worldwide news: September 2018

Sunday, 30 September 2018

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

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

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In one blow, Notre Dame crushes Stanford — and Pac-12's Playoff hopes

Notre Dame outclassed Stanford on national TV on Saturday — a crushing blow for the Cardinal and the Pac-12's College Football Playoff hopes as a whole.

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College football rankings Week 5: Colorado, NC State enter Top 25

NC State and Colorado both moved into the top 25 of the coaches poll after big wins in Week 5.

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College football 2018: 10 things to get excited about in October

September is over as far college football is concerned. Here are the biggest things we're looking forward to during the month of October.

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Week 6 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 6, where Ohio State looks like the best bet to challenge Alabama.

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James Franklin's passionate rant: Penn State is great, Ohio State is elite

James Franklin delivered a passionate rant following his team’s loss to Ohio State in Week 5. The Penn State coach declared Ohio State as elite, and said the Nittany Lions are too comfortable with just being great.

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Saturday, 29 September 2018

Penn State reminded of painful lesson: Ohio State is Big Ten's closer

The difference between Ohio State and Penn State on Saturday? The Buckeyes knew how to close. It's a painful lesson the Nittany Lions will be reminded of again soon.

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Three takeaways from No. 4 Ohio State's comeback win over No. 9 Penn State

Ohio State came back from 12 points down in the fourth quarter to defeat Penn State 27-26 on Saturday.

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Three takeaways from No. 8 Notre Dame’s big win over No. 7 Stanford

The Fighting Irish took the lead just before halftime and pulled away for a 38-17 win over No. 7 Stanford on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Juwan Johnson's one-handed catch for Penn State could be catch of the year

The catch of the year debate may already be settled.

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Aggies' LB Tyrel Dodson responds to coach Jimbo Fisher's helmet grab: 'He did the right thing'

Fisher sparked concern after in-game footage of him grabbing Dodson's face mask was shared, but Dodson defended Fisher's actions.

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Ohio State-Penn State: Scores, highlights from massive Big Ten game

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates from the massive Big Ten showdown between Ohio State and Penn State.

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Stanford-Notre Dame: Live updates, scores from South Bend

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and highlights from the Stanford-Notre Dame game.

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West Virginia's offense shows out, but it's defense that saves Mountaineers

Don't be fooled by the predictable high score between West Virginia and Texas Tech. The Mountaineers' defense took center stage when WVU needed it to most.

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No. 3 Clemson overcomes Syracuse after starting QB Trevor Lawrence leaves with injury

Freshman QB Chase Brice and running back Travis Etienne lead the rally and prevent Syracuse from upsetting Clemson in consecutive seasons.

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Pacific Division 2018-19 predictions: Sharks spoil Golden Knights' encore with Erik Karlsson

How will the addition of superstar Erik Karlsson alter the Pacific Division's power structure?

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Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence leaves Syracuse game with apparent injury

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence left during the first half in Clemson's game against Syracuse.

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Oklahoma's Austin Kendall to start at quarterback, mother says

A minor suspension has triggered a change under center for No. 6 Oklahoma.

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Duke QB Daniel Jones returns from fractured clavicle, gets start vs. Virginia Tech

Three weeks after breaking his clavicle against Northwestern, Daniel Jones returns and starts vs. Virginia Tech.

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College football scores, highlights from Week 5 games

Check out the biggest scores and highlights from college football's Week 5, including huge games between Penn State-Ohio State and Stanford-Notre Dame.

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Friday, 28 September 2018

Central Division 2018-19 predictions: Jets keep Presidents' Trophy in division

Most agree: The road to the Stanley Cup in the West runs through Winnipeg or Nashville. But the Central Division is notorious for its turnover year to year, preseason projections be damned.

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Atlantic Division 2018-19 predictions: Lightning still lap John Tavares-led Maple Leafs, field

Everyone is talking about the Maple Leafs and newcomer John Tavares, but the incumbent champion Lightning, insurgent Panthers and a young Bruins team crowd the top of the Atlantic.

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College football Week 5 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News takes a closer look at Week 5, including Dwayne Haskins' chance to make a Heisman statement in Happy Valley.

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Thursday, 27 September 2018

Ohio State criticized for 'silence' tweet

Ohio State tweeted out a graphic saying "silence" ahead of its game against Penn State, but many called it insensitive.

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Hurricanes unveil Hartford Whalers throwback jerseys

The throwbacks will be worn Dec. 23 when Carolina hosts Boston and March 5 when the Hurricanes visit the Bruins.

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Ohio State at Penn State: Betting trends, things to watch, prediction

Who will win the top-10 showdown between Ohio State and Penn State? Sporting News breaks down the Big Ten showdown with College Football Playoff implications.

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James Franklin's 'Super Bowl' philosophy perfect for Penn State-Ohio State

James Franklin's one-game-at-a-time-philosophy often draws criticism. But in a top-10 showdown against Ohio State, it's the perfect outlook.

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Jordan McNair’s parents slam Maryland Board of Regents in letter

McNair's parents are seeking an apology, culpability, and documentation relating to the deaths of other football players within the state.

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Notre Dame can pressure Playoff committee again with win over Stanford

Notre Dame can put serious pressure on the College Football Playoff committee this year, starting with a win over Stanford in a top-10 showdown.

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Wednesday, 26 September 2018

Ducks' Corey Perry expected to miss 5 months with knee injury

Perry was injured in warmups before Monday's preseason game against the Coyotes.

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Blue Jackets' Seth Jones out 4-6 weeks with sprained knee

Jones is coming off a productive 2017-18 season in which his 57 points set a franchise record for a defenseman.

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Kelly Bryant's transfer from Clemson reflects new reality in college football

Kelly Bryant says he'll transfer from Clemson, which shows the nature of transfer in college football — especially at the quarterback position — is changing.

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Flyers forward Jori Lehterä suspect in Finnish cocaine ring, reports say

Lehterä has been questioned by Finnish police for his alleged involvement in a cocaine ring.

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Big 12 shootout between West Virginia, Texas Tech could be decided by defense

West Virginia-Texas Tech is a matchup of lethally potent offenses. But could this Big 12 game, for once, be decided by the defense?

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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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Kelly Bryant says he's leaving Clemson after losing starting QB job

Bryant was the Tigers' starter the last 18 games but was told Sunday that Trevor Lawrence would take over.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: How long will Matt Duchene, Mark Stone stick with Senators?

The Senators have entered full teardown mode. To complete the process, it's only a matter of time before Matt Duchene and Mark Stone are traded in 2018-19, lest they walk away as free agents next offseason.

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Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Coyotes forward Alex Galchenyuk expected to miss opening night

Arizona's Alex Galchenyuk is not expected to play opening night after suffering a lower-body injury that currently has him week to week.

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Alabama plans to change stadium layout after LB Dylan Moses' crash into wall

After Moses crashed into the wall, taking a security guard with him, the team announced changes to its stadium to improve safety.

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Kentucky fined $100K for fans storming field after win over Mississippi State

Kentucky moved to 4-0, 2-0 in the SEC, and into the Top 25 at No. 17 by virtue of the win.

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Kelly Bryant's future uncertain at Clemson after Trevor Lawrence announced starter

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he had an "emotional" discussion with the incumbent starter, which may have included the possibility of a transfer.

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College football Week 5 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Check out Sporting News' picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team, including Penn State-Ohio State and Notre Dame-Stanford.

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College football Week 5 picks against the spread

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for the entire slate of top-25 college football games in Week 5.

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College football picks, Week 5: Stanford-Notre Dame could be elimination game

Sporting News has straight up picks for the best college football games on Saturday, including a potential College Football Playoff elimination game between Notre Dame and Stanford.

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Golden Knights ink Shea Theodore to 7-year contract

Theodore logged 29 points in 61 games last season while adding another 10 points during the team's historic Stanley Cup Final run.

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Monday, 24 September 2018

Ohio State's Nick Bosa out until at least November, dad says

While Urban Meyer has been vague about a timeline on Bosa, the potential No. 1 draft pick won't return anytime soon.

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Connor McDavid tells GQ he's "chirped" for his style, Oilers' losing season

He may be the best player in the NHL, but Connor McDavid has been on the receiving end of his fair share of barbs.

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With Trevor Lawrence, Clemson looking at bigger Playoff picture

Clemson has named Trevor Lawrence the Tigers' starting quarterback. It's a move Dabo Swinney made with the College Football Playoff in mind.

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Josh Jackson injury update: Hokies QB to have surgery, return uncertain

Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente confirmed the redshirt sophomore sustained a broken left fibula in Saturday's loss to Old Dominion.

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Northwestern RB Jeremy Larkin retires from football after cervical stenosis diagnosis

Larkin scored five touchdowns and totaled 473 offensive yards as the team's starting running back through the first three games.

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Clemson names Trevor Lawrence starting quarterback

Trevor Lawrence will get the start for the Tigers Saturday as they take on Syracuse.

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Brian Gionta to announce retirement after 16 NHL seasons

Gionta, who lives in Buffalo, is reportedly in discussions with the Sabres about a part-time off-ice role with the team.

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Internet reacts to Philadelphia Flyers' new mascot 'Gritty'

The Philadelphia Flyers unveiled their new mascot, "Gritty," on Monday — and Twitter had a lot to say about it.

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College football schedule: Week 5 TV coverage for top 25 games

There are five games between top-25 teams in Week 5, headlined by Penn State-Ohio State and Stanford-Notre Dame. Here's the TV info you'll need to tune in.

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Week 5 bowl projections: Penn State's chance to move into Playoff field arrives

Sporting News' Week 5 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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Notre Dame RB Dexter Williams expected back for Stanford

Williams averaged a whopping 9.2 yards per carry for Notre Dame in 2017. More impressive: Of his 39 carries, 17 went for first downs.

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Sunday, 23 September 2018

College football rankings Week 4: Virginia Tech falls hard after upset loss

The Hokies were one of two ranked teams to lose to a winless opponent this weekend.

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Virginia Tech dismisses defensive end Trevon Hill

Hill was released "for not upholding the high standards" the team has for its student-athletes, coach Justin Fuente said Sunday.

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College football's biggest Week 4 overreactions: Which top-10 showdown is bigger now?

Ohio State-Penn State and Notre Dame-Stanford set up Top 10 showdowns for Week 5. So which one is more important for the College Football Playoff race?

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Week 5 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 5, where Ohio State-Penn State is the focus.

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Saturday, 22 September 2018

Army's game of keep away nearly spoils Oklahoma's season

Army's always-tough triple option was nearly too much for Oklahoma, which prevailed 28-21 in overtime.

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Three takeaways from No. 7 Stanford's win over No. 20 Oregon

Stanford took advantage of Oregon's late mistakes to defeat the Ducks.

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Ohio State considering naming Ryan Day coach in waiting, per report

Ohio State is considering naming Ryan Day its coach in waiting after he led the team to a 3-0 record during Urban Meyer's suspension.

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No. 5 Oklahoma fends off upset-minded methodical Army in OT

The Sooners just couldn't get Army off the field Saturday.

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Even after Texas A&M blowout, new-look Alabama still hasn't put together complete game

Alabama beat Texas A&M 45-23 in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday in a game that was far from perfect for the Tide. We still don't know how good can this team be.

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Ohio State's Urban Meyer return comes with challenges he can't take for granted

Urban Meyer is back, and he leads a Buckeyes teams that's turning its attention to its next challenge on the field.

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Three takeaways from No. 1 Alabama's win over No. 22 Texas A&M

Another strong effort from Tua Tagovailoa put 'Bama in a great position to top Texas A&M. The Tide rolled to a 45-23 win.

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No. 13 Virginia Tech upset by previously winless Old Dominion

Old Dominion had been outscored 108-55 in its previous three games.

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Ian Book sparks Notre Dame's offense, but Irish QB situation still unsettled

Ian Book got the start — and the win — over a struggling Brandon Wimbush against Wake Forest. Will Brian Kelly stick with him for the rest of Notre Dame's season?

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Nebraska starts season 0-3 for first time since 1945 after blowout loss to Michigan

The Wolverines were up 39-0 at the half and had more than twice as many points as Nebraska had total yards, with 17.

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Scott Frost, Nebraska face longer haul in Big Ten than expected with Michigan blowout

Nebraska fell to 0-3 for the first time since World War II, but that shouldn't be the concern. Why the journey up the Big Ten ladder will take Scott Frost will take longer than expected.

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WATCH: Iowa State honors slain golfer before game against Akron

Iowa State and its fans paid tribute to slain Cyclones golfer Celia Barquín Arozamena before Saturday's game against Akron.

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Alabama vs. Texas A&M: Score, live updates, highlights from Crimson Tide matchup with Aggies

Two weeks ago, Texas A&M's upset bid vs. Clemson fell short. Can the Aggies knock off Nick Saban's top-ranked squad in Tuscaloosa?

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WATCH: Wake Forest kicker shows up late for FG attempt, then hits upright

Wake Forest kicker Nick Sciba misses his first field goal attempt vs. Notre Dame, but that's not the worst part of the play.

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College football scores, highlights from Week 4 games

Check out college football's biggest scores and highlights from the Week 4 slate of games, including Alabama-Texas A&M, Stanford-Oregon and others.

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Friday, 21 September 2018

Maryland found culpable in death of Jordan McNair by independent investigation

The Maryland Board of Regents announced there had been no personnel decisions made at Friday's meeting.

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UCLA QB Devon Modster announces he's transferring

Devon Modster was in competition for the starting quarterback job at UCLA before the start of the season.

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Red Wings' Mike Green battling 'virus that attacked his liver'

The veteran defenseman got bloodwork after feeling fatigued during preseason camp.

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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad says 'scores will be settled' with Max Domi following sucker punch

The Florida defenseman suffered a broken nose, while the Montreal forward was suspended the remainder of the preseason.

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Maryland board hears results of probe into Jordan McNair's death

At issue was the protocols followed and procedures taken after McNair's collapse from heatstroke during an offseason workout May 29.

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College football Week 4 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News takes a closer look at Week 4, including Iowa's big opportunity in the Big Ten West against Wisconsin and Drew Lock's Heisman campaign.

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Thursday, 20 September 2018

Canadiens’ Max Domi suspended for rest of preseason

Domi delivered a dropped-glove sucker punch to unsuspecting Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad in the third period of Wednesday's game.

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Nick Bosa injury update: Ohio State DE had surgery on 'core muscle,' Urban Meyer says

Urban Meyer said the Buckeyes hope to get Nick Bosa back soon after he had surgery to correct a core muscle injury.

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Iowa State football to honor murdered golfer before Saturday's game

Iowa State football will honor Celia Barquín Arozamena, who was found murdered at a golf course near campus.

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Alabama-Texas A&M should be special in long haul with Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher

How long until Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher can match up with Alabama's Nick Saban? Saturday's game is a fitting first look at something special in the future.

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Canadiens’ Max Domi faces hearing over ‘gutless’ sucker punch to Panthers' Aaron Ekblad

Domi was ejected from the preseason game, his first with the Canadiens. Ekblad exited the game but passed the NHL's concussion protocol.

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Billy Cannon, LSU’s lone Heisman winner, to be honored at statue unveiling

Cannon, regarded as the best player in LSU football history, led the Tigers to the 1958 national title and won the Heisman Trophy in 1959.

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Wednesday, 19 September 2018

Paying athletes would taint college sports, Pac-12 commissioner tells judge in antitrust trial

Larry Scott, who earned $4.5 million from the Pac-12 in 2016, wants to retain the "purity" of NCAA athletics.

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North Carolina football players donate meal money to aid Hurricane Florence victims

“I’m really proud of those guys for thinking that way," UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham said Wednesday.

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'We love who's in here' -- Devils keep roster largely intact, seek to take next step

After reaching the playoffs last season for the first time in six years, the Devils chose not to make any big moves this summer.

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Mason Fine: Once unwanted, now unstoppable at North Texas

Mason Fine was a record-setter who went untouched by Division I programs out of high school. Now at North Texas, he's showing everyone what they missed.

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UCF linebacker Demetreius Mayes suspended after arrest on sexual battery charge

The alleged incident happened early Saturday morning after Mayes and the victim left an off-campus party and returned to a room on campus.

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How Sharks' all-in trade for Erik Karlsson affects West's power structure, now and later

By trading for the NHL's best defenseman, San Jose sent an unmistakable message: It's "Win One for Joe" mode in 2018-19. But a loaded Western Conference will test that plan, now and in the future.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: What should Blue Jackets do with Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky?

With Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty off the trade market, all eyes are now on Columbus, where the plan is status quo entering the season. That could change quickly, though.

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Five-star S Daxton Hill commits to Michigan

The No. 1 safety in the Class of 2019 has committed to Jim Harbaugh and Michigan.

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Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Washington State assistant AD Jason Gesser resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations

Jason Gesser, a former Heisman contender for the Cougars, resigned Tuesday amidst allegations he made sexual advances to a student athlete.

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Stanford Heisman hopeful Bryce Love to return against Oregon

Stanford running back Bryce Love missed last week's game because of an undisclosed injury but will return this week.

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Golden Knights, Vegas sportsbook William Hill US announce historic partnership

Their partnership is the first of its kind between a major North American sports franchise and a U.S.-based sportsbook.

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College football picks, Week 4: Texas has tough test against TCU

Check out Sporting News' straight up picks for Week 4, headlined by Alabama-Texas A&M, Oregon-Stanford and TCU-Texas.

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College football Week 4 picks against the spread

Sporting News' picks against the spread in Week 4 of college football.

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College football Week 4 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Check out Sporting News' picks against the spread for every top 25 game in Week 4.

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NHL prospect rankings: Top 50 players in NHL pipelines for 2018-19

The 2018 NHL Draft brings a new wave of young talent into consideration for hockey's top prospects. Sporting News ranks the 50 best players not yet in the NHL.

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Michigan vs. Nebraska: Playing the greatest game that never was

Michigan and Nebraska were the clear-cut best teams in all college football in 1997. What would have happened had they played each other?

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Monday, 17 September 2018

Adrian Martinez injury update: Nebraska QB will be game-time decision vs. No. 19 Michigan

The true freshman injured his knee during the second-to-last drive of the Cornhuskers season-opening loss to Colorado.

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Urban Meyer can’t afford more mixed messages in trying to repair reputation

Urban Meyer can no longer control the narrative about his reputation. If he wants it to improve, he can't send any more mixed — in his words or actions.

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Florida State coach Willie Taggart on 1-2 start: ‘It is on me and our assistants to get this right’

The Seminoles opened the season with a blowout loss to Virginia Tech and fell at Syracuse last week.

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UCLA QB's 'frustrated dad' blasts Chip Kelly

Dorian Thompson-Robinson's father, calling himself "a frustrated dad," lashed out Sunday about "the lousy coaching and play calling."

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College football schedule: Week 4 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the TV coverage for college football's top-25 games in Week 4, headlined by Alabama-Texas A&M and Stanford-Oregon.

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Nick Bosa injury update: Ohio State DE out against Tulane

Bosa sustained a lower abdominal injury in Ohio State's big win over TCU Saturday.

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Urban Meyer ahead of Ohio State return: 'I could have done a better job'

Meyer returns Monday from a three-game suspension for mishandling domestic violence allegations against ex-assistant Zach Smith.

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Week 4 bowl projections: Alabama, Georgia meet again in Playoff

Sporting News' Week 4 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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Billionaire Flames co-owner Clay Riddell dead at 81

Riddell joined the Flames ownership group for the 2003-2004 season, a “critical time" for the team, the Flames said.

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Sunday, 16 September 2018

College football rankings Week 3: LSU, Oklahoma State surge with big wins

A pair of impressive ranked victories helped LSU and Oklahoma State jump up the polls.

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Suspended LSU WR Drake Davis arrested again on new assault charges

Davis was suspended in August after he was charged with assaulting a dating partner.

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College football's biggest Week 3 overreactions: Who wants Bama most now?

Alabama might have the nation's best offense, but the Tide have some new challengers. That includes an old rival in LSU.

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Urban Meyer explains handling of Zach Smith allegations: 'My intent was to try to help all involved'

"I was suspended because I mismanaged a very troubled employee and I went too far to help him," Urban Meyer said Sunday.

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College football's top-five parity problem actually no problem at all

Are the top five teams in college football too good? That's nonsense, and the race to see which teams blinks first makes this season that much more exciting.

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Week 4 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 4. Georgia and Oklahoma are locked in a battle for that last spot.

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Nick Bosa injury update: Ohio State defensive end exits TCU game with ab strain

Bosa was injured after rushing TCU quarterback Shawn Robinson and was down on the field for a few minutes.

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Saturday, 15 September 2018

Three takeaways from No. 4 Ohio State's win over No. 15 TCU

Make no mistake about it, this was a quality win for the Buckeyes.

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Ohio State scores reputation-saving victory for Big Ten against TCU

Ohio State scored a reputation-saving victory against TCU on Saturday. The same could not be said for the Big Ten's other teams today.

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Akron tops Northwestern for first win over Big Ten team since 1894

The Wildcats carried an 18-point lead into the locker room, but the Zips began a rally in the third quarter and came away with a 39-34 win.

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Oklahoma State looks every bit a Big 12 contender in rout of Boise State

The Cowboys whipped the 17th-ranked Broncos, looking like a true contender in the Big 12 Conference.

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Joe Burrow finally pays off for LSU in big win over Auburn

Joe Burrow showed why LSU sought his services after he transferred from Ohio State.

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Shea Patterson can lead Michigan to Big Ten success if Jim Harbaugh puts more trust in QB

The Wolverines can go far in the conference if their head coach allows the offense to revolve around the No. 1 quarterback's playmaking ability.

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Three takeaways from No. 12 LSU's last-second win over No. 7 Auburn

LSU visited Auburn and snapped the its 13-game win streak at Jordan-Hare Stadium with a late field goal.

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No. 6 Wisconsin upset by BYU after missing late field goal

BYU handed No. 6 Wisconsin its first non-conference loss in 42 tries Saturday.

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Ohio State vs. TCU live updates, highlights: Buckeyes' last test without Urban Meyer

Ohio State travels to Texas to take on TCU in a Saturday night showdown without Urban Meyer.

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Florida State continues to struggle, topped by Syracuse for first time since 1966

Syracuse took control early in the second half and cruised to a 30-7 win over the Seminoles at the Carrier Dome.

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WATCH: North Texas' Keegan Brewer completely fakes out Arkansas on punt return

Arkansas was completely fooled on a punt return by Keegan Brewer.

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Nebraska upset by Troy, falls to 0-2 for first time since 1957

The Cornhuskers were upset by Troy 24-19 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

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Kelly Bryant injury fuels more Trevor Lawrence intrigue at Clemson

Kelly Bryant suffered an injury against Georgia Southern on Saturday. Will that push up the timetable for freshman phenom Trevor Lawrence?

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'Six Assets': Breaking down the Senators' return for Erik Karlsson

The Senators are officially in rebuild mode, acquiring a haul of four players and two draft picks in exchange for face of the franchise Erik Karlsson. How will they impact Ottawa's future?

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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant leaves Georgia Southern game with apparent injury

Coach Dabo Swinney told ESPN that Kelly Bryant was breathing heavy.

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LSU vs. Auburn live updates, highlights: Tigers face off in pivotal SEC West battle

Ed Orgeron's LSU squad faces a tough test at Auburn in this top-15 matchup.

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'A Blue Jacket for now': Columbus facing no-win situation with Sergei Bobrovsky

The Blue Jackets can’t afford to dump their franchise goalie on the eve of the season if they’re going to meet their playoff aspirations. The trade deadline makes even less sense.

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College football scores, highlights from Week 3 games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from this weekend's games.

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Friday, 14 September 2018

Davidson football team drops 91 points on Guilford in crazy blowout

The Wildcats set a bevy of school and FCS records in their rout of the Quakers.

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'If Wayne Gretzky can be traded ...': Ranking the 15 best NHL stars moved in their prime

The stunning trade of Wayne Gretzky in 1988 is often cited as a reminder that any player, from any team, at any time, can be traded. Looking back on 'The Trade' and other NHL stars shipped to new teams in their prime.

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Henrik Zetterberg’s career over because of back injury, Red Wings GM says

Zetterberg has a degenerative back condition and is being placed on long-term IR, Detroit GM Ken Holland said Friday.

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USC-Texas rematch brings back Rose Bowl memories for Trojans: 'It still hurts'

USC will try to beat Texas for the second straight year on Saturday. Even if the Trojans win, it won't take away the pain of that 2006 Rose Bowl loss.

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College football Week 3 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News takes a closer look at Week 3, including TCU's big chance at Jerry World against Ohio State. Get that and more in our primer.

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Breaking down Davidson’s 91-61 win over Guilford

The Wildcats scored 13 touchdowns against DIII Guilford and set a number of records in the process.

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Thursday, 13 September 2018

Erik Karlsson trade grades: Sharks enrich Stanley Cup odds at Senators' expense

The Sharks' window to win a Stanley Cup is unmistakably now. Adding Erik Karlsson boosts that outlook and could shift the balance of power in the Western Conference toward the Pacfic.

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Erik Karlsson trade: 'Emotional and sad day' as former Senators' captain heads to Sharks

Despite persistent rumors, Karlsson admits he never expected to be traded by Ottawa.

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Hockey world reacts to Erik Karlsson's long-awaited trade from Senators to Sharks

The reaction on Twitter to the Erik Karlsson trade ran the gamut from happy (Sharks) to angry or sad (Senators).

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NHL trade news: Senators captain Erik Karlsson dealt to Sharks

Ottawa will receive Chris Tierney, Rudolfs Balcers, Dylan DeMelo and prospect Josh Norris in addition to some conditional draft picks.

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Hurricanes' Victor Rask has surgery on fingers after kitchen accident

Rask had surgery on his fourth and fifth fingers after he injured himself slicing food in the kitchen.

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NHL trade rumors: Sharks acquire Erik Karlsson from Senators, reports say

The summlong Erik Karlsson trade saga reached its conclusion as NHL training camps opened Thursday.

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Stars sign Tyler Seguin to 8-year extension worth $9.85M AAV

Seguin signed an eight-year extension with Dallas that ensures he won't hit the free agent market anytime soon.

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How Golden Knights' smart roster management put them in position to get Max Pacioretty

To understand Vegas' swing-big trade for Max Pacioretty, look no further than GM George McPhee's masterful maneuvering during and since the 2017 NHL expansion draft.

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Alabama is No. 1 in another ranking: Most players on NFL Week 1 rosters

The SEC landed the top three spots on the list — with LSU (40) and Florida (37) following Alabama — and six of the top 10.

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Hurricane Florence: Colgate coach donating hotel rooms after game was canceled

After Colgate's game against Furman was canceled, coach Dan Hunt decided to donate the team's hotel rooms to help with hurricane relief.

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Robin Lehner shares struggles with addiction, bipolar disorder: 'I want to help make a difference'

The new Islanders goalie revealed career-long struggles with alcohol and drug abuse, which came to a head during the 2017-18 season with the Sabres.

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Wayne Gretzky wants NHL players taking part in 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The Great One says league, union need to "figure this out".

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Ohio State's Nick Bosa proves Heisman should prioritize more defensive linemen

Ohio State's Nick Bosa is the best player in the country right now. So why isn't the defensive ends getting more into the Heisman Trophy conversation?

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Texas A&M starting LB Anthony Hines III out for season

Hines, a starter who made the 2017 SEC All-Freshman team, is out for the season after reinjuring his lower leg.

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Wednesday, 12 September 2018

Predators forward Austin Watson suspended 27 games for unacceptable off-ice conduct

Predators forward Austin Watson won't be in the lineup for the preseason or the team's first 27 games of the regular season.

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Georgia State coach Shawn Elliott tears bicep fist bumping in game vs. N.C. State

Shawn Elliott will need surgery after celebrating Georgia State's touchdown against N.C. State a little too hard.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Erik Karlsson and the biggest trade questions remaining for 2018-19

With Max Pacioretty now off the trade market, focus shifts toward other NHL stars who've regularly surfaced in this summer's rumor mill.

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USC vs. Texas: Trojans' 2006 Rose Bowl loss still resonates with Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin doesn't think that famed 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and Texas will ever leave him.

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Mack Brown recalls Texas-USC Rose Bowl, hopes we'll see another masterpiece

Will we ever see a masterpiece like the 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and Texas? Mack Brown shares his thoughts with Sporting News.

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Jordan McNair's family files for right to sue Maryland over his death

McNair, a freshman offensive lineman, collapsed after a Maryland football workout May 29 and died two weeks later.

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Everthing's bigger at Texas A&M, No. 1 on list of most valuable football programs

Making the Aggies leap to the top of the list: They leapfrogged longtime archrival Texas, which had been No. 1.

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Tuesday, 11 September 2018

Stanford's Bryce Love ruled out for Saturday's game with undisclosed injury

Bryce Love rushed for 136 yards on 22 carries in Stanford's win over USC last Saturday.

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Hurricane Florence: East Carolina postpones trip to Virginia Tech

East Carolina announced Tuesday it was postponing its trip to Virginia Tech because of imminent safety concerns.

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Gary Bettman: NHL entering mediation over concussion lawsuit by former players

NHL players allege the league did not disclose the danger of concussions while promoting the violence in the game that caused them.

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Steve Yzerman to step down as Lightning GM, report says

Former assistant general manager Julien BriseBois is expected to take Yzerman's place.

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WATCH: Mother of Auburn RB makes son do pushups for fumble

Boobee Whitlow dropped the ball in Saturday's win over Alabama State, so his mom made him do 50 pushups as punishment.

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College football picks, Week 3: Ohio State faces final test without Urban Meyer

Ohio State takes on a tough TCU team in its final game without Urban Meyer. That matchup headlines several top-25 games in college football's Week 3.

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DirecTV Week 3 college football coverage

It's a full slate of college football action for Week 3, and we have the full listing of the DirecTV times, dates and channel numbers for this week's biggest matchups.

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College football Week 3 picks against the spread

Check out Sporting News' picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team for Week 3.

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College football Week 3 picks against the spread for every top-25 game

Sporting News has picks against the spread for every game involving a top-25 team in Week 3, headlined by LSU-Auburn and Ohio State-TCU.

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Hurricane Florence: West Virginia-N.C. State game to be canceled, report says

N.C. State has already canceled classes on campus beginning Wednesday night.

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Hurricane Florence: Football, baseball teams monitor storm taking aim at Carolinas, Virginia

One college football game already has been moved ahead of Florence's landfall and others are expected to be affected.

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Monday, 10 September 2018

College football schedule: Week 3 TV coverage for top 25 games

College football season is in full swing as we enter Week 3 of the action.

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Central Oklahoma player has foot cut off in train accident

Derek Loccident's foot was severed when he was run over by a train over the weekend.

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Suspended Wisconsin WR Danny Davis III allowed to return against BYU

Davis was suspended after he allegedly was present during two reported sexual assaults in April involving teammate Quintez Cephu.

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Jury still out on Pac-12 after up-and-down Week 2

The Pac-12 is 3-3 in nonconference games so far in 2018. That's way better than the conference's 1-8 bowl record, but it also shows it still has a long road to redemption.

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Week 3 bowl projections: Alabama, Georgia meet again in Playoff

Sporting News' Week 3 projections for the 2018-19 college football bowl season are here — including the College Football Playoff.

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LOOK: Stanley Cup visits Great Wall on first trip to China

The Bruins and Flames will play preseason games Sept. 15 in Shenzhen and Sept. 19 in Beijing as part of the 2018 NHL China Games.

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NHL trade rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights both benefit as Max Pacioretty saga finally ends

The former Canadiens' captain is headed to Vegas in exchange for Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki and a draft pick.

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Adrian Martinez injury update: Nebraska QB (knee) able to make charity appearance

Martinez, the first true freshman to start a season, threw for 187 yards and rushed for another 117 in Saturday's loss to Colorado.

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Golden Knights pick up veteran forward Max Pacioretty from Montreal

The Golden Knights acquired left winger Max Pacioretty from Montreal in a trade deal that will bolster their roster with veteran experience.

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Sunday, 9 September 2018

Alabama stays atop AP Poll, passes Ohio State's record

Alabama stays atop the AP Poll for the 106th time, passing Ohio State's record for appearances at the No. 1 spot.

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College football rankings Week 2: USC, Michigan State tumble after marquee losses

Two high-profile losses sent USC and Michigan State tumbling down the polls.

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5-star WR Demond Demas commits to Texas A&M

Demond Demas gave Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M some good news after their close loss to Clemson.

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Week 3 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

A look at the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 3. Georgia and Oklahoma are locked in a battle for that last spot.

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College football's biggest Week 2 overreactions: Alabama leads nation's top division

Georgia is the best team in the SEC East, and the SEC West is the best division in the FBS. We break down the biggest over-reactions from Week 3.

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Saturday, 8 September 2018

Penn State, James Franklin answer big-picture questions in Pitt blowout

Penn State routed Pitt on Saturday and showed they can work their way in the College Football Playoff conversation.

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Three takeaways from No. 10 Stanford's big win over No. 17 USC

Stanford scored early and took control just before halftime to pick up a 17-3 home win over USC.

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Chomped no more: Kentucky breaks Florida's 31-game win streak

Kentucky scored a historic win in its upset of Florida on Saturday.

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Georgia lets its play do the talking in big win over South Carolina

Georgia said little ahead of its game with trash-talking South Carolina on Saturday. It waited to make an emphatic statement on the field instead.

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Scott Frost's up-and-down Nebraska debut worth the wait, but more patience is needed

Huskers fans needed to wait an extra week to see Scott Frost coach at his alma mater. The opening game showed that the program is on a long road to becoming relevant again in the Big Ten.

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Oklahoma beats UCLA, but Rodney Anderson injury a loss for Sooners

The loss of running back Rodney Anderson hurts the Sooners' offense, which will need to regroup if he's lost for a significant amount of time.

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USC vs. Stanford: Live updates, scores and highlights

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates, scores and highlights from the Trojans' Pac-12 opener vs. the Cardinal.

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Three takeaways from No. 3 Georgia's victory over No. 24 South Carolina

Georgia made an early statement Saturday with a convincing win over South Carolina.

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Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson leaves game against UCLA with knee injury

The star Sooners running back suffered the injury late in the first quarter when he was tackled after a 10-yard run.

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Alabama's Jalen Hurts expected to redshirt unless Tua Tagovailoa gets injured, report says

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has until the fourth game of the season to redshirt.

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South Carolina vs. Georgia: Live updates, scores and highlights

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates, scores and highlights from the South Carolina-Georgia game.

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College football scores, live highlights from Week 2 games

Get the latest college football scores and highlights from this weekend's games.

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Watch: South Florida's Terrence Horne scores TDs on consecutive kickoff returns

Terrence Horne put South Florida on the board against Georgia Tech with a 98-yard kickoff return, and he had a 97-yard TD two minutes later.

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Friday, 7 September 2018

NHL expansion update: Seattle team edges closer to reality

Seattle's bid for an NHL expansion team could be voted on as soon as December as potential owners have taken steps to secure an arena deal.

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College football Week 2 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News' Week 2 primer is here with an in-depth look at this week's schedule. Can South Carolina's Jake Bentley make a Heisman statement against Georgia?

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Texas lineman out of ICU after suffering heat-related illness

Sophomore guard Patrick Hudson is out of the ICU but remains hospitalized after falling ill during a practice in 95-degree heat.

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Thursday, 6 September 2018

Two FIU football players shot, injured in drive-by incident, police say

Running back Anthony Jones and offensive lineman Mershawn Miller were shot in a drive-by shooting while visiting friends in Opa-locka.

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Oklahoma's Kyler Murray latest nightmare for Chip Kelly, UCLA to deal with

Chip Kelly and UCLA had a rough go in Week 1 against Cincinnati. Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray won't offer any reprieve on Saturday.

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Clemson's road warrior mentality something for Jimbo Fisher to emulate

Clemson's Dabo Swinney has built a model predicated on road success. That will be on display at Texas A&M on Saturday, and it's something Jimbo Fisher will try to emulate.

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Four-time Stanley Cup champ Ab McDonald dies at 82

McDonald scored the winning goal for the Blackhawks in the 1961 Stanley Cup Final and was the first captain in Penguins history.

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Wednesday, 5 September 2018

Willie Taggart accuses Virginia Tech of faking injuries to slow FSU offense

Hokies coach Justin Fuente defended his team, saying players were fighting cramps and "bumps and bruises and nicks."

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College football's Week 1 losers know challenge of getting back to Playoff

Can the five ranked teams that lost in Week 1 get back in the championship hunt?

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NHL trying to resolve former players' concussion lawsuits, according to judge

One lawyer said 138 former players have filed concussion-related lawsuits against the NHL and another 150 have retained lawyers.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Max Pacioretty, Tyler Seguin contract, trade updates for 2018-19

A pair of high-scoring forwards could be dealt before reaching UFA status next July.

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College football Week 2 picks against the spread for every top 25 game

Sporting News has picks against the spread for college football's Week 2 slate, including matchups between Clemson-Texas A&M, Georgia-South Carolina and USC-Stanford.

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College football Week 2 picks against the spread for every top 25 game

Sporting News has picks against the spread for college football's Week 2 slate, including matchups between Clemson-Texas A&M, Georgia-South Carolina and USC-Stanford.

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College football picks, Week 2: Clemson, Texas A&M face off in reunion game

Check out Sporting News' straight up picks for Week 2 games, including a reunion between Clemson's Dabo Swinney and Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher.

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Tuesday, 4 September 2018

Washington Capitals start - and end - new tradition with Stanley Cup

The Capitals had too good of a time with the Stanley Cup, and have now ruined it for everyone else.

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College football schedule: Week 2 TV coverage for top 25 games

Check out the Week 2 TV schedule for every top 25 team, headlined by Dabo Swinney's reunion with Jimbo Fisher when Clemson takes on Texas A&M.

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College football rankings: Coaches poll shaken up with Week 1 upsets

The AP and Coaches polls look a lot different after several marquee upsets in the Week 1 slate of games.

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Sporting News' updated college football Power Rankings

Check out Sporting News' college football Power Rankings for Week 2.

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Jets sign captain Blake Wheeler to five-year contract extension

Winnipeg's captain recorded a career-high 91 points last season, and is the latest Jets player to sign a lucrative extension.

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Urban Meyer returns to Ohio State football team on limited basis

Acting coach Ryan Day said it was "business as usual" as Meyer met with his coaches on Monday for the first time since being suspended.

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Week 2 College Football Playoff picture: Four in, two out and four to watch

Sporting News breaks down the College Football Playoff picture heading into Week 2. Oklahoma makes our top four.

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Illinois WR suffers third season-ending knee injury of college career

Mike Dudek previously suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in 2015 and 2016.

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Monday, 3 September 2018

Five-turnover disaster leaves Willie Taggart, Florida State with long way to go in ACC

Florida State endured a disastrous opener on Monday against Virginia Tech. What does that mean for first-year coach Willie Taggart?

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Raiders QB Derek Carr on Khalil Mack trade: ‘It isn't what anybody wanted’

The Raiders sent the star 27-year-old pass rusher, along with a second-round pick, to the Bears in exchange for four future draft picks.

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Nick Saban says Tua Tagovailoa will start again for Alabama, apologizes for ESPN interview

Saban said of his curt postgame interview with ESPN's Maria Taylor: "I could have handled it in a better way."

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Washington LT Trey Adams (back) could miss 2018 season

The preseason All-American had been considered one of the top OT prospects eligible for the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Braylon Edwards suspended by Big Ten Network after trashing Wolverines

The former Michigan receiver vented some frustration on Twitter during Saturday's loss to Notre Dame.

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LSU injury updates: LB K’Lavon Chaisson, RT Adrian Magee exit win over Miami

Both players suffered knee injuries. Chaisson was expected to be an impact player as an edge rusher. Magee was making only his second start.

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Sunday, 2 September 2018

LSU could be college football's much-needed chaos in 2018

With new quarterback Joe Burrow and a nasty defense, LSU routed Miami. The Tigers and Ed Oregon could bring more chaos to 2018.

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Three takeaways from No. 25 LSU's win over No. 8 Miami

LSU pounced on Miami early and often, proving preseason rankings mean very little.

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NFL free agency news: Saints sign RB Mike Gillislee

The Saints added another offensive weapon to their roster Sunday in Gillislee.

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LSU-Miami: Highlights, scores, big plays from pivotal crossover game

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates of a pivotal ACC-SEC matchup between Miami and LSU.

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A disillusioning conversation with The Great Bear Bryant

SN contributor Thomas Hauser recalls a phone conversation he had with legendary Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant during a much different time in the sports and media world.

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Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt suspended 20 games

Schmidt was banned for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA performance enhancing substances program.

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College football's biggest Week 1 overreactions: Buy Notre Dame as legit Playoff contender

Sporting News tries to make sense of the biggest trends from college football's first full Saturday.

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Nick Saban rips reporter after another Alabama QB question: 'Quit asking'

"Why do you continually try to get me to say something that doesn’t respect one of them? I’m not going to," Saban told an ESPN reporter.

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