Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Julio Jones disses Georgia explaining why he missed Alabama's championship win

The former Alabama receiver could easily have watched the game. He had a good answer — and better diss — on why he missed it.



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Michigan State students voice frustration at John Engler's appointment as interim president

The appointment of John Engler by Michigan State's board of trustees added another layer of controversy to discontent in the university.



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Capitals vs. Flyers: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The first-place Capitals enter the Metropolitan Division showdown 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, while the Flyers need to find a way to stop Alex Ovechkin.



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Alabama TE Major Tennison arrested, charged with marijuana possession

Alabama tight end Major Tennison was arrested and charged with marijuana possession on Wednesday.



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Nathan MacKinnon injury update: Avalanche forward to miss at least one game



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Mike Fisher ends retirement, will rejoin Predators

Fisher retired following the Predators' run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.



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Vegas Golden Knights, Army trying to settle trademark dispute

The Vegas Golden Knights and Army are working on settling their dispute over the name of the hockey team.



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Arkansas paid Bret Bielema nearly $12M to go away

Bielema is eligible to receive up to $11.935 million in monthly installments through the end of 2020.



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Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Ducks snap Bruins' 18-game point streak

The Bruins saw their longest point streak since the 1968-69 season end with a 3-1 loss to the Ducks.



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Texas facing lawsuit over handling of Major Applewhite's relationship with student

Former Texas track and field coach Bev Kearney is suing Texas after the school treated her and former football assistant Major Applewhite differently over the same offense.



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Two Nebraska players hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis after workout

Two Nebraska players were hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis after a winter workout before returning to the team.



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New Hurricanes owner wants all fans to sit in lower bowl to get 'better experience'

New owner Tom Dundon is inviting all fans into the lower bowl and even the suites for Tuesday's game against the Senators.



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Boudreau says it's 'ridiculous, wrong' Blue Jackets' Jones can play after missing All-Star Game

Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau is none too happy that the Blue Jackets Seth Jones will be allowed to play Tuesday after sitting out the All-Star Game.



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Could NCAA athletes be allowed to transfer right after coaching changes?

A new proposal suggests that athletes would be allowed to immediately transfer to another Division 1 school if there is a head coach change.



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National Signing Day 2018: Date, college football recruiting class rankings and more

National Signing Day will cap off the 2018 college football recruiting season. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.



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NHL Rumor Roundup: Maple Leafs weighing options in pursuit of blueline help

In need of help on defense, the Maple Leafs are among those expected to become buyers before the Feb. 26 trade deadline. There are a number of options available, depending on price.



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Jets D Jacob Trouba out 6-8 weeks with high ankle sprain

The one bright spot to his shutdown blue-liner's injury, Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice says, is the team has depth at right defense.



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NHL Power Rankings: Here come the Bruins, there go the Devils

At the All-Star break, the Lightning remain at the top of Sporting News' NHL power rankings, but the red-hot Bruins are clearly a team on the rise.



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Meet the St. Browns: 'HBO Real Sports' football profile isn't just LaVar Ball spin-off

'HBO Real Sports' chronicles the three star receivers of the St. Brown family, all of whom could fulfill NFL dreams.



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Monday, 29 January 2018

L.A. Coliseum now the United Airlines Memorial Coliseum

United Airlines has reached a 15-year, $69-million naming rights deal that will help pay for renovations at the 95-year-old venue.



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NHL Mixed Bag: Bruins have league-leading Lightning on notice for stretch run

After hosting All-Star Weekend, it sure seems like the Lightning are the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup. But the biggest threat might be right under their noses in the Atlantic Division.



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Flames Jaromir Jagr clears waivers, likely done with NHL

Jaromir Jagr cleared waivers on Monday, likely signaling the end to his NHL career,



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NHL All-Stars Crosby, Gaudreau salute Jagr after 45-year-old placed on waivers by Flames

The Calgary Flames placed the NHL's second all-time leading scorer on waivers this weekend, and several star players reflected on his incredible career.



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Sunday, 28 January 2018

NHL All-Star Game 2018: Brock Boeser overcomes nerves, proves to be 'chill kid' in MVP weekend

The Canucks' super rookie scored two goals and totaled three points to win All-Star Game MVP honors Sunday.



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2018 NHL All-Star Game: Pacific wins $1 million prize

Canucks right winger Brock Boeser, who had a goal and assist in Sunday's final, was named the event's MVP.



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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel re-enact epic 'good goal' celebration

Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews paired up during Sunday's NHL-All-Star Game, to the delight of many.



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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Live updates, highlights from the 3-on-3 tournament

Sunday's All-Star Game, the NHL's three-on-three showcase, is the weekend's main event. Sporting News has live scoring updates and highlights from the best moments in the tournament.



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Flames' Jaromir Jagr placed on waivers

If Jagr is placed on unconditional waivers, he'll be able to pursue career options in Europe once his contract is mutually terminated.



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Bob Stoops' son Isaac will join twin as commit at Oklahoma

Isaac Stoops is planning on joining his twin brother, Drake, at Oklahoma next year.



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NHL All-Stars' minds thousands of miles from Tampa as they ponder Olympic what-ifs

It's painfully obvious at the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend in Tampa that players still pine for Pyeongchang.



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Saturday, 27 January 2018

'I can't believe this is my life': Brian Boyle's emotional NHL All-Star debut

Veteran center receives rousing heartfelt reception at NHL Skills Competition in Tampa on Saturday.



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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Gary Bettman talks Olympics, expansion, goalie interference

Amid the NHL's infatuation with Seattle, Quebec City shouldn't get its hopes up for landing a franchise anytime soon. Plus an update on how the league is handling the ongoing goalie interference controversy.



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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Erik Karlsson strolls into skills competition dressed as a pirate

Erik Karlsson got into the All-Star Game and Gasparilla spirit with some pirate garb.



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Will John Tavares stay or go? As questions keep coming, Islanders star ups his game

The Islanders' All-Star captain spent much of his media availability Saturday answering familiar questions about his looming free agency decision.



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NHL announces 2019 All-Star game site

The 2019 NHL All-Star game will be heading out west.



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NHL All-Star skills competition 2018: Live updates and winners, event by event

The 2018 NHL All-Star skills competition underwent a format facelift to accentuate individual talents and personalities. Follow Sporting News' live blog for updates throughout the night.



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NHL announces international games, teams for 2018-19 season

The Devils, Jets, Panthers and Oilers are headed to Scandanavia for regular-season games in 2018-19.



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NHL trade rumors: Erik Karlsson admits Senators need a change, deflects talk of own future

The Senators' All-Star captain says the team brought a poor 2017-18 season "upon ourselves."



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Michigan State's lack of true leadership failed victims of Larry Nassar scandal

Michigan State's lack of leadership enabled Larry Nassar and failed victims of the sexual assault scandal. True leadership will be the key to the healing process. So who will step up?



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NHL trade rumors: Carey Price praises 'real professional' Max Pacioretty for handling speculation

As trade rumors fly, the Canadiens' captain keeps scoring goals, impressing All-Star teammate Carey Price.



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NHL trade rumors: Henrik Lundqvist not concerned over Rangers' reported fire sale plans

The Rangers' All-Star goaltender answered questions Saturday about a published report stating the team will sell off key veterans at the trade deadline.



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Senior Bowl: Baker Mayfield, Ohio State players share laugh over OU flag plant

Baker Mayfield angered a lot of folks over his move in Columbus. After an apology — and a few months to cool off — the move is a source of laughter for some.



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Friday, 26 January 2018

Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio calls claims in ESPN report 'completely false'

"I'm here to say that any accusations of my handling of any complaints of sexual assault individually are completely false."



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NHLers salute Cogliano for 830 consecutive games played

League veterans show appreciation for longevity of the streak.



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Sabres lose Zach Bogosian for the season with hip injury

Bogosian will undergo hip surgery next week, but is expected to be ready for training camp in the fall.



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Michigan State, athletic department slammed in explosive ESPN report

"Outside the Lines" asserts that trouble at MSU goes well beyond the highly publicized case of former athletic physician Larry Nassar.



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Washington State’s Luke Falk to skip Senior Bowl to attend Tyler Hilinski’s funeral

Falk honored Hilinski throughout the week by wearing his No. 3 jersey.



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Alabama hires Michigan assistant Dan Enos as associate head coach, QB coach

Enos had just been announced as an assistant coach at Michigan on Jan. 8.



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Thursday, 25 January 2018

Ovechkin records 500th career assist

Ovechkin became the fourth active member of the 500+ goal and assist club on Thursday night.



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Crosby passes Jagr for second on Penguins' all-time scoring list

Crosby's first-period assist gave him 1,080 career points.



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SN exclusive: Stars GM Jim Nill talks trade deadline, Alex Radulov, Jason Spezza's struggles

Sporting News went one-on-one with Stars general manager Jim Nill, who discussed signing Alex Radulov, the struggles of Jason Spezza and the team's trade deadline approach.



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P.K. Subban talks $10 million donation, 2017 playoff run on The Daily Show

P.K. Subban joined Trevor Noah on the Daily Show, discussing his donation to Montreal's Childrens Hospital and Nashville's 2017 Stanley Cup playoff run.



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Golden Knights limiting autographs to kids only

Golden Knights autographs are in such high demand they had to change their policy.



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NHL Rumor Roundup: Ryan McDonagh enters trade rumor mill as Rangers stumble into 2018

The new year hasn't been pleasant thus far for the Rangers, who could turn into sellers before the trade deadline. Plus, what should the Canucks do with the Sedin twins?



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Russia's Olympic hockey team dotted with NHL experience

Sanctions or no, the Russian team competing under the Olympic flag is considered a gold-medal favorite, along with Canada, in Pyeongchang.



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Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Bruins' Brad Marchand suspended 5 games for hit on Devils' Marcus Johansson

Marchand elbowed Johansson during the Bruins' 3-2 win over New Jersey Tuesday.



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Joe Thornton injury update: Sharks star out several weeks

Thornton suffered damage to his right MCL in Tuesday's loss to the Jets and is set to undergo an MRI to determine if surgery is necessary.



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Luke Falk honors Tyler Hilinski by switching numbers at Senior Bowl

NFL Draft quarterback prospect Luke Falk is honoring his teammate Tyler Hilinski by switching up his jersey number for the Senior Bowl



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Matt Canada named as Maryland's offensive coordinator

Maryland has a new offensive coordinator after naming Matt Canada to the position on Tuesday.



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FSU's Deondre Francois investigated in domestic violence incident, per report

The Florida State quarterback and 2016 ACC Rookie of the Year is being investigated in a domestic violence incident that allegedly occurred early Wednesday.



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National Signing Day 2018: Top 10 uncommitted recruits and where they might land

A look at the top remaining recruits heading into National Signing Day on Feb. 7. Where will the remaining five-star recruits go to school?



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Florida players suspended amid fraud charges will rejoin team, report says

After sitting out last season due to felony fraud charges, four Florida players will officially rejoin the Gators football team Wednesday.



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Tyler Hilinski suicide: Details emerge from Washington State QB's death

Police say he used a rifle taken from an ex-teammate without his knowledge and Cougars players discovered his body before officers arrived.



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Blue Jackets’ Brandon Dubinsky sent home, ‘personal issues’ threaten career, report says

The Blue Jackets wouldn't comment, but the 12-year veteran's agent says the move wasn't disciplinary and Dubinsky's career isn't in trouble.



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Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Bruins C Bergeron reaches 20-goal plateau for fifth straight season

Patrice Bergeron has scored at least 20 goals in a season nine times in his NHL career.



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Islanders negotiating deal to split home games between Barclays Center, Nassau Coliseum

The Islanders are close to a deal to split home games between Barclays Center and Nassau Coliseum before their new Belmont Park arena opens.



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Seattle mayor, Gary Bettman meet to discuss expansion

Bringing the NHL — and the Stanley Cup — to the new Seattle Center Arena is an opportunity of a lifetime for Seattle, the mayor says.



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Q&A: AHL president Dave Andrews talks Olympic feel-good stories, state of minor hockey

With NHL players on the sidelines, a few of the biggest names on 2018 Olympic rosters come from the American Hockey League. Sporting News spoke to AHL president Dave Andrews about minor-league hockey's fingerprints on the Pyeongchang Games.



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NHL Rumor Roundup: Erik Karlsson's future with Senators is anyone's best guess

With the Senators looking like sellers, will GM Pierre Dorion consider trading star captain Erik Karlsson before the 2018 deadline? The messages are mixed.



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Heisman race 2018: Cause for concern, optimism for early favorites

Here's why the early favorites for the 2018 Heisman will — and won't — win the award next year.



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G5 conference primer: Biggest games, New Year's Day Six busters and one big prediction

UCF went undefeated in 2017. Which Group of 5 schools will do it this year? A look at the biggest games and names from the Group of 5 for 2018.



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Bizarre, but it worked: Bruins overcome botched trades in blueprint back to NHL's best

A mass exodus of talent from Boston in the last decade should have meant years of basement dwelling. How could the Bruins do so much wrong and still get it right?



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Monday, 22 January 2018

NHL makes changes to All-Star Skills Competition

The 2018 All-Star Skills Competition will take place on Saturday Jan. 27 in Tampa Bay.



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Bruins D Charlie McAvoy undergoes heart procedure, likely out 2 weeks

The 20-year-old Bruins defenseman first suffered heart palpitations during a Nov. 26 game, and the team has been monitoring the situation.



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J.T. Barrett gets final crack in at Michigan, Jim Harbaugh

J.T. Barrett let his Ohio State pride shine through on Sunday — and got one final parting crack at Michigan and Jim Harbaugh in the process.



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Marc Savard retires from hockey; last played in 2011

Savard played 13 seasons split among the Rangers, Flames, Thrashers and Bruins.



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HBO releases first trailer for 'Paterno'

HBO has released its first teaser trailer for Paterno, the upcoming film about the late Penn State football coach and the Jerry Sandusky scandal, which stars Al Pacino.



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NHL Mixed Bag: Blackhawks fading fast in competitive Central; Flyers add to Philly fun

The Blackhawks are quickly falling out of favor in the Central Division, which they’ve owned in the Patrick Kane-Jonathan Toews era. Is there enough time to course correct?



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Penguins' Matt Murray thanks fans for support after death of father

Matt Murray, who has been out as he mourns the death of his father, thanked fans for their support.



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How a 32-year-old rookie could determine the Blackhawks' playoff fate

Jeff Glass, a 32-year-old journeyman goalie, took the long road to the Blackhawks' crease. Now that he's here, Chicago needs Glass more than it bargained.



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Rich Rodriguez accuser files additional $8.5M claim against coach, Arizona

The former Arizona coach has had another claim filed against him, alleging, among other things, slander, defamation and false light.



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NHL schedule, Jan. 22-28: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Before breaking for the All-Star Game, the Lightning will have to fend off several contenders for the No. 1 overall spot, including a possible Stanley Cup finals preview.



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Sunday, 21 January 2018

Jalen Hurts chops dreadlocks after Alabama's national title win

Jalen Hurts has a new look for 2018 after he holds up his end of a bet.



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USA Hockey executive Jim Johannson dies at 53

Johannson joined USA Hockey in 2000 and represented Team USA at the Winter Olympics in 1988 and 1992.



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Miami DE Malek Young's career over after neck injury in Orange Bowl

Young, who was the first player to wear the Miami Turnover Chain, sustained a neck injury in the Orange Bowl.



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Rashaan Salaam's Heisman Trophy auctioned for record $399K

A portion of the proceeds from the sale set to be donated to CTE research in Salaam's memory.



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Saturday, 20 January 2018

Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche stay red hot, defeat Rangers for ninth straight win

The Avalanche own the longest winning streak in the NHL after defeating the Rangers Saturday for their ninth straight.



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Winston-Salem State football player killed at on-campus shooting at Wake Forest

Baker, 21, was shot during an altercation at a party kicking off the new semester.



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Texas athletics department continues to post staggering financial numbers

Texas' athletics department became the first for a Div. I public school to post $200 million in both operating revenues and expenses.



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Friday, 19 January 2018

Longtime Montreal hockey writer Red Fisher dies at 91

Fisher covered the Canadiens for more than six decades for both the Montreal Gazette and Montreal Star.



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Seattle NHL insiders register Kraken, a dozen other possible team names, report says

A Seattle group that includes filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer is trying to land the NHL's 32nd franchise, which could begin play in 2020.



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Kevin Shattenkirk injury update: Rangers defenseman to undergo knee surgery, out indefinitely

Shattenkirk will undergo knee surgery on a torn meniscus and will be sidelined indefinitely.



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Pac-12 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the Pac-12 heading into 2018; will Bryce Love be able to lead a Heisman run while carrying Stanford to a College Football Playoff berth?



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NHL acknowledges Kid Rock/All-Star backlash, stands by decision

The NHL stands by its decision to book him as "all about the entertainment … and the fact that Kid Rock is a hockey lover."



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Thursday, 18 January 2018

What will the Blackhawks do without Corey Crawford? It’s not an easy question

Corey Crawford's undefined absence has robbed last-place Chicago of its usual luxury this time of year: Clarity. That will make for an interesting trade deadline.



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NHL Draft 2018: Brady Tkachuk 'right there' as possible top pick

The American-born power forward is No. 2 overall behind Rasmus Dahlin in ISS Hockey's latest draft rankings.



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Matthew Snyder, grandson of Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, found dead

Matthew Snyder, 22, was found dead in his home on Wednesday.



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2018 Big 12 early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

The Big 12 has been the Oklahoma show for three years running. Will that change this year? Sporting News takes an early look at what the conference may look like in 2018.



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NHL Rumor Roundup: Sabres' steep asking price for Evander Kane stirs debate over worth

Sabres general manager Jason Botterill seeks a big return for his best trade chip, while the Canadiens and Blue Jackets are linked in the rumor mill once again.



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Alabama expected to name Mike Locksley OC, Hugh Freeze still in play, reports say

Mike Locksley is expected to replace Brian Daboll at OC, and ex-Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze could join the Tide as an offensive analyst.



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2018 Big Ten early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the Big Ten heading into 2018. Scott Frost and Jim Harbaugh stay in the headlines, but who's best bet to take down Ohio State?



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In appreciation of Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Blue Jackets' unheralded rookie

Part of a loaded rookie class, Pierre-Luc Dubois doesn't get due credit for the immediate impact he's made in Columbus.



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Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Southern snowstorm causes AHL's Checkers to host game in empty arena

The show went on for Charlotte's pro hockey team, even if just a handful of people were there to see it.



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Willie O'Ree, hockey's 'Jackie Robinson,' honored by NHL on 60th anniversary of first game

The Bruins trailblazer became the first black player to compete in an NHL game on Jan. 18, 1958, which is now known as Willie O’Ree Day in Boston.



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Q&A: NBC's Jeremy Roenick talks Kid Rock, Anthony Duclair and the 2018 Winter Olympics

The ever-opinionated "NHL on NBC" analyst touches on the NHL's controversial booking of Kid Rock to headline the 2018 All-Star Game, plus much more.



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Claude Julien returns to Boston: 'There was a bond that was built here'

Claude Julien leads the Canadiens into Boston on Wednesday, nearly a year to the day the Bruins fired him.



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Former Alabama player Mekhi Brown says he wasn't kicked off team

Linebacker Mekhi Brown said he had already chosen to transfer to Tennessee State before his meltdown during the championship game.



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Penguins G Matt Murray out indefinitely after father's death

Murray cited a personal matter when he left the team several days earlier and will miss more time to be with his family.



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NHL Power Rankings: Scalding Flames surge, Penguins also on the move

The Flames and Avalanche, both riding seven-game win streaks, make major leaps in this week's NHL power rankings as the Penguins and Bruins also do some climbing.



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Oregon AD Rob Mullens, 6 others join CFP committee

Mullens and six other new members have been named to the College Football Playoff committee.



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Florida lawmakers pushing for UCF 'National Champions' specialty license plate

The Knights finished the season 13-0, capping the perfect mark with a thrilling victory over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.



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Read: Sports world mourns Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski

The QB's apparent suicide causes sadness about a life cut short at 21, but there's also help available for those feeling hopeless.



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Lane Kiffin hires Charlie Weis Jr. as FAU offensive coordinator

At 24, Weis is the youngest coordinator in college football.



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After 11 years and 748 games, Devils' Andy Greene earns first fighting major

Devils captain drops gloves with Islanders' Brock Nelson, says he "blacked out" during first career fight.



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2018 SEC early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the SEC heading into 2018. Can anyone stop Alabama's dynasty, or will the Tide reign supreme again?



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Notre Dame dismisses WR Kevin Stepherson, three others

Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly also dismissed running backs Deon McIntosh and CJ Holmes and defensive tackle Brandon Tiassum.



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Tuesday, 16 January 2018

NHL's decision to make Kid Rock All-Star headliner causes controversy

The Michigan musician has been accused in the past of racism, sexism and homophobia in his work and in his public statements.



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Marc Staal injury update: Defenseman leaves Rangers’ game against Flyers with lower body injury

Staal registered an assist as well as a shot on goal and was a team-best +4 prior to his departure from Tuesday’s game.



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Islanders' coach Weight snarks at elevated shot totals in Montreal

The Canadiens were credited with 56 shots on goal in their 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders on Monday at the Bell Centre.



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Winter Olympics 2018: As USA, Canada women go for gold, battle for bronze is one to watch

USA and Canada are the favorites to win Olympic gold and silver at the Pyeongchang Games. But what about bronze? Breaking down the rest of the field's chances to claim third or upset the order.



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Ranking the 2017-18 college football coaching hires

Sporting News ranked the college football coaching hires. Did Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher or Nebraska's Scott Frost land the top spot?



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NFL Draft deadline winners and losers: It's Clemson, then everyone else

Who were the biggest winners and losers from the NFL Draft's deadline?



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Stanford’s Bryce Love returning for senior season

Love led the Pac-12 and was second in the nation with 2,118 rushing yards and scored 19 touchdowns.



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NHL Rumor Roundup: Jack Johnson adds to D-man market with trade request

The Blue Jackets' assistant captain has asked for a trade out of Columbus, plus new rumors on the Dion Phaneuf and Oliver Ekman-Larsson fronts.



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2018 ACC early conference primer: Biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and one big prediction

An early look at the ACC heading into 2018. Will anybody stop Clemson in its bid for a fourth straight conference title?



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Why, yes, that was Hugh Freeze at Alabama's football offices

The former Ole Miss coach's visit sparked chatter that he could step into the open offensive coordinator's role on Nick Saban's staff.



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Monday, 15 January 2018

Andrew Cogliano's consecutive games streak ends as Ducks fall to Avalanche

Cogliano had not missed an NHL game in his career before Monday afternoon.



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Alabama LB who had sideline meltdown transferring to Tennessee State, report says

Mekhi Brown made headlines when he tried to punch a Georgia player, then fought with an assistant coach during the CFP title game.



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Stars' Tyler Seguin haunts Bruins with gorgeous overtime winner

Seguin scored a highlight-reel goal to give the Stars a 3-2 win on Monday in Boston.



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10 of the greatest comebacks in college football history

UCLA topped Texas A&M in a thrilling comeback in Week 1 of the 2017 season. How does it compare to some of the greatest comebacks ever in college football?



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NHL schedule, Jan. 15-21: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Don't look now, but the NHL's 2017-18 season has officially entered its second half. Here's how to watch this week's schedule of games.



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NHL Mixed Bag: Cutthroat Metro, Central division races shaping up for wild second half

Teams fight for playoff position in the Metropolitan and Central divisions have their work cut out in the second half of the NHL season.



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Reporter Courtney Roland issues statement explaining disappearance

Courtney Roland, who made national headlines earlier this month, released her first statement since being found underneath a Houston-area overpass.



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Bradley Bozeman's engagement was final opportunity granted at Alabama

Bozeman, once a "short dumpy kid" from Roanoke, Ala., dreamt of playing college football at Alabama. Little did he know that dream was a gateway to bigger opportunities.



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Star Washington RB Myles Gaskin to return for senior season

With 4,055 rushing yards in three seasons, Gaskin will enter the 2018 season needing only 52 to pass Napoleon McCallum's program record.



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Mississippi State fans chant 'UCF!' at Auburn basketball game

Auburn ended up winning the game, 76-68. That's a plus, right?



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Sunday, 14 January 2018

Ducks’ Cogliano suspended, will have consecutive games played streak snapped

Cogliano, who has scored five goals and tallied 13 assists in 44 games so far this season, had appeared in 830 straight contests.



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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion. The total of coaching changes during and after the 2017 season is up to 20, and there are more on the way.



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Kevin Sumlin's hiring at Arizona is imminent, per sources

Arizona is reportedly close to hiring former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin, according to sources.



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Ken Niumatalolo turns down Arizona job, staying at Navy

Ken Niumatalolo has removed himself as a candidate for the Arizona head football coaching job and will return to Navy.



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Saturday, 13 January 2018

Dabo Swinney reveals first-round prospect Clelin Ferrell, others coming back

Swinney did not have anything to report on fellow first-round prospect Christian Wilkins.



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Islanders' Barzal records five points, retakes rookie scoring lead in rout of Rangers

The Islanders' rookie tallied his second five-point game of the season on Saturday.



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Keith Jackson's voice lives on with college football fans forever

Keith Jackson's voice was the soundtrack for so many college football memories, and that lives on forever.



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'Whoa, Nellie!' Relive Keith Jackson's greatest college football calls

Keith Jackson was the definitive voice of college football for an entire generation. Here are some of his greatest calls, from Alabama's goal-line stand to Vince Young's mad dash to the pylon.



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Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Jackson dies at 89

Jackson's sports broadcasting career lasted more than half a century, including everything from college football to "Monday Night Football."



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Friday, 12 January 2018

How to watch the 2018 Winter Olympics: Full USA men's, women's Olympic hockey schedules

The 2018 Winter Olympics open Feb. 8 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Here's everything you need to know to watch Team USA in the men's and women's ice hockey tournaments.



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Wishful thinking: How the 2018 Olympics might've looked with NHL players

While the NHL isn't allowing its players to head to Pyeongchang in 2018, we're left to dream about what could have been with hockey's top stars.



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Navy's Ken Niumatalolo emerges as top candidate at Arizona, report says

Niumatalolo, 84-47 in 10 years at Navy, has been offered the Arizona job to replace ousted Rich Rodriguez, according to a report.



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South Carolina coach Will Muschamp rewarded with million-dollar raise in new contract, report says

South Carolina football coach Will Muschamp received a new six-year contract that includes a salary of $4 million in the first year.



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Who wants Bama now? Looking for a true challenger for Tide in 2018

Who wants Alabama now? Sporting News sizes up the landscape in 2018 looking for a true contender to the Crimson Tide's throne.



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Alabama HS player charged with capital murder in teen's death

Jessie James Altman, 17, a three-star defensive tackle, is one of five males charged in a shooting that occurred Jan. 4 in Gadsden, Ala.



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Thursday, 11 January 2018

Lightning All-Star Victor Hedman leaves with possible knee injury

Victor Hedman left the ice with 13:44 remaining in the second period after a collision with the Flames' Garnet Hathaway.



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Alabama coach's playbook was stolen before College Football Playoff game

Just two days before Alabama played Georgia in the College Football Playoff game, defensive line coach Karl Dunbar's playbook went missing.



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How not to rebuild: Inside the missteps of a Sabres tank gone horribly wrong

The 2017-18 Sabres are somehow worse than when the franchise intentionally finished near the bottom of the NHL. Where did they go wrong, and can the new braintrust fix it?



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Tua Tagovailoa calls out Jalen Hurts critics: 'You either with us or against us'

Tua Tagovailoa is tired of the criticisms aimed at the quarterback he backed up for most of the season.



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Who is Tom Dundon? Meet new majority owner of Hurricanes

Tom Dundon agreed to purchase the team in December and the NHL made it official Thursday.



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Who is Tom Dundon? What to know about the Hurricanes' new owner

Everything to know about the Texas billionaire, best known as the primary investor in the Top Golf franchise, including the most pressing question: Will he relocate the Hurricanes?



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2018 Stanley Cup odds: Surprising Golden Knights chase Lightning at midseason

Vegas oddsmakers believe in the hometown Golden Knights, whose odds to win the Stanley Cup trail only the Tampa Bay Lightning midway through the 2017-18 season.



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Winter Olympics 2018: USA Hockey announces teams it will send to Pyeongchang

The U.S. announced the final rosters for the men's and women's teams Monday during the broadcast of the NHL's Winter Classic amid much anticipation.



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Armed with new perspective and experiences, Wolski aims to represent Canada in Olympics

After a disappointing NHL career and a frightening neck injury in Russia last year, Wojtek Wolski is poised to land a spot on the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team.



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Marcus Lattimore returns to South Carolina as director of player development

Marcus Lattimore rushed for 2,677 yards and 38 touchdowns during his career with the Gamecocks.



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UCF fans erect blllboard in Alabama suggesting home-and-home series

UCF wants to be national champion. Alabama is widely recognized as the 2018 national champion. So, UCF wants Bama.



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Golden Knights respond to Army's opposition of team trademark

If the Golden Knights are found to be in violation, they may have to change their name or colors just like the Jaguars in 1995.



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Jalen Hurts' brother defends Alabama QB after getting benched in title game

Jalen Hurts' older brother took to Instagram to support the Alabama quarterback and admonish those who were happy to see him benched.



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Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Pierre McGuire appreciates NBC 'family' being resource after cancer surgery

The longtime NHL analyst is hopeful of working the Olympics in South Korea next month. In the meantime, he'll continue to heal, with help from his media colleagues.



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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Breaking down the worst snubs, best 3-on-3 combinations

The NHL revealed the complete rosters for the 2018 All-Star Game three-on-three tournament. These are the combinations we're most salivating over.



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Blackhawks acquire Anthony Duclair from Coyotes

Duclair has nine goals and 15 points in 33 games this season.



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All-time Nick Saban-coached team, from McCarron to Burress

From Michigan State to LSU to Alabama: Which players make the all-time Saban team?



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Alabama-UCF among 10 biggest national title controversies of last 25 years

Sporting News breaks down the biggest national championship controversies of the last 25 years. Where does the 2017 flap between Alabama and UCF rank?



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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Rosters announced for 63rd running

Notable repeat All-Stars include Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby, Brent Burns and Brad Marchand.



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Georgia's Davin Bellamy is trying to trademark 'Humble Yourself'

Bellamy is trying to trademark "Humble Yourself" after he yelled the phrase at Baker Mayfield during the Rose Bowl.



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Evander Kane shoved in 'heat of the moment' spat with teammate during Sabres practice

As the sagging Sabres sink to new depths in the NHL standings, it's difficult to point out where, exactly, rock bottom awaits.



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Lightning scores hat trick vs. Carolina, but Hurricanes give fans 'fat trick'

The Hurricanes lost to the Lightning when Tyler Johnson recorded a hat trick, but fans of the Raleigh-based team were rewarded with a trio of food freebies, dubbed the "fat trick", during the game



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Georgia, Kirby Smart lost to Bama, but they're game on (and off) the field with Tide

Georgia lost to Alabama in the College Football Playoff championship game, but the Bulldogs are ahead of schedule under Kirby Smart. More battles with Alabama are in the cards.



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Redshirt restrictions could see a change for the 2018 college football season

The redshirt policy could change as early as the 2018 season, allowing players to play in any four games during the year.



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McDavid calls for NHL rule change after offside call costs Oilers in latest loss

The NHL's reigning MVP is not happy with the league's offside rule.



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Scott Frost named American Football Coaches Association FBS coach of the year

Frost led the Central Florida Knights to a perfect 13-0 record and a 34-27 Peach Bowl victory over Auburn.



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Winter Olympics 2018: USA inexplicably goes for gold without snubbed Alex Carpenter

Alex Carpenter's controversial omission from the United States women's Olympic hockey roster could prove costly, especially when they meet rival Canada.



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2018 NFL Draft: DE Jalen Wilkerson is oddest of six FSU player to enter early

With only 19 career tackles after switching from TE to DE, Wilkerson is the most surprising of the six Seminoles to declare for the draft.



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Record-setting Missouri QB Drew Lock to return for senior season

Lock led the nation with a school- and SEC-record 44 touchdown passes in 2017 but was advised to stay in school by an NFL Draft council.



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Tuesday, 9 January 2018

Jets’ Patrik Laine reaches 100-point mark with goal against Sabres

Laine became the fourth-fastest Finnish-born NHL player to reach the 100-point mark.



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When is the 2018 NHL All-Star Game? Date, rosters, how to watch

The 63rd running of the NHL's All-Star Game takes place Jan. 28 in Tampa, Fla. Here's everything you need to know to watch all of the weekend festivities.



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2018 Heisman Trophy odds: Georgia QB Jake Fromm opens as favorite to win

Both of Alabama's quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa, also are listed in the opening odds.



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Jets' Maurice fires back to Sharks players: 'We've got nothing to complain about'

The Jets coach responded to recent negative comments made by San Jose Sharks players about the city of Winnipeg.



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When did your team last win a national title in football?

Clemson's win over Alabama in the national title game gave the Tigers their first win championship since 1981. So who's next?



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Alabama, Ohio State lead nine biggest quarterback battles for 2018 season

Tua Tagovailoa or Jalen Hurts? And which Ohio State quarterback wins the three-way competition? Don't forget about Kelly Bryant and Trevor Lawrence at Clemson. SN looks at QB battles for 2018.



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Lane Kiffin says Tua Tagovailoa wanted to leave Alabama

Tua Tagovailoa was "no doubt" going to leave Alabama if he didn't play in Monday's College Football Playoff Championship, according to Lane Kiffin.



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With advent of Tua Tagovailoa, what's next for Alabama's Jalen Hurts?

Alabama came away with a win against Georgia, thanks to Tua Tagovailoa. But what does that mean for Jalen Hurts' future?



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NHL mid-season awards: Kucherov, Gallant, Boeser among the elite

Sporting News breaks down the NHL awards race halfway through the 2017-18 schedule.



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What they're saying about Tua Tagovailoa's game-winning touchdown to DeVonta Smith

What did they say after Tua Tagovailoa's game-winning touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith? Here's a look at the reactions from the College Football Playoff championship.



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Jonathan Marchessault slipped through the cracks into starring role with Golden Knights

Jonathan Marchessault's journey from the scrap heap to Golden Knights leading scorer is one the rest of the NHL should have seen coming, but didn't.



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Nick Saban’s message never failed Alabama in its latest national title run

Nick Saban is the greatest college football coach of all time, and he proved that one more time with a message that resonated thorough the victory against Georgia in the College Football Playoff.



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Georgia QB Jacob Eason expected to transfer to Washington, report says

The former 5-star quarterback threw for 2,430 yards and 16 touchdowns as a true freshman before losing his starting job to Jacob Fromm.



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Ranking college football's best September games for 2018

Here is a way-too-early look at some of the best September games on the 2018-19 college football schedule.



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Alabama coaches receive hefty bonuses for winning national championship

Alabama defeated Georgia in overtime Monday to win the national championship.



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Five crazy stats from Alabama's comeback win vs. Georgia in national championship

Alabama's comeback win vs. Georgia in the national championship was crazy. Here are five stats that show just how crazy.



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18 early questions for 2018 college football season

The 2017-18 season is in the books, but Sporting News already has 18 questions for the 2018-19 season.



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One guess who Las Vegas likes to repeat as national champion

The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas listed Alabama as the 2018 favorite at 3-1 odds.



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Tua Tagovailoa: Alabama vs. Georgia 'felt like just another game'

Tagovailoa finished the night 14 of 26 passing for 166 yards and three touchdowns.



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Kyriq McDonald update: Alabama DB who collapsed is OK

Alabama freshman DB Kyriq McDonald, who collapsed during Monday's CFP championship, was alert and said he was OK.



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Final AP Top 25: Alabama No. 1, UCF No. 6 with four first-place votes

Alabama and Georgia finish 1-2 in the final AP poll, with unbeaten UCF (13-0) getting four votes for No. 1.



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Ranking Nick Saban's Alabama teams

With another national title Monday night, ranking Nick Saban's best Alabama teams gets more difficult because they're all good.



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Tua Tagovailoa brings out the best in Alabama and Nick Saban — and the best is yet to come

Tua Tagovailoa said hello to college football with a game-winning touchdown pass against Georgia in the College Football Playoff. Nick Saban's gamble paid off.



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Monday, 8 January 2018

Alabama's Mekhi Brown punches opponent, then confronts staff member on sideline

The sophomore linebacker had been taken out of the game after punching an opponent and being called for unsportmanlike conduct.



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Alabama freshman Kyriq McDonald collapses on sideline

Alabama freshman Kyriq McDonald collapsed on the sideline and was taken to the locker room on a stretcher.



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Tua Tagovailoa replaces Jalen Hurts: What you need to know about freshman QB

Tua Tagovailoa replaced Jalen Hurts out of halftime in the College Football Playoff championship. Here's what you need to know.



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NHL schedule, Jan. 8-14: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

If this week's NHL schedule looks lighter than usual, well, that's because it is.



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Alabama's Bo Scarbrough screams 'F— Trump' before championship game

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough yelled "F— Trump" ahead of the Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff national championship game against Georgia.



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Long lines, leaky roof, Donald Trump creating headaches for CFB fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Fans are waiting in long lines to enter Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Monday's national championship game between Alabama and Georgia, according to multiple reports.



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Alabama vs. Georgia: Live updates, scores from College Football Playoff championship

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and scores from the College Football Playoff national championship game between Alabama and Georgia.



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Florida Gov. Rick Scott declares UCF national champion

Central Florida finished the season undefeated after beating Auburn in the Peach Bowl.



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Courtney Roland was 'confused' had 'problems with memory' after being found

Houston police said sports reporter Courtney Roland was in a "state of confusion" when they located her under a Houston overpass on Monday morning.



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NHL Mixed Bag: Finding legitimacy among playoff contenders at season's midpoint

The first half of the NHL season has done little to separate the field. Who are the real contenders and who are the phonies at the midway point?



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Anti-Donald Trump protests are planned for College Football Playoff title game

President Donald Trump said he planned on attending the College Football Playoff title game between Alabama and Georgia in Atlanta.



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Art Briles' appearance at coaches convention canceled

The fired Baylor coach's scheduled speaking engagement was canceled "due to concerns," the American Football Coaches Association said.



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College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018: Charles Woodson, Calvin Johnson lead way

Longtime coaches Mack Brown and Frank Beamer also will be enshrined this year.



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Alabama and Georgia's all-SEC championship is here, and it's OK to embrace it

Alabama vs. Georgia might not be for the whole nation, but chill out and embrace this College Football Playoff. It is, after all, a matchup between the two best teams.



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UCF celebrates 'national championship' at, of course, Disney World

UCF football fans on Sunday packed the hometown theme park emblematic of championship celebrations, cheering their team's Cinderella season.



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Sunday, 7 January 2018

Police search for missing Texas A&M sports reporter Courtney Roland

Courtney Roland, a reporter for Rivals' Texas A&M site AggieYell.com, went missing Saturday after covering a football camp in Houston, according to her family.



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Dan Girardi leaves Lightning game after blocking slap shot with head

Dan Girardi left the Tampa Bay Lightning game Sunday after taking a slap shot to the side of his head.



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Oklahoma icon Brian Bosworth weighs in on Sooners' shortcomings, Baker Mayfield's future

Two-time Butkus Award winner Brian Bosworth weighed in on Big 12 defense and Baker Mayfield's future ahead of the national championship game.



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Georgia's Kirby Smart took one big lesson from Nick Saban: Don't be Alabama, be better

Alabama coach Nick Saban passed along some timely advice when Kirby Smart took the Georgia job after a national championship run in 2015.



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U.S. Olympian Bobby Butler shares the story behind viral moment with dad

You watched the heart-melting moment when Bobby Butler told his father he'd made the 2018 U.S. Olympic roster. Here's the story behind the viral video.



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Saturday, 6 January 2018

Bruins' Bergeron scores four goals against Hurricanes

Patrice Bergeron scored four goals in about 30 minutes of hockey Saturday night for the Bruins.



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USC gets commitment from 5-star WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Amon-Ra St. Brown is USC's highest-rated player in the Class of 2018, and its third five-star player.



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Georgia trusts Jake Fromm to finish storybook freshman year in style

Jake Fromm continues to show uncommon poise as a freshman, and that could end in championship fashion for Georgia on Monday.



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North Dakota State avenges loss to James Madison to win FCS championship

North Dakota State got a tough game from top-seeded James Madison, but the Bison are once again kings of college football in the FCS.



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Two words help Jalen Hurts deal with pressure of playing QB for Alabama

Jalen Hurts is dealing with the expectations at Alabama the only way he knows how heading into the Tide's championship matchup with Georgia.



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Houston hires former Baylor assistants Kendal Briles, Randy Clements

Kendal Briles has reportedly accepted the associate head coach and offensive coordinator position at Houston. He was an assistant at Baylor's amid the team's sexual assault scandal.



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Alabama's Scott Cochran got in trouble for smashing College Football Playoff trophy

Alabama's fiery strength and conditioning coach destroyed the Tide's runner-up trophy from the 2016 College Football Playoff — and got in trouble for it.



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Tulane follows UCF's lead, sells 1998 national champion T-shirts

It's never too late to claim a national title, as proven by the Tulane football team (with a little inspiration from UCF).



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Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick shoots down rumors of lacerated kidney, good to go vs. Georgia

A bruised kidney is not expected to keep Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick out of Monday night’s National Championship game against Georgia.



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Friday, 5 January 2018

Josh Bailey injury update: Islanders star injured in loss to Penguins

The Islanders lost their fifth straight game and the team's leader in assists.



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World Junior Championship 2018: Lias Andersson tosses silver medal into crowd after loss

The Rangers prospect and Swedish captain was devastated after losing the gold to Canada in the final minutes.



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LSU, offensive coordinator Matt Canada agree to part ways after one season

Canada came to Baton Rouge after a successful one-year stint as the offensive coordinator at Pittsburgh.



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World Junior Championship 2018: For USA, medals (of any color) a payoff decades in the making

Even in a disappointing bronze-medal showing, Team USA had a chance to reflect on how far the program has come in a decade at the World Junior Championship.



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World Junior Championship 2018: Live score, updates from Canada vs. Sweden gold medal game

Canada and Sweden face off in a heavyweight gold medal bout at the 2018 World Junior Championship. Sporting News has live updates all game.



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Joe Thornton's beard loses battle, Sharks center wins war

Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri insists he is not a barber.



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Amid four-team uproar, CFP director Bill Hancock says eight-team playoff 'not in the cards'

Bill Hancock confirmed that a switch to an eight-team playoff is not in the cards through the current 12-year College Football Playoff agreement.



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World Junior Championship 2018: Sweden's Pettersson confirms spot as key Canucks prospect

Before Elias Pettersson helped lead his country to the gold medal game at the World Juniors, he tore it up in the Swedish Hockey League back home.



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World Junior Championship 2018: Live score, updates from USA vs. Czech Republic bronze medal game

The United States and Czech Republic face off in the consolation match for bronze at the 2018 World Junior Championship. Sporting News has live updates all game.



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NHL injuries: Rangers' Kreider to undergo rib resection following blood clot scare

Kreider is out indefinitely as Rangers scramble to regroup without their top-six forward.



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College football rankings: SN's pre-preseason top 25 for 2018

Sporting News dishes out its first college football top 25 rankings for the 2018 season.



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Couturier goes old school with Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Flyers win

Sean Couturier did it all in a throwback performance in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Islanders.



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Ranking Nick Saban's former assistants: Is Kirby Smart or Jimbo Fisher No. 1?

Nick Saban's coaching tree boasts some of the best and brightest minds in college football, including Georgia's Kirby Smart. But who's the best?



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Ohio State to add Washington State DC Alex Grinch to staff, reports say

Considered a rising star, Grinch reportedly turned down more lucrative offers to coach with the Buckeyes' Urban Meyer.



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Georgia could join this list of teams that clinched national title in home state

Georgia would be the 15th team to win a national championship in its home state if it beats Alabama in Atlanta. What were the others?



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Atlanta asks fans to leave guns at home when Donald Trump attends Alabama-Georgia game

President Donald Trump will attend the College Football Playoff championship Monday in Atlanta.



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Thursday, 4 January 2018

Wild’s Nino Niederreiter completes hat trick early in second period against Sabres

Niederreiter has now totaled 13 goals so far this season.



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World Junior Championship 2018: Sweden shows why only gold will satisfy in USA romp

Sweden has the steely look of a team on a mission after disposing of defending champion Team USA in Thursday's World Junior Championship semifinal. Next up? Gold.



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Kadri, Thornton drop the gloves two seconds into Maple Leafs-Sharks matchup

Thornton and Kadri each received a five-minute major penalty.



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IIHF head will do 'everything in his power' to get NHL players in 2022 Olympics

The NHL decided not to allow players to participate in the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, citing the time difference as the reason.



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Penguins reinforcement Daniel Sprong gets overdue shot to shine in call-up

The Penguins desperately needed an infusion of offensive talent up front. Enter Daniel Sprong, whose NHL arrival this season was better late than never.



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World Junior Championship 2018: Live score, updates from USA-Sweden semifinal

The United States and Sweden face off for a spot in the World Junior Championship goal medal game. Sporting News has live updates throughout the semifinals.



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Penguins-Rangers time changed to avoid overlap with Steelers playoff game

The puck drop time was pushed back seven hours to 7:30 p.m. ET so Pittsburgh fans could watch their Steelers without interruption.



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Alabama vs. Georgia predictions: SN picks the College Football Playoff winner

Sporting News' college football staff picks the winner of the College Football Playoff championship game between Alabama and Georgia.



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UConn OC Rhett Lashlee to take over same position at SMU

UConn's offensive coordinator has reportedly accepted the position as SMU's next football coach.



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Alabama vs. Georgia: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff championship

Georgia and Alabama are similar teams; here are the numbers that will make the difference in the College Football Playoff championship.



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Nick Saban, Bill Belichick and the Alabama, Patriots dynasties that (still) won't stop

Nick Saban and Bill Belichick could sweep the college football and NFL titles this year. And if not this year, they'll be right back at it in 2018-19.



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NHL Power Rankings: Vegas charges into top five, Lightning steady at No. 1

The top and bottom teams remain the same as our weekly NHL rankings cross into 2018, but there is much change in between.



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Report: Rich Rodriguez's former assistant claims coach grabbed penis in front of her

Rich Rodriguez's former assistant claims the recently fired Arizona football coach made unwanted sexual advances toward her and forced her to cover up his extramarital affair.



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Panthers-Bruins game postponed due to winter storm

The date and time of the rescheduled game is expected to be announced at a later time.



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UCF's national title claims won't move Group of 5 any closer to Playoff

UCF won't move any closer to a College Football Playoff spot with its claims for an eight-team expansion, but we have a few solutions for the Group of 5.



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LSU pays steep price ($2.5M!) to retain DC Dave Aranda, report says

LSU and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda reached an agreement for a reported four-year contract worth $2.5 million annually.



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UCF coaches to receive national championship bonus

The undefeated Knights are putting their money where their mouth is, paying Scott Frost’s coaching staff their contract bonuses for winning a national championship.



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Wednesday, 3 January 2018

Oilers' Patrick Maroon suspended for illegal hit on Drew Doughty

Edmonton Oilers forward Patrick Maroon has been suspended two games for interference on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty.



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NHL All-Star Game 2018: Team captains, jerseys revealed for Tampa

Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid, P.K. Subban and Steven Stamkos were voted in as the captains for the 2018 NHL All-Star Game.



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UCF to parade through Disney World as part of 'championship tour'

Central Florida finished the season undefeated, and have taken it upon themselves to act as national champions.



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World Junior Championship 2018: Leafs goalie prospect Woll focused on WJC gold, not Olympics yet

Joseph Woll hears whispers of an Olympic invite, but remains focused on leading Team USA into gold medal game at World Juniors.



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President Trump to attend Alabama-Georgia national championship game

Trump will be hosted by Nick Ayers, who serves as Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff.



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Mike Leach reveals why he was mum on QB Luke Falk's injury

Mike Leach is never one to talk about injuries, but he has a pretty sound explanation as to why he didn't reveal Luke Falk's injury.



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Golden Knights sign C Jonathan Marchessault to 6-year deal

Jonathan Marchessault has scored 15 goals and added 22 assists as the Golden Knights hold the best record in the Western Conference.



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Filip Forsberg injury update: Predators star to miss 4-6 weeks

Forsberg already has missed the Preds' last two games, ending a streak of 325 consecutive games played.



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UCF will hang national championship banner following perfect season

Alabama and Georgia will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, but Central Florida is claiming the 2017 title.



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Alabama's Nick Saban unhappy about CFP scheduling

Saban said the one-week turnaround isn't enough time for teams to prepare.



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Marshall football player left paralyzed after New Year's Eve shooting

Defensive tackle Larry Aaron was found at a New Year's Eve party with a gunshot in his back and his mother later said he was paralyzed.



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Ranking the best college football teams to never win it all, from BCS to CFP

Sporting News takes a closer look at the best college football teams that didn't win the national title.



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Tuesday, 2 January 2018

Arizona fires coach Rich Rodriguez; sexual harassment investigation plays role

Rodriguez spent six seasons at Arizona, posting a 43-35 record there.



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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion. The total of coaching changes after 2017 is up to 21, and there are more on the way.



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Bill Snyder reportedly informs staff he will return next season

Snyder has coached 26 seasons at Kansas State, but health concerns threw his career in question.



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NHL schedule, Jan. 1-7: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

The New Year's Day tradition of taking hockey outside continues Monday with the 2018 Winter Classic between the Sabres and Rangers to begin the week.



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NHL Mixed Bag: The very good Golden Knights are here to stay

Atop the Pacific Division, it's time to start believing in the expansion Golden Knights as a good team that’s in this for the long haul.



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Predators D Ryan Ellis to make season debut vs. Golden Knights

Ellis missed the team’s first 38 games as he rehabbed from offseason knee surgery.



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Georgia fans causing CFP title game tickets to skyrocket

Due to UGA's proximity to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, fans flooded ticketing sites after the Bulldogs' Rose Bowl win.



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College Football Playoff championship: Date, location, odds for national title game

When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to know.



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Alabama DB Tony Brown thanks Dabo Swinney for 'ammunition'

Brown said Swinney disrespected his team by voting the Buckeyes No. 4 and the Crimson Tide No. 5 in the final coaches' poll.



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Scott Frost, 20 years after leading Nebraska to title, returns to lead Huskers once again

Scott Frost begins his new job at Nebraska full time 20 years to the day he led the Huskers to their last national championship under Tom Osborne.



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Bowl winners and losers: SEC wins big with Alabama-Georgia title game

Sporting News dishes out the winners and losers from the 2017-18 bowl season, which included College Football Playoff winners Georgia and Alabama.



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Afernee Jennings injury update: Alabama LB to have MRI on knee

Jennings registered five tackles, including a game-high three tackles for loss and a sack Monday against Clemson.



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College Football Playoff championship: Alabama opens as four-point favorite over Georgia

Alabama is accustomed to this position, as it’s been favored in 110 of its last 111 games.



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Scott Frost takes parting shot at CFP selection committee's 'conscious' UCF snub

UCF's coach describes what he saw as a "conscious effort" to keep his unbeaten team from being part of the College Football Playoff..



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Monday, 1 January 2018

In crushing Clemson, Alabama proved it was the right choice for College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff committee was harshly criticized for giving Alabama a fourth consecutive berth. Those criticisms seem less applicable after the Tide's demolition of Clemson in the Sugar Bowl.



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Georgia LB Davin Bellamy tells Baker Mayfield to 'humble yourself'

Georgia linebacker Davin Bellamy doesn't like how Baker Mayfield carries himself.



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Oklahoma's championship performance wasn't enough in resurgent Georgia win

Oklahoma put up a championship performance on offense. But it wasn't enough in the wake of Georgia.



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National championship game ticket prices skyrocket following Georgia's Rose Bowl win

Next week's College Football Playoff championship will take place at Mercedes Benz Stadium, about 70 miles from the University of Georgia, making it a virtual home game for the Bulldogs.



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Crimson Tide defense delivers emphatic knockout in Clemson-Alabama III

Alabama's defense dominated the third installment of the rivalry with Clemson at the Sugar Bowl, and Nick Saban is in position for a national title.



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Three takeaways from Alabama's Sugar Bowl win over Clemson

Alabama relied on its defense and smash-mouth offense to advance to a third consecutive title game with a Sugar Bowl win over Clemson.



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Watch Nick Saban get trucked by Alabama QB Jalen Hurts

The Alabama coach was looking down the field when quarterback Jalen Hurts accidentally ran into him on the sideline.



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300-pound Alabama DT Da'Ron Payne scores big boy touchdown

Alabama defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne, who weighs 319 pounds, scored a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff game against Clemson.



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Georgia's Davin Bellamy yells at Baker Mayfield to 'humble himself' after Rose Bowl

The Georgia linebacker had some words for Baker Mayfield after the Rose Bowl.



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Dabo Swinney sprinkled 'secret mojo' grass on the field at the Superdome

Dabo Swinney was filmed sprinkling grass onto the field at the Superdome before Clemson's College Football Playoff game in the Sugar Bowl against Alabama.



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Georgia, Oklahoma elevate playoff to perfect place in two-OT Rose Bowl classic

Georgia and Oklahoma played the perfect game in the perfect place, and it took the four-team College Football Playoff to the next level at the perfect time.



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Watch: Kirby Smart appears to drop MF-bomb after Georgia wins Rose Bowl

The Georgia coach let four hours of emotion out after his team defeated Oklahoma in double overtime in the College Football Playoff.



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Three takeaways from Georgia's Rose Bowl overtime win

Georgia is headed to the College Football Playoff national championship after a 54-48 overtime win over Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl.



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College Football Playoff 2018: Alabama reportedly will give Tua Tagovailoa snaps vs. Clemson

The Crimson Tide reportedly will be going with two quarterbacks against the Tigers in the Sugar Bowl.



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Alabama vs. Clemson: Live updates, scores from Sugar Bowl Game

Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout the Sugar Bowl.



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Baker Mayfield catches touchdown pass on trick play during Rose Bowl

Baker Mayfield caught a touchdown pass on a trick play during the second quarter of the Rose Bowl.



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UCF's athletic director crowns team as national champs after undefeated season

UCF athletic director Danny White crowned the Knights as national champions on Monday, after Scott Frost's team completed a 13-0 season, with a 34-27 win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.



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NHL Winter Classic 2018: Shattenkirk's progress good work for Rangers

Kevin Shattenkirk's first year as a New York Ranger has had its ups-and-downs, but Monday provided a very memorable moment.



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NHL Winter Classic 2018: Rangers' J.T. Miller matures into outdoor overtime hero

J.T. Miller made the most of his delayed opportunity to play in an outdoor NHL game.



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UCF's Peach Bowl win represents powerful closing argument for Group of 5

Scott Frost's Knights are the lone perfect team in the FBS this season. How will that affect the Group of 5's standing in future playoff discussions?



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Jim Harbaugh must fix Michigan offense for pivotal 2018 after Outback Bowl meltdown

Michigan's offense hit a full-fledged meltdown in the Outback Bowl, and there are no easy fixes heading into a pivotal fourth season.



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Three takeaways from UCF's Peach Bowl win over Auburn

Central Florida sent head coach Scott Frost out victorious with a 34-27 win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.



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Baker Mayfield upset UGA WRs by running pregame routes in their end zone

Ahead of Monday's College Football Playoff semifinal game against No. 3 Georgia, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield upset UGA's wide receivers by running routes and catching passes in front of the Bulldogs' tunnel.



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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Live updates, scores from Rose Bowl Game

Follow along live as Sporting News provides updates from the Rose Bowl Game matchup between Georgia and Oklahoma.



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Big Ten falls short of perfection, but flexes muscle for 2018 playoff discussions

The Big Ten fell just short of bowl perfection with Michigan's loss. But the conference's performance as a whole will go a long way in the 2018 College Football Playoff discussion.



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Winter Olympics 2018: USA Hockey announces teams it will send to Pyeongchang

The U.S. announced the final rosters for the men's and women's teams Monday during the broadcast of the NHL's Winter Classic amid much anticipation.



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Zach Parise injury update: Wild F (back surgery) to make season debut

The Wild winger, who underwent back surgery in late October, will play Tuesday against the Panthers.



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NHL Winter Classic 2018: Live score, updates from Sabres-Rangers outdoor game

The NHL's New Year's Day tradition of taking hockey outside continues with the 2018 Winter Classic between the Sabres and Rangers. Sporting News has live updates from Citi Field all day.



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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl: Score, results, highlights from UCF vs. Auburn

The UCF look to finish an unbeaten season, but face a tough Auburn opponent in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.



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