worldwide news: August 2019

Saturday, 31 August 2019

Bo Nix's debut a storybook thriller Auburn knows oh, so well

Auburn's Bo Nix announced his arrival with a game-winning drive against Oregon. Nix's best stories are yet to come as he works with Tigers coach Gus Malzahn.

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Three takeaways from No. 16 Auburn's stunning win over No. 11 Oregon

Bo Nix had one heck of an introduction to college football.

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New Mexico's Bob Davie hospitalized with 'heart trouble' after win vs. Sam Houston, report says

The 64-year-old's condition led New Mexico to cancel its postgame press conference.

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Mack Brown is back, and the Tar Heels may be close behind

North Carolina rallied to upset South Carolina in Mack Brown's return to coaching. The

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Leonard Fournette blasts LSU's offense under Les Miles

"Dam if only I had this offense at school when I was there who knows what would I have rush for," Fournette wrote.

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Alabama's slow start more than balanced out by commitment to mixing run, pass

Alabama's coaches put together a strong game plan led to another neutral-site blowout victory, this time vs. Duke. It figures to be a blueprint for success all season.

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Georgia State stuns Tennessee in Knoxville, as fans call out head coach Jeremy Pruitt

Tennessee fans are again voicing their concerns about second-year head coach Jeremy Pruitt, who led the team to a 5-7 mark a year ago.

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Auburn vs. Oregon: Live score, updates, highlights from top-25 matchup

No. 11 Oregon and No. 16 Auburn meet in the AdvoCare Classic in Arlington, Texas, a game with massive Playoff implications. Sporting News is providing live scoring updates and highlights.

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Hugh Freeze to make Liberty coaching debut from hospital bed in coaches' booth

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze is recovering from back surgery to repair a herniated disk. He is also dealing with the effects of a staph infection.

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Ohio State's Justin Fields shows in just one quarter why the Big Ten runs through Columbus

Justin Fields leads four touchdown drives in the first quarter of Ohio State's season-opening victory over Florida Atlantic. The Georgia transfer helps make Ryan Day a winner his debut as the Buckeyes' full-time head coach.

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Nevada's Brandon Talton earns scholarship after kicking game-winning 56-yard FG vs. Purdue

Nevada true freshman Brandon Talton earns a scholarship after kicking a game-winning 56-yard FG on the last play vs. Purdue.

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College football schedule: Live highlights from Week 1's Top 25 games

There will be 14 schools from the Top 25 competing during college football's opening weekend on Saturday.

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Nevada stuns Purdue with last-second field goal to cap desperation rally

Brandon Talton nailed a 56-yarder on the final snap of the game.

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Friday, 30 August 2019

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor makes his first Heisman Trophy statement; other Friday talking points

The Wisconsin running back does work in his team's opening game, while Michigan State makes history — for its opponent.

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NHL will not reopen current Collective Bargaining Agreement

The NHL had until Sept. 1 to decide if it wanted to reopen the CBA, but opted against in Friday.

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SN Q&A with Jean-Gabriel Pageau on new coach, new teammates and contract, 'I love representing the Senators

Sporting News caught up with Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau to discuss his comeback from injury, the upcoming training camp and more.

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Top 25 NHL goaltenders in 2019-20: Ranking the best in the league, from Price to Lundqvist

With the NHL season just around the corner, it's time to countdown which 25 goaltenders are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

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Ranking the top 25 NHL goaltenders in 2019-20

With the NHL season just around the corner, it's time to countdown which 25 goaltenders are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

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How to find ACC Network: TV channels, live stream, watch online

Need help finding the ACC Network? We're here to help.

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Nick Saban definitively shuts down players who want to 'talk sh—'

Saban went on an unprompted rant during his radio show about how players talk to each other on the field.

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Thursday, 29 August 2019

Three takeaways from No. 1 Clemson's drubbing of Georgia Tech

Trevor Lawrence isn't just a thrower and Clemson's front seven will be just fine.

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ACC Network scrambles midgame in response to fan complaints

It wasn't a banner evening for the new ACC Network as fans expressed complaints over the availability of the network's broadcast of Georgia Tech-Clemson.

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Chip Kelly's UCLA offense still unrecognizable in loss to Cincinnati

UCLA lost to Cincinnati for the second straight season, which will increase the urgency in Chip Kelly's second season in Westwood.

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NCAA releases video explaining new blindside block rule

Not all such blocks are illegal, but those that are carry a personal foul and a 15-yard penalty.

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NHL veteran Ben Lovejoy retires after 11 seasons

Lovejoy played defense for four teams and won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2016, but he is perhaps most notable for his future commitment to concussion research.

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Hurricane Dorian: Boise State-Florida State game moved from Jacksonville to Tallahassee, report says

The teams' 2019 opener was set for 7 p.m. ET Saturday in Jacksonville but instead will kick off at noon in Tallahassee because of Dorian.

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College football Week 1 Thursday picks: Clemson doesn't cover, Utah-BYU a nail-biter

Sporting News has picks for Thursday's games, including Clemson-Georgia Tech and BYU-Utah.

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College football schedule Week 1: What games are on today? TV channels, times, scores for top 25

Want to watch the top college football games of the week? This guide will tell you where to find all the top 25 games on TV.

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Wednesday, 28 August 2019

No changes yet to Boise State vs. Florida State game as Hurricane Dorian approaches

With Dorian set to reach Florida in the coming days, Florida State issued a statement Wednesday regarding its season-opening matchup.

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Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick likely out for season with neck condition

The 34-year-old blueliner recorded just two points and a plus/minus rating of minus-7 in 14 games with Buffalo last season.

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Top 25 NHL defensemen in 2019-20: Ranking the best in the league, from Subban to Karlsson

With the NHL season just around the corner, it's time to countdown which 25 defensemen are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

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Ranking the top 25 NHL defensemen in 2019-20

With the NHL season just around the corner, it's time to countdown which 25 defensemen are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

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Jack Sears enters transfer portal after losing USC quarterback battle

After Sears ended up as the No. 4 quarterback on the depth chart, he announced he was transferring out of USC.

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'We've lost our swagger': Pac-12 decline belies Conference of Champions moniker

The Pac-12 has faced myriad issues since the start of the Playoff era, enough for cynics to question its standing among the Power 5 conferences. Taking a deeper look into the decline of the Conference of Champions:

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Alabama loses another key player to injury ahead of 2019 season-opener

Linebacker Dylan Moses reportedly suffered a serious knee injury, leaving the Crimson Tide even more shorthanded against Duke.

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CFB 150: Top 10 player nicknames in college football history

From "The Galloping Ghost" to the "Honey Badger," Sporting News celebrates the top 10 player nicknames of college football's 150-year history.

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Cam Ward retires with Hurricanes after 14 NHL seasons

The 35-year-old goaltender played in 701 NHL games, including 13 seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' banking on star power with launch in 2019

Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart and Rob Stone are ready to make their move in the college football pregame space.

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College football Week 1 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sporting News prepares you for Week 1 of the college football season with its weekly primer.

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Tuesday, 27 August 2019

Michigan 'would like to definitely play' two quarterbacks this season, Jim Harbaugh says

"All options are open that way, in terms of that," Harbaugh said, via the Detroit Free Press.

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Kirk Herbstreit explains why he's picking Texas to make College Football Playoff

Kirk Herbstreit believes Texas is ready to break through and make a College Football Playoff run in 2019. More on that pick from Sporting News.

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Penn State's James Franklin vows to 'vigorously defend' program in wake of doctor's allegations

Dr. Scott A. Lynch’s suit, seeking $50,000 in damages, claims that Franklin pressured the former team doctor to clear players who were hurt.

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Jesse Puljujarvi signs one-year deal with Finnish club, has NHL opt-out clause

The 21-year-old RFA remains at an impasse with the Edmonton Oilers, leading to his return home to Finland.

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Michigan must battle history, noise for a long-awaited Big Ten breakout season

Michigan must face history, outside scrutiny and its own sterling standard in a pivotal to the long-term success of coach Jim Harbaugh and the program.

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Monday, 26 August 2019

James Franklin interfered with player medical care, ex-Penn State doctor's lawsuit alleges

Dr. Scott Lynch alleges he lost his job because he reported Franklin's actions to superiors.

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Connor McDavid injury update: Oilers captain has no set timetable for return, 'just aiming for training camp'

McDavid, 22, spoke about his recovery process Monday at the annual BioSteel camp.

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Hurricanes prospect Stelio Mattheos to miss training camp because of testicular cancer

Mattheos, 20, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in June, just after he helped the Charlotte Checkers win the Calder Cup.

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Wisconsin names Jack Coan as starting quarterback

Coan began preseason camp as the team's only quarterback to have previously started a college game.

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Top 25 NHL forwards in 2019-20: Ranking the best in the league, from McDavid to Crosby

The NHL season is just around the corner, which means it's time to countdown which 25 forwards are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

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Florida band director attacked by Miami fan, expected to be OK

Director Jay Watkins tried to stop a Miami fan from cutting between the band in the parking lot when he was slammed to the ground.

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Social media blasts LSU football for 'mistake' after attempting to omit women in sideline contest

An LSU official said the university "made a mistake" in a promotion that denied "females" sideline passes.

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Ranking the top 25 NHL forwards in 2019-20

The NHL season is just around the corner, which means it's time to countdown which 25 forwards are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

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Alabama-Clemson again? Addressing the two-headed dynasty hanging over college football

Are Alabama and Clemson's dual dynasties hurting college football? And if so, what can the rest of the country do about it?

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Florida State tabs James Blackman as starting QB over Alex Hornibrook, Jordan Travis

Blackman had previously started 13 games for the Seminoles, throwing for 2,651 yards and 23 touchdowns.

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International Dog Day 2019: Complete list of dog mascots in sports

Monday is International Dog Day across the globe. We celebrate by providing you with each of the notable live dog mascots in the NHL, NFL and college sports.

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Sunday, 25 August 2019

Tennessee's Bryce Thompson arrested on domestic assault charge

The sophomore cornerback was arrested and taken to jail Saturday night on a domestic violence charge.

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Saturday, 24 August 2019

Three takeaways from No. 8 Florida's win over rival Miami

Florida was sloppy but they came away with a 24-20 win over rival Miami on Saturday.

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Miami vs. Florida: Live score, updates, highlights from 2019 college football opener

Follow along live as Sporting News provides live updates and highlights from the Florida-Miami game, the season opener for the 2019 college football season.

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NHL free agency news: Lightning sign Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon

Maroon scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Stars.

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Desmond Howard apologizes for quoting profane skit on 'College GameDay'

Howard, a Michigan alum, was asked if his alma mater can beat Ohio State this year, he then tried to make a joke.

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What channel is Miami vs. Florida on today? Time, TV schedule for college football's 2019 opener

Sporting News has you covered on how to tune in to the Florida-.vs.-Miami matchup on Saturday — the first game of the 2019 college football season.

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Friday, 23 August 2019

'NHL 20': Players are reacting to their video game ratings

EA Sports' annual NHL game does not officially release until Sept. 13, but the company is already rolling out player ratings.

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NCAA clears Quintez Cephus to play for Wisconsin after sexual assault acquittal

Wisconsin reinstated Cephus earlier this week after he was suspended from the team in August 2018.

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Mississippi State football, basketball teams penalized for academic misconduct

Mississippi State basketball guard Nick Weatherspoon will reportedly miss 10 games this season as the result of the sanctions.

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P.K. Subban, Lindsey Vonn announce engagement

The NHL All-Star, 30, and the former Olympic gold medalist, 34, are a winter sports power couple.

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Former Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason named Washington's starter

Jacob Eason has been named the starting quarterback at Washington. The former Georgia player will take the reins in Chris Petersen's offense.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov gets 4-year ban from international play after positive cocaine test

While the Capitals forward won't be able to represent Russia until 2023, the NHL is still weighing whether to levy league discipline.

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Thursday, 22 August 2019

Why the Calgary Flames will win the Western Conference again — and why they won't

The Flames were the West's best team last season — can they stay on top?

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UCF names Notre Dame transfer Brandon Wimbush starting quarterback

Knights coach Josh Heupel announced Thursday that Wimbush will be the team's starting quarterback for its matchup against Florida A&M.

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Penn State transfer Tommy Stevens named Mississippi State starting quarterback

The former Nittany Lion quarterback will lead Joe Moorhead's offense in the former Penn State coordinator's second season as head coach.

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Flames roll dice, sign Andrew MacDonald to PTO

MacDonald had nine assists in 47 games with the Flyers last season and was bought out in July.

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Canucks' Brock Boeser reportedly wants four-year, $28 million extension

The 21-year-old has racked up 59 goals and 116 points in his first three NHL seasons with Vancouver.

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Pac-12 won't schedule 9 a.m. kickoffs — for now

The Pac-12 has decided to sleep on the idea of morning kickoffs while monitoring early starts in the Big Ten and Big 12.

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Former Maple Leaf Dave Bolland on Mitch Marner's contract: 'he should wait out to get what he wants'

David Bolland said that he believes Marner has been Toronto's best player and is deserving of a hefty pay raise.

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'This all goes back to Alabama': How Crimson Tide can affect future of neutral-site games

Alabama helped kickstart college football's trend of neutral-site games to start the season. Now that the Crimson Tide are moving more to home-and-homes, how will that affect games like the Chick-fil-A Kickoff?

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Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Miami’s Tate Martell open to changing positions, coach Manny Diaz says

“It’s like anybody else we have,” Diaz said, via the Miami Herald. “Anybody will help by doing anything that’s available."

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Islanders lock down third-line center with Derick Brassard

The 31-year-old had 14 goals and 23 points in 70 games split between Pittsburgh and Colorado last season.

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Urban Meyer says Florida, not Ohio State, has best gameday atmosphere

The former Ohio State and Florida football coach said playing in Gainesville was "second to none."

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Oilers' Jesse Puljujarvi wants top-6 role. Is it realistic?

The 21-year-old RFA said he wants to move on from the Oilers organization and believes he is still a worthy NHL player.

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Wild tap NHL veteran Bill Guerin as new general manager

Less than a month before training camp is set to begin, the Wild have hired a new GM to steer a the teetering ship.

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'Miracle On Ice' forward Mark Pavelich arrested for allegedly attacking neighbor with pole, report says

The victim reportedly suffered two cracked ribs, a bruised kidney and a fracture to one of his vertebrae.

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Florida vs. Miami: Betting trends, things to watch, prediction

Miami and Florida kick off the 150th season of college football. Here are the betting trends to watch, and a prediction for the Gators and Hurricanes.

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College football Week 1 picks against the spread

Sporting News' Week 1 picks against the spread in top-25 matchups.

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College football picks, Week 1: Oregon faces Auburn in must-win game for Pac-12

Sporting News offers its picks for the biggest games of Week 1 (and 0). That includes the headliner between No. 11 Oregon and No. 16 Auburn in Arlington.

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College football Week 1 picks against the spread for every top-25 matchup

Sporting News has all the Week 1 picks for top-25 matchups, and there's a bonus pick for Saturday's showdown between Florida and Miami.

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Tuesday, 20 August 2019

Is NHL labor peace on the horizon?

Talks between the league and players' association have been ongoing over the offseason.

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Is Leafs' Mitch Marner heading to Europe? Camp reportedly contacts Swiss team

A restricted free agent, Mitch Marner may be looking for other options to play hockey in 2019-20.

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Ranking all 31 NHL home jerseys, from worst to first

There are 31 different home jerseys in the NHL and although some sweaters look put-together and well, others simply do not.

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Jalen Hurts, Justin Fields among transfer quarterbacks who can define 2019 season

The transfer portal was the story of the 2019 offseason. These five FBS quarterbacks can take advantage of their new location.

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NHL home jersey rankings: The best and worst looks for 2019-20

There are 31 different home jerseys in the NHL and although some sweaters look put-together and well, others simply do not.

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Wendy Anderson, wife of Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson, dies following cancer battle

Wendy Anderson died Tuesday morning after a battle with cancer. She was diagnosed in 2017.

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Monday, 19 August 2019

Flames, Tkachuk still working toward a 'fair' contract, agent says

Tkachuk's agent Don Meehan told reporters that his camp established a position with Calgary in early June.

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Islanders sign Michael Dal Colle, Joshua Ho-Sang

The Islanders took both Dal Colle and Ho-Sang in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft.

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Avalanche take chance on Valeri Nichushkin and it may just work out

The 24-year-old winger racked up 10 assists in 57 games with the Stars last season, his first NHL campaign since 2015-16.

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Jalen Hurts tabbed as Oklahoma's starting quarterback

Hurts, who transferred from Alabama during the offseason, was named Oklahoma's starting quarterback over Spencer Rattler.

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Ohio State names Justin Fields starting QB

Fields transferred from Georgia this winter after throwing for 328 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games with the Bulldogs.

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AP Top 25: Clemson's No. 1 ranking adds another layer to Alabama rivalry

Clemson's preseason No. 1 ranking adds yet another level of competition with Alabama heading into 2019.

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Wisconsin reinstates Quintez Cephus after he's cleared of sexual assault charges

Cephus was reinstated Monday after he was cleared of sexual assault charges. Wisconsin had expelled him last semester.

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College football top 25 rankings: Clemson tops Alabama, Georgia in AP Poll

Defending national champion Clemson is No. 1 in the AP Poll. Here is a look at the full poll.

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11 AP preseason No. 1 teams that won national championship

Ten schools opened the AP preseason poll at No. 1 and went on to win the AP national championship. Here's a look at those schools.

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NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2019-20, from 1 to 31

Which NHL team has the brightest future? Sporting News lists the top 10 prospects for all 31 teams, ranking their overall farm systems from strongest to weakest.

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Sunday, 18 August 2019

Liberty's Hugh Freeze has surgery after contracting dangerous staph infection

Freeze is recovering after he contracted a possibly life-threatening strand of staph infection.

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Texas receiver Joshua Moore faces gun charge

Moore has been practicing with the team as he waits for the legal process to finish.

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Saturday, 17 August 2019

Washington State football confirms HBO 'Hard Knocks'-style show

The Cougars acknowledged that they will be the subject of a behind-the-scenes documentary series.

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Florida, Miami reportedly schedule home-and-home series for 2024-25

The Gators and Hurricanes will reportedly meet in Gainesville in 2024 and Miami Gardens in 2025.

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Friday, 16 August 2019

Louisiana saves itself some 'ragin' by declaring player donations 'encouraged' — not mandatory

Louisiana quickly corrected Billy Napier's mandate that his scholarship players become members of the RCAF, saving itself criticism in the process.

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Louisiana coach Billy Napier encouraging players to donate $50 to athletic fund

The second-year head coach announced the new team rule encouraging scholarship players to donate, earlier this week.

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USC, Clay Helton about to find out what championship expectation really means

Lynn Swann expects USC and Clay Helton to compete for a Pac-12 championship. What if that doesn't happen? A look at that bust scenario.

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For UNC tackle Charlie Heck, family, football and a long NFL future all tie together

North Carolina's Charlie Heck is following in his dad's and brother's footsteps, but it's not the typical journey for an offensive lineman.

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Thursday, 15 August 2019

If other teams tried to trademark like 'The' Ohio State

The Ohio State University has filed a trademark claim for the word "the." Seriously. What if other teams tried making similar claims?

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Ranking college football's top 25 nonconference games of 2019

The 2019 college football nonconference schedule includes some curious matchups, once-annual rivalries, meetings between Power 5 and Group of 5 teams and games with national implications all the way through Week 9 (!) this year.

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Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Eddie Lack taking break from professional hockey, will work as Arizona State goalie coach

The unrestricted free agent revealed he has been playing through a hip injury over the last six years.

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Mike Gundy says 2011 Oklahoma State would have beat LSU in BCS championship: 'That still bothers me'

The 15-year Cowboys coach doesn't dwell on the missed opportunity as much as he used to, but he still maintains his team would have beat LSU in the national title.

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First-year Louisville coach Scott Satterfield bringing Cardinals a true football identity

Scott Satterfield had a tough decision when he left Appalachian State, but it's one that will reshape Louisville's identity in the ACC.

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Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh responds to Luke Fickell’s transfer allegation, trumpets 'truth'

Harbaugh said Fickell tried to coach him on how to paint James Hudson's transfer as a benefit to the player's mental health.

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Tuesday, 13 August 2019

HBO, four college football programs discussing access show, report says

The structure of the show has not been finalized but the schools have discussed allowing cameras to follow each program for a week.

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Bruins face cap crunch, tough decisions as McAvoy and Carlo await new deals

Boston general manager Don Sweeney has just over $7.2 million to work with and two young RFA defensemen who are expecting hefty pay raises.

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Wisconsin football players want Quintez Cephus reinstated after acquittal in sexual assault case

Eighteen Badgers players attended a media conference to show support for Cephus, who on Aug. 2 was found not guilty of sexual assault.

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NHL rumors 2019: Could Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen be on the move?

Training camps are getting closer with key players still available via free agency and the trade market. Lyle Richardson has the latest on Rasmus Ristolainen, Chris Kreider, and the Calgary Flames.

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Arizona State names true freshman starting QB with a true freshman backup

Herm Edwards named his starter: Jayden Daniels, who was his high school varsity's starting QB as a freshman, too.

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Tate Martell has options, but would another transfer be worth it?

Tate Martell did not win the starting job at Miami, but that still leaves a few options for the four-star quarterback's future.

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Capitals executive scores with $1M in Powerball winner

Capitals VP of communications Sergey Kocharov made a Powerball impulse buy at his dad's urging and it turned into a $1 million winner.

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Monday, 12 August 2019

Hurricanes sign GM Don Waddell to multi-year extension: 'He's going to be here a long time'

After interviewing for the vacant GM position in Minnesota, Waddell will remain with Carolina for three more seasons.

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Tate Martell lost the starting QB job at Miami and college football fans have jokes

After transferring out of Ohio State, Tate Martell expected to start at Miami. But the Hurricanes announced a different starter at the QB position on Monday and Twitter brought the humor.

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'Overtime' gives inside look at Jim Harbaugh's real impact with Michigan players

New York Times bestselling author John U. Bacon gives an inside look at the Michigan football program and coach Jim Harbaugh in "Overtime."

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Mike Babcock, Bruce Boudreau and 4 other NHL coaches on the hot seat in 2019-20

Amid a wave of new coach hirings this offseason, here are just some of the names that could potentially be on the outs heading into next year.

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Panthers to retire Roberto Luongo's No. 1 jersey

Luongo's number is scheduled to be sent to the BB&T Center rafters March 7 before the Panthers host the Canadiens.

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Alabama linebacker Joshua McMillon (knee) likely lost for season, report says

McMillon was expected to be a starter in 2019 but "it seems like there’s a small chance McMillon could return late in the season."

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College football 2019: Best, worst case for every top-25 team

Sporting News looks at the best (and worst) case for each top-25 team heading into the 2019 college football season.

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Sunday, 11 August 2019

Body cam video of Georgia Southern's Shai Werts public after bizarre bird poop arrest

Werts was charged with cocaine possession after a substance was found on the hood of his car, which he said was bird poop.

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Florida dismisses John Huggins, leaves bigger hole in secondary

The sophomore defensive back had missed all of fall camp due to a "family situation." He was expected to take a starting role this season.

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Saturday, 10 August 2019

Alabama loses top freshman RB Trey Sanders for season, report says

The 5-star running back reportedly suffered a "significant" foot injury during Thursday's practice.

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Friday, 9 August 2019

Ranking college football's best transfer quarterbacks for 2019 season

The NCAA's recent transfer rules changes have resulted in myriad high-profile moves — especially among quarterbacks. Ranking the best eligible to play in 2019:

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Kansas State's new era begins with Chris Klieman's player-first approach to coaching

Chris Klieman has instituted several changes to Kansas State's football team, foremost among them the type of relationship players can expect from their coach.

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Wayne Gretzky trade tree: 'The Trade' and the many branches that grew from it

In the biggest trade in NHL history, the Oilers received a bounty of players and draft picks. Some panned out, others didn't. But impact of the deal was so profound, it left a trail spanning two decades.

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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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Texas, Michigan, LSU or Florida: Which top-10 team cracks College Football Playoff first?

Texas, Michigan, LSU and Florida are consensus top-10 picks across 2019 preseason polls. Which teams makes the Playoff first? SN makes our pick.

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Thursday, 8 August 2019

Les Miles: 'It does break my heart' to never coach at Michigan

Les Miles' name was among those mentioned for Michigan's vacant head-coaching job in 2007. He never got the opportunity to coach his alma mater.

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NCAA won’t implement standardized football injury reports

The NCAA explored releasing player availability for games as a result of more and more states legalizing sports betting.

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Tennessee loses top defensive lineman Emmit Gooden for season with torn ACL

Gooden's injury news comes at a time when the Vols are already struggling with defensive line depth.

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Texas, Michigan, LSU or Florida: Which top-10 team cracks College Football Playoff first?

Texas, Michigan, LSU and Florida are consensus top-10 picks across 2019 preseason polls. Which teams makes the Playoff first? SN makes our pick.

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Wednesday, 7 August 2019

Better with age: The top 32 moments of Sidney Crosby's career

Sidney Crosby turned 32 on Wednesday; here are the top 32 moments of his career.

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Former Florida corner Chris Steele allowed to play for USC this season, NCAA says

Steele entered the NCAA transfer portal in May and was accepted to USC in June, when he filed a waiver for immediate eligibility.

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Why blue chip talent will follow Mack Brown back to North Carolina — again

Mack Brown's return is good for college football, but it will be even better for North Carolina when his recruiting picks up again.

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College Football Road Trip 2019: The complete guide to a season-long journey around the country

Ever dream of spending an entire season seeing some of the nation's best teams, stadiums and traditions? Then check out the ultimate college football road trip for the 2019 season.

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Tuesday, 6 August 2019

NHL free agency 2019: Maple Leafs reportedly eager to get deal done with Mitch Marner

As per The Athletic's James Mirtle, Toronto is willing to pay anywhere from $9 million to $11 million a year to keep Marner, depending on term.

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NHL rumors 2019: Hextall, Chiarelli among candidates for Wild GM job

After firing general manager Paul Fenton, the Wild are looking into Peter Chiarelli, Ron Hextall and others to fill his role. From there, the new GM will have a lengthy to-do list.

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NHL schedule 2019-20: NBC, NBCSN national broadcast lineup

A complete guide to live streaming nationally broadcast NHL games during the 2019-20 season.

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Blues' Joel Edmundson awarded $3.1 million by arbitrator

An arbitrator helped the Blues and defenseman Joel Edmundson meet in the middle with a contract just north of $3 million.

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Florida cornerback C.J. McWilliams out for season with torn Achilles

McWilliams' torn Achilles was a non-contact injury, Gators coach Dan Mullen said.

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Michigan State's horrendous alternate uniform reminds us of these monstrosities

Did Michigan State just take the prize for ugliest alternate uniform of all time? Maybe, but these college football alternates also stand out as being exceptionally bad.

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Art Briles starts over at Texas high school, Baylor questions unanswered

Art Briles is back in Texas coaching football, but he refused to answer any questions about the scandals at Baylor that led to his firing.

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Monday, 5 August 2019

NHL prospect rankings: Top 50 players in NHL pipelines for 2019-20

Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko lead the new wave of highly-touted prospects in the NHL. Sporting News ranks the full list of up-and-coming players to watch for this season.

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The Bittersweet 16: Meet the worst Power 5 teams in college football in 2019

While fans of Alabama and Clemson are already making plans for a trip to the College Football Playoff, fans of the teams on this list won't have much to get excited about this season.

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NHL free agency news: Kevin Shattenkirk gets 1-year deal with Lightning

The Rangers bought out the 30-year-old defenseman's contract last week.

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College football sleepers 2019: Five teams hoping to crash predictable Playoff party

A look at five sleepers outside the preseason top 10 that could make the playoff race interesting in 2019.

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Sunday, 4 August 2019

Ohio State's Justin Fields on starting QB job: It won't be handed to me

“I don’t try to think about it as a battle,” Fields said. “I don’t feel like I have to be better than this guy or this guy."

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USC's Austin Jackson calls bone marrow transplant to little sister 'a godsend'

Austin Jackson was a perfect bone marrow match for his younger sister, who suffers from Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA).

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Saturday, 3 August 2019

Navy football drops 'insensitive' team motto 'Load the Clip' for 2019

The Navy football team changed its team motto after reporters at a local newsroom questioned its sensitivity relating to nearby shootings.

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Alabama's Nick Saban said background check kept him from hiring Zach Smith

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said in texts that Nick Saban had offered a job to Buckeyes receiver coach Zach Smith. Saban on Saturday said he only interviewed him.

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Kennedy Brooks' Title IX accuser details alleged mental, physical abuse from Oklahoma back

The Sooners running back was cleared in a Title IX investigation in July. His accuser, an Oklahoma student named Mallory Jech, has come forward with details of abuse.

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Friday, 2 August 2019

Urban Meyer claimed no knowledge of 2015 incident involving Zach Smith, report says

Documents released by the university add background to the events that led to Meyer being suspended from coaching the Buckeyes.

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UTEP reinstates QB Kai Locksley from suspension, pledges to support senior after arrest

Miners coach Dana Dimel and AD Jim Senter welcomed back the team's top returning quarterback from a year ago.

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Oilers' Jesse Puljujarvi reportedly says North America still his goal, but wants to move on from Edmonton

The 21-year-old winger believes Edmonton will trade him before the start of training camp, per reports.

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Lincoln Riley may wait until after camp to name Sooners' starting quarterback

The third-year coach doesn't want to rush the process, and has quite the competition playing for a spot under center.

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Police: Substance on Georgia Southern player's car he claimed was 'bird poop' tests for cocaine

Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts has been suspended from the team after facing charges of misdemeanor cocaine possession, which police allegedly found on the hood of his car.

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Texas lands 5-star running back Bijan Robinson commitment

Robinson, out of Tucson, Arizona, is rated the No. 3 running back in the nation in 2020, according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings.

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Group of 5 predictions 2019: Conference picks, biggest games, Heisman hopefuls and more

Sporting News takes a look at the Group of 5 to see if another New Year's Day Six buster can challenge UCF in 2019.

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Independent predictions 2019: Sleepers, big games, Heisman hopefuls and more

Notre Dame, Army and BYU have high hopes heading into the 2019 college football season. Which independent can make the New Year's Day Six?

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Ex-Florida State QB Deondre Francois lands at Hampton

The 22-year-old threw for 6,291 yards and 36 touchdowns in his three years at Florida State.

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College Football Playoff: Using preseason polls to predict 2019 postseason

The preseason predictions are out in full force. Sporting News uses its own along with others to form the most logical College Football Playoff for 2019.

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College football rankings 2019: Alabama, Clemson top composite preseason top 25 poll

Clemson and Alabama dominate the 2019 post-spring preseason polls. A look at the composite results across five sites.

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