worldwide news: May 2018

Washington goaltender Braden Holtby's sprawling, miracle save late in the third period helped send the series back to D.C. tied 1-1. It also represented a possible makeup call by the hockey gods.

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Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Les Miles does his best Hannibal Lecter, Vito Corleone impressions

Les Miles was rather creepy as Hannibal Lecter, the sociopathic cannibal from "Silence of the Lambs."

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Les Miles shows off acting skills by reenacting classic films

Watch the 64-year-old show off his acting skills in scenes from The Godfather, Silence of the Lambs and Independence Day.

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Capitals owner Ted Leonsis surprises 200 employees by sending them to Vegas

Leonsis had emails sent out to 200 employees telling them they would be watching the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals in Las Vegas.

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College football's top 25 defensive players for 2018: Ed Oliver leads dominant D-linemen

Sporting News ranks its top 25 defensive players ahead of the 2018 season. Who's No. 1?

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Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Breaking down college football's 2018 over/unders for Power 5 conferences

Sporting News breaks down the win total predictions for every major conference in college football. Which teams at the top won't hit their total?

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Johan Franzen's wife details his post-concussion struggles

Johan Franzen, who hasn't played in an NHL game in nearly three years, is still struggling with the affects of post-concussion syndrome, according to his wife, who detailed it all in a blog post.

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Gary Bettman: NHL expansion vote on Seattle likely in fall

Bettman confirmed that reports of a potential vote in June are "absolutely not true."

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Golden Knights' epic intro for first Stanley Cup Final game

The Golden Knights' opening show ahead of Monday night's Stanley Cup Final against the Washington Capitals was incredible.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: Capitals' Tom Wilson spoils Game 1 party with another scrutinized hit

The controversial Capitals forward underscored an unbelievable Stanley Cup Final opener Monday with his latest questionable act, drawing the ire of fed-up fans once again.

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Monday, 28 May 2018

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Three Golden Knights-Capitals storylines to watch

For the first time since 2007, both teams will be fighting for their first championship.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: George McPhee's fingerprints all over Capitals, Golden Knights

The NHL has marveled over George McPhee's working building a Stanley Cup finalist from scratch. But the Golden Knights general manager also helped procure a majority of the opposing Capitals' roster.

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Sunday, 27 May 2018

Stanley Cup Final 2018: Las Vegas bans capital letters to support Golden Knights

The city is taking the vow so seriously, it hilariously photoshopped the iconic welcome sign to include only lowercase letters.

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Saturday, 26 May 2018

Source: Cannabis oil unrelated to Auburn rescinding offer to C.J. Davis

A source close to the situation said C.J. Davis' use of cannabis oil had nothing to do with the school rescinding its offer of a preferred walk-on.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Alex Ovechkin, Capitals 'to play hockey, not to pool party and play in casino' in Vegas

Alex Ovechkin returns to Las Vegas for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, and only has one thing on his mind.

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Texas gets commitment from 5-star OT Tyler Johnson

Tom Herman continues his recruiting tour de force with another five-star commitment, this one from offensive tackle Tyler Johnson.

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South Carolina gets commitment from 5-star DE Zacch Pickens

Defensive end Zacch Pickens is the highest-rated recruit at South Carolina since Jadeveon Clowney signed with the Gamecocks.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Braden Holtby putting up sterling numbers (again) in a Capitals postseason run

Braden Holtby has long been one of the top Stanley Cup playoff performers at his position.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Lou Lamoriello hire looms large in John Tavares' future with Islanders

The biggest question surrounding Lou Lamoriello's hiring as new Islanders hockey czar is what effect he'll have on their efforts to re-sign pending free-agent captain John Tavares.

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Friday, 25 May 2018

Former Southern Illinois football player credited with disarming Indiana school shooter

Science teacher Jason Seaman was shot three times as he tackled a student gunman Friday morning.

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Stanley Cup Final 2018: Golden Knights vs. Capitals TV schedule, game times, how to watch live

Full NHL playoff schedule and results leading up to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals: Predictions, odds, schedule for 2018 Stanley Cup Final

Everything to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals before they meet in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.

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Potential walk-on ruled ineligible at Auburn because of use of cannabis oil

C.J. Harris, a would-be preferred walk-on at Auburn, has been told he's ineligible to play because he takes cannabis oil to treat seizures.

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Thursday, 24 May 2018

It's a trap! Most dangerous game in 2018 for 16 College Football Playoff contenders

These are the trap games College Football Playoff contenders can't overlook in 2018.

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In Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Matt Murray debate, Vegas' success doesn't mean Penguins were wrong

With the benefit of hindsight, it's convenient to argue the Penguins should’ve kept beloved goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, now starring in another Stanley Cup run for the expansion Golden Knights. But it's still not a debate worth having.

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Stanford on track for men's, women's sweep in 2018 Capital One Cup

Stanford has a chance to sweep the Capital One Cup in 2018. A look at the standings heading into the spring.

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Kentucky DB Marcus Walker arrested on cocaine, marijuana trafficking charges

Walker, a native of Lake Wales, Fla., made five tackles in 12 games as a sophomore in 2017.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Alex Ovechkin defies superstition, touches Prince of Wales Trophy

For more than 20 years it’s been widely believed touching the conference championship trophy is bad luck.

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Alex Ovechkin's top 10 career moments

Alex Ovechkin is headed to his first Stanley Cup Final in 13 NHL seasons. Here are the 10 most memorable moments of his career.

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Wednesday, 23 May 2018

Does the NHL have a national anthem policy? Not specifically

An NHL player who decides to protest during the the U.S. national anthem would not be in violation of existing rules.

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Wisconsin's starting nose tackle can do backflips like it's nothing

Olive Sagapolu won't let his 336-pound frame stop him from some impressive acrobatics

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Ex-player sues Michigan State, says Title IX ruling stalled NFL career

Keith Mumphery filed a lawsuit against the university on Tuesday, claiming he is unable to play in the NFL or finish his graduate degree.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Alex Ovechkin says Game 7 vs. Lightning 'biggest game of our life'

The veteran has never made it this far in the postseason but will play in the 11th Game 7 of his playoff career on Wednesday.

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Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Lamoriello accepts Islanders' 'challenge', offers no insight on futures of Tavares, Snow, Weight

The Islanders officially introduced Lou Lamoriello as the club's new President of Hockey Operations Tuesday.

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NHL playoffs 2018: A 'different' Capitals team faces another familiar demon — Game 7

The Capitals are acutely aware of their Game 7 shortcomings. After staving off another series collapse in Game 6, now is their chance to shed the choker label and reach the Stanley Cup Final at once.

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Penn State gets commitment from 5-star LB Brandon Smith

Penn State has received its first five-star commitment of the 2019 recruiting class with linebacker Brandon Smith.

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A fast start to life: The Golden Knights and the expansion teams that excelled early

After the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a place in the Stanley Cup Finals, we look at other expansion teams to have excelled early.

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Michigan's Shea Patterson or LSU's Joe Burrow: Who makes bigger 2018 impact?

Michigan's Shea Patterson and LSU's Joe Burrow will be counted on to make significant impacts for their respective teams in 2018. Which quarterback will deliver more for their new team?

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Maple Leafs, Mark Hunter mutually part ways, leaving Kyle Dubas to build new regime

Just 24 hours after it was reported Lou Lamoriello is leaving the the Maple Leafs, Toronto announced it has mutually parted ways with former assistant general manager Mark Hunter.

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Former USC assistant Todd McNair loses defamation suit against NCAA

The former USC assistant accused the NCAA of basically ending his coaching career in its finding related to the Reggie Bush scandal.

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Monday, 21 May 2018

NHL Mixed Bag: Confessions of a Golden Knights non-believer

The Golden Knights are authoring one of the weirdest, most exciting and surprising sports stories of our lifetimes. Everyone was wrong about them. Dead wrong.

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Kansas fires AD Sheahon Zenger, says 'progress has been elusive'

The firing comes one year after Zenger received a four-year contract extension. He had been the athletic director since 2011.

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All capsized: A not-so-brief history of Capitals playoff collapses

No team in the history of the NHL (and really, all professional sports) has proven so proficient at blowing leads in the playoffs as the Capitals. It's become a sick time-honored tradition.

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Former 5-star QB Hunter Johnson transferring from Clemson, report says

Kelly Bryant and incoming 5-star recruit Trevor Lawrence emerged as the favorites to be Clemson's 2018 quarterback, leaving Johnson out.

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Sunday, 20 May 2018

Stunned hockey world reacts to Golden Knights reaching Stanley Cup Final

The expansion Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final, continuing to exceed expectations — and defy all logic. Social media reacted accordingly.

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LSU great, 1959 Heisman winner Billy Cannon dies at 80

According to a statement from LSU athletics, Cannon "passed away peacefully in his home" early Sunday morning.

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NHL Playoffs 2018: Live updates, highlights, result from Jets vs. Golden Knights Game 5

The Jets look to keep the dream -- and their season -- alive, while the Golden Knights try to punch their ticket to an improbable trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Saturday, 19 May 2018

Lightning vs. Capitals: Live score, updates from Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals

After four straight victories by the road team, the Lightning play host to the Capitals in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference finals series Saturday at Amalie Arena.

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NHL Mock Draft 2018: Sabres hit jackpot with Rasmus Dahlin; lottery prizes aplenty after No. 1

With the lottery picks in place, defensemen dominate the top 10 in Sporting News' second NHL mock draft for 2018, led by presumptive No. 1 choice Rasmus Dahlin.

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Boston University's David Quinn set to become Rangers coach, report says

Quinn led Boston University to a 105-68-21 record and two conference championships in five seasons as the Terriers' coach.

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Friday, 18 May 2018

NHL Rumor Roundup: How much different will the Penguins look in 2018-19?

Big names like Phil Kessel and Kris Letang have been floated in trade speculation after the Penguins' three-peat fell short. More likely, Jim Rutherford's roster tweaks will be smaller.

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What're the odds? Golden Knights among biggest betting long shots in sports history

The NHL's expansion Vegas Golden Knights would complete one the most improbable feats in sports history if they capture the Stanley Cup. Here are other famous long shots who won it all.

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San Diego State to make changes to Aztec mascot portrayal

The “Aztec Warrior” mascot seen at sporting events will now be considered a “Spirit Leader."

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Tua Tagovailoa says he was set to leave Alabama if he had sat out title game

Tagovailoa also reportedly said he was longing for an easier assignment at USC as he sat behind Jalen Hurts early in his freshman season.

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Thursday, 17 May 2018

Could legalized sports gambling bring an end to NHL's injury secrecy?

The Supreme Court voted down national legislature on sports gambling, and the ripple effect could impact how the NHL chooses to disclose injury information.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Nicklas Backstrom's return biggest Game 4 question facing Capitals, Lightning

The Lightning woke up from their two-game slumber against the Capitals and looked more like the team favored in the East finals. That could change when, or if, Nicklas Backstrom returns

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Alabama, Nick Saban need these seven teams on future schedules

Alabama scheduled USC, Notre Dame and Texas this offseason, but we want to see Nick Saban take on these seven schools in the neat future.

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NCAA in favor of sports gambling, suspends championship policy

The NCAA will allow championship events to take place in states that offer sports wagering, which wasn't allowed in the past.

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Scott Frost takes shot at Alabama's national title count

Scott Frost helped Central Florida to an undefeated record last season, capping the season with a bowl win over Auburn.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Golden Knights elaborate pregame features Lamborghini, sword fight

Las Vegas pulled out all the stops for its first home game of the Conference finals ahead of Game 3 against the Jets on Wednesday.

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Nikolaj Ehlers injury update: Jets winger’s status unclear after sitting out Game 3 loss

Ehlers was held out of Wednesday's matchup with an undisclosed injury after also sitting out the team's optional morning skate.

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WATCH: Gabrielle Union knows her Nebraska football and makes a 2018 prediction

The Omaha native shows off her Nebraska football knowledge and predicts how ex-Huskers QB Scott Frost will do in his first year as coach.

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Former SEC commissioner Mike Slive dies at 77

No cause of death was announced for the former SEC commissioner.

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Wednesday, 16 May 2018

Case involving Michigan player threatening coach Jim Harbaugh closed

Michigan linebacker Elysee Mbem-Bosse posted threatening messages on Twitter, including one directed at coach Jim Harbaugh.

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College football future schedules: Best nonconference games from 2018-22

A look at the best nonconference matchups from 2018-22 in college football.

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Alabama, Texas announce home-and-home series for 2022-23

College football powerhouses Alabama and Texas will meet for the first time since the 2010 BCS championship game and for only the 10th time overall.

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Let's predict every college football bowl game and Playoff matchup for 2018-19

Sporting News' bowl projections for the 2018-19 college football season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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Nick Saban respects UCF but not ‘self-proclaimed’ national champions

Alabama coach Nick Saban acknowledged it's not easy to have an undefeated season, but he's not buying UCF's claims as national champions.

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Wolverines AD wants Jim Harbaugh, John Beilein to stay at Michigan until they retire

Wolverines AD Warde Manuel said Tuesday he wants Harbaugh and Beilein to finish their careers at the school.

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Tuesday, 15 May 2018

Jaromir Jagr to play 30th professional hockey season in Czech Republic

Jagr confirmed he intends to "return to the role of the player" with the Kladno Knights in 2018-19.

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Capitals filling holes perfectly, has Lightning in deep one for Game 3

The Capitals are at home, with a 2-0 lead over the Lightning, and are surviving and thriving without Nicklas Backstrom. The omens are in their favor, so far.

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Todd McNair vs. NCAA lawsuit: Jury moves into second day of deliberations

The former USC assistant accuses the NCAA of basically ending his coaching career in its finding related to the Reggie Bush scandal.

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College Football Playoff: Each conference's best title contenders in 2018

Sporting News pins down eight teams truly capable of winning the College Football Playoff championship in 2018.

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Monday, 14 May 2018

NHL Mixed Bag: Are the Capitals (finally) closers? Stay tuned to find out

Either something has gone horribly wrong for the Lightning or the Capitals have suddenly found the extra gear they’d been searching for the last 20 years.

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Winnipeg junior football president resigns over racially insensitive post about P.K. Subban

A junior football team president in Winnipeg resigned after a writing racially insensitive Facebook post about the Predators' P.K. Subban.

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Tennessee tops SEC football programs in gross revenue, report says

Tennessee and Alabama were the richest of the rich, topping the $100 million mark in gross revenues for the fiscal year 2016-17.

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Sunday, 13 May 2018

Lightning vs. Capitals: Live score, updates from Game 2 of Eastern Conference finals

Alex Ovechkin led the Capitals to a Game 1 win on the road, will the Lightning respond? Sporting News has live updates from Game 2.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Today's scores, schedule, live updates

Live updates, scores and schedule for today's NHL playoff games.

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Saturday, 12 May 2018

Jets vs. Golden Knights: Live score, updates from Game 1 of Western Conference finals

The unpredictability of the NHL is on display in the form of this year's Western Conference finalists, and the series between the Jets and Golden Knights could follow suit. Sporting News has live updates from Game 1.

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Predators' Mike Fisher announces retirement, again

Fisher, 37, ends his career with 278 goals and 311 assists in 1,104 games.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Marc-Andre Fleury enjoys playoff reputation revival for Golden Knights

Marc-Andre Fleury has overcome a checkered history in the Stanley Cup playoffs to lead the Golden Knights into the Western Conference finals, and he's doing it at historic levels.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Should Sharks keep Joe Thornton, Evander Kane or both?

With about $20 million in expected cap space, the Sharks' lineup in 2018-19 could look much different, depending on if GM Doug Wilson can reel in a certain big-fish free agent.

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Friday, 11 May 2018

Alabama blocking graduate transfer from attending SEC programs, per report

Alabama is reportedly blocking Brandon Kennedy — who has already got his degree — from transferring to SEC programs.

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Jets vs. Golden Knights: Predictions, odds, schedule for Western Conference finals

Everything to know about the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference finals for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.

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Michigan's Jim Harbaugh 'exploring' potential preferred compensation for players

Harbaugh wonders if there's a way Michigan can compensate its players for their role in Amazon's "All or Nothing" series on the Wolverines.

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NHL Playoffs 2018: Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom, Andre Burakovsky game-time decisions for Game 1 against Lightning

Burakovsky has been out since April 15 while Backstrom missed Washington's Game 6 victory Monday over the Penguins.

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Best transfer QBs of all time, from Troy Aikman to Baker Mayfield

A look at the best transfer quarterbacks from the past 50 years, including a half-dozen quarterbacks who started in a Super Bowl later.

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Maple Leafs announce Kyle Dubas as new general manager

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Kyle Dubas as the team's new general manager on Friday.

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Thursday, 10 May 2018

Bruins' Brad Marchand will stop 'stupid' on-ice antics

The veteran winger was seen licking his opponents during the postseason, garnering a disciplinary warning from the NHL.

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Lightning vs. Capitals: Predictions, odds, schedule for Eastern Conference finals

Everything to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals as they meet in the Eastern Conference finals for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.

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Michigan State: Student safety is priority, not winning

Michigan State is facing multiple lawsuits, but Engler ensured the university is taking the appropriate measures to protect its students.

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College football 2018: Preseason rankings, bowl projections, All-Americans and more

Sporting News wants you to be prepared for the 2018 college football season. From playoff picks to All-Americans and everything in between, here is what's coming this season.

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Wednesday, 9 May 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Lightning enforcing dress code for Capitals fans

On top of having restricted tickets for the visiting Capitals fans, they will be banned from wearing team attire, the Lightning announced.

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Penguins GM Jim Rutherford says he will have 'different-looking team' next season

Rutherford assured "it doesn’t mean there’s going to be drastic changes or a lot of changes," but confirmed changes are indeed coming.

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Biznasty Does BC: NHL alum Paul Bissonnette creates 'mockumentary'

Former NHL tough guy takes fans behind the scenes with other NHLers on a tour of British Columbia in new online program.

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NHL Draft 2018: Why Andrei Svechnikov's star potential is on par with Rasmus Dahlin

Consensus says the 2018 NHL Draft class includes one elite prospect clearly above everybody else, but the difference between Rasmus Dahlin and Andrei Svechnikov is closer than you think.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom, Andre Burakovsky upgraded to day to day

Andre Burakovsy has been out since Game 2 of Round 1 while Nicklas Backstrom missed Game 6 Monday against the Penguins.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Jets, Predators couldn't get any closer entering Game 7

One of the most entertaining series of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs will conclude on Thursday, when the Jets and Predators play Game 7 at Bridgestone Arena.

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College football's top 25 running backs for 2018: Jonathan Taylor, J.K. Dobbins vie for supremacy

Sporting News looks at the top 25 running backs for the 2018 college football season. Will a sophomore take the crown as the nation's top back?

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Bruins' Brad Marchand promises to stop licking opponents: 'I've got to cut that s— out'

After the Bruins' season ended in a thud of disappointment, some blamed Brad Marchand's playoff behavior as an untimely distraction. He now agrees.

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Former Alabama, Arizona State QB Blake Barnett transferring to South Florida, per report

The former five-star prospect has reportedly landed at South Florida after a second transfer.

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Former D-III football player found guilty of murdering HS cheerleader ex-girlfriend

William Riley Gaul, who played one season at Maryville College in Tennessee, was convicted of shooting Emma Jane Walker as she slept.

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Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Sharks’ Joe Thornton suffered fully torn ACL, MCL

The veteran center also discussed his future with the franchise and expressed interest in remaining with the Sharks.

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Joe Burrow's seven best transfer options after leaving Ohio State

Ohio State quarterback Joe Burrow is on the graduate market now. A look at the best transfer options for the former Buckeyes QB.

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F-bombs, Evgeny Kuznetsov fly after Capitals 'finally' overcome Penguins, themselves

The Capitals reacted with pure, unfiltered bliss upon vanquishing the Penguins to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Relive some the best moments from Monday's Game 6.

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NHL playoffs 2018: When is the Stanley Cup Final?

Everything you need to know about the duel for Lord Stanley's Cup.

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Ohio State's Joe Burrow announces decision to transfer

Ohio State quarterback Joe Burrow announced his intention to transfer on Tuesday, which pairs down the Buckeyes' quarterback race.

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Ohio State QB competition: Sizing up Dwayne Haskins and Tate Martell

How will the Ohio State quarterback competition shake out? Sporting News looks at the battle between Dwayne Haskins and Tate Martell.

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NHL injury update: Devils' Hall has surgery to repair torn ligaments in hand

En-route to a Hart Trophy nomination, New Jersey's Taylor Hall played four months with torn ligaments in his left hand.

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Rod Brind'Amour to be named Hurricanes coach, reports say

Rod Brind'Amour, 47, played for the Hurricanes from 1999 to 2010 and captained the 2006 Stanley Cup champions in Carolina.

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Parents faked boy’s cancer to get money, visit with Syracuse football, police say

Martin and Jolene LaFrance have been charged with scheme to defraud and endangering the welfare of a child.

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Monday, 7 May 2018

NHL Playoffs 2018: Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom 'game-time decision' for Game 6

Nicklas Backstrom's status remains up in the air ahead of Game Six against the Pittsburgh Penguins

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Kris Letang accepts blame for Penguins' Game 5 loss

The Penguins defenseman says he's already moved on from the late-game play that allowed the Capitals to score the winning goal.

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Already toast of hockey, Golden Knights' success story deserves wider audience

The Golden Knights, an ultimate sports underdog story, are four wins away from playing for the Stanley Cup. For whatever reason, the magnitude of what Vegas has accomplished has not fully registered.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Marchand rips Canadiens' Twitter over attempted tongue-lashing

The Montreal Canadiens tried to poke fun at Brad Marchand following the Boston Bruins playoff elimination, but the star forward was having none of it.

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Sunday, 6 May 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: J.T. Miller scores Game 5 winner, Lightning eliminate Bruins

J.T. Miller scored the series-clinching goal in the second period as the Lightning advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' Backes leaves Game 5 after collision with Lightning's Miller

Bruins forward David Backes had to be helped off the ice in the second period of Game 5.

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Saturday, 5 May 2018

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Jakub Vrana nets Game 5 winner, pushes Penguins to brink

The 22-year-old rookie came up clutch for the Capitals in the third period Saturday night.

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Sean Avery says Brad Marchand's playoff act isn't worth a lick: 'It’s stupidity'

Sean Avery, the most infamous of the NHL's modern miscreants, isn't impressed by Brad Marchand's strategy to get under opponents' skin during the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL warns Bruins' Brad Marchand: Keep tongue to yourself, or face consequences

Brad Marchand's newfound desire to lick his opponents is becoming a problem during the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the NHL has had enough.

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Racism on ice: Givani Smith's trying season comes to a head in heat of playoffs

Detroit Red Wings prospect Givani Smith's challenging season comes to light after he flips off Soo bench during heated playoff series.

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Former Arkansas RB Rawleigh Williams suing insurance company over unpaid $1M policy

Rawleigh Williams claims Lloyd's of London will not pay him $1 million after allegedly amending his policy.

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Friday, 4 May 2018

IIHF World Championship 2018: Today's scores, schedule, live updates

A complete viewer's guide to watch the IIHF World Championship, including full schedule details for Team USA and Team Canada and how to live stream every tournament game.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Maple Leafs' best options to cure blueline blues open to debate

Toronto's top offseason priority is obvious. Whether by trade or free agency, the Maple Leafs' best means of addressing the need for a defenseman is up for debate.

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Hawaii coach calls out Oregon State for 'sloppy' tampering

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith and his staff appear to have sent spring game invites to Hawaii players, which is very much against the rules.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Bruins' youngsters adjust to ebbs and flows of postseason

Boston leaned on its rookies during the regular season, and they passed every test. It's been a different experience under the microscope of the playoffs.

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Former Kansas State DB turned cop picks off purse snatcher

Kip Daily played for the Wildcats as a member of the team's secondary in 2012-13, recording 49 career tackles and two interceptions.

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Thursday, 3 May 2018

Hurricanes trade Marcus Kruger to Coyotes in exchange for Jordan Martinook

Kruger, 27, played in 48 games with the Hurricanes this season, registering one goal with five assists, but was placed on waivers.

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Former Sabre Jeff Parker is 7th former NHL player diagnosed with CTE

Parker's family said he exhibited many signs of brain trauma after his retirement from the NHL.

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Georgia rewards Kirby Smart with seven-year, $49 million contract

Georgia has committed to Kirby Smart through 2024.

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Bill Torrey, architect of 1980s Islanders dynasty, dead at 83

Torrey was GM of the 1980s Islanders teams that won four straight Stanley Cup titles.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals unhappy with Tom Wilson suspension

Capitals forward T.J. Oshie defended Wilson's high check on Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese and called the ban "very extreme."

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Penguins vs. Capitals: 10 most memorable (and forgettable) moments in playoff rivalry

Sporting News’ resident Penguins and Capitals supporters Mike DeCourcy and David Steele rank the memories they both dread and hold most dear from three decades of the NHL's best running rivalry.

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Les Miles' son to transfer from Nebraska

The son of the former LSU football coach will not be a Nebraska Cornhusker in 2018.

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Mark Richt's contract at Miami extended through 2023

Seems Miami has seen enough from Mark Richt to know he's earned an extension.

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College football's top 25 quarterbacks for 2018: Tua Tagovailoa, Jake Fromm close in on top spot

Sporting News breaks down the top 25 quarterbacks for the 2018 college football season. Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Georgia's Jake Fromm shot up the rankings.

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The best jokes about Baker Mayfield and Mark Andrews' newly-installed plaques

Baker Mayfield and Mark Andrews have newly-installed plaques on Oklahoma’s campus to celebrate their performance on the football field, but some Sooners fans are having a hard time with the depictions of the football stars.

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Bruins, Flames to play 2018 preseason games in China, NHL announces

The 2018 NHL China Games, for which O.R.G. Packaging carries the naming rights, will be Sept. 15 in Shenzhen and Sept. 19 in Beijing.

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Former NHL enforcer Daniel Carcillo to donate brain for CTE research

Carcillo, who retired in 2015 after nine NHL seasons, twice led the NHL in penalty minutes.

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Wednesday, 2 May 2018

ESPN announces 35-game 2018 bowl schedule

The 2018 bowl schedule kicks off Dec. 15 and wraps up Jan. 7, 2019, with the CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, Calif.

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College football rankings 2018: Alabama, Clemson top composite early preseason polls

With spring football in the rearview, Sporting News looks at the composite preseason top 25 rankings. Alabama and Clemson are on top once again.

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Stars to hire Jim Montgomery as new coach, reports say

The former NHL player led Denver to the NCAA championship in 2017.

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Top NHL draft prospect Rasmus Dahlin among players, coaches suspended by IIHF

The suspensions were given after some of Sweden's team took off their silver medals they earned from the World Junior Hockey Championship.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Tom Wilson to have hearing for hit to head of Zach Aston-Reese

Wilson is no stranger to hard hits, as this one marks the third time in the playoffs that he has faced backlash from a check.

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Boise State football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

A look at Boise State, which checks in at No. 24 in Sporting News' updated top 25 heading into the 2018 season.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Did Sidney Crosby spit on Evgeny Kuznetsov in Game 3?

The Penguins captain appeared to spit in the direction of the Capitals forward after a scrum on Tuesday.

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Mississippi State football schedule, roster, recruiting and what to watch in 2018

A look at Mississippi State, which checks in at No. 24 in Sporting News' Top 25 heading into Joe Moorhead's first season.

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Four Grayson (Ga.) HS prospects announced commitments on same day

Owen Pappoe, Wanya Morris, Kevin Harris and Kenyatta Watson — all prospects out of Grayson High — announced their decisions Tuesday.

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Owen Pappoe commits to Auburn; Tigers beat Georgia for five-star LB

Owen Pappoe makes his school choice known: He'll be joining the Tigers in 2019 instead of the Bulldogs.

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