

Bill Clark helped lead a year of firsts for UAB football, just four years removed from the program being shuttered. For that reason, he is Sporting News' 2018 Coach of the Year.

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Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa is Sporting News' 2018 Player of the Year

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the 2018 Sporting News College Football Player of the Year.

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Devils score 3, count 'em, 3 own goals in shootout loss

New Jersey scored eight times on Sunday but still lost to Anaheim.

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Jim Harbaugh not leaving Michigan for NFL: 'I'm not going anywhere'

Harbaugh said he has too much to accomplish at Michigan.

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Kyler Murray deletes past homophobic tweets hours after winning Heisman Trophy

The Oklahoma quarterback had used an anti-gay slur in a tweet to friends in 2011 and 2012 when he was 14 and 15 years old.

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Oklahoma Sooners past and present react to Kyler Murray's Heisman Trophy win

Kyler Murray became the second consecutive Oklahoma quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy. Sooners past and present took to Twitter to sing his praises.

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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin expresses frustration with officiating after Ottawa loss

The Penguins lost to the Senators in overtime on Saturday and Evgeni Malkin was not happy after the game.

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Alabama flips five-star recruit Daxton Hill, who had committed to Michigan

Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide take a prized prospect away from Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines.

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Kyler Murray's Heisman Trophy mirrors Baker Mayfield's, but is one-of-a-kind

Kyler Murray thinks his time with Baker Mayfield helped prepare him for his incredible season. But the year he had in 2018 was one-of-a-kind.

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Oklahoma's Kyler Murray wins the Heisman Trophy

Kyler Murray won the Heisman Trophy over Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins.

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10 biggest Heisman misses of all time

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Heisman denied: 13 best college football players who never won it

The Heisman Trophy is awarded to college football's most outstanding player — except in these cases.

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Least-deserving Heisman winners of all time

The most controversial players to ever win the Heisman.

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Navy's defense extends past the football field for Saturday's matchup with Army

The Midshipmen focused intently on their defense Saturday — and then they matched up with Army.

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Army vs. Navy: Live updates, scores and highlights

Army (9-2) and Navy (3-9) head to Philadelphia on Saturday for the 199th matchup between the two teams. Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates, scores and highlights from the Army-Navy game.

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Mountaineers QB Will Grier will skip Camping World Bowl to focus on NFL Draft

Grier announced his decision Saturday. He thanked West Virginia coaches, teammates and fans for their support.

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Will Grier headlines growing list of college football stars skipping bowl games

A few years ago players like Leonard Fournette surprised many by skipping out on his team's bowl game to focus on the NFL Draft, but in 2018 it's become a popular trend.

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Matt Duchene injury update: Senators forward goes on IR, out at least 3 games

Duchene suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's loss to the Canadiens and will miss at least three games.

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UCF signs Josh Heupel to contract extension through 2023 season

Heupel guided the Knights to a perfect 12-0 regular season in his first year. They face LSU in the Fiesta Bowl Jan. 1.

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Calgary’s Mark Giordano, Ryan Lomberg earn suspensions, will sit out at least one game

Two Flames players got suspended after Calgary's contest against the Wild. Giordano will miss the next two games, Lomberg only one.

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Tua Tagovailoa praises Jalen Hurts for staying at Alabama

Hurts had been Alabama's starter during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, but Tagovailoa was named the starter in 2018.

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Kansas RB Pooka Williams suspended after arrest on suspension of domestic battery

"We are taking these allegations very seriously," coach Les Miles said, adding Williams has been suspended pending further investigation.

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Don't label Johnny Walker: Arizona State standout's unique style grows college hockey in the desert

Arizona State’s Johnny Walker is a hard-celebrating college hockey nonconformist who scores at will and counts Brad Marchand as a role model. His mission: Make hockey fun in Arizona.

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Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray or Dwayne Haskins: Heisman voters gave no wrong answers

Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa and Dwayne Haskins are all worthy of the Heisman. That makes this the most intriguing vote in years.

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UCF must 'look inward' to improve CFP rankings, says SEC commissioner

The Knights have won 25 straight, including a victory over Memphis in the AAC championship game, yet were eighth in the final CFP rankings.

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Geoff Collins to be new Georgia Tech head coach, report says

Collins, 47, went 15-10 in two seasons with Temple, including an 8-4 mark this season and a bid to the Independence Bowl.

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Hugh Freeze to be named head coach at Liberty, reports say

Freeze has been out of coaching since being forced out at Ole Miss amid scandal in July 2017.

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College Football Awards 2018: Full list of this year's winners

The best of the best in college football will be recognized Thursday night during the 2018 awards ceremony in Atlanta.

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Maryland coach Mike Locksley's bond with McNair family could make him a winning hire

Mike Locksley's ties to Jordan McNair add something Maryland badly needs in its latest coaching hire.

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The William Nylander story: A timeline from NHL draft to Maple Leafs' new $45M man

The Maple Leafs and William Nylander eventually settled on a contract both sides can benefit from. It all came down to the waning minutes, the 11th hour.

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Army vs. Navy: Time, TV channel, how to watch, series history

The Black Knights and Midshipmen play their annual rivalry game on Saturday.

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College football bowl picks against the spread, including championship game

Sporting News makes its picks for all 39 games during the 2018-19 college football bowl season.

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Is Kyler Murray wavering on choosing MLB over NFL?

Underclassmen for next year's NFL Draft must declare if they will enter or stay in college by Jan. 14, 2019.

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Rangers most valuable NHL team, McDavid highest-paid player, according to report

The New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs most valuable teams in NHL, report finds.

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Colorado names Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker as new coach

Tucker replaces Mike MacIntyre, who was fired last month after six years as coach (30-44).

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Former Michigan State football player sentenced to up to 10 years for rape

Auston Robertson, 21, pleaded guilty to raping a woman in an off-campus incident in 2017.

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Ohio State loses second top recruit after Urban Meyer retirement announcement

Offensive lineman Jake Wray said the decision was difficult to decommit from Ohio State since his brother currently is on the roster.

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Urban Meyer opens up about his future after stepping down as Ohio State football coach

Meyer admitted there's some anxiety in what he will do next, while revealing he doesn't think he'd ever come back to coaching.

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Six biggest games to watch in 2018-19 bowl season

Sporting News looks at the best games to watch this bowl season.

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Capitals' Tom Wilson leaves game with injury after taking big hit; Golden Knights' Ryan Reaves ejected

A trainer helped Wilson off the ice after the hit in the second period and the Capitals later ruled him out for the rest of the game.

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Patric Hornqvist records fastest hat trick in Penguins history

Hornqvist needed just 167 seconds to score three times on Tuesday night against Colorado.

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Maryland to hire Alabama OC Mike Locksley as next coach, report says

Maryland has decided to bring back a familiar face to be their football program's next coach.

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Former Clemson QB Kelly Bryant transferring to Missouri

Bryant is expected to replace graduating senior Drew Lock under center for Missouri. The

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Ryan Day welcomes every high-pressure challenge that comes with Ohio State job

Ryan Day will soon learn the expectations that come with being the face of the bluest of blue blood Big Ten programs. But he's facing them head-on.

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What is Urban Meyer's legacy at Ohio State? Depends on whom you ask

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer will leave behind a complicated legacy upon his retirement after the Rose Bowl.

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Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs ready to take on Sabres: 'They're for real and not a team you take lightly'

The Maple Leafs head to Buffalo to take on the Sabres Tuesday night in, surprisingly, a marquee Eastern Conference match-up.

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Red Wings RW Anthony Mantha to miss 4-6 weeks with hand injury

Mantha hurt his hand after he fought Avalanche defenseman Patrik Nemeth during Sunday's game.

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Texas' Breckyn Hager suffers gruesome hand injury in 'accident' after Oklahoma game

Texas confirmed Breckyn Hager injured his hand "in an accident" after the Longhorns lost to Oklahoma.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: With William Nylander back for the Maple Leafs, is Jake Gardiner the odd man out?

With William Nylander signed and upcoming RFA's Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner expecting big paydays, one has to wonder if there will be room for defenseman and soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Jake Gardiner in the Maple Leafs long-term plans.

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Seattle lands NHL expansion team starting in 2021-22 season

The NHL Board of Governors on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the expansion, giving the league it's 32nd team.

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USC hires Kliff Kingsbury, former Texas Tech coach, as offensive coordinator, reports say

Teams associated with Kingsbury as a coach have never finished outside the top 11 nationally in passing offense.

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Don't use Jalen Hurts' heroics at Alabama to vilify college transfers

Jalen Hurts became a hero for Alabama in the SEC championship game. But it's not because he didn't transfer.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2018

Sporting News looks at the FBS coaching changes in the 2018 college football season. How much turnaround will there be?

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BREAKING: Urban Meyer to step down as Ohio State football coach

Assistant Ryan Day, who served as the interim coach during Meyer's suspension early this season, reportedly will take over.

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Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins named Heisman Trophy finalists

Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins make up the quarterback trifecta that will be competing for the Heisman Trophy this year.

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Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi suspended two games for punch on Avalanche's Matt Calvert

Tyler Bertuzzi will sit out two games for his punch on Matt Calvert.

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Louisville will hire Appalachian State's Scott Satterfield as next coach, report says

Scott Satterfield will take over as Bobby Petrino's successor, and he's been one of the top coaches in the Group of 5 conferences recently.

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Andreas Johnsson starting to deliver, quickly

It's taken some time, but the forward has finally found his groove after netting his first NHL hat trick Nov. 24.

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Baker Mayfield will vote for Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray to win Heisman Trophy

“You take him out from OU, and they’re not in the playoffs,” Mayfield said

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Flyers hire Chuck Fletcher as general manager, report says

Fletcher's resume includes nine seasons as the Wild's general manager and stints as an assistant GM for the Penguins, Ducks and Panthers.

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Clemson’s NFL-caliber defensive front ready for Playoff challenge

The Tigers allowed 192 rushing yards to Pittsburgh. But their staunch pass defense provided optimism entering the College Football Playoff.

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Sporting News' updated college football Power Rankings

Check out Sporting News' college football Power Rankings for bowl season.

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‘Perception’ of Pac-12 hurt 10-2 Washington State, AD says

Seven teams in total from the Pac-12 will play in a bowl game with No. 9 Washington headlining in the Rose Bowl.

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College Football Playoff official: No plan to expand format, despite controversy

The College Football Playoff selection committee's decision to take Oklahoma over Georgia is being widely criticized.

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Ilya Kovalchuk injury update: Kings forward out 4 weeks after ankle surgery

The 35-year-old forward started the season strong, scoring five goals and nine assists in 25 games since returning to the NHL.

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Bill Snyder remains Kansas State's rock through trials, tribulation

Bill Snyder's players have immense admiration for their coach, who has overcome both cancer and the death of his grandson entering his 28th year at Kansas State.

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Kansas State coach Bill Snyder retires after 27 seasons

Snyder is known for pulling off one of the most improbable program turnarounds in college football history.

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Big Ten must make off-field changes if it wants back in Playoff

The Big Ten hasn't made the Playoff in two years. Its champion hasn't made it in three. The conference needs to make changes if it wants back in.

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Jim McElwain to be named as Central Michigan coach, report says

McElwain was the head coach at Florida from 2015-17.

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Seven best candidates to replace Bill Snyder at Kansas State

A look at the seven best candidates to replace Bill Snyder at Kansas State, a job that should attract some interesting names.

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College football bowl schedule: Dates, times, TV for all 40 FBS bowls in 2018-19

A look at the 2018-19 college football bowl schedule leading up to the College Football Playoff championship game on Jan. 7.

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Four-team Playoff isn’t perfect, but you’ll miss this when it's gone

The four-team Playoff isn't perfect. But the arguments, debates and fanaticism it engenders is what makes college football great. And you'll miss that when it's gone.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Oklahoma jumps 2 spots to make playoffs; Ohio State, UCF out of top 4

The College Football Playoff committee selected Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Oklahoma as the top four teams.

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Georgia's Playoff statement should have come during SEC championship, not after

Kirby Smart tried his best to politick for Georgia after the SEC championship game loss to Alabama. That statement should have come in the form of a win.

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College football rankings, Week 15: Oklahoma No. 4 in AP, Coaches polls

The Sooners capitalized on Georgia's loss and joined the top four in both the AP and Coaches Poll, which helps their hopes for the College Football Playoff.

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Tua Tagovailoa injury update: Alabama QB sprained ankle in SEC championship game

Tagovailoa threw 10-for-25 for 164 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions before leaving Saturday's 35-28 victory over Georgia.

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Ohio State's status? For once, it's not complicated — Big Ten champs, on Playoff bubble

Ohio State will probably miss the College Football Playoff again, even though Dwayne Haskins and his teammates showed championship character vs. Northwestern.

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Big Ten championship: 3 takeaways from No. 6 Ohio State's win over No. 21 Northwestern

Dwayne Haskins wasn't going to let the Buckeyes lose this game.

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College Football Playoff Picture: Oklahoma edges Georgia, Ohio State for final spot

Sporting News makes its final College Football Playoff picks, with Alabama and Clemson leading the way. We also pick the New Year's Day Six bowls.

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Clemson's win over Pitt puts Tigers in a league of their own in ACC

The Tigers are the only team in conference history with four consecutive, outright ACC titles. It's a far cry from where Clemson once found itself in the conference.

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Jalen Hurts' 'fairytale' moment more like 'cold, hard' reality of Alabama program

Jalen Hurts became college football's feel-good story of the year when he led Alabama to a comeback win over Georgia in the SEC championship game.

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Against all odds, Oklahoma's defense the difference-maker for Sooners' Playoff hopes

Oklahoma is Big 12 champion again thanks to its porous defense making big plays in big moments the past two games. It will soon learn whether those plays resonated with the CFP committee.

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Seattle's future NHL franchise name possibilities, ranked from Cougars to Kraken

Seattle is shouting from the Space Needle about bringing an NHL expansion franchise to town. The biggest question left to answer is: What should we call it?

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Maple Leafs GM says team 'stayed optimistic' about signing William Nylander

"We had our process and we have a great staff," Toronto GM Kyle Dubas told reporters. "It wasn't really an emotional experience."

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Twitter reacts to Jalen Hurts' performance in Alabama's SEC championship game victory

Jalen Hurts came off the bench to lead a comeback one season after he was benched in Alabama's national championship game victory. Social media had mostly good things to say about Hurts' performance.

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SEC championship game: Jalen Hurts comes off bench to lead Alabama to fourth-quarter comeback

Jalen Hurts went 7-of-9 passing for 82 yards with a touchdown rushing and throwing in the fourth quarter.

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SEC championship game: 3 takeaways from No. 1 Alabama's comeback win over No. 4 Georgia

Jalen Hurts was relegated to the bench in the national championship game last season. He saved Alabama on Saturday.

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Tua Tagovailoa injury update: Alabama QB leaves SEC championship with leg injury

The Alabama quarterback was 10-of-25 passing for 164 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions before he left the game.

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Clemson vs. Pitt: Live updates, score, highlights from ACC championship game

Clemson takes on Pitt in the ACC championship game. Follow along as Sporting News provides live score updates and highlights from the game.

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Lincoln Riley says Sooners are 'playoff-worthy' as CFP selection approaches

After securing the Big 12 championship with a 39-27 win over Texas, coach Riley is confident the Sooners can go on and continue to win.

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Ohio State vs. Northwestern: Live updates, score, highlights from Big Ten championship

Ohio State gets one last opportunity to show it belongs in the College Football Playoff when it takes on Northwestern for the Big Ten championship. Follow along for live updates and highlights.

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UAB football wins C-USA championship four years after program was shut down

The Blazers defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders for the C-USA Championship to cap off their second season since being reinstated.

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William Nylander, Maple Leafs agree to contract at 11th hour of sign-or-sit standoff

William Nylander reportedly will rejoin the Maple Leafs with a new six-year contract, ending their monthslong contract stalemate.

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Sharks' Erik Karlsson gets solo lap and standing ovation in return to Ottawa

In his first game as a visitor against the Senators, Erik Karlsson received a warm welcome.

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Big 12 championship: 3 takeaways from No. 5 Oklahoma's victory over No. 14 Texas

Oklahoma secured its fourth consecutive Big 12 championship title with a 39-27 victory over Texas on Saturday.

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Marquise Brown injury update: Oklahoma WR carted off field after hurting foot vs. Texas

Sooners WR Marquise Brown became very emotional on the sideline when he realized he wouldn't be able to return to the Big 12 title game.

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McKenzie Milton injury update: UCF QB released from hospital after 3 surgeries

UCF QB McKenzie Milton, who suffered a horrific leg injury last month vs. South Florida, has been released from the hospital.

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College Football Playoff selection show 2018: Date, time, how to watch

The College Football Playoff Committee will announce its selections for the four-team Playoff on Sunday. Here's everything to know, including betting odds and how to tune in on TV.

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When is the Heisman Trophy ceremony? Time, odds, finalists for 2018 award

Championship weekend is upon us, which means the Heisman Trophy will be awarded soon. We have all you need to know about when, where and what are the odds for this years award.

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Alabama vs. Georgia: Live updates, score, highlights from SEC championship game

No. 1 Alabama takes on No. 5 Georgia for the SEC championship. Following along as Sporting News provides live score updates and highlights from the game.

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The story behind viral video of Georgia teacher trolling student with Alabama gear

The Alabama teacher is not bullying her Georgia classmate in a video that's been gaining a lot of attention ahead of the SEC championship game.

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Colorado to name Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker as new coach, report says

Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker is expected to be named the next head football coach of Colorado, according to multiple reports.

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Capitals' Tom Wilson will not be disciplined for blindside hit on Devils' Brett Seney

Capitals winger Tom Wilson will not face supplemental discipline for his blindside hit on Devils winger Brett Seney during Friday's game.

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Oklahoma vs. Texas: Live updates, score, highlights from Big 12 championship game

No. 5 Oklahoma plays No. 14 Texas for the Big 12 championship. Following along as Sporting News provides live score updates and highlights from the game.

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Pac 12 Championship: Washington heads to first Rose Bowl in 18 years after win over Utah

It'll be UW's first appearance in Pasadena since the 2000-01 season.

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Capitals' Tom Wilson ejected for illegal check to the head on Devils' Brett Seney

Tom Wilson received a match penalty and five-minute major for a blindside hit to the head of Devils winger Brett Seney.

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Tom Wilson suspension timeline: Controversial Capital has built career on blurring lines

Another day, another dangerous Tom Wilson hit that injured his target. Those outraged over the NHL's inconsistency should focus on ambiguous bylaws that enable hockey's latest, biggest villain.

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Sharks' Erik Karlsson has no regrets ahead of emotional return to Ottawa

After nine standout seasons in Ottawa, Erik Karlsson is excited to face his former team as a member of the Sharks.

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Clemson fans take free tickets reserved for charity and military to mock South Carolina

South Carolina offered free tickets for charity organizations and military members. But because of a mishap, some were purchased by rival Clemson fans.

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Georgia alumni invite SEC teams to root against Alabama

Georgia's Alumni Association has invited Auburn, Florida and other SEC fanbases to be a "Dawg for a Day" and root against Alabama.

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Vanderbilt TE Turner Cockrell, 21, dies of cancer

A third-year player, Cockrell was diagnosed in the fall of 2017 with melanoma in his lymph nodes that spread to his lungs last summer.

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Texas Tech agrees to terms with Utah State's Matt Wells to be new head coach, report says

Matt Wells coached the Utah State Aggies to a 10-2 record in 2018.

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Kliff Kingsbury rumored to USC, but reports say otherwise

The former Texas Tech head coach is reportedly taking over play-calling duties for the Trojans, but a report suggests Kingsbury hasn't made his mind up yet.

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NCAA hoops coaches thankful to avoid College Football Playoff madness

College hoops coaches couldn't imagine going undefeated two years running and being denied the chance to compete for a national championship — something UCF could experience in college football.

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Tim Tebow sees Playoff path for Georgia, win or lose vs. Alabama

Tim Tebow won't count Georgia out of the College Football Playoff if the Bulldogs lose to Alabama on Saturday.

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Alabama OC Mike Locksley to interview for Maryland job, per reports

The Crimson Tide's play caller will interview for the head coaching position with the Terrapins shortly after the SEC Championship game.

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Mark Richt’s nephew, top QB prospect Max Johnson, spurns Miami for LSU

The Miami coach gave Johnson a verbal offer in February 2016 before the quarterback had even entered high school.

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Kevan Miller injury update: Bruins defenseman out 5 weeks after taking puck to throat

A CT scan in the hospital revealed a cartilage injury to Miller's larynx. He'll be re-evaluated in about five weeks, the Bruins said.

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Warrior: Baylor punter Drew Galitz played Saturday's game with torn ACL

Galitz, who was named to the All-Big 12 first team Wednesday, tore his ACL in pregame warmups Saturday but played anyway.

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Jeff Brohm's high school threatened, cancels classes after he turns down Louisville job

Brohm turned down the Louisville job Wednesday and an unknown individual threatened his high school later in the evening.

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Maple Leafs C Auston Matthews tallies goal, assist in first period after return from injury

Matthews has not played since Oct. 27, but now has 18 points in 12 games.

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Purdue's Jeff Brohm turns down Louisville job

"I believe that remaining at Purdue is the right thing to do, and I am excited for the challenges ahead," Brohm said in a statement.

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Mike Leach may teach seminar on 'leadership lessons in insurgent warfare and football strategy'

No, this is not a joke.

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College Football Playoff history: List of past winners, brackets

With the reveal of the 2018 College Football Playoff bracket on Sunday, here is a look at the previous brackets and champions.

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10 best candidates to replace Paul Johnson at Georgia Tech

Paul Johnson's stepping down at Georgia Tech leaves several questions for the Yellow Jackets to consider when naming his replacement. Here are come candidates to consider:

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How Oklahoma can get around 'Horns Down' penalty vs. Texas

Oklahoma players reportedly won't be allowed to do the Horns Down gesture against Texas, so here are some loopholes.

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Washington vs. Utah: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

The Washington Huskies and Utah Utes face off on Friday in the Pac-12 Football Championship.

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Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson retiring, reports say

Johnson, 61, has been Georgia Tech's head coach since 2008.

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Ohio State vs. Northwestern: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

Ohio State will aim to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive in the Big Ten championship against Northwestern. Here's all you need to know to tune in.

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Alabama vs. Georgia: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs meet in the SEC championship with a berth to the College Football Playoff on the line. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.

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College football schedule: Conference championship TV coverage

Check out how to watch all the conference title games, from the MAC championship to the Big Ten.

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Fixing conference championships could solidify College Football Playoff for good

Does Championship Weekend do the College Football Playoff era justice? A look at the possible tweaks that would add some drama.

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Purdue's Jeff Brohm meets with Louisville, report says

Brohm, a Louisville native and former Cardinals quarterback, is 13-12 in two seasons at Purdue.

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Jonathan Quick injury update: Kings goalie (lower body) activated from IR

Quick was placed on injured reserve earlier this season and underwent surgery last month to repair a torn meniscus in his knee.

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WATCH: Sabres' Ristolainen goes between the legs to score opener against Sharks

Rasmus Ristolainen opened the scoring in spectacular fashion on Tuesday.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Plotting six scenarios, from chalk to chaos

With the latest College Football Playoff rankings out, Sporting News takes a look at the six most-likely scenarios, from chalk to chaos

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College Football Playoff rankings: Georgia moves into top 4; Oklahoma holds off Ohio State for No. 5

Some thought Ohio State would jump Oklahoma in the rankings after a dominating win over No. 4 Michigan on Saturday.

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When are the final College Football Playoff rankings announced?

Here's everything you need to know to see the final unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: The deadline is this Saturday, so what will the Maple Leafs and Nylander do?

All the buildup has been for this moment - will the Maple Leafs sign, trade or let William Nylander miss an entire season?

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2018-19 college football bowl schedule: Track accepted bowl bids here

Sporting News tracks the accepted bowl bids for the 2018-19 college football bowl schedule.

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Legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden released from hospital

Bowden, 89, was admitted Thanksgiving Day and spent four days in the hospital with pneumonia.

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With Mack Brown at North Carolina, a look at coaches who returned to their former schools

Mack Brown is back at North Carolina. Sporting News looks at other coaches who went back to a place where they found success to see how it went the second time around.

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Conference championship picks against the spread

Sporting News' picks against the spread for every conference championship game.

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College football picks, Championship Week: Alabama-Georgia playoff before the Playoff

Sporting News offers its Championship Week picks, including the blockbuster rematch between Alabama and Georgia.

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Conference championship picks against the spread for all 10 games

Who will win Georgia-Alabama? Texas-Oklahoma? Sporting News dishes out picks against the spread for all 10 conference championship games.

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SEC continues to clean up after Texas A&M's 7OT win over LSU

There were a handful of developments Monday in the wake of Saturday's wild 74-72 Aggies victory and postgame altercation.

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Canadiens' Shea Weber to make season debut Tuesday

The veteran defenseman will play for the first time in 345 days after sitting out due to multiple injuries.

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Flyers fire general manager Ron Hextall

Flyers President Paul Holmgren said the team and Hextall don't share the "same philosophical approach concerning the direction of the team."

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Lynching meme threatens Florida State coach Willie Taggart; FSU president responds

A Florida State fan posted a Facebook meme depicting a noose around first-year coach Willie Taggart's neck.

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Mack Brown returning as North Carolina head coach, report says

Brown was 69-46-1 at UNC from 1988-97, including 20-3 in his final two seasons with successive top 10 finishes.

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Mike Leach interested in returning to Texas Tech; big donors willing to lobby for him, report says

The winningest coach in Texas Tech history, Leach had a bitter split with the school in 2009 that resulted in a wrongful termination suit.

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Week 14 bowl projections: Ohio State, Oklahoma fight for last spot

Sporting News' Week 14 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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Ohio State vs. Oklahoma: Argue here for who deserves Playoff spot more

Oklahoma and Ohio State will be in the mix for the last Playoff spot if Alabama beats Georgia and the chalk holds in Week 14. Who deserves that spot more?

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NHL trade news: Coyotes acquire Nick Schmaltz from Blackhawks for Dylan Strome, Brendan Perlini

The Blackhawks and Coyotes completed a three-player trade Sunday.

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USC to keep coach Clay Helton after disappointing 5-7 season

USC began the 2018 campaign ranked No. 15, but the team quickly fell out of the top 25 after losing two of its first three games.

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College football rankings, Week 13: Michigan, Washington State fall after losses

Michigan fell out of the top five while Washington State dropped from the top 10 in the Week 13 coaches poll.

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Pac-12’s miserable weekend reaffirms view it’s irrelevant in Playoff race

The Pac-12 entered Rivalry Week with an outside shot at the College Football Playoff race. After the weekend, we no longer suffered such delusions.

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Seven best candidates to replace Larry Fedora at North Carolina

Larry Fedora is out at North Carolina. Here are seven candidates that could fill the Tar Heels' vacancy.

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Kliff Kingsbury fired from Texas Tech after Baylor loss, report says

The Red Raiders started the season hot with a 5-2 record, but finished on a five-game losing streak.

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UNC fires coach Larry Fedora after 2-9 season, reports say

Fedora reportedly will receive a $3 million per year buyout from the school for the next four years.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2018

Sporting News looks at the FBS coaching changes in the 2018 college football season. How much turnaround will there be?

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LSU's Kevin Faulk involved in fight after Texas A&M loss

The other man in the altercation appeared to be a credentialed member of the Texas A&M sideline.

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Six crazy facts as Texas A&M, LSU make history with highest-scoring FBS game

The 146 combined points are the most in an FBS game in NCAA history. The previous record was 139.

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College Football Playoff picture: Four in, three out heading into Championship Weekend

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into the final week of the Playoff race.

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Championship Weekend: One reason to watch every conference title game

For the first time of the College Football Playoff era, each of the Power 5 and Group of 5 football conferences has a conference championship. What to look for in each:

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Sporting News' updated college football Power Rankings

Check out Sporting News' college football Power Rankings for Week 13.

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Texas A&M scores insane win over LSU in highest-scoring game in FBS history

Texas A&M completed one of the most bizarre come-from-behind wins in recent memory against LSU — in the highest-scoring game in FBS history.

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Three takeaways from No. 3 Notre Dame's win over USC

The Fighting Irish have finished the 2018 regular season undefeated and all but secured their spot in the CFP with Saturday's win.

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Patrik Laine nets five goals in Jets' victory over Blues

Jets winger Patrik Laine continued a standout November with a historic performance on Saturday.

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Florida State's bowl streak ends at 36 with loss to No. 11 Florida

This streak was unofficial as the NCAA does not recognize bowls in 1983, 2006 and 2007 due to vacated wins.

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Jim Harbaugh says right things after Michigan loss to OSU, but when will lesson stick?

Jim Harbaugh is 0-4 against Ohio State at Michigan. When will the lessons from those losses stick in Ann Arbor?

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LOOK: Banner flies above Los Angeles Coliseum, asks for USC coach Clay Helton to be fired

Some Trojan fan(s) make a big statement before USC hosts Notre Dame on Saturday.

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Ohio State reminds Michigan, committee that it is College Football Playoff material

The Buckeyes haven't looked like championship contenders for much of this season, but they're in the discussion after their destruction of That Team Up North for the Big Ten East championship.

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Three takeaways from No. 1 Alabama's Iron Bowl win over Auburn

Tua Tagovailoa saw Kyler Murray's performance Friday and raised it. He finished the game with five touchdowns and 324 yards.

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Notre Dame vs. USC: Live updates, score, highlights from Irish's final CFP obstacle

Notre Dame will try and cap off a perfect regular season on the road against arch-rival USC. Sporting News will provide live updates and highlights from the game.

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WATCH: NC State, North Carolina get into immediate scuffle after game-winning touchdown

The Tar Heels weren't happy to lose, but they were happy to mix it up after the game was over.

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Three takeaways from No. 10 Ohio State's dominant win over No. 4 Michigan

Ohio State has never scored more than 50 points against Michigan, but the Buckeyes passed that mark Saturday with 62.

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Devin Bush injury update: Michigan linebacker helped off field against Ohio State

Michigan trainers had to assist Wolverines LB Devin Bush off the field as he initially couldn't put pressure on either of his legs.

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WATCH: Canucks’ Antoine Roussel bites Sharks’ Marc-Edouard Vlasic, fined $5,000

Canucks forward Antoine Roussel fined $5,000 for biting Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic at the end of Friday's game.

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Alabama-Auburn: Live updates, highlights from Iron Bowl

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates from the Iron Bowl matchup between Alabama and Auburn.

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Alabama uses helicopters to dry field ahead of Auburn game

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne shared videos of the drying process, which showed helicopters hovering over the grass before Iron Bowl.

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Longtime NHL referee Mick McGeough dies at 62

Mick McGeough died Friday in Regina, Saskatchewan. He had been on life support after suffering a stroke Sunday.

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College football scores, highlights from Rivalry Week games

Check out all the scores and highlights from Rivalry Week, headlined by Ohio State-Michigan and Alabama-Auburn.

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Michigan vs. Ohio State: Why is 'The Game' played at noon?

What time does Michigan play Ohio State? There's a reason behind The Game's afternoon kickoffs.

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Michigan vs. Ohio State: Live updates, score, highlights from 'The Game'

Michigan and Ohio State renew their storied rivalry with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line. Follow along for live scoring updates and highlights from "The Game."

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Oklahoma's win at West Virginia gives Sooners valuable second chance vs. Texas

Oklahoma beat West Virginia 59-56, setting up a huge rematch against Texas in the Big 12 championship game. Can the Sooners can pass the test this time?

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Three takeaways from No. 16 Washington's Apple Cup win over No. 8 WSU

The Huskies won their sixth straight Apple Cup, 28-15, over the Cougars at Martin Stadium. The win secures the Pac-12 North title for UW.

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Three takeaways from No. 6 Oklahoma's thrilling win over No. 13 WVU

There were plenty of points and yards to go around as No. 6 OU topped No. 13 West Virginia, 59-56.

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WATCH: J.T. Compher scores two short-handed goals in Avalanche victory

The 23-year-old forward achieved an impressive feat in his first game back from an injury.

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Roberto Lungo leaves Panthers game with lower-body injury

Roberto Luongo left Friday's game with a lower-body injury.

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Oregon QB Justin Herbert will be evaluated after leaving game with injury

Herbert was injured late in the first half of the team's 55-15 win over rival Oregon State in the "Civil War," and never returned.

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Wild score four unanswered goals to defeat Jets

A wild ending for Minnesota gives them the comeback win.

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Jeff Skinner's two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens for eighth straight win

The Buffalo Sabres continued their hot streak as Jeff Skinner expanded on his team-best goal total to skate past the Canadiens in overtime.

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Washington State-Washington: Live updates, highlights from pivotal Apple Cup matchup

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates from the Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State, which could have huge Playoff implications for the Pac-12.

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Virginia loses 15th straight to Virginia Tech after OT fumble

Virginia simply can't beat Virginia Tech.

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Three takeaways from No. 9 UCF's somber win over South Florida

Despite the eventual win, the feel at Raymond James Stadium was a somber one from the second quarter on.

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McKenzie Milton suffers scary leg injury in UCF's matchup with South Florida

McKenzie Milton is 23-0 as a starter over the last two years for the Golden Knights.

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Texas fans fly state flag atop Kansas landmark

Early in the game, someone removed the crimson and blue “K” flag that flies atop the school's Fraser Hall and replaced it with a Texas flag.

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When is the Big 12 championship game? Date, time, odds

Expect a high-scoring shootout in a Big 12 championship game that is certain to have College Football Playoff expectations. Here's everything you need to know, including betting odds and a full list of past winners.

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When is the Pac-12 championship game? Date, time, odds

Utah clinched the Pac-12 South and will meet either Washington or Washington State for a shot at the conference crown. Here's everything you need to know, including betting odds and a full list of past winners.

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When is the Big Ten championship game? Date, time, odds

Here's all the information you need to tune in to this year's Big Ten championship game, including complete broadcast information, betting odds and a history of past winners.

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When is the SEC championship game? Date, time, how to watch Alabama vs. Georgia

A college football playoff berth is on the line in Atlanta in the SEC Championship Game. Here is everything you need to know, including betting odds and a full list of past winners.

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Jim Harbaugh, Urban Meyer embrace pressure ahead of Michigan-Ohio State

The head coaches for Michigan and Ohio State have not avoided the hype — or the pressure — that comes with playing in one of college football's most important rivalries.

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Washington Huskies marching band members avoid serious injuries after bus rolls over

Around 45 people were taken by ambulance to area hospitals Thursday to be treated for injuries that were not serious or life-threatening.

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Four players ejected from feisty Ole Miss-Mississippi State game after brawl

Mississippi State went on to defeat Ole Miss 35-3, but the bigger story of the night came during the third quarter as players fought.

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NHL trade news: Oilers acquire defenseman Chris Wideman from Senators

Wideman has tallied two goals and three assists in 19 games for Ottawa this season.

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Penguins place goalie Matt Murray on IR

The team recalled fellow goalie Tristan Jarry on an emergency basis, as Murray could be out long-term with a lower-body injury.

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Sam Ehlinger injury update: Longhorns QB (shoulder) expected to play at Kansas

Ehlinger has an inflamed throwing shoulder but will play Friday at KU as Texas tries to clinch a spot in the Big 12 championship.

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Feeling the Blues: St. Louis finally scores but loses to Nashville in Berube's coaching debut

St. Louis continued their losing ways, but did score their first goal in almost a week.

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Damien Harris injury update: Alabama RB clears concussion protocol, expected to play vs. Auburn

Harris suffered a mild concussion in the second half of last Saturday's 50-17 victory over The Citadel.

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Miami WR Jeff Thomas misses practice amid rumors about his future

Thomas' absence comes after he was benched for the first two series of last Saturday’s game at Virginia Tech.

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Sidney Crosby injury update: Penguins star to return after missing three games

The Pens, tied for last in the East, have won only once in 10 games and were 0-2-1 with Crosby out with an upper-body injury.

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Vincent Trocheck injury update: Panthers F has surgery on broken ankle, out indefinitely

Trocheck, 25, sustained the gruesome injury during the first period of Florida's game Monday against the Senators in an awkward fall.

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Ducks to remain in Anaheim through at least 2048

The Ducks extended their current contract, which runs out in 2023, to remain in Anaheim for another 25 years.

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Michigan 'has to win' for next chapter with Ohio State to truly start

The rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State has long been dominated by streaks by both teams. It's on the Wolverines to break the Buckeyes' hold on "The Game."

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Michigan vs. Ohio State: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Michigan-Ohio State game, from trends to streaming information to series leaders.

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The Game: Ranking every top-five showdown between Ohio State and Michigan

No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan are set for The Game this weekend, and it marks the 11th top-five showdown between the Buckeyes and Wolverines. We just had to rank those 10 games.

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Connor McDavid's goal, two assists leads Oilers to win in Ken Hitchcock's debut

Connor McDavid nets his 100th career goal, and 13th of the season, as Ken Hitchcock wins in his Oilers debut.

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Sharks' Joe Thornton ties Mario Lemieux on all-time assist list

At the age of 39, Joe Thornton is adding to his Hall of Fame resume as he climbs the all-time assist leaderboard.

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History shows not to count Ohio State out of College Football Playoff race

Ohio State still has a feasible path to the College Football Playoff, despite the Buckeyes being stuck at No. 10 each of the last three rankings.

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College Football Playoff rankings: UCF jumps over Ohio State to No. 9; top 4 remains the same

UCF has made its way into the top 10 after jumping Ohio State.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Is Jimmy Howard the answer to Flames goaltending struggles?

With Mike Smith faltering the Flames have relied on backup David Rittich who has played well, but did struggle last season when he got more time between the pipes.

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UMass fires coach Mark Whipple after another losing season, report says

Whipple has led the Minutemen to just 16 wins in six season.

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Oilers GM Chiarelli on Ken Hitchcock hiring: 'We felt a new voice would be helpful'

With the Edmonton Oilers struggling, the organization felt it was time for a coaching change, giving way to the third-winningest coach in NHL history.

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Auburn vs. Alabama: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Auburn and Alabama go head-to-head in one of college football's most storied rivalries. Here is all the information for Saturday's Iron Bowl.

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Kirk Herbstreit's twin sons reportedly will walk on — at Clemson

Jake and Tye Herbstreit will be preferred walk-ons next season at Clemson, the Greenville (S.C.) News reported.

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Oilers name Ken Hitchcock new head coach

Hitchcock, who replaces Todd McLellan after he was fired Tuesday morning, most recently coached the Stars during the 2017-18 season.

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College football picks, Week 13: Michigan-Ohio State your Rivalry Week headliner

No Rivalry Week contest will have a bigger impact on the College Football Playoff than 'The Game' between Michigan and Ohio State.

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Ed Oliver injury update: Star Houston DT (knee) expected back Friday

Oliver was injured last month but participated in practice Monday as Cougars coach Major Applewhite described his status as "day-to-day."

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College football Week 13 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its Rivalry Week picks against the spread, including four games between teams ranked in the top 25.

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College football Week 13 picks against the spread

Sporting News' Rivalry Week picks against the spread:

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Blues fire Mike Yeo, name Craig Berube interim coach

Yeo registered just a 7-9-3 record with St. Louis in 2018-19 before he was fired.

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Vincent Trocheck injury update: Panthers center carried off ice with leg injury

Trocheck was chasing a puck behind the Senators net in the second period when his right leg buckled under him in an awkward position.

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Arkansas suspends 2 starters for reportedly flirting with Mississippi State cheerleaders

Defensive backs Ryan Pulley and Kamren Curl were reportedly seen flirting with Mississippi State cheerleaders before the Razorbacks' loss.

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Fired Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville tailgates with Bears fans before 'SNF' game

Quenneville was seen throwing back ski shots as he partied with fellow Chicago fans.

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Michigan threatens Ohio State's 51-game streak

The Buckeyes have been the favorites to win their last 51 games, but the streak will be in jeopardy this weekend.

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College football schedule: Week 13 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the full TV schedule for every game involving an AP Top 25 team.

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College football schedule: Week 13 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the full TV schedule for every game involving an AP Top 25 team.

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Week 13 bowl projections: Michigan's Big Ten, Playoff hopes on line in 'The Game'

Sporting News' Week 13 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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Cowboys WR Michael Gallup told at Falcons stadium of brother’s apparent suicide, report says

Jerry Jones said the unusually quiet locker room after Dallas' big victory over the Falcons was because of a tragedy involving a player.

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When is the ACC championship game? Date, time, odds for Clemson vs. Pitt

Clemson seeks a fourth consecutive conference title when it takes on Pittsburgh in the 2018 ACC championship game. Here's everything to know, including broadcast information and a history of past winners.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2018

Sporting News looks at the FBS coaching changes in the 2018 college football season. How much turnaround will there be?

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College football rankings, Week 12: Judgement time for struggling Ohio State?

The AP Poll and Coaches Poll drop after the Buckeyes narrowly escaped Maryland in OT.

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Les Miles to be announced as Kansas football coach, per reports

College football's Mad Hatter is getting back in the game, this time as the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks.

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Sporting News' updated college football Power Rankings

Check out Sporting News' college football Power Rankings for Week 12.

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Ranking 10 biggest games of college football's Rivalry Week

The stakes aren't the same for all these rivalry games, but Week 13 promises to be entertaining this year. Sporting News' 10 best games on Rivalry Week.

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Week 13 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and three to watch

The College Football Playoff race stayed mainly the same on Saturday, but a loss in the Big 12 does affect the penultimate week of the Playoff race.

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USC coach Clay Helton deflected questions on job security after loss to UCLA

Helton was taunted off the field while one fan held a sign over the tunnel calling for the coach's job.

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Referee stops Colorado-Utah game because of snowballs

The official briefly halted the matchup in the second quarter to ask fans in the stands to stop throwing snowballs.

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Rangers' Lundqvist moves up all-time wins list, now seventh following win against Panthers

Henrik Lundqvist earned his 438th career win Saturday night and is now in sole possession of seventh on the all-time wins list.

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USC's loss to beleaguered UCLA looks bad for Trojans and worse for Clay Helton

USC on paper looked like it should have beat a UCLA team that has struggled mightily to this point on the season. The Trojans' loss, then, doesn't bode well for their program or for coach Clay Helton.

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Erik Karlsson nets first goal with San Jose Sharks

After a frustrating start to his season, Erik Karlsson notched his first goal as a member of the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

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UCF's spotlight win shows Playoff path isn't as impossible as it looks

UCF still has a long way to go for the College Football Playoff, but the Knights will have a slim chance if they keep extending the nation's longest win streak.

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Three takeaways from No. 11 UCF's win over No. 24 Cincinnati

McKenzie Milton led the Golden Knights to their 23rd win in a row.

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Predators' Jarnkrok nets hat trick with three different types of goals in win

It's been a while since Calle Jarnkrok had a multi-goal game and he accomplished that on Saturday with a hat trick via an even strength, power play and shorthanded goal.

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Michigan-Ohio State 2018 could be biggest game of Jim Harbaugh, Urban Meyer eras

"The Game" could be the biggest it has been in years, including the 2016 double-overtime thriller between these two teams.

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Mike Hoffman extends Panthers franchise points streak to 15

It did not take long for Mike Hoffman to extend his franchise record point streak to 15 straight.

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Berkley Edwards injury update: Michigan RB moving all extremities likely has concussion, says brother

Edwards was treated for several minutes on the field before being removed on a stretcher.

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'Distraught' Maryland players, even in defeat, should be proud after tumultuous season

The mess Maryland made of itself in Jordan McNair's death put a load on the players' shoulders. They nearly carried it all the way through an epic upset of Ohio State in their final home game.

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No. 9 West Virginia upset by Oklahoma State in Stillwater

No. 9 West Virginia has lost for the second time this season to an unranked team.

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Michigan's Chase Winovich injured during late hit against Indiana

Michigan defensive lineman Chase Winovich suffered an injury just before or during an uncalled late hit against Indiana.

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Urban Meyer visibly battles pain as Ohio State escapes with overtime win against Maryland

ESPN cameras showed Meyer in apparent pain several times during Ohio State's overtime win against Maryland.

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Three takeaways from No. 3 Notre Dame's dominating win over No. 12 Syracuse

This one was never in doubt for the Fighting Irish.

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Harvard running back flips bird on touchdown run, play gets called back

The Crimson thought they had a touchdown, but their running back was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after a hand gesture he made on his way to the end zone.

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Damien Harris injury update: Alabama RB suffers concussion vs. The Citadel

Harris took a big hit during the third quarter of Saturday's game and did not return after being evaluated by trainers.

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William Nylander holdout: Trade rumors mount ahead of deadline to sign with Maple Leafs

As the contract standoff with William Nylander nears a critical point, the Maple Leafs are facing a reality that they may need to trade a major piece of their present and future.

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'It isn't that hard, guys': Tied with Alabama at halftime, The Citadel trolls LSU, Mississippi State

The Citadel's Twitter account savagely trolled a couple of Alabama's recent shutout victims after scoring a touchdown against the Tide.

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Notre Dame vs. Syracuse: Score, updates, highlights as Irish meet upset-minded Orange

No. 3 Notre Dame needs a win to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive at Yankee Stadium, but No. 12 Syracuse is no pushover.

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Someone created fake Twitter accounts to defend the Senators after viral Uber video

According to an investigation by the Ottawa Citizen, at least 20 contrived Twitter accounts were found trolling media coverage of the team.

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Shea Patterson, Dwayne Haskins expected to declare for NFL Draft, report says

A pair of high-profile Big Ten quarterbacks may be moving up to the next level.

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Zdeno Chara injury update: Bruins defenseman out 4-6 weeks with knee injury, report says

The Bruins' injury-riddled defense reportedly will be without mainstay Zdeno Chara for 4-6 weeks.

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College football scores, highlights from Week 12 games

Check out all the scores and highlights from college football's Week 12.

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D’Eriq King injury update: Houston QB to miss rest of season with torn meniscus, report says

King has been one of the most prolific quarterbacks in college football this year, with 2,982 yards and 50 total touchdowns.

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Kansas, former LSU coach Les Miles finalizing deal, report says

Negotiations have been ongoing throughout this week and Miles' buyout settlement with LSU on Thursday helped move along the process.

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NHL trade news: Rangers acquire Ryan Strome, ship Ryan Spooner to Oilers

Strome, once a top-five pick of the Islanders, has one goal and one assist in 18 games this season.

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Former Boise State running back Jack Fields Jr. killed after allegedly stabbing deputy

The incident occurred in the lobby of a Residence Inn in Augusta, Ga. on Thursday.

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College football Week 12 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Check out the biggest storylines to look for in Week 12 of the college football season.

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Cal cancels basketball game, monitoring air quality ahead of ‘Big Game’ vs. Stanford

Smoke from the Camp fire, some 150 miles north, pushed Berkeley's Air Quality Index into the "very unhealthy" range Thursday.

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WATCH: UH lineman Ed Oliver gets into confrontation with head coach Major Applewhite

Ed Oliver has not played since Oct. 20 as he recovers from a knee injury.

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Brayden Point goes natural with hat trick for Lightning in victory

With the sixth quickest natural hat trick in NHL history, Brayden Point added an exclamation to the Lightning's 4-3 win on Thursday.

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Exclusive: Former NHL center Michael Peca offers up his thoughts on the William Nylander-Toronto Maple Leafs impasse

Michael Peca was the last NHLer to miss an entire season with a contract dispute, and offered up his take on the William Nylander-Toronto Maple Leafs stalemate.

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P.K. Subban injury update: Predators D placed on IR with lower-body injury

P.K. Subban has two goals and 10 assists in 18 games this season.

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Syracuse football icon Tim Green reveals he has ALS

Tim Green strongly indicated that football was the cause of his ALS diagnosis.

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Predators' Viktor Arvidsson out 6-8 weeks with broken thumb

The forward was placed on injured reserve this week with what Nashville called an upper-body injury.

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Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey will have hearing for hit on T.J. Oshie

The Jets defenseman's take down of Oshie may result in disciplinary action.

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Notre Dame vs. Syracuse: Preview, TV channel, how to watch online

The Fighting Irish and Orange meet at Yankee Stadium in one of the biggest games of Week 12. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.

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Jack Hatem: The Denison coach worth rooting for in Division III playoffs

Denison has seen a revival to its football program under coach Jack Hatem. How the Big Red's beloved coach has this program competitive again — and how it mirrors a similar story from 25 years ago.

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Cam Fowler injury update: Ducks defenseman out indefinitely after puck strikes him in face

A CT scan revealed Fowler suffered a facial fracture down his orbital bone, cheekbone and upper jaw.

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Andrei Vasilevskiy injury update: Lightning goaltender out indefinitely with broken foot, report says

Backup Louis Domingue likely will take over the starting position in Vasilevskiy's absence.

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American commissioner 'giving more thought' to CFP expansion

Commissioner Mike Aresco said one reason he wants to discuss the expansion is because of how UCF has been ranked the last two seasons.

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Austin Watson returns to Predators after serving suspension for domestic violence

Watson served his 18-game suspension for domestic violence and will be eligible to return to the Predators' lineup Thursday.

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Penguins' Sidney Crosby evaluated for upper-body injury

Crosby was held out of practice Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Lightning remains unknown.

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NHL trade news: Penguins send Carl Hagelin to Kings for Tanner Pearson

Penguins GM Jim Rutherford had promised change last week, and started Wednesday after signing a three-year contract extension.

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USC coach Clay Helton: ‘I’m not going anywhere’

Helton addressed his job security Tuesday and reassured his players that he won't leave the Trojans after this season.

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Five-star RB John Emery commits to LSU after decommit from Georgia

Emery joins Tyrion Davis as the second rusher to commit to the school's 2019 class.

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Coyotes sign D Jakob Chychrun to 6-year extension

The Coyotes selected Chychrun with the 16th overall pick in 2016.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama remains No. 1 as top 10 stays the same

This is the first time in the five-year history of the College Football Playoff rankings that nothing has changed in the top 10.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Maple Leafs, William Nylander nearing point of no return

Toronto and its young winger face a December 1 contract deadline if William Nylander is to play in the NHL this season.

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Ohio State denies report that Zach Smith used racist slur against Trevon Grimes

Stadium reported on Tuesday that former assistant coach Zach Smith called Trevon Grimes a racist term during a 2017 altercation. Ohio State has denied this report.

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College football picks, Week 12: Syracuse looks like last real hurdle for Notre Dame

Notre Dame's in win-and-in mode heading into its last two regular season games. But standing in the Irish's way is Syracuse, who looks to upset their dream season.

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Capitals F Tom Wilson's suspension reduced to 14 games

The Capitals forward initially received a 20-game ban for his brutal hit on Blues center Oskar Sundqvist during the preseason.

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Tua Tagovailoa injury update: Alabama QB (knee) to play against The Citadel

Tagovailoa is expected to play Saturday despite leaving the team's win over Mississippi State after aggravating his knee injury.

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College football Week 12 picks against the spread

Sporting News' picks against the spread for top-25 teams in Week 12:

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College football Week 12 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team this week.

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Iowa State, Baylor players suspended a half for Saturday’s punch-throwing scuffle

Baylor's Greg Roberts reached over a game official to take a swing at Iowa State's David Montgomery, who retaliated with a swing, too.

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Just when he found his game Rangers' Buchnevich breaks thumb, out 4-6 weeks

Prior to the setback, Pavel Buchnevich had nine points in 14 games and growing confidence skating on the Rangers top line.

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NHL Mixed Bag: Winds of change in Chicago, perhaps in Anaheim, too

The Blackhawks pulled the plug on the very successful Joel Quenneville era, so will the Ducks be the next team to axe its veteran coach?

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Purdue coach Jeff Brohm calls Louisville speculation 'noise'

Cardinals coach Bobby Petrino was fired Sunday and Purdue coach and former Louisville star Jeff Brohm's name came up immediately.

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Spanning the career of 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Martin Brodeur

"He was a great competitor, yet very calm and cool," fellow Hall of Famer Scott Stevens says about Martin Brodeur.

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NHL reaches 'tentative' settlement in concussion lawsuit

Even though the NHL has reached a settlement in the lawsuit, it still isn't admitting liability in the concussion claims.

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College football's biggest remaining storylines, from Tua's knee to Big 12 mess

There are several massive storylines left in the 2018 college football season, from Tua Tagovailoa's knee to "The Game" to the four-team race for the Big 12.

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Week 12 bowl projections: Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Michigan hold in top spots

Sporting News' Week 12 projections for the 2018 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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College football schedule: Week 12 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the full Week 12 TV schedule for teams ranked in the AP Top 25.

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Ian Book injury update: Notre Dame QB (upper body) expected to start against Syracuse

Book had led Notre Dame to six consecutive wins since taking over the starting QB role in the team’s fourth game.

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