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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The former Alabama receiver could easily have watched the game. He had a good answer — and better diss — on why he missed it.
The appointment of John Engler by Michigan State's board of trustees added another layer of controversy to discontent in the university.
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.
Alabama tight end Major Tennison was arrested and charged with marijuana possession on Wednesday.
Fisher retired following the Predators' run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Army are working on settling their dispute over the name of the hockey team.
Bielema is eligible to receive up to $11.935 million in monthly installments through the end of 2020.
The Bruins saw their longest point streak since the 1968-69 season end with a 3-1 loss to the Ducks.
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.
Two Nebraska players were hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis after a winter workout before returning to the team.
New owner Tom Dundon is inviting all fans into the lower bowl and even the suites for Tuesday's game against the Senators.
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.
A new proposal suggests that athletes would be allowed to immediately transfer to another Division 1 school if there is a head coach change.
National Signing Day will cap off the 2018 college football recruiting season. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.
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.
The one bright spot to his shutdown blue-liner's injury, Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice says, is the team has depth at right defense.
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.
'HBO Real Sports' chronicles the three star receivers of the St. Brown family, all of whom could fulfill NFL dreams.
United Airlines has reached a 15-year, $69-million naming rights deal that will help pay for renovations at the 95-year-old venue.
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.
Jaromir Jagr cleared waivers on Monday, likely signaling the end to his NHL career,
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.
The Canucks' super rookie scored two goals and totaled three points to win All-Star Game MVP honors Sunday.
Canucks right winger Brock Boeser, who had a goal and assist in Sunday's final, was named the event's MVP.
Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews paired up during Sunday's NHL-All-Star Game, to the delight of many.
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.
If Jagr is placed on unconditional waivers, he'll be able to pursue career options in Europe once his contract is mutually terminated.
Isaac Stoops is planning on joining his twin brother, Drake, at Oklahoma next year.
It's painfully obvious at the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend in Tampa that players still pine for Pyeongchang.
Veteran center receives rousing heartfelt reception at NHL Skills Competition in Tampa on Saturday.
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.
Erik Karlsson got into the All-Star Game and Gasparilla spirit with some pirate garb.
The Islanders' All-Star captain spent much of his media availability Saturday answering familiar questions about his looming free agency decision.
The 2019 NHL All-Star game will be heading out west.
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.
The Devils, Jets, Panthers and Oilers are headed to Scandanavia for regular-season games in 2018-19.
The Senators' All-Star captain says the team brought a poor 2017-18 season "upon ourselves."
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?
As trade rumors fly, the Canadiens' captain keeps scoring goals, impressing All-Star teammate Carey Price.
The Rangers' All-Star goaltender answered questions Saturday about a published report stating the team will sell off key veterans at the trade deadline.
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.
"I'm here to say that any accusations of my handling of any complaints of sexual assault individually are completely false."
League veterans show appreciation for longevity of the streak.
Bogosian will undergo hip surgery next week, but is expected to be ready for training camp in the fall.
"Outside the Lines" asserts that trouble at MSU goes well beyond the highly publicized case of former athletic physician Larry Nassar.
Falk honored Hilinski throughout the week by wearing his No. 3 jersey.
Enos had just been announced as an assistant coach at Michigan on Jan. 8.
Ovechkin became the fourth active member of the 500+ goal and assist club on Thursday night.
Crosby's first-period assist gave him 1,080 career points.
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.
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.
Golden Knights autographs are in such high demand they had to change their policy.
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?
Sanctions or no, the Russian team competing under the Olympic flag is considered a gold-medal favorite, along with Canada, in Pyeongchang.
Marchand elbowed Johansson during the Bruins' 3-2 win over New Jersey Tuesday.
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.
NFL Draft quarterback prospect Luke Falk is honoring his teammate Tyler Hilinski by switching up his jersey number for the Senior Bowl
Maryland has a new offensive coordinator after naming Matt Canada to the position on Tuesday.
The Florida State quarterback and 2016 ACC Rookie of the Year is being investigated in a domestic violence incident that allegedly occurred early Wednesday.
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?
After sitting out last season due to felony fraud charges, four Florida players will officially rejoin the Gators football team Wednesday.
Police say he used a rifle taken from an ex-teammate without his knowledge and Cougars players discovered his body before officers arrived.
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.
Patrice Bergeron has scored at least 20 goals in a season nine times in his NHL career.
The Islanders are close to a deal to split home games between Barclays Center and Nassau Coliseum before their new Belmont Park arena opens.
Bringing the NHL — and the Stanley Cup — to the new Seattle Center Arena is an opportunity of a lifetime for Seattle, the mayor says.
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.
With the Senators looking like sellers, will GM Pierre Dorion consider trading star captain Erik Karlsson before the 2018 deadline? The messages are mixed.
Here's why the early favorites for the 2018 Heisman will — and won't — win the award next year.
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.
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?
The 2018 All-Star Skills Competition will take place on Saturday Jan. 27 in Tampa Bay.
The 20-year-old Bruins defenseman first suffered heart palpitations during a Nov. 26 game, and the team has been monitoring the situation.
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.
Savard played 13 seasons split among the Rangers, Flames, Thrashers and Bruins.
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.
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?
Matt Murray, who has been out as he mourns the death of his father, thanked fans for their support.
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.
The former Arizona coach has had another claim filed against him, alleging, among other things, slander, defamation and false light.
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.
Jalen Hurts has a new look for 2018 after he holds up his end of a bet.
Johannson joined USA Hockey in 2000 and represented Team USA at the Winter Olympics in 1988 and 1992.
Young, who was the first player to wear the Miami Turnover Chain, sustained a neck injury in the Orange Bowl.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale set to be donated to CTE research in Salaam's memory.
The Avalanche own the longest winning streak in the NHL after defeating the Rangers Saturday for their ninth straight.
Baker, 21, was shot during an altercation at a party kicking off the new semester.
Texas' athletics department became the first for a Div. I public school to post $200 million in both operating revenues and expenses.
Fisher covered the Canadiens for more than six decades for both the Montreal Gazette and Montreal Star.
A Seattle group that includes filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer is trying to land the NHL's 32nd franchise, which could begin play in 2020.
Shattenkirk will undergo knee surgery on a torn meniscus and will be sidelined indefinitely.
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?
The NHL stands by its decision to book him as "all about the entertainment … and the fact that Kid Rock is a hockey lover."
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.
The American-born power forward is No. 2 overall behind Rasmus Dahlin in ISS Hockey's latest draft rankings.
Matthew Snyder, 22, was found dead in his home on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Part of a loaded rookie class, Pierre-Luc Dubois doesn't get due credit for the immediate impact he's made in Columbus.
The show went on for Charlotte's pro hockey team, even if just a handful of people were there to see it.
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.
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.
Claude Julien leads the Canadiens into Boston on Wednesday, nearly a year to the day the Bruins fired him.
Linebacker Mekhi Brown said he had already chosen to transfer to Tennessee State before his meltdown during the championship game.
Murray cited a personal matter when he left the team several days earlier and will miss more time to be with his family.
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.
Mullens and six other new members have been named to the College Football Playoff committee.
The Knights finished the season 13-0, capping the perfect mark with a thrilling victory over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.
The QB's apparent suicide causes sadness about a life cut short at 21, but there's also help available for those feeling hopeless.
At 24, Weis is the youngest coordinator in college football.
Devils captain drops gloves with Islanders' Brock Nelson, says he "blacked out" during first career fight.
An early look at the SEC heading into 2018. Can anyone stop Alabama's dynasty, or will the Tide reign supreme again?
Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly also dismissed running backs Deon McIntosh and CJ Holmes and defensive tackle Brandon Tiassum.
The Michigan musician has been accused in the past of racism, sexism and homophobia in his work and in his public statements.
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.
The Canadiens were credited with 56 shots on goal in their 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders on Monday at the Bell Centre.
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.
Sporting News ranked the college football coaching hires. Did Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher or Nebraska's Scott Frost land the top spot?
Who were the biggest winners and losers from the NFL Draft's deadline?
Love led the Pac-12 and was second in the nation with 2,118 rushing yards and scored 19 touchdowns.
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.
An early look at the ACC heading into 2018. Will anybody stop Clemson in its bid for a fourth straight conference title?
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.
Cogliano had not missed an NHL game in his career before Monday afternoon.
Mekhi Brown made headlines when he tried to punch a Georgia player, then fought with an assistant coach during the CFP title game.
Seguin scored a highlight-reel goal to give the Stars a 3-2 win on Monday in Boston.
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?
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.
Teams fight for playoff position in the Metropolitan and Central divisions have their work cut out in the second half of the NHL season.
Courtney Roland, who made national headlines earlier this month, released her first statement since being found underneath a Houston-area overpass.
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.
With 4,055 rushing yards in three seasons, Gaskin will enter the 2018 season needing only 52 to pass Napoleon McCallum's program record.
Auburn ended up winning the game, 76-68. That's a plus, right?
Cogliano, who has scored five goals and tallied 13 assists in 44 games so far this season, had appeared in 830 straight contests.
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.
Arizona is reportedly close to hiring former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin, according to sources.
Ken Niumatalolo has removed himself as a candidate for the Arizona head football coaching job and will return to Navy.
Swinney did not have anything to report on fellow first-round prospect Christian Wilkins.
The Islanders' rookie tallied his second five-point game of the season on Saturday.
Keith Jackson's voice was the soundtrack for so many college football memories, and that lives on forever.
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.
Jackson's sports broadcasting career lasted more than half a century, including everything from college football to "Monday Night Football."
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.
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.
Niumatalolo, 84-47 in 10 years at Navy, has been offered the Arizona job to replace ousted Rich Rodriguez, according to a report.
South Carolina football coach Will Muschamp received a new six-year contract that includes a salary of $4 million in the first year.
Who wants Alabama now? Sporting News sizes up the landscape in 2018 looking for a true contender to the Crimson Tide's throne.
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.
Victor Hedman left the ice with 13:44 remaining in the second period after a collision with the Flames' Garnet Hathaway.
Just two days before Alabama played Georgia in the College Football Playoff game, defensive line coach Karl Dunbar's playbook went missing.
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?
Tua Tagovailoa is tired of the criticisms aimed at the quarterback he backed up for most of the season.
Tom Dundon agreed to purchase the team in December and the NHL made it official Thursday.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Marcus Lattimore rushed for 2,677 yards and 38 touchdowns during his career with the Gamecocks.
UCF wants to be national champion. Alabama is widely recognized as the 2018 national champion. So, UCF wants Bama.
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.
Jalen Hurts' older brother took to Instagram to support the Alabama quarterback and admonish those who were happy to see him benched.
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.
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.
Duclair has nine goals and 15 points in 33 games this season.
From Michigan State to LSU to Alabama: Which players make the all-time Saban team?
Sporting News breaks down the biggest national championship controversies of the last 25 years. Where does the 2017 flap between Alabama and UCF rank?
Notable repeat All-Stars include Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby, Brent Burns and Brad Marchand.
Bellamy is trying to trademark "Humble Yourself" after he yelled the phrase at Baker Mayfield during the Rose Bowl.
As the sagging Sabres sink to new depths in the NHL standings, it's difficult to point out where, exactly, rock bottom awaits.
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
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.
The redshirt policy could change as early as the 2018 season, allowing players to play in any four games during the year.
The NHL's reigning MVP is not happy with the league's offside rule.
Frost led the Central Florida Knights to a perfect 13-0 record and a 34-27 Peach Bowl victory over Auburn.
Alex Carpenter's controversial omission from the United States women's Olympic hockey roster could prove costly, especially when they meet rival Canada.
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.
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.
Laine became the fourth-fastest Finnish-born NHL player to reach the 100-point mark.
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.
Both of Alabama's quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa, also are listed in the opening odds.
The Jets coach responded to recent negative comments made by San Jose Sharks players about the city of Winnipeg.
Clemson's win over Alabama in the national title game gave the Tigers their first win championship since 1981. So who's next?
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.
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.
Alabama came away with a win against Georgia, thanks to Tua Tagovailoa. But what does that mean for Jalen Hurts' future?
Sporting News breaks down the NHL awards race halfway through the 2017-18 schedule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here is a way-too-early look at some of the best September games on the 2018-19 college football schedule.
Alabama defeated Georgia in overtime Monday to win the national championship.
Alabama's comeback win vs. Georgia in the national championship was crazy. Here are five stats that show just how crazy.
The 2017-18 season is in the books, but Sporting News already has 18 questions for the 2018-19 season.
The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas listed Alabama as the 2018 favorite at 3-1 odds.
Tagovailoa finished the night 14 of 26 passing for 166 yards and three touchdowns.
Alabama freshman DB Kyriq McDonald, who collapsed during Monday's CFP championship, was alert and said he was OK.
Alabama and Georgia finish 1-2 in the final AP poll, with unbeaten UCF (13-0) getting four votes for No. 1.
With another national title Monday night, ranking Nick Saban's best Alabama teams gets more difficult because they're all good.
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.
The sophomore linebacker had been taken out of the game after punching an opponent and being called for unsportmanlike conduct.
Alabama freshman Kyriq McDonald collapsed on the sideline and was taken to the locker room on a stretcher.
Tua Tagovailoa replaced Jalen Hurts out of halftime in the College Football Playoff championship. Here's what you need to know.
If this week's NHL schedule looks lighter than usual, well, that's because it is.
Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough yelled "F— Trump" ahead of the Crimson Tide's College Football Playoff national championship game against Georgia.
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.
Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and scores from the College Football Playoff national championship game between Alabama and Georgia.
Central Florida finished the season undefeated after beating Auburn in the Peach Bowl.
Houston police said sports reporter Courtney Roland was in a "state of confusion" when they located her under a Houston overpass on Monday morning.
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?
President Donald Trump said he planned on attending the College Football Playoff title game between Alabama and Georgia in Atlanta.
The fired Baylor coach's scheduled speaking engagement was canceled "due to concerns," the American Football Coaches Association said.
Longtime coaches Mack Brown and Frank Beamer also will be enshrined this year.
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.
UCF football fans on Sunday packed the hometown theme park emblematic of championship celebrations, cheering their team's Cinderella season.
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.
Dan Girardi left the Tampa Bay Lightning game Sunday after taking a slap shot to the side of his head.
Two-time Butkus Award winner Brian Bosworth weighed in on Big 12 defense and Baker Mayfield's future ahead of the national championship game.
Alabama coach Nick Saban passed along some timely advice when Kirby Smart took the Georgia job after a national championship run in 2015.
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.
Patrice Bergeron scored four goals in about 30 minutes of hockey Saturday night for the Bruins.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is USC's highest-rated player in the Class of 2018, and its third five-star player.
Jake Fromm continues to show uncommon poise as a freshman, and that could end in championship fashion for Georgia on Monday.
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.
Jalen Hurts is dealing with the expectations at Alabama the only way he knows how heading into the Tide's championship matchup with Georgia.
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.
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.
It's never too late to claim a national title, as proven by the Tulane football team (with a little inspiration from UCF).
A bruised kidney is not expected to keep Alabama's Minkah Fitzpatrick out of Monday night’s National Championship game against Georgia.
The Islanders lost their fifth straight game and the team's leader in assists.
The Rangers prospect and Swedish captain was devastated after losing the gold to Canada in the final minutes.
Canada came to Baton Rouge after a successful one-year stint as the offensive coordinator at Pittsburgh.
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.
Canada and Sweden face off in a heavyweight gold medal bout at the 2018 World Junior Championship. Sporting News has live updates all game.
Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri insists he is not a barber.
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.
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.
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.
Kreider is out indefinitely as Rangers scramble to regroup without their top-six forward.
Sporting News dishes out its first college football top 25 rankings for the 2018 season.
Sean Couturier did it all in a throwback performance in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Islanders.
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?
Considered a rising star, Grinch reportedly turned down more lucrative offers to coach with the Buckeyes' Urban Meyer.
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?
President Donald Trump will attend the College Football Playoff championship Monday in Atlanta.
Niederreiter has now totaled 13 goals so far this season.
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.
Thornton and Kadri each received a five-minute major penalty.
The NHL decided not to allow players to participate in the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, citing the time difference as the reason.
The Penguins desperately needed an infusion of offensive talent up front. Enter Daniel Sprong, whose NHL arrival this season was better late than never.
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.
The puck drop time was pushed back seven hours to 7:30 p.m. ET so Pittsburgh fans could watch their Steelers without interruption.
Sporting News' college football staff picks the winner of the College Football Playoff championship game between Alabama and Georgia.
UConn's offensive coordinator has reportedly accepted the position as SMU's next football coach.
Georgia and Alabama are similar teams; here are the numbers that will make the difference in the College Football Playoff championship.
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.
The top and bottom teams remain the same as our weekly NHL rankings cross into 2018, but there is much change in between.
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.
The date and time of the rescheduled game is expected to be announced at a later time.
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.
LSU and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda reached an agreement for a reported four-year contract worth $2.5 million annually.
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.
Edmonton Oilers forward Patrick Maroon has been suspended two games for interference on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty.
Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid, P.K. Subban and Steven Stamkos were voted in as the captains for the 2018 NHL All-Star Game.
Central Florida finished the season undefeated, and have taken it upon themselves to act as national champions.
Joseph Woll hears whispers of an Olympic invite, but remains focused on leading Team USA into gold medal game at World Juniors.
Trump will be hosted by Nick Ayers, who serves as Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff.
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.
Jonathan Marchessault has scored 15 goals and added 22 assists as the Golden Knights hold the best record in the Western Conference.
Forsberg already has missed the Preds' last two games, ending a streak of 325 consecutive games played.
Alabama and Georgia will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, but Central Florida is claiming the 2017 title.
Saban said the one-week turnaround isn't enough time for teams to prepare.
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.
Sporting News takes a closer look at the best college football teams that didn't win the national title.
Rodriguez spent six seasons at Arizona, posting a 43-35 record there.
The coaching carousel is in motion. The total of coaching changes after 2017 is up to 21, and there are more on the way.
Snyder has coached 26 seasons at Kansas State, but health concerns threw his career in question.
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.
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.
Ellis missed the team’s first 38 games as he rehabbed from offseason knee surgery.
Due to UGA's proximity to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, fans flooded ticketing sites after the Bulldogs' Rose Bowl win.
When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to know.
Brown said Swinney disrespected his team by voting the Buckeyes No. 4 and the Crimson Tide No. 5 in the final coaches' poll.
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.
Sporting News dishes out the winners and losers from the 2017-18 bowl season, which included College Football Playoff winners Georgia and Alabama.
Jennings registered five tackles, including a game-high three tackles for loss and a sack Monday against Clemson.
Alabama is accustomed to this position, as it’s been favored in 110 of its last 111 games.
UCF's coach describes what he saw as a "conscious effort" to keep his unbeaten team from being part of the 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.
Georgia linebacker Davin Bellamy doesn't like how Baker Mayfield carries himself.
Oklahoma put up a championship performance on offense. But it wasn't enough in the wake of Georgia.
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.
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.
Alabama relied on its defense and smash-mouth offense to advance to a third consecutive title game with a Sugar Bowl win over Clemson.
The Alabama coach was looking down the field when quarterback Jalen Hurts accidentally ran into him on the sideline.
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.
The Georgia linebacker had some words for Baker Mayfield after the Rose Bowl.
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.
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.
The Georgia coach let four hours of emotion out after his team defeated Oklahoma in double overtime in the College Football Playoff.
Georgia is headed to the College Football Playoff national championship after a 54-48 overtime win over Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl.
The Crimson Tide reportedly will be going with two quarterbacks against the Tigers in the Sugar Bowl.
Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout the Sugar Bowl.
Baker Mayfield caught a touchdown pass on a trick play during the second quarter of the Rose Bowl.
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.
Kevin Shattenkirk's first year as a New York Ranger has had its ups-and-downs, but Monday provided a very memorable moment.
J.T. Miller made the most of his delayed opportunity to play in an outdoor NHL game.
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?
Michigan's offense hit a full-fledged meltdown in the Outback Bowl, and there are no easy fixes heading into a pivotal fourth season.
Central Florida sent head coach Scott Frost out victorious with a 34-27 win over Auburn in the Peach Bowl.
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.
Follow along live as Sporting News provides updates from the Rose Bowl Game matchup between Georgia and Oklahoma.
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.
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.
The Wild winger, who underwent back surgery in late October, will play Tuesday against the Panthers.
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.
The UCF look to finish an unbeaten season, but face a tough Auburn opponent in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.