worldwide news: December 2016

Saturday, 31 December 2016

Clemson really should want Bama in rematch of college football title game

Clemson has the chance at redemption it has sought since its last game against Alabama.

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Cardale Jones rips into Ohio State for its play against Clemson in Fiesta Bowl

The former Buckeyes quarterback, who has a national championship to his name, didn't hold back while watching Saturday's second College Football Playoff semifinal.

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No. 2 Clemson 31, No. 3 Ohio State 0: Five things we learned from Fiesta Bowl

Deshaun Watson and a shutdown defense carry the Tigers to a lopsided victory over the Buckeyes.

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College Football Playoff national championship: Date, location, odds

Alabama and Clemson will face each other in a rematch of last season's national title game.

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Multiple fights break out as Blue Jackets extend win streak to 15 in historic win over Wild

The Blue Jackets are two wins shy from tying the longest win streak in NHL history following Saturday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

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Alabama's Jonathan Allen denies calling Washington 'soft'

The defensive end said he didn't diss Washington, but one ESPN reporter claims otherwise.

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Michigan TE Jake Butt tore ACL in Orange Bowl, per report

Butt suffered a torn ACL in Friday’s Orange Bowl loss to Florida State and will undergo surgery.

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Ohio State K Tyler Durbin gives Buckeyes deja vu with two missed FGs

Tyler Durbin already missed his first two field goals against Clemson, which is exactly what happened in Ohio State's game against Michigan.

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Alabama's offense has to improve if it wants to win national title

The Tide's offense looked its worst all season against Washington.

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Alabama takes 'championship defense ' to unseen levels against Washington

Alabama's defense is playing championship-caliber football.

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No. 1 Alabama 24, No. 4 Washington 7: Five things we learned from Peach Bowl

The Crimson Tide ride their defense to a second consecutive berth in the College Football Playoff final.

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Alabama's Steve Sarkisian busted for nose nosh at Peach Bowl

The Alabama analyst can't hide from the cameras.

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Bo Scarbrough's 68-yard TD run gives Alabama commanding lead in Peach Bowl

Scarbrough has been unstoppable for Alabama in the Peach Bowl.

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Alabama scores 11th defensive TD to blow Peach Bowl open against Washington

Alabama's latest defensive touchdown game at the best possible time for the Tide.

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Hot NHL clubs Columbus, Minnesota face off in unprecedented game

Columbus has 14 straight wins, while the Wild have 12 in a row, the first time in U.S. history two teams with such long streaks have met.

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LSU wideouts make Odell Beckham Jr. proud with crazy catches

Malachi Dupre and D.J. Chark seem to be playing a game of H.O.R.S.E. on the football field.

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Let players make their decision to play (or not) in bowl games

We can ask questions and second guess all we want, but the answer is simple. It’s not your decision. It’s their decision.

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Huge bonuses await winning coaches in College Football Playoff

Clemson's decision to buy insurance to help pay possible bonuses to coach Dabo Swinney looks wise as the Tigers face Ohio State Saturday.

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Stanford QB Keller Chryst believed to have torn ACL in Sun Bowl, report says

Chryst was helped off the field during the first half of the Sun Bowl.

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Michigan loss in Orange Bowl exposes final missing piece for national title contention

Michigan's loss to FSU shows a glaring need it needs to address in future teams.

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Friday, 30 December 2016

No. 11 Florida State 33, No. 6 Michigan 32: Five things we learned in Orange Bowl

It was a tough end to the season for Michigan, but everybody won who watched this classic Orange Bowl.

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Michigan loses to Florida State after questionable missed call on fourth-down play

Michigan can't be pleased with how this one ended.

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Michigan's Jake Butt injured, forced out of Orange Bowl vs. Florida State

Butt won the John Mackey Award as the nation's most outstanding tight end.

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Chief Osceola falls off Renegade prior to Orange Bowl

One of the most iconic images in all of college football fell flat on its back Friday. Literally.

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Jabrill Peppers out for Michigan against Florida State in Orange Bowl

One of the most electric players in college football is out against the Seminoles.

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Derek Barnett passes Reggie White as Tennessee's all-time sack leader

Barnett capped a great season by placing himself in elite company.

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Arkansas TE Jeremy Sprinkle apologizes for shoplifting at Belk before bowl game

Sprinkle issued an apology Friday after getting caught shoplifting at Belk earlier this week.

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10 suspended Minnesota players won't face sexual assault charges

The 10 suspended Minnesota players reportedly involved in a sexual assault won't be charged.

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Clemson vs. Ohio State: Five things to watch in PlayStation Fiesta Bowl

Who wins this toss-up matchup?

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Weekend ratings predictions: CFP Semifinals, More Bowls, NFL and NHL

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including the College Football Playoff semifinals, several other New Year's weekend bowls, Week 17 of the NFL and more.

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Alabama vs. Washington: 5 things to watch in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

Do the Huskies have any chance to pull this upset off?

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Rose Bowl tickets somehow are selling for more than the College Football Playoff

The Rose Bowl is a hot commodity, going for an average price of $418.

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J.T. Barrett and Deshaun Watson are too good for this trash-talk pettiness

The Ohio State and Clemson quarterbacks should put on a show in the Fiesta Bowl.

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Penn State QB Trace McSorley explains how to beat Ohio State and more

The sophomore from Ashburn, Va., made a mockery of Big Ten defenses in his first season as a starter.

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Penguins goalie Matt Murray out indefinitely

Marc-Andre Fleury is 4-0-1 in his last five decisions and will become the team's go-to goalie as Murray is listed as "week to week."

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Thursday, 29 December 2016

Arkansas WR ejected from Belk Bowl for spitting in Virginia Tech player's face

Drew Morgan was ejected during the Razorbacks' second-half meltdown against the Hokies.

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney thinks old BCS system 'got it right'

Swinney is back in the playoffs after losing to Alabama in the championship game last season.

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Arkansas TE reportedly suspended for Belk Bowl for allegedly shoplifting — at Belk

Jeremy Sprinkle, a senior, was sent home after being charged with shoplifting, even though he received a $450 gift card from the department store.

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Alabama's Dakota Ball blew off his own index finger with a shotgun

The senior defensive lineman will miss Saturday's Peach Bowl because ... well, we'll let him tell it.

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Lane Kiffin got left behind by the Alabama team bus, again

Lane Kiffin has the worst luck when it comes to busses.

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Longtime BYU football coach LaVell Edwards dies at 86

He propelled the Mormon-affiliated university's football team onto the national stage and few paralleled his longevity.

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Group of 5 should pursue own four-team playoff ASAP

Northern Illinois athletic director Sean Frazier isn’t delusional. He’s right.

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Mississippi State player dismissed after arrest on armed robbery, kidnapping charges

Freshman defensive back John Michael Hankerson was arrested for the third time this month, which led to his dismissal.

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Hockey fan kisses beer instead of girlfriend on kiss cam

When beer is bae.

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Heisman winner Rashaan Salaam died of gunshot to head, coroner says

The nature of Salaam's death hadn't been made public, though his mother had said he left a note, indicating it was a suicide.

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Some Group of 5 members gunning for own playoff

Opinions are split among the FBS have-nots when it comes to the value of a potential separate playoff system.

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Beware Chris Petersen, the underdog on the big-game stage

The Washington coach's message to his team is probably the same one he gave Boise State leading up to the unforgettable Fiesta Bowl victory against Oklahoma in 2007: Just do your job.

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Underdogs will shine in College Football Playoff, according to 'NCAA Football 14'

With updated rosters and ratings, the last college football video game to release ("NCAA Football 14") makes its predictions for this year's two College Football Playoff games.

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Lane Kiffin makes it clear he did not recruit De'Andre Johnson to FAU

FAU has a new coach and a new quarterback, but they haven't met.

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Coach is 77? Here’s the kind of victory bath you give him

Kansas State celebrated its Texas Bowl win over Texas A&M by showering 77-year-old coach Bill Snyder with an unconventional victory bath.

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Wednesday, 28 December 2016

Hugh Freeze allegedly compared Ole Miss investigation to Crucifixion of Jesus

According to one NCAA recruit, Hugh Freeze believes his outspoken Christian beliefs is why the NCAA is targeting him and Ole Miss.

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Putting Sidney Crosby's incredible goal-scoring pace in perspective

"The Kid" is having a historic season, even by his own standards.

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Penn State suspends two players for Rose Bowl

Four players are now suspended for the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

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LSU football players reportedly ate 4,000 buffalo wings

If the Tigers have a sluggish start on Saturday, you'll know why.

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Road in Deshaun Watson's hometown could be named after him

Deshaun Watson Drive could become a fixture in Gainesville, Ga.

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'We are the bad guys': Is Alabama's dominance actually good for college football?

Alabama under Nick Saban has become a scary, unstoppable force — just what college football needed.

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Eddie George shares career-changing moments with 'Dear Seniors' campaign

The former college and NFL standout is serving as the spokesman for the program, which will debut at the Russell Athletic Bowl between Miami, Fla., and West Virginia on Wednesday night.

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Lane Kiffin on Nick Saban ass-chewings, 'abnormal' Jalen Hurts and the Steve Sarkisian transition

The soon-to-be FAU coach recalls his time working for Nick Saban: It's always a process, and Steve Sarkisian probably will be better at it.

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Uber driver rips into Mack Brown — after picking up Mack Brown

An Uber driver found his proverbial foot in his mouth after he began bashing Mack Brown's coaching skills at Texas — to Mack Brown.

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Washington leads Alabama 3-0 in Battle for Bowl Week challenges

Alabama enters Saturday's College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl, as the heavy favorite over Washington. However — the Huskies are dominating the Crimson Tide in the events leading up to the big game.

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Meaningless bowls? Tell that to the first 20 winners

What did the first 20 bowls mean? Oh, we can find at least one reason why every one of those games was anything but meaningless.

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New Year's Six bowl picks: Close games predicted across the board, including CFP semifinals

This year's lineup features high-powered matchups, such as the Rose Bowl between the two hottest teams in the country (Penn State and USC) and an undefeated Western Michigan taking on Big Ten West champion Wisconsin.

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Tuesday, 27 December 2016

Coyotes goalie Mike Smith challenges Stars' Radek Faksa, who laughs at him

Mike Smith didn't appreciate when Radek Faksa took a late poke at the puck in front of the net.

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Post-boycott Gophers strike down Washington State in Holiday Bowl

The Gophers went to San Diego and manhandled Washington State's high-powered offense in a 17-12 win in Tuesday's Holiday Bowl.

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Cam Newton shares beautiful moment with young Auburn fan in hospital

Newton has a well-documented history of making a child's day. He was at it again this week.

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5-star RB Cam Akers commits to Florida State

Jimbo Fisher and the Seminoles have struck again in this 2017 recruiting class.

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Former Alabama QB Alec Morris receives death threat after bowl loss

Some fans take it too far — way too far in this case.

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North Texas player barfs so much he distracts the quarterback

That's gross.

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Atlanta stakes worthy claim as 'capital of college football'

A lot of college football’s big-time events are happening in Atlanta. That’s part of what Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl president and CEO Gary Stokan envisioned for the city 20 years ago.

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Kevin Sumlin addresses Speedy Noil suspension ahead of Texas Bowl

Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin said he sent Noil home over the holidays to "think about what (he) really wants to do in life."

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Alabama police searching for mother of Jacksonville State coach John Grass

Authorities have issued a Missing Senior Alert for Virginia Dugger Grass, who was last seen Sunday evening.

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The 10 most important players in PlayStation Fiesta Bowl

No. 2 Clemson (12-1) takes on No. 3 Ohio State (11-1) in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, and it should be a tight matchup between teams that have been in the College Football Playoff before.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney has crazy plan to study against Ohio State

Will Urban Meyer's book reveal anything?

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Monday, 26 December 2016

Petition calls for Minnesota to fire coach Tracy Claeys

A petition calling for coach Tracy Claeys to be fired cites his tweet saying he was proud of his players for their recent boycott.

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Boston College DT tackles two players to force fumble, defensive score

If you don't know who has the ball, tackle 'em both. That's what BC's Noa Merritt did to force a fumble that the Eagles recovered for a TD.

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QB Luke Falk returning to Washington State in 2017, Mike Leach says

Leach said Monday that the upcoming Holiday Bowl will not be the final college game for his star.

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Penguins coach Mike Sullivan signs 3-year extension

Sullivan replaced former coach Mike Johnston in Dec. 2015 and led the team to a 33-16-5 record and the team's fourth Stanley Cup.

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Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson bemoans Wakey Leaks distraction ahead of Military Bowl

Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson laments that the scandal surrounding his program has taken attention away from progress it has made.

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Miami players throw mascot dance party ahead of bowl game

This gingerbread mascot can really bust a move.

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Bob Diaco fired after three seasons as UConn coach

The surprise move comes a month after the Huskies' 3-9 season ended in a loss to Tulane.

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Pitt, Pat Narduzzi inching closer to contention heading into 2017

The Panthers take on Northwestern on Wednesday in the Pinstripe Bowl, and that could be a springboard into something more next season.

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The 10 most important players in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

No. 1 Alabama (13-0) takes on No. 4 Washington (12-1) in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the Crimson Tide is a 14-point favorite.

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Sunday, 25 December 2016

Michigan, Jim Harbaugh arrive in Florida — this is not a drill

Harbaugh raised eyebrows by conducting spring drills in the Sunshine State this year, but this time around it's for the Orange Bowl.

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Saturday, 24 December 2016

Hawaii runs unique fake punt, and it works, in win over MTSU

Hawaii finishes its season at 7-7 thanks, in part, to some creative play-calling in a 52-35 win over Middle Tennessee.

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Steve Downie takes aim at Coyotes, Don Cherry in Twitter tirade

The former NHL agitator has been on a roll on social media the last 48 hours or so.

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Friday, 23 December 2016

Coyotes lifer Shane Doan scores 400th goal in 1,500th game

The Arizona captain reached a pair of milestones Friday night.

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Coyotes lifer Shane Doan scores 400th goal in 1,500th game

The Arizona captain reached a pair of milestones Friday night.

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Lane Kiffin hires Kendal Briles as FAU offensive coordinator

The NCAA infractions committee just wrapped up a case involving Briles earlier this week.

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5-star DE Joshua Kaindoh commits to Florida State

Kaindoh is the second five-star recruit to commit to Florida State in the class.

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Auburn linebacker hikes bowling ball to make spare

The Tigers perfect their Sugar bowling skills.

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Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon apologizes for punching woman in 2014

The Sooners running back says "it's never OK to hit a woman."

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Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are at war over Florida

Two top recruiting classes, one state full of blue-chip talent. As Florida goes, so goes the nation's top recruiting class.

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Thursday, 22 December 2016

Idaho QB Matt Linehan blasts 'tone-deaf' president over move to FCS, then apologizes

The redshirt junior vented his frustration after his team's smashing victory over a Mountain West program.

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Idaho receiver makes best one-handed catch of bowl season

Jordan Frysinger is likely playing in his final competitive football game. The Idaho receiver went out on top.

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Panthers' Jaromir Jagr passes Mark Messier for second on NHL scoring list

The future Hall of Famer trails only Wayne Gretzky and his "unbreakable" record in NHL scoring lore.

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Shane Beamer fined by Georgia for involvement in Wake Forest scandal

Frank Beamer's son and former assistant coach was docked $25,000 for his involvement in "WakeyLeaks" while he was at Virginia Tech.

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Michigan wideout arraigned on sexual assault charges

Sophomore Grant Perry was arraigned Wednesday in relation to four counts stemming from an alleged sexual assault.

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Kenneth Starr: 'I personally have doubts that there were gang rapes' at Baylor

Starr and football coach Art Briles were fired this summer after an outside investigation described “institutional failures at every level."

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Barry Switzer made up meeting with Donald Trump just to mess with the media

"I went back to my hotel and laughed my ass off."

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Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (lower body) out 3-4 weeks

Backup Andrei Vasilevskiy, 22, will take over as the No. 1, a spot the Lightning see him in after signing him to a three-year extension.

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BYU won Poinsettia Bowl thanks to bizarre, incredibly lucky touchdown

Just how they drew it up.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2016

Georgia Tech lineman to skip senior season with eye on NASCAR role

Georgia Tech lineman Eason Fromayan is planning to forgo his final season of eligibility to fulfill his dream of working on a NASCAR crew.

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Nick Saban blames diminished bowl games for players sitting out

Saban says overemphasis on the College Football Playoff has created a perception problem for the rest of the games.

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Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops 'hated' watching Joe Mixon video

Stoops called the video "horrible," saying he "hated it as much as anyone did."

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Does Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have a Harambe photo in his office?

Does Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have a special attachment America's favorite (now deceased) gorilla?

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Baylor assistants face no further punishment for NCAA violations

The violations — unrelated to the sexual assault scandal — involved Kendal Briles and Tate Wallis, who had already been punished by Baylor.

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'An Iron Bowl Christmas' video has a fun plot twist at the end

The Alabama-Auburn football rivalry is a 365-days-a-year thing — including Dec. 25.

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Miami's Mark Richt: 'It's sad' to see McCaffrey, Fournette skip bowl games

The Miami football coach doesn't like his players leaving early.

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James Madison suspends players ahead of FCS championship

The seven football players, including wide receiver Terrence Alls and linebacker Brandon Herefords, were suspended indefinitely.

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Big-game Buckeyes won’t back down off playoff stage

At Ohio State, big games come around all the time. The Buckeyes are 15-3 against Top 25 teams under Urban Meyer since 2012, and Clemson handed them one of those losses in the 2014 Orange Bowl.

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Panthers' Jaromir Jagr, Roberto Luongo reach lofty milestones

The Panthers' forward and future Hall of Famer is tied with Mark Messier for second on the all-time points list.

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Tuesday, 20 December 2016

Western Kentucky uses trickery to upend Memphis in Boca Raton Bowl

A fake kneel down turned into a 53-yard gain, and an offensive tackle caught a touchdown pass in the 51-31 win over Memphis.

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Texas A&M WR Speedy Noil suspended after arrest on marijuana charges

This is Noil's third suspension in two seasons.

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Wisconsin's Paul Chryst says 'no way' he'll leave for Rams

An MMQB report last week caused quite a stir in Madison when it mentioned the Badgers coach as a possible candidate for the Rams.

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Rutgers' dysfunctional athletic department: NCAA violations, Kyle Flood, suspensions, arrests

Sporting News looked at the last three, tumultuous years in the Rutgers athletic department — firings, questionable hirings and all.

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Forget Heisman, Deshaun Watson says he's 'the best player in the country'

Louisville QB Lamar Jackson may have taken home the Heisman Trophy, but Watson still feels like he's on top.

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Monday, 19 December 2016

Start of Hurricanes-Red Wings delayed due to ice issues

The cooling system is on the fritz at PNC Arena.

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Florida State extends coach Jimbo Fisher through 2024

Tack on a couple extra seasons to Jimbo Fisher's tenure at Florida State.

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Adorable kid wins crowd at Red Wings game

Prepare to smile. A young hockey fan won the hearts of the crowd at Joe Louis Arena during Saturday night's NHL hockey game with Anaheim.

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Jerry Kill coming out of retirement to run Rutgers offense, report says

Rutgers had an abysmal 2-10 season with an offense ranked last in the FBS in total offense.

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Ranking the new coach hires for 2017: Herman, Taggart top list

A total of 17 coaches were replaced during and after the 2016 season, and it’s time to grade the replacements.

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Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola nominated for Trump cabinet post

Viola, a 1977 West Point graduate, has been tabbed as Secretary of the Army by the president-elect.

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The pros and cons of Christian McCaffrey, Leonard Fournette skipping their bowl games

Is McCaffrey and Fournette's decisions not to play with his teammates selfish? Or is it simply the smart move given his bright NFL future?

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Stanford's Christian McCaffrey will skip Sun Bowl, focus on NFL Draft

The Stanford all-purpose threat joins Leonard Fournette in what is quickly becoming a trend for elite draft prospects.

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Saturday, 17 December 2016

Youngstown State wins FCS playoffs semifinal on last-minute behind-the-back catch

There isn't a better way to end a football game than with a last-second go-ahead touchdown. Eastern Washington found out the hard way.

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SDSU's Donnel Pumphrey breaks Ron Dayne's NCAA rushing record

Donnel Pumphrey passed Wisconsin's Ron Dayne for most career rushing yards in NCAA history. But there's a catch.

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ACC fines Louisville, Virginia Tech $25,000 for accepting Wake Forest game plans

Fallout from the Wake Forest game-plan scandal appears to be coming to an end.

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Joe Mixon video makes it clear: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma put wins over integrity

Oklahoma has shown that talent trumps common sense and decency.

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Excessive celebration at Celebration Bowl ironically costs N.C. Central

N.C. Central needed an extra point to tie the game at 10, but an excessive celebration penalty backed up the extra point and it was blocked.

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WR Chance Allen suspended by Houston, will miss Las Vegas Bowl

Chance Allen, who leads Houston in touchdown catches and is second in receiving yards, will miss the Las Vegas Bowl after being suspended.

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Minnesota's Holiday Bowl standoff was for all the wrong reasons

The Golden Gophers will play in the Holiday Bowl, but some of the damage cannot be undone.

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Minnesota team ends boycott, will play in Holiday Bowl

Minnesota players decided to end their boycott, which means they will still play against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.

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North Dakota State just ended a run that would be tough for CFP schools to match

Let's see one of the big boys go 22-0 in win-or-go-home games over the course of six seasons.

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Friday, 16 December 2016

Minnesota on verge of canceling trip to Holiday Bowl, report says

The University of Minnesota has not backed down against the players' threatened boycott. The game could be canceled.

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North Dakota State finally dethroned in FCS playoffs; Bison fall to James Madison

NDSU, one of the most dominant programs in the history of college football, will end its streak of championships.

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Northern Illinois faces difficulty in replacing Minnesota in Holiday Bowl, report says

Washington State is wondering who its opponent will be — if anyone even steps up.

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Stanford lands 5-star OT Walker Little, who spurns home-state Longhorns

Little is the fourth-ranked offensive tackle in the country and the No. 18 player overall.

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Steve Sarkisian to replace Lane Kiffin as Alabama's offensive coordinator

USC fired Sarkisian last season after it was made clear he had an issue with alcohol use.

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Five-star OT Isaiah Wilson commits to Georgia, Kirby Smart

Wilson is the latest high-profile recruit lured to Athens by Smart.

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Video of Oklahoma's Joe Mixon punching woman released

Mixon's attorney released the video after the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled the video should be made public.

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Marshawn Lynch wants Donnel Pumphrey to break NCAA rushing record: 'Go get that s—'

Donnel Pumphrey is getting plenty of support in his attempt to break the career NCAA rushing record, including from Marshawn Lynch.

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Leonard Fournette’s career at LSU a success, even if that’s hard to define

If there’s a lesson from Leonard Fournette’s career, then it’s the same one as always. Most of the time, the No. 1 recruit doesn’t guarantee everything.

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LSU's Leonard Fournette won't play in Citrus Bowl vs. Louisville

Instead of going to the Citrus Bowl with his LSU teammates, Fournette will focus on the upcoming NFL draft.

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Wake Forest leaks discovered by accident before Louisville game

Wake Forest's equipment manager stumbled upon the evidence leading to the firing of broadcaster and former assistant Tommy Elrod.

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Five-star QB Tua Tagovailoa confirms commitment to Alabama

The Hawaii native confirmed his commitment to Alabama after a late push from other schools.

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College football bowl rankings: Which games should you watch?

Not all bowl games are created equal.

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Thursday, 15 December 2016

Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 recruit in 2018 class, commits to Clemson, Dabo Swinney

Clemson just nabbed the most coveted player of the 2018 recruiting class.

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Northern Illinois could replace Minnesota in Holiday Bowl if boycott happens, report says

Would NIU accept the invitation if given the opportunity?

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Big win for Jim Harbaugh: Top-ranked receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones commits to Michigan

Michigan just got a leg up on the recruiting trail with a big-time commit.

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Minnesota players threaten boycott of Holiday Bowl to protest suspended players

The Holiday Bowl is potentially in jeopardy if Gophers players don't get their way.

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Notre Dame WR Torii Hunter Jr. leaving football to pursue MLB career

Hunter, the son of the longtime MLB star, was drafted by the Angels in the 23rd round this year and signed with the club in June.

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Heisman winner Lamar Jackson leads the way on 2016 Consensus All-America Team

The NCAA released its Consensus All-America Team on Thursday, and there were 14 unanimous choices on the list.

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Nick Chubb, Sony Michel returning to Georgia for senior seasons

Georgia's star running back duo will not forgo their final years of NCAA eligibility to enter the 2017 NFL Draft.

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Wake Forest scandal is a major issue, but don't forget failure by some to report it

Choosing not to report the conduct of a rogue Wake Forest broadcaster was about as dangerous as engaging in it.

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Virginia Tech, Frank Beamer deny involvement in Wake Forest scandal

Virginia Tech is distancing itself from the scandal surrounding ACC rival Wake Forest.

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Baylor joins race for Notre Dame transfer QB Malik Zaire, report says

Yes, the Baylor situation is still a bit messy. But for Zaire, it may be the best landing spot.

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College football bowl picks 2016-17: Predictions for all 41 bowl games

Get the 2016-17 college football bowl schedule, picks, predictions and a reason to watch all 41 bowl games + the national championship game.

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Wednesday, 14 December 2016

Wake Forest contacted Army as part of investigation into leaked game plans

Any involvement by Army in the scandal would tarnish what has been an otherwise successful season for the Black Knights.

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After Wake Forest leaks, it's time to take a deeper look into Louisville athletics

Louisville's been caught up in two big scandals this season, and athletic director Tom Jurich should be shouldering some of the blame.

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Fired Baylor assistant AD sues investigating law firm for defamation

In a lawsuit filed in McLennan County, a former assistant AD accused Philadelphia law firm Pepper Hamilton of negligence and defamation.

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LSU hires Pitt’s Matt Canada as offensive coordinator

Canada, 44, is expected to sign a three-year deal with the program worth more than $1 million per year.

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Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Alan Thicke dies at 69 while playing hockey; hockey world mourns loss of avid fan

Alan Thicke died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son. He was 69 years old.

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Minnesota suspends 10 players ahead of bowl game

When the Golden Gophers play Washington State in the Holiday Bowl, they will be short-handed, especially on defense.

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Jim Harbaugh claims he's not leaving Michigan for Rams, blames 'enemies' for 'lies'

The Michigan coach tried to pin it on unnamed "enemies" (looking at Columbus, East Lansing and the like).

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Wake Forest says radio analyst was a mole for other teams

Tommy Elrod is a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach who was working on the broadcast team for Demon Deacons football games.

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College football bowl schedule 2016-17: When, where to watch every game, including playoffs

A complete schedule for the 2016-17 college football bowl games and playoffs.

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Ohio State to kick off 2017 season on a Thursday at Indiana

The Buckeyes and Hoosiers will meet Aug. 31, the sixth time they've met in the opener but the first time since 1954.

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Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Brett Kasper keeps up good work heading into D-III title game

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Handing out final grades for every Big 12 coach

Oklahoma's Bob Stoops once again rises above the rest in the Big 12.

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Florida State QB Malik Henry to transfer

The former four-star recruit announced his intention to transfer out of Tallahassee late Monday.

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Former Mississippi State football player Quay Evans charged with murder

Quay Evans, who played at MSU in 2012 and '13, is charged in a weekend shooting that left one dead and another critically wounded.

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Monday, 12 December 2016

Twitter reacts to Lane Kiffin going to FAU

Here is how Twitter is reacting to the latest Lane Kiffin news.

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Lane Kiffin accepts head coaching job at Florida Atlantic, reports say

Kiffin will take over an Owls team that has gone 3-9 in each of the last three seasons.

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Lane Kiffin earned chance to prove he's more than a good coordinator

The overall sentiment that this won’t work because Kiffin is a better coordinator than head coach. That’s doesn’t mean he can’t be a good head coach this time.

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Sooners WR Dede Westbrook has domestic violence arrest record, report says

Westbrook was twice arrested on complaints of domestic violence against the mother of his children.

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Decisions looming for three top 60 recruits this week

Many blue chip recruits are set to commit this week. Where will they go?

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2016 bowl game gifts, from shopping sprees to ugly sweaters

This season there are 25 gift suites, 14 Fossil watches and one ugly sweater.

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Sunday, 11 December 2016

Two Louisville players shot at party celebrating Lamar Jackson's Heisman, per report

The players suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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South Florida hires Charlie Strong as new football coach

Strong has a new place to call home.

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Saturday, 10 December 2016

Lamar Jackson wins 2016 Heisman Trophy

The sophomore from Boynton Beach, Fla., passed for 3,390 yards, rushed for 1,538 and accounted for 51 total touchdowns.

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Former Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham chooses Auburn

Stidham transferred out of Baylor after his freshman season.

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Verne Lundquist gets emotional in his farewell to college football

Verne Lundquist is a broadcast legend, and his final college football call was one to remember.

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President-elect Trump has some fun at the Army-Navy game

President-elect Donald Trump says legendary announcer Verne Lundquist would make a fine ambassador to Sweden.

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'Catholics vs. Convicts': 11 things to remember about legendary Notre Dame-Miami game

The ESPN "30 for 30" documentary “Catholics vs. Convicts,” which will air Saturday night, will revisit the classic Oct. 15, 1988, showdown between No. 1 Miami and No. 4 Notre Dame.

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Cincinnati makes it official: Luke Fickell is Bearcats' new coach

Luke Fickell has been named head coach at Cincinnati, Director of Athletics Mike Bohn formally announced.

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Lamar Jackson poised to join these least-deserving Heisman winners of all time

The Louisville quarterback would join a group of controversial Heisman winners.

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Friday, 9 December 2016

Don't count on NHL players at 2018 Olympics just yet

High costs and scheduling issues have the league reconsidering participation in the Winter Games in PyeongChang.

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Lane Kiffin reportedly being pursued for FAU head coaching position

Kiffin has been itching to get back into the head coaching game. Would he take a serious look at FAU?

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Barry Switzer knows how to get college football's 'true champion' — an eight-team playoff

The legendary Sooners wasn't shy about sharing his feelings on how the playoff should be structured.

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Is Erin Andrews engaged to Jarret Stoll? It sure appears that way

Is Erin Andrews engaged? She teased a possible engagement former Kings star Jarret Stoll on social media.

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Christian McCaffrey's Heisman snub is a Cardinal sin

Christian McCaffrey was very close to winning a Heisman Trophy last season. The fact that he's not even invited back to New York as a Heisman finalist for 2016 is criminal.

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Who is Major Applewhite? Get to know Houston's new football coach

Get to know Houston's new football coach, Major Applewhite

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Art Briles sues Baylor regents, VP for libel, conspiracy

Art Briles' fallout from a sexual assault scandal took another turn as the former coach is now suing three regents and a vice president.

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What's Army-Navy game like for players? 'So loud it's silent'

Army linebacker Andrew King describes the Army-Navy game in a way only he can.

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Houston announces Major Applewhite as head coach

Applewhite served as the Cougars' offensive coordinator the last two seasons under Tom Herman,

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Heisman denied: 12 best college football players who never won it

The Heisman Trophy is awarded to college football's most outstanding player — except in these cases.

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Thursday, 8 December 2016

Cincinnati nearing contract agreement with Ohio State DC Luke Fickell, per report

Fickell has been at Ohio State since 2002.

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Charlie Strong close to becoming next coach at South Florida, report says

Strong was fired by Texas on Nov. 26 after compiling a 16-21 record in three seasons with the Longhorns. He's no stranger to the state of Florida.

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College Football Awards Show live blog: Who takes home the hardware?

Check out college football's award winners as they are announced.

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Kordell Stewart says Rashaan Salaam was like his 'little brother', deserves a statue

Kordell Stewart and Rashaan Salaam were magic on the college football field together, and it appears that on-field chemistry stretched far beyond the field.

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The internet reacts to latest Lane Kiffin news

Lane Kiffin may want to stay away from social media this week.

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Jabrill Peppers bought Don Brown’s plan, and results speak for themselves

The Wolverines maximized Peppers’ talents, and that’s part of the reason he’s in the Heisman discussion. That means a bit more than strictly numbers.

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2016 Big Ten football: Final grades for Big Ten coaches

Everything appears to be just swell in Big Ten country.

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Houston set to hire Lane Kiffin as football coach, report says

Houston will hire Alabama offensive coodinator Lane Kiffin as its next football coach, according to a report from USA Today.

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Wednesday, 7 December 2016

NHL's Vegas Golden Knights trademark request denied

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office took issue with the “likelihood of confusion” with the NCAA’s College of St. Rose Golden Knights.

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Alex Galchenyuk, Canadiens' leading scorer, out 6-8 weeks with knee injury

Galchenyuk leads the Habs in points (23) and goals (nine). To make matters worse, David Desharnais, who centered Montreal's top line in Galchenyuk's stead, also will miss six to eight weeks.

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Michigan's Jim Harbaugh campaigns for FSU spear plant at Orange Bowl

Harbaugh wants to see for himself one of college football's coolest traditions.

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David Cornwell becomes third QB to transfer from Alabama this season

Cornwell was the No. 4 overall pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2014.

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AAC is proven coaching hotbed, but it’s time for conference to aim higher

There is no doubt the American Athletic Conference can produce good coaches -- four took Power 5 jobs in the past two years. So the question is whether they can maintain success as a whole with the replacements.

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What should Lane Kiffin do? Breaking down his coaching options

The future of the most-polarizing assistant coach in college football remains very much up in the air as Alabama heads into the College Football Playoff.

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Coaching search roundup: Cincinnati, Houston, USF top openings

A few names are popping up on multiple schools' candidate lists.

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Sporting News 2016 college football All-Americans

Sporting News' All-America team came together after some very tough decisions.

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Penn State's James Franklin is Sporting News Coach of the Year

Franklin's Nittany Lions squad finished 11-2 and won the Big Ten championship.

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Louisville QB Lamar Jackson is Sporting News Player of the Year

Jackson threw for 3,390 yards with 30 touchdowns. He added 21 more touchdowns on the ground.

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Lane Kiffin, Charlie Strong among potential USF candidates to replace Willie Taggart

The opening in talent-rich Florida — albeit in a Group of 5 conference — also could draw the interest of former Bucs coach Greg Schiano.

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Stanford's Christian McCaffrey to declare for NFL Draft, report says

A multipurpose back, he has 3,922 career rushing yards, 1,206 receiving yards, 1,859 return yards and 33 TDs.

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Willie Taggart reportedy to be named Oregon coach

South Florida's Taggart is tabbed to be Mark Helfrich's replacement at Oregon.

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Tuesday, 6 December 2016

WATCH: Canucks' Philip Larsen motionless after hit by Devils' Taylor Hall, stretchered off ice

The defenseman appeared to be knocked unconscious by Hall's check.

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Court orders release of video of Joe Mixon punching woman

The public will finally get to see video of the Oklahoma running back punching Amelia Molitor and the events leading up to the incident.

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President-elect Donald Trump to attend Army-Navy game

In keeping with a longstanding tradition, the president-elect plans to attend the 117th running of the rivalry game Saturday.

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Five-star OL Trey Smith commits to Tennessee

Trey Smith, the top player on ESPN's 300 in the 2017 recruiting class, announced Tuesday he has committed to Tennessee.

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Rashaan Salaam, 1994 Heisman Trophy winner, dead at 42

Salaam ran for 2,055 yards and 24 touchdowns in 1994 to win the Heisman. The Bears selected him in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft.

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Louisville recruiting Twitter casts Heisman fan vote ... but not for Lamar Jackson

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is the heavy favorite to win the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 10, but someone on the Cardinals staff apparently doesn't think he deserves to win.

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Jonathan Allen’s ‘business decision’ to stay at Alabama pays off

Allen was tempted to go to the NFL last season, but changed his mind. Now he's a projected first-rounder and could help Alabama to a 15-0 season.

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Baylor will reportedly hire Temple's Matt Rhule as head coach

Matt Rhule has spent the last four seasons as Temple's head coach, compiling a 28-23 overall record.

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Ex-Alabama QB Blake Barnett commits to Arizona State

By leaving Alabama in late September, Barnett will be eligible to play for Arizona State as soon as late September 2017.

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Tebow meets his biggest fan, an 89-year-old grandma

This grandmother really loves herself some Tim Tebow.

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Monday, 5 December 2016

Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson headline 2016 Heisman Trophy finalists

Joining Watson and Jackson in New York on Saturday will be Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield and WR Dede Westbrook and Michigan LB Jabrill Peppers.

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Red-hot candidate P.J. Fleck's perfect job (for now) is waiting for him at Cincinnati

If P.J. Fleck is looking for the Perfect Job, he will be dialing his recruiting calls from the 513 area code.

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Army hype video for Navy game employs Eisenhower's D-Day message

The Cadets and Midshipmen are bowl-bound, but their biggest game of the year comes Saturday against each other.

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Sunday, 4 December 2016

College Football Playoff: How a six-, eight-, 12- and 16-team playoff would look this season

Here's what the the College Football Playoff would look like this season if it was expanded from four teams.

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New Year’s Six bowls: Dates, times, TV, reasons to watch

We've got everything you need to know to tune in to this year's New Year's Six bowls.

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Penn State left out this time, but very much in new conversation with Ohio State, Michigan

If this year is any indication, Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State will be battling for playoff positioning again.

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Washington coach Chris Petersen on facing Alabama: 'Be careful what you wish for'

Petersen is well aware of just how dominant Alabama has been this season.

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Biggest College Football Playoff lesson? Don't lose two games

Penn State has had a fantastic season — but two losses was just too many for the committee.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Who made the cut?

Championship Week is over. So who made the College Football Playoff?

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Lane Kiffin wants to stay with Alabama through playoff

The outspoken OC says he's happy to stay at Alabama through the playoff — and perhaps even longer.

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Tommy Tuberville to step down at Cincinnati, per report

Tuberville's team finished 4-8 this season.

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2016-17 bowl schedule: Track all the accepted bowl bids here

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AP Top 25 Week 15 rankings: Will it mirror College Football Playoff?

Alabama is an obvious top choice; but where do the other teams fall?

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Penn State's new Lions create Paterno-free legacy with 2016 Big Ten championship

The players who came back from a two-touchdown deficit Saturday night against Wisconsin at Lucas Oil Stadium to win, 38-31 — they were removed from any of JoePa's legacy. This is their victory.

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For Penn State, this Big Ten conference title carries so much weight

Forget about three-loss USC. Penn State is the hottest team in the FBS, and they have this conference championship to prove it.

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Saturday, 3 December 2016

Alabama LB Shaun Dion Hamilton 'probably' out for remainder of season

Hamilton is likely out for the rest of the season with a knee injury sustained Saturday against Florida.

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No. 7 Penn State 38, No. 6 Wisconsin 31: Five things we learned

Penn State pulled out a stunner to beat Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game. Here's what we learned:

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Should one-loss teams be worried about Penn State cracking the playoff?

There’s no question Penn State is the “hot team.” Forget about three-loss USC. This is the team worth talking about.

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CBS' Verne Lundquist fights back tears during last SEC broadcast

The legendary broadcaster fought back tears during his final SEC on CBS broadcast on Saturday.

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Turning the Tide: The four-step formula to beat Alabama

So, you want Bama — better figure out a way to beat them. Our best guess:

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Belk Bowl jokes that Alabama will not be invited to their bowl game

The Belk Bowl has jokes.

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Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield returning for senior season

Big 12 defenses have to deal with one final season of Mayfield.

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Oregon interviews two coaches not named Tom Herman, per report

Oregon met with two coaches on Friday to discuss its vacant head-coaching job. They may not be candidates Ducks fans hoped for.

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Oklahoma's grim College Football Playoff reality: Owning the Big 12 isn't enough

Bob Stoops knows how to win a Big 12 title, but national championships have been much more elusive.

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Alabama makes up for early Florida touchdown with two non-offensive scores

Alabama gave up its first touchdown since Oct. 22, but made up for it with its first non-offensive touchdowns since the same date.

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Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield makes final Heisman push in win over Oklahoma State

The redshirt junior showed his Heisman potential with a huge surge in the second half over Oklahoma State.

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Reggie Bush to honor Joe McKnight on Sunday with custom cleats

McKnight was described as USC's "next Reggie Bush." The original will honor the former Trojan.

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Cotton Bowl chaos avoided as Temple beats Navy for American title

While Temple fans are celebrating a championship and their 10th win of the season, the CFP committee is breathing a sigh of relief.

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Oklahoma WR Dede Westbrook injured on brutal hit vs. Oklahoma State

Dede Westbrook was slammed into by Oklahoma State safety Jordan Sterns, knocking him out of the game for the rest of the half.

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Art Briles really wanted to coach Houston, Cougars said no

For obvious reasons — Briles was fired from Baylor for his involvement and cover up of several sexual assault cases involving football players — Houston athletic director Hunter Yurachek released a statement saying they had no plans to interview Briles despite the former Baylor coach's interest.

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Another Houston booster rips 'Judas' Tom Herman

Darryl Schroeder took his criticism of Tom Herman to a whole new level in a now-deleted Facebook post from Thursday.

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Former Wisconsin player Cecil Martin talks Big Ten championship, volunteer work

The Wisconsin alum gave his take on the Big Ten championship — and the good work he's doing since after playing days.

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Friday, 2 December 2016

Washington ends one College Football Playoff argument in crushing Colorado

One thing is certain after the Pac-12 championship game: Washington earned its berth in the College Football Playoff.

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No. 4 Washington 41, No. 8 Colorado 10: Five things we learned

With Washington's win, the Huskies should be a playoff team. Here's what else we learned:

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P.J. Fleck deflects questions about future at Western Michigan after winning MAC

Fleck has coached his team to a 13-0 record and a MAC championship. Where to next for him?

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Long live the chest pass: Another $100,000 winner adopts ugly throw

It's now the optimal strategy as students discover it works.

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Colorado QB Sefo Liufau injured in Pac-12 championship against Washington

Colorado lost arguably its biggest offensive weapon in the first quarter.

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Texas won't accept bowl bid if offered, report says

Texas seems ready to put an end to the 2016 season after firing Charlie Strong and getting Tom Herman settled.

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Weekend ratings predictions: CFB conference championships, NFL and more

Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, including college football's conference championship weekend, Week 13 of the NFL, Tiger Woods' return and more.

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Florida bar to hand out shots every time Gators score vs. Alabama in SEC championship

Considering Alabama's talented defense, fans may end up paying for their own drinks anyway.

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A live look at the College Football Playoff picture unfolding over championship weekend

SN outlined the nine possible playoff scenarios and what needs to happen to get there. We'll whittle them down as the weekend unfolds, down to the most likely scenarios come Sunday.

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James Franklin's biggest success at Penn State: Making football the story again

Penn State is excited about football again. It can't be overstated how huge an accomplishment that is for James Franklin.

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Lane Kiffin 'absolutely' ready to be head coach again, Nick Saban says

Nick Saban has put his full support behind his Alabama offensive coordinator.

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Lane Kiffin interviewing with Houston after SEC Championship, report says

Alabama will play Florida on Saturday, but afterwards Kiffin will have a little free time to interview for Houston's head coaching job.

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Alaska Airlines passengers get free tickets to Pac-12 championship game

If you were flying from Seattle to San Jose on Alaska Airlines flight 362 on Thursday, you got something way better than peanuts and Coke.

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Four, six, eight or more? What is the perfect College Football Playoff plan?

Sporting News' staff has debated this and come up with five potential solutions.

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College football forecast: Final countdown for CFP, Heisman hopefuls

Can Washington keep its College Football Playoff spot? Will Baker Mayfield make a Heisman push? Check out what to watch for this weekend.

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FOR FRI AM: Frank Solich all about business of turning Ohio into MAC champion

Frank Solich, best known for his work at Nebraska, has turned the Bobcats into consistent winners. That consistency could be a big plus against heavy favorite Western Michigan in the MAC title game.

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