Opportunistic Ehlers leads Winnipeg Jets to victory

A turnover less than a minute into the third period led to Ehlers' game-winner on Tuesday.

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Odds on next Florida coach: Early money on Scott Frost, Lane Kiffin

Dan Mullen has been installed as the favorite to be the coach at Florida, but Scott Frost and Lane Kiffin drew bettors' interest.

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Rangers hold moment of silence to honor victims of New York attack

Eight people were killed and more than a dozen others were injured when a man drove a truck down a bike path in Lower Manhattan hours before Tuesday's game at Madison Square Garden.

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College Football Playoff rankings: No, Buckeyes, Big Ten shouldn't be concerned yet

No Big Ten team is in the top four of the first College Football Playoff rankings. But Ohio State and Wisconsin have no reason to worry yet.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Two-team SEC playoff alive with Bama, Georgia and Auburn

The SEC owns the top two spots in the College Football Playoff rankings with Georgia and Alabama, but Auburn is far from done, given its position. Five things we learned from the first set:

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College Football Playoff rankings: Georgia, Alabama are 1-2 in initial poll

Notre Dame and Clemson followed Georgia and Alabama in the first College Football Playoff poll released Tuesday.

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Sorting out NHL contenders, pretenders one month into the season

After a topsy-turvy October, which teams are truly at the top of the NHL, and which are pretending to be?

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Auburn RB Kamryn Pettway out indefinitely after team discovers shoulder injury

The Tigers running back suffered a scapula injury in Auburn's game against Arkansas.

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Connor McDavid's Donald Trump costume: Harmless, or sad?

The hockey world collectively cringed Monday when the face of the NHL did his best impression of the most controversial figure in North America, if only for Halloween.

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Anu Solomon withdraws from Baylor for medical reasons

The senior QB was 24 of 55 for 399 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions as the Bears' starter before entering concussion protocol.

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Alabama DB indicted on felony assault charges after spring break brawl

Deionte Thompson has been indicted on a felony aggravated assault charge stemming from a spring break fight in Crystal Beach, Texas.

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College football Week 10 picks against spread: Bama faces another big spread for LSU

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 10, including Bama-LSU, Bedlam and Miami-Virginia Tech.

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College football picks, Week 10: Expect Bedlam between Sooners, Cowboys

Sporting News offers picks for Week 10 of the college football season, starting with a top-15 matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. This week's going to be a doozy.

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Baker Mayfield thinks Oklahoma should be ranked ahead of Ohio State

The Sooners' lone loss was a 38-31 defeat against Iowa State, who beat then-No. 4 TCU on Saturday to move up to No. 14 in the AP poll.

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NHL Rumors: Shipachyov heading back to Russia

Vegas Golden Knights forward Vadim Shipachyov decided to leave the NHL and head back to Russia

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reacts to 'Moana' song going off during Mark Dantonio's presser

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was meeting with the media when one of Dwayne Johnson's songs in "Moana" went off.

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Trick or Treat: NHL's best and worst to start the season

With Halloween fast approaching, a look at some of the NHL's early season ghoulish tricks and delicious treats.

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Florida considers Oregon's Willie Taggart 'a real possibility' for next coach

The Oregon coach is 5-4 in his first season at Oregon, but saw success as head coach at South Florida.

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NHL Mixed Bag: Making sense of this Metro Division madness

Alain Vigneault is planted firmly on the hot seat while the NHL's best division from a year ago is playing out more like a “bold predictions” bingo card so far. What gives?

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Heisman watch: Ohio State win not enough to knock Saquon Barkley from top spot

Saquon Barkley and Penn State may have lost against Ohio State, but he showed enough to make him the favorite heading into the last leg of the season.

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Jim McElwain reportedly refused help from Steve Spurrier in months leading up to firing

If Steve Spurrier offers help, you take it. Jim McElwain reportedly refused — twice.

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Iowa State fans nearly cause Ames Taco Bell to run out of food after TCU upset

Iowa State fans flooded a Taco Bell in Ames after its upset victory over TCU, which caused the fast food joint to nearly run out of food.

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Bedlam, The Game, Iron Bowl: College football's top 25 college football games of November

Sporting News ranks the Top 25 games left on the November college football schedule. Where do Bedlam, the Iron Bowl and The Game fit in?

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Florida wants new coach before early signing period, AD says

AD Scott Stricklin made it seem as if he has a plan of attack and potentially a few candidates in mind.

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Week 10 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 10 of the college football schedule will feature multiple top-25 matchups. Here's how you can watch.

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Nine Florida coaching candidates to replace Jim McElwain

Florida needs a new coach. Here are the nine best replacements for Jim McElwain. Bob Stoops is the biggest name on that list.

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Week 10 bowl projections: Ohio State, Notre Dame move in four-team playoff

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 10. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Four-star recruit Emil Ekiyor decommits from Michigan, choses Alabama

Emil Ekiyor, ranked as the second best center in the 2018 recruiting class, has de-committed from Michigan and decided on Alabama.

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Watch: Winnipeg Jets forward Wheeler scores first-period hat trick vs. Penguins

The 31-year-old winger led an offensive outburst in the opening period.

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Tennessee fans begin #EmptyNeyland campaign to get Butch Jones fired

Tennessee fans have started a Twitter campaign asking for patrons not to go to any more Vols games.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion already heading into 2017 with the resignation of Sean Kugler at UTEP.

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In the end, Florida couldn't ignore Jim McElwain's failings on and off the field

Jim McElwain was reportedly fired by Florida on Sunday. It was inevitable after his myriad failings as the Gators' coach.

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Nine Florida coaching candidates to replace Jim McElwain

Florida needs a new coach. Here are the nine best replacements for Jim McElwain. Bob Stoops is the biggest name on that list.

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College football rankings: Penn State falls; Georgia, Alabama reign supreme in AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll

A late collapse punished Penn State's College Football Playoff hopes Saturday night, as Ohio State commanded an exciting comeback.

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Twitter reacted hilariously after Florida reportedly fired Jim McElwain

Florida reportedly fired Jim McElwain Sunday, and Twitter didn't fail to deliver some zingers.

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Florida fires coach Jim McElwain after blowout loss, reports say

The Gators are now 3-4 on the season after losing to Georgia, 42-7.

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Florida RB Malik Davis out for season with knee injury, report says

Davis ran four times for 20 yards before he sustained the injury in Florida's game against Georgia.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Get ready for six heated arguments in November

The College Football Playoff rankings are coming, and that means six arguments are going to heat up. Here's what we think will happen.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 10

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 10? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Penn State's loss to Ohio State hurts now, and will hurt worse in November

No. 2 Penn State let an 11-point lead slip away, and that could be what keeps the Nittany Lions out of the College Football Playoff in November.

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Islanders' Tavares scores natural hat-trick against Predators

John Tavares scored three goals to lead the Islanders past Nashville, 6-2.

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With J.T. Barrett, Heisman front runner, Ohio State shows all things are possible

J.T. Barrett's heroics put Ohio State in the Big Ten East driver's seat, and the fifth-year senior at the front of the Heisman Trophy conversation.

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Houston gives No. 17 South Florida first loss of Charlie Strong era

Charlie Strong has suffered his first loss as head coach of USF.

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No. 25 Iowa State hands No. 4 TCU first loss of season

The Cyclones remain undefeated with Kyle Kempt at quarterback and pulled off their second win against a Top 5 opponent this season.

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Three takeaways from No. 9 Notre Dame's win over No. 14 N.C. State

It's hard to ignore what the Fighting Irish have done on the field this season.

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No. 6 Ohio State 39, No. 2 Penn State 38: Five things we learned

No. 2 Penn State took control of the Big Ten East with a victory against No. 6 Ohio State. Here are five things we learned.

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WATCH: Penn State scores TD after refs overturn Ohio State interception in end zone

Ohio State's Denzel Ward had an interception. Then Penn State's DeAndre Thompkins had a touchdown. On the same play.

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Norfolk State freshman DL Nick Ackies killed in Friday night shooting

Nicholas Jerome Ackies, a freshman defensive lineman for Norfolk State, was shot and killed Friday night in Norfolk.

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Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett breaks Big Ten passing record

Barrett's second-quarter touchdown moved him past Drew Brees for most Big Ten passing touchdowns.

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Alex Ovechkin's good deed: Capitals star buys clothes for homeless man in Edmonton

Alex Ovechkin noticed a shirtless man on the street in chilly Edmonton Friday, so he came through with an act of kindness.

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WATCH: Saquon Barkley takes opening kickoff back for TD against Ohio State

Saquon Barkley showed why he's the Heisman front runner against Ohio State. It only took him one play.

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Michigan finds QB in Brandon Peters — here's why that matters in November

Michigan finally found a quarterback for the stretch run in Brandon Peters, and that will throw a wrench in Big Ten race down the stretch.

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Penn State vs. Ohio State: Scores, highlights from game that could decide Big Ten East

Follow along live as Sporting News provides updates between Penn State and Ohio State in a game that could potentially decide the Big Ten East.

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NC State vs. Notre Dame: Live score, updates, highlights

Notre Dame takes on NC State on Saturday in one of the biggest games of either team's season.

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Florida AD denies buyout rumors around coach Jim McElwain, but report suggests he's out after Georgia game

After a report surfaced that McElwain's agent has been "working hard" with Florida to arrange a buyout, AD Scott Stricklin denied rumors.

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Week 9 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Keep up with all the biggest plays from Saturday's action on the gridiron.

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Watch a masked Ryan Reaves scare the hot dogs out of Phil Kessel

A perfectly executed hotel-room prank caught Phil Kessel hilariously off guard.

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Notre Dame vs. N.C. State: Matchups, keys to victory in South Bend

Notre Dame faces its second big test in as many weeks with a home matchup against the Wolfpack. Here are the keys to victory and key matchups in this monster game.

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College football Week 9 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 9 features an over-the-top afternoon slot with four loaded games, including the Big Ten showdown between Penn State and Ohio State. Get ready with the Week 9 primer.

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Inside the NWHL: Madison Packer and the masked physical toll of women's hockey

Madison Packer, one of the NWHL's most popular players, is toughness personified. She opens up to Sporting News about the underappreciated elements of physicality in women's hockey.

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Kings score twice in 11 seconds against Canadiens

Kempe, Toffoli score a pair of goals to close out the first period against Montreal on Thursday.

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Panthers' Tippett scores first NHL goal

The tenth overall pick scores his first NHL goal.

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Brother of Dalvin Cook chooses Georgia over Florida State

James Cook, a five-star running back from Miami, announced Thursday he will play college football at Georgia.

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Former Habs captain Pierre Turgeon now helping Kings get offensive

Pierre Turgeon impresses in his first NHL coaching job with the Los Angeles Kings.

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Scariest goalie masks in NHL history: Creepy, cool and just plain weird

In time for Halloween, we thought it would be a treat to revisit some of the spookiest goalie masks of all time.

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Florida players reach pre-trial agreement in credit card fraud case

Felony charges of credit card fraud will be dismissed against Antonio Callaway, Jordan Scarlett and Rick Wells for completing the program.

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Lightning in a bottle: Nikita Kucherov's case to create 'world's best players' quartet

It's clear Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Erik Karlsson rate as the the best players on the planet. But Nikita Kucherov, the NHL's hottest scorer, is carving out a spot right behind them.

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Derek Stepan deserves warm welcome when he returns to Garden Thursday

Veteran center faces the Rangers for the first time since being traded to the Coyotes.

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Despite franchise-worst start, frustrated Coyotes trying to remain optimistic

Arizona Coyotes are winless and 'fragile' but realize they need to be positive.

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Pitt teammates face charges after dorm room fight

Defensive back Paris Ford and tight end Tyler Sear allegedly fought one another around 10:15 p.m. Oct. 17.

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J.T. Barrett must own this big-game stage for Buckeyes against Penn State

Ohio State's J.T. Barrett gets the big stage again in a showdown with No. 2 Penn State on Saturday. Expect the fifth-year senior to take advantage of it.

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Golden Knights give Shipachyov permission to seek a trade, report says

Vadim Shipachyov receives permission to seek a trade, according to a recent report.

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Tennessee players John Kelly, Will Ignont cited for marijuana

Running back John Kelly and linebacker Will Ignont were cited after police allegedly found marijuana and a glass pipe in Kelly's car.

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Florida coach Jim McElwain: I'll expound on death threats 'when it becomes unmanageable'

McElwain got some mixed reactions when he said he and his family received death threats, but he said he won't say more unless they escalate.

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NHL Power Rankings: Lightning bolt to the top, Kings crack top five

There's a new team atop our weekly NHL power rankings, and keep an eye on the fast-rising L.A. Kings and Vegas Golden Knights.

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Stars' Ben Bishop criticizes coach's decision to swap goalies in one-goal game

Ken Hitchcock said the Stars were lethargic and needed a jolt trailing 3-2 when he pulled starting goalie Ben Bishop early in the second period Tuesday.

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Penn State vs. Ohio State: Looking back at six memorable top-10 showdowns

Penn State and Ohio State head into their seventh top-10 matchup on Saturday. Here's a look at the past matchups that define this Big Ten rivalry.

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Ducks' Kevin Bieksa TKOs Radko Gudas with single leaping punch

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a Superman punch-landing Kevin Bieksa.

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Protecting Oklahoma: How Brian Orr guards the most important man in Sooner football

For 12 years, the two most important men in Oklahoma Sooners football — Bob Stoops and, now, Lincoln Riley — have been protected by the same man: Brian Orr.

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There is a glimmer of hope for struggling Rangers

It's not pretty as the New York Rangers lost again Monday, and have won only twice in ten games, but they need not panic just yet.

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Inside the adorable Caps Canine Calendar

The Washington Capitals shot their annual Canine Calendar on Monday with proceeds benefiting Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.

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College Football Playoff schedule for semifinals, national championship games

When and where are the College Football Playoff semifinals and national championship games? Here is everything you need to know.

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Washington State coach Mike Leach hires firm to investigate Texas Tech

Leach hired the firm to ensure he gets the money he says he's owed for coaching Texas Tech during the 2009 football season.

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Zach Parise injury update: Wild forward out 8-10 weeks after back surgery

Parise's back problems date back to the 2015-16 season when he was diagnosed with a herniated disk that later caused numbness in his leg.

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When are the 2017 College Football Playoff rankings released?

When do the College Football Playoff rankings start? A look at the important release dates, and new members on this year's CFP committee.

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USC’s Sam Darnold unlikely to enter NFL Draft after season, report says

Following a blowout loss to Notre Dame, Darnold has 17 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and 2,292 yards passing this year.

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Making sense of Big Ten playoff outlook, and potential chaos looming in November

The Big Ten has four teams in the playoff discussion, and here's a look at five wild scenarios that could unfold over the next five weeks.

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College football Week 9 picks against spread: Ohio State-Penn State a toss-up cover

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 9 games, including Ohio State-Penn State and Notre Dame-N.C. State.

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College football picks, Week 9: Penn State faces second big test against Buckeyes

Penn State and Notre Dame headline this week's games — again. Can the Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish upend Ohio State and Wolfpack, respectively? We've got those and more picks for Week 9.

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Urban Meyer calls Saquon Barkley 'best all-purpose guy' he has ever faced

Barkley leads the nation in all-purpose yards and will lead Penn State against Ohio State on Saturday.

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Patrick Eaves injury update: Ducks winger out of ICU, diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome

Patrick Eaves is expected to make a fully recovery.

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Kings' Laich 'excited' for another NHL chance

Brooks Laich is elated to continue NHL playing career with Kings

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Wild's Zach Parise contemplating back surgery, report says

Parise has yet to make his 2017-18 debut and now reports say he is contemplating back surgery that could sideline him for up to two months.

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Florida State RB Jacques Patrick to undergo knee surgery, out indefinitely

The junior running back suffered the injury during Saturday's loss to Louisville and an MRI on Sunday revealed the extent of the damage.

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Islanders Anders Lee thriving in role, but expects even more production

Anders Lee continues to produce for the Islanders but hopes for more

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Notre Dame's Josh Adams should have a spot on your Heisman ballot

Josh Adams demonstrated against USC that it'd be a mistake not to consider him for the Heisman Trophy.

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Florida coach Jim McElwain says players, staff have gotten death threats

Florida coach Jim McElwain said threats to players and coaches represent other things going on in the country.

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Saquon Barkley reminds everyone of his devastating skill set in rout of Michigan

The Heisman Trophy is entirely Saquon Barkley’s to lose, and there’s no reason to believe he will.

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Michigan's Lavert Hill apologizes for flipping off Penn State crowd

The Wolverines cornerback issued an apology after he gave a double-finger salute to the Penn State crowd Saturday night.

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Heisman Watch: Saquon Barkley may already be the champ

Saquon Barkley's performance against Michigan might have been good enough to win him the Heisman just two thirds of the way through the season.

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Risky business: Fast-starting Kings' offensive renaissance cuts both ways

Written off as too old and too conservative, an offensive reinvention has the Kings looking like contenders early in the season. But things aren’t as perfect as their 6-0-1 record suggests.

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Brian Boyle receives cheers in return to Devils practice

It was a feel-good moment Sunday when Brian Boyle practiced for the first time since being diagnosed with CML.

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Flames place Jaromir Jagr on injured reserve, recall Mark Jankowski

The Calgary Flames Jaromir placed veteran forward Jaromir Jagr on injured-reserve Monday.

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Week 9 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 9 of the college football schedule will feature multiple top-25 matchups.

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Week 9 bowl projections: Clemson or Georgia for last playoff spot?

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 9. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Sven Baertschi scores twice in Canucks win over Red Wings

The Swiss forward opened his 2017-18 account in fine fashion on Sunday.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion already heading into 2017 with the resignation of Sean Kugler at UTEP.

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College football rankings: Michigan drops out for first time in 2 years, Notre Dame rises again

The top six teams hold their spots, but Michigan falls to the bottom after a disappointing loss at Penn State.

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Kansas breaks Big 12 record with lowest offensive yards in TCU loss

Kansas was held to a measly 21 offensive yards as TCU routed the Jayhawks, 43-0.

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Ole Miss QB Shea Patterson (knee) out for season, report says

Shea Patterson reportedly tore his PCL in Ole Miss's loss to LSU.

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Michigan is fine with Jim Harbaugh, but that's not good enough now

Michigan suffered another loss in a big game, but the long-term forecast is favorable for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 9

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 8? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Islanders' Josh Bailey scores highlight goal against Sharks

The Islanders' Josh Bailey scored a sensational goal against the Sharks on Saturday.

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Penn State vs. Michigan: Scores, highlights from huge Big Ten rivalry

The No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions take on the No. 19 Michigan Wolverines at home in a "White Out." Follow along as Sporting News provides scores and highlights from a huge Big Ten game.

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USC at Notre Dame: Score, updates from top-25 rivalry game in South Bend

Sporting News is providing live updates throughout Saturday’s game between No. 11 USC and No. 13 Notre Dame.

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Tennessee celebrates TD by giving Alabama fans the middle finger

Rashaan Gaulden gave a double-finger salute to the Alabama crowd after his team finally scored a touchdown.

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Penguins get C Riley Sheahan, Red Wings granted cap relief in trade

Pittsburgh gambles it can revitalize a once-promising player who'd become dead salary cap weight Detroit needed to move clear space for Andreas Athanasiou.

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Texas' pain won't end under Tom Herman until close losses become close wins

Texas' heartache got worse with another loss to No. 10 Oklahoma State, and that's something Tom Herman must fix soon in Austin.

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Jimbo Fisher gets into it with fan after FSU loss to Louisville

Jimbo Fisher reportedly got into it with a fan after the latter heckled him when Floridfa State lost to Louisville.

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'All of that stuff is fluff': Mike Babcock's mission impossible to slow Leafs' runaway hype train

Newly installed as odds-on favorites to win the Stanley Cup, the Maple Leafs are young, fun and the toast of the NHL, while their coach attempts to keep them on the rails.

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Carey Price loses his cool as Canadiens' slide hits seven games

The Canadiens are 1-6-1 after a Friday night shellacking at the hands of the Ducks, their seventh straight loss to match the franchise's worst start since 1941-42.

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Yankees' postseason run forces Rutgers-Maryland game to move from Yankee Stadium

Rutgers and Maryland will now play at the Scarlet Knights' stadium.

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Penn State vs. Michigan: Best College GameDay signs from Beaver Stadium

College football fans were hyped up Saturday morning for the Penn State and Michigan game, showing off their creative College GameDay signs.

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Week 8 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Get live updates from all the week's biggest games here.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin sets NHL record with vintage overtime goal

The Capitals' captain broke a tie with Jaromir Jagr for most overtime goals in NHL history Friday.

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Blake Wheeler scores 200th goal, Paul Maurice grabs 600th victory in Jets win

It was a night of milestones in Winnipeg's 4-3 victory over Minnesota Friday.

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Red Wings, Andreas Athanasiou agree to one-year deal

The Red Wings finally ended a contract dispute with their 23-year-old center that lasted all summer.

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GQ names Oilers' McDavid as one of 'Greatest Athletes of the Future'

Oilers captain Connor McDavid recognized by GQ Magazine.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hall of Famer Mike Modano marvels at Auston Matthews' skill

Even one of hockey's greatest scorers is impressed by Toronto's 20-year-old star.

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​Georgia coach Kirby Smart arrives in helicopter to watch QB recruit Justin Fields

Georgia coach Kirby Smart arrived in a helicopter for Thursday’s nationally-televised game featuring five-star QB recruit Justin Fields.

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Penn State vs. Michigan: Matchups, keys to victory in massive Big Ten East game

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for Penn State and Michigan in a game that could not only determine the outcome of the Big Ten East — but also the College Football Playoff.

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College football Week 8 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Two prime time games between USC and Notre Dame and Penn State and Michigan, not to mention a historic spread in a classic rivalry. Get ready for Week 8.

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Michigan State RB LJ Scott arrested, charged with 7th driving infraction

Scott's arrest marks the seventh time he has been cited for driving on a suspended license or a similar charge.

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Angry Bender: Stop throwing punches, start watching game

Angry Bender looks at fights in the stands. This isn't "Roahouse," people.

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Ranking best NHL arenas

Our veteran NHL reporter breaks down which are the best arenas in the National Hockey League.

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Dan Girardi 'everything our team needed' says Lightning coach

Veteran defenseman making his mark on and off the ice for new team.

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Kings' Jeff Carter needs surgery after being cut by skate blade

Jeff Petry's skate blade caught Jeff Carter in his lower left leg during the first period of the Kings' 5-1 win over the Canadiens Wednesday.

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Tuukka Rask injury update: Banged-up Bruins down starting goalie vs. Canucks

Tuukka Rask is dealing with an undisclosed injury following a collision with Anders Bjork during practice Wednesday.

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USC vs. Notre Dame: Matchups, keys to victory in de facto playoff elimination game

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for USC and Notre Dame in what essentially serves as a playoff elimination game.

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USC, Sam Darnold treating rival Notre Dame as 'playoff game' — because it is

USC and Notre Dame meet on Saturday as ranked opponents for the first time since 2009. Their game could have a big impact on the College Football Playoff.

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Bob Stoops on retirement: 'You won't see me on a college sideline or a pro sideline'

The former Oklahoma coach doubled down on his retirement this week. Bob Stoops said he's not coming back to coach.

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D-III football team cancels rest of season because of player shortage

Occidental College (0-5) reportedly was down to fewer than three dozen healthy players when it decided to pull the plug on the 2017 season.

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USC vs. Notre Dame: Matchups, keys to victory in de facto playoff elimination game

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for USC and Notre Dame in what essentially serves as a playoff elimination game.

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USC, Sam Darnold treating Notre Dame as 'playoff game' — because it is

USC and Notre Dame meet on Saturday as ranked opponents for the first time since 2009. Their game could have a big impact on the College Football Playoff.

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Bob Stoops on retirement: 'You won't see me on a college sideline or a pro sideline'

The former Oklahoma coach doubled down on his retirement this week. Bob Stoops said he's not coming back to coach.

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NHL's worst injuries in 2017-18

The 2017-18 NHL season has already been impacted by long-term injuries.

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D-III football team cancels rest of season because of player shortage

Occidental College (0-5) reportedly was down to fewer than three dozen healthy players when it decided to pull the plug on the 2017 season.

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Leafs star Matthews scores seeing-eye goal against Red Wings

The young forward got in on a high-scoring game with an impressive snipe in the first period.

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Saquon Barkley making charge at Penn State's best RB of all time

Everyone knows Saquon Barkley is one of the best players in college football this season. But me might just be one of the best running backs to ever don a Penn State uniform.

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Lightning's J.T. Brown explains why he won't raise fist during anthem

Brown said he is using his platform to go into the community to help with racial equality.

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A peak at Pyeongchang: USA Hockey announces roster for pre-Olympic tournament

The majority of the 2018 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey roster will be made up by a relatively anonymous group of Americans playing professionally in Europe.

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Jerry Sandusky's request for new trial denied by judge

The former Penn State football assistant coach is serving a 30- to 60-year sentence for child sexual abuse.

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2018 Olympic men’s ice hockey betting odds: Russia leads the way, Canada in second

With the ability to send KHL players to Pyeongchang, Russia leads the way in the first round of 2018 Olympic betting odds for men’s ice hockey.

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NHL Power Rankings: Rangers, Canadiens dropping like rocks

It's been a rough two weeks for a couple NHL slow-starters. Two Western Conference teams with low expectations move into top 10 of this week's rankings.

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Penn State vs. Michigan: Breaking down historic Big Ten rivalry

Penn State and Michigan have a storied history as Big Ten rivals. Saturday's game between the Jim Harbaugh-coached Wolverines and James Franklin-coached Nittany Lions is the latest chapter.

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Texas defense has tough test in Oklahoma State's top-ranked offense

Texas has shown it can compete in big games against tough offenses. But Oklahoma State could be the biggest test they face this season.

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Sidney Crosby's no-look, game-tying goal was pure hockey brilliance

There are smart hockey plays, and then there are Sidney Crosby-smart hockey plays. The Rangers fell victim to one in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss.

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James Franklin: No. 2 Penn State program is about more than just wins

Franklin responded to the compliment Kirk Herbstreit gave to the Nittany Lions saying he focuses on building a program about more than wins.

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Nittanyville already packed with Penn State students

Nittanyville, a make-shift tent town assembled during the week leading up to each Penn State home game, was already packed with tents on Tuesday.

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10 possible College Football Playoff combinations we'd love to see

With only two weeks remaining until the first set of College Football Playoff rankings, Sporting News looks at 10 possible playoff projections, from the reasonable to the absurd.

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College football Week 8 picks against spread: Big spreads for Alabama, Penn State

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 8 games, including Alabama-Tennessee and Penn State-Michigan.

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College football picks, Week 8: Does USC or Notre Dame get knocked out of playoff race?

We've got two massive games to look forward to this week, and it starts with USC and Notre Dame in South Bend.

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Mike Leach: 'I don't 'have any plan' to follow Wazzu AD to Nebraska

Leach, 56, is 35-35 at Washington State since departing AD Bill Moos hired him, leading the Cougars to three bowl games the past four years.

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Week 8 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 8 of the college football schedule features two prime time top-25 matchups.

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Ole Miss, former coach Houston Nutt agree to settle defamation lawsuit

Ole Miss officials and Houston Nutt announced they reached an undisclosed settlement to dismiss the lawsuit that Nutt filed in July.

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Washington loses two starters to season-ending injuries

Left tackle Trey Adams (ACL) and cornerback Jordan Miller (ankle) will be sidelined for the rest of the season after injuries against ASU.

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LSU's Ed Orgeron shades Ole Miss while talking about upcoming game

Ed Orgeron was the head coach at Ole Miss from 2005-07.

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Maryland AD Kevin Anderson taking six-month sabbatical

Anderson has been the AD at Maryland since replacing Debbie Yow in 2010.

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Heisman Watch: Mass upsets allow new contenders to emerge

A weekend rife with upsets has also affected the race for the Heisman Trophy.

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Tennessee's Butch Jones: 'We did everything to win South Carolina game except score TDs'

Butch Jones says the team worked hard to try and win their game against Carolina. Minus scoring touchdowns.

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Devils' Butcher a prime cut in start of rookie year

Devils defenseman Will Butcher is turning heads, recording eights assists during New Jersey's 4-1-0 start to the season.

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With Rangers, Pavelec has big backup skates to fill

The New York Rangers received excellent play from their backup goaltenders over the past four seasons, and hope for more success with new No. 2 Ondrej Pavelec this year.

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Former Penn State kicker Joey Julius attending game vs. Michigan

Julius left the program during the offseason to seek treatment for an eating disorder.

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Sporting News 2017 midseason All-Americans

Sporting News' midseason All-American team is out, and it's heavy on play-making quarterbacks, uber-talented running backs and a bevy of other star-studded players.

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Golden Knights Twitter account defends use of sexist 'Ted' tweets

The Vegas Golden Knights Twitter account was criticized Sunday night after announcing the Boston Bruins lineup with female names.

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Week 8 bowl projections: TCU crashes College Football party

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Nebraska hires Washington State's Bill Moos as new AD

Moos, who had been at Washington State, succeeds Shawn Eichorst, who was fired last month.

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College football rankings: Penn State is new No. 2 after Clemson upset

Clemson fell out of the top five in this week's rankings after an upset to Syracuse.

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Golden Knights place Fleury and Marchessault on IR

Vegas Golden Knights send Fleury and Marchessault to the injured reserve list.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney celebrates Alabama’s '92 championship with former teammates, coaches

Less than 24 hours after Clemson’s loss at Syracuse, Dabo Swinney was in Tuscaloosa for Alabama's 1992 championship team reunion.

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Seven tests the College Football Playoff will face soon

The College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Oct. 31, and here are seven tests the committee could encounter in the second half of the season.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 8

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 8? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Memphis DL Ernest Suttles charged with rape, dismissed from team

Memphis defensive lineman Ernest Suttles has been charged with rape and dismissed from the team.

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Michigan will find out how good (or bad) it really is against Penn State

Michigan escaped Indiana with an overtime victory, but the real test comes next week at Penn State. Can Jim Harbaugh score the big win next week?

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Watch: South Carolina QB Jake Bentley consoles Jarrett Guarantano after Tennessee loss

Jake Bentley is a class act, as he showed against Tennessee on Saturday.

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Calls for Butch Jones’ job grow louder after loss to South Carolina

Calls for Butch Jones to be fired as coach of the Tennessee football team are reaching a crescendo after the Vols' loss to South Carolina.

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Butch Jones' hot seat isn't Tennessee's problem — it's finding the next coach

Butch Jones' days appear to be numbered in Knoxville, but that isn't Tennessee's biggest problem. Finding the next coach won't be easy.

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Tennessee loses on last play, turns up more heat on Butch Jones

Tennessee lost to South Carolina despite three chances near the goal line in the final seconds. The loss drops the Vols to 3-3.

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Oklahoma vs. Texas: Live updates, scores and highlights from Red River Showdown

Follow along with SN's live updates and highlights at the Red River Showdown between Big-12 rivals Oklahoma and Texas.

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NC State's Bradley Chubb is fine after suffering gruesome finger injury vs. Pittsburgh

Bradley Chubb had his finger bent in a way fingers aren't supposed to bend.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney makes classy gesture after devastating loss to Syracuse

After a 27-24 upset against Syracuse, Clemson coach Swinney went into the opposing team's locker room and delivered a congratulatory speech.

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BYU Cougar mascot gets involved in hilarious dance off vs. Mississippi State

After the BYU mascot went viral for his dance moves, the Mississippi State mascot challenged him to a battle.

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Lee Corso terrified this poor dog with a giant mascot head on College GameDay

ESPN's College GameDay was at James Madison on Saturday and Lee Corso's headgear pick scared this poor pup.

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Week 7 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Keep up with the biggest plays from all of the day's action here.

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Washington State’s loss to Cal ends national title talk for Cougars

By virtue of Washington State's loss at Cal, consider the Cougars' part in the National Championship conversation over.

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James Franklin reinforces commitment to Penn State

Franklin wrote in response to Texas A&M reports, "Recruiting is a crazy business, people will do anything to create drama."

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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant suffers scary injury against Syracuse

Bryant was slammed to the turf at the Carrier Dome by Syracuse defensive lineman Chris Slayton.

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Capitals' Ovechkin scores ninth goal in five games

Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 9.

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Now with Devils, Marcus Johansson ready for 'weird' night facing former team, Capitals

The talented Swede has helped improve the New Jersey Devils' early fortunes after seven solid seasons with the Washington Capitals.

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USC vs. Utah is more than just latest Pac-12 rivalry for Trojans, Utes

USC has become the biggest rival for Utah in the Pac-12. But this game means more than that — to both teams.

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Mark Richt praises Georgia two years after Athens exit

Mark Richt has only positive things to say about Georgia, which he coached from 2001-15, as the No. 4 Bulldogs are off to a 6-0 start.

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College football Week 7 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Sam Darnold, OU-Texas, Jim Harbaugh and an ACC upset pick are all part of the Week 7 primer. Get ready for the midpoint.

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How good are the Golden Knights? NHL's best story can be more than also-ran

The Golden Knights are the NHL's biggest early surprise, the first expansion team in history to start 3-0. The numbers suggest they won't keep it up, but they're better than 31 of 31.

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Lightning's Steven Stamkos scores first goal in nearly a year

The Tampa Bay Lightning star missed almost 11 months recovering from a knee injury.

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Panthers' Ian McCoshen scores first NHL goal

McCoshen scores first goal in second period to tie game 1-1 against St. Louis.

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Lightning's Koekkoek scores first NHL goal

Koekkoek records a personal milestone.

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Devils' Michael McLeod to miss 4-6 weeks

McLeod is expected to miss four to six weeks recovering.

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Penn State preparing for Texas A&M to make run at James Franklin

James Franklin guided Penn State through the tail end of the program's crippling NCAA sanctions. Texas A&M might want him to guide the Aggies past 8-5 seasons.

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Two NHL players catch massive sturgeon

Winnipeg Jets players Matt Hendricks and Dustin Byfuglien caught a massive sturgeon in British Columbia’s Fraser River.

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Angry Bender: Telling the truth about Michigan's Jim Harbaugh

Angry Bender looks at the three biggest misconceptions about Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh heading into Week 7.

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Poodle gets San Jose Sharks makeover

A teal-mohawked poodle is turning heads at San Jose Sharks games.

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Former USC LB Osa Masina avoids felony rape trial

Masina avoided a trial in his felony rape case by pleading guilty to three misdemeanor charges of sexual battery.

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Cal football monitoring air quality ahead of game as fires rage in California

Cal football is monitoring the air quality in Berkeley ahead of Friday's game against Washington State.

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Canadiens place Mark Streit on waivers

The Canadiens have placed 39-year-old defenseman Mark Streit on waivers.

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Inside the NWHL: Buffalo Beauts' replenished power play still one to fear

This is not the same Beauts team that shocked the Boston Pride and won the 2017 Isobel Cup, but new talent from the CWHL and NCAA ranks should fit right in.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney to appear at celebration of Alabama 1992 title, per report

Swinney, a member of the Tide's last national championship team before Nick Saban, is scheduled to appear at its 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday.

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Houston Nutt re-files lawsuit against Ole Miss in Mississippi court

The former Ole Miss coach is re-filing his suit against the school in a Mississippi court.

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Texas vs. Oklahoma: Matchups, keys to victory in Red River Rivalry

Here are the matchups and keys to victory for the latest edition of the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.

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Flames' Tkachuk, Kings' Doughty renew bad blood

Matthew Tkachuk and Drew Doughty don't like each other, and the feud spilled over into the Flames-Kings game on Wednesday.

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Auburn under independent investigation into academic fraud

Auburn has three athletic programs being investigated as the basketball, softball and football teams are all under scrutiny.

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Maple Leafs' Andersen much more comfortable to start year two

Frederik Andersen feels much more comfortable in his second year in Toronto after injuries made his first offseason more difficult.

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Jaromir Jagr to make Flames debut Wednesday against Kings

After missing Calgary's first three games of the regular season, the 45-year-old will suit up and begin his 23rd NHL season.

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Blues are battered, but have yet to be beaten

Dealing with a slew of injuries to key players, the Blues are off to a surprising 4-0-0 start.

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College football player at D-III Albright kicked off team for protesting during anthem

A football player at Division III Albright College was kicked off the team for going against a unified team decision.

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Texas, Oklahoma trending in opposite directions ahead of Red River Rivalry

Lincoln Riley and Tom Herman lead Oklahoma and Texas teams trending in opposite directions. But not in the way anyone expected.

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NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs take over top spot

There's a shakeup at the top of our weekly NHL power rankings, and several bottom feeders take bold steps up the ladder.

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Baylor considering 285-pound DL to replace injured punter

After losing Drew Galitz to an injury, Baylor is considering replacing the punter with a 6-4 defensive lineman who kicked in high school.

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No. 2 Clemson expects QB Kelly Bryant (ankle) to start Friday at Syracuse

Coach Dabo Swinney says his team's top QB has "moved around well" on the left ankle he injured Saturday against Wake Forest.

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Jake Allen 'in form' and ready to lead Blues

The St. Louis Blues goaltender hopes to trend upward in net.

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Gary Andersen blasts Oregon State assistants: 'I hired the wrong f—g guys'

In a series of texts sent to Oregonian columnist John Canzano, the former Beavers coach ripped the staff he put together.

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Western Michigan TE 'was astonished' at sister's viral, premature field rush at Buffalo

Donnie Ernsberger's sister caused Western Michigan a 15-yard penalty, though the Broncos ultimately won.

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Penguins celebrate Stanley Cup championship with Donald Trump at White House

The team celebrated its second consecutive Stanley Cup championship Tuesday with President Donald Trump.

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Tennessee promotes Jarrett Guarantano to starting QB, report says

Tennessee will test out Guarantano when it takes on South Carolina on Saturday.

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Maple Leafs aren't losing, taking lessons from winning mistakes

The Maple Leafs might be 3-0-0, but haven't been perfect by any stretch through three games.

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Les Miles to be honored at Auburn game for 2007 LSU national title

The former LSU coach will be honored for coaching the '07 Tigers to the national title.

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Watch: Mike Leach goes on epic 10-minute rant about college football playoffs

During a press conference Monday, WSU's Mike Leach ranted for 10 minutes about how college football needs to expand it's playoff system.

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Florida unveils scaly uniforms for game against Texas A&M

The color of the uniforms was described as "swamp green."

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Rangers send Filip Chytil to AHL after two-game experiment

It was a surprise Chytil, drafted 21st overall in June, made the opening-night roster in the first place, but his NHL trial run was shorter than expected.

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David Booth, with new perspectives, cherishing comeback with Red Wings

David Booth has taken the long road back to the NHL, but has kept his faith in a potential comeback through his religious beliefs.

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College football Week 7 picks against spread: Sooners bounce back against Horns

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 7 games, including the Red River Rivalry between OU and Texas.

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Week 7 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 7 of the college football schedule will feature multiple ranked teams facing road challenges.

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College football picks, Week 7: Oklahoma can't take Texas win for granted

Sporting News offers its picks for the Week 7 slate of college football games, which includes the Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas and a must-win matchup for USC vs. Utah.

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Josh Gordon says Baylor coaches helped him pass drug tests

Former Baylor receiver Josh Gordon says a Baylor coach helped him pass drug tests while he was in college.

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Lane Kiffin trolls Nick Saban for 'rat poison' comment

The FAU coach and former Alabama offensive coordinator went on a tweeting spree, starting with mocking Nick Saban's "rat poison" comment about the media saying too many positive things about Crimson Tide players.

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Coyotes Dylan Strome headed to AHL after two games

Strome tallied six shots and averaged 12:09 minutes of ice time in his two appearances for Arizona this season.

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NHL milestones within reach during the 2017-18 season

Jaromir Jagr is one of a handful of NHL stars with a chance to move up in the record books this season.

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Oregon State, coach Gary Andersen agree to 'mutually part'

Oregon State is 1-5 on the season and has gone 7-23 in his two-plus years with the football program.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion already heading into 2017 with the resignation of Sean Kugler at UTEP.

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Canucks' Darren Archibald being considered by Hockey Canada for Olympics

Though he's competing for an NHL spot with the Vancouver Canucks, Darren Arcibald is also being considered by Hockey Canada for the 2018 Olympics.

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Brother of Virginia Tech WR Sean Savoy killed after sibling's career game

Sean Savoy had a career day for the Hokies against Boston College. Hours later, his older brother was shot and killed.

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Claude Julien still trying to make the Canadiens' blue line golden

Claude Julien's first order of business is to fine-tune Montreal's blue line, and find the perfect combinations.

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Bradley Chubb proved himself one of nation's best defenders against Lamar Jackson

Bradley Chubb outperformed defending Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson when the two faced off on Thursday.

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Tennessee suspends player who kicked teammate in face

Embattled coach Butch Jones and the Vols (3-2) host South Carolina on Saturday before traveling to No. 1 Alabama in two weeks.

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Heisman Watch: Oklahoma's loss makes Saquon Barkley new No. 1

The loss Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma suffered against Iowa State has made Saquon Barkley a clear No. 1 in the Heisman Trophy projections.

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One-loss College Football Playoff contenders: Buy, sell or hold?

Sporting News looks at some one-loss College Football Playoff contenders and tells you whether you should buy, sell or hold.

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Nathan Walker, NHL's first Australian player, took long road to improbable debut

Nathan Walker took up hockey after watching "The Mighty Ducks" and left Australia at age 13 to pursue a pro career. Ten years later, a globe-trotting journey paid off with his first NHL goal.

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Week 7 bowl projections: Washington moves into College Football Playoff

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant (ankle) expected to play Friday at Syracuse

The No. 2 Tigers' starting QB was limited Sunday but "moving around pretty good" on the ankle he injured Saturday, coach Dabo Swinney said.

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Miami RB Mark Walton suffers season-ending injury in win over FSU

Walton was carted off the field late in the Hurricanes' 24-20 victory over Florida State.

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Lightning's J.T. Brown says he has received death threats after protest

Brown reiterates he's concerned about police brutality, racial injustice and inequality.

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Tavares scores twice, leads offensive surge in home opener

John Tavares scores twice in the Isles' 6-3 win.

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College football rankings: Michigan, Oklahoma take big falls after upset losses

Michigan and Oklahoma took big drops in the latest college football rankings after upset losses. The new-look top 10 includes Washington State and Auburn.

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Frustration around Jim Harbaugh mounts as Michigan loses to Michigan State

Jim Harbaugh was anointed as the savior of Michigan football, but another loss to Michigan State took some shine of his Ann Arbor tenure.

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LSU band denies trying to spoil Florida's tribute to Tom Petty

The Golden Band from Tigerland issued as statement that explained it was not trying to ruin Florida's fourth-quarter tribute to Tom Petty.

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Jagr surprises 'Traveling Jagrs' on live television

The NHL star surprises his fan club on FlamesTV.

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Watch: Arizona QB Khalil Tate sets FBS record with ridiculous amount of rushing yards

Arizona's Khalil Tate amassed 327 rushing yards vs. Colorado on Saturday, setting an FBS record for most rushing yards by a QB in one game.

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LOOK: Penguins' Ian Cole tweets graphic photo of missing teeth

The Penguins defenseman left Saturday's game against the Predators after taking a brutal slapshot to the face.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 7

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 7? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Hischier, Butcher, Bratt shine in debuts for new-look Devils

Three rookies impress as Devils win season opener.

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Nick Saban says 'rat poison' from media contributed to lackluster game against Texas A&M

Nick Saban's Alabama team beat Texas A&M 27-19 in a hostile environment. He was none too pleased, including with the media.

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2018 NFL Draft watch: Luke Falk's draft stock continues to rise with another good outing

The Washington State quarterback is once again putting up big numbers in coach Mike Leach's high-powered offense.

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Michigan State exposes Wolverines' offensive identity crisis when it hurts most

Michigan's offensive issues were exposed again, and this time it cost them the Paul Bunyan Trophy in a loss to Michigan State.

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Western Michigan tight end's sister rushes field to celebrate TD, with game still going

Western Michigan went on to pull out a 71-68 victory over Buffalo in seven overtimes

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Watch: Komarov scores for Maple Leafs after failed Rangers coach's challenge

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out on the right side of the first coach's challenge under the NHL's new rules.

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Ohio State's Denzel Ward ejected on questionable targeting penalty

Ward was ejected with 6:37 remaining in the first quarter following a big hit on Maryland receiver Taivon Jacobs.

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In FSU win, Malik Rosier proves he's Miami's big-game quarterback

Malik Rosier led the game-winning drive against FSU, which opened the door for some larger conversations now.

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Lightning's J.T. Brown first NHL player to protest during U.S. anthem

The 27-year-old Brown, one of about 30 black players in the NHL, has said he hoped to join other athletes in bringing attention to police brutality and inequality for minorities.

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Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores first period hat trick against Canadiens

After a third-period hat trick in Washington's season opener, Ovechkin scores three goals in first period on Saturday.

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Panthers reportedly lock up Michael Matheson for eight years, $39 million

A core component to the Panthers' defense corps present and future has signed on long term.

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Iowa State's dream upset of Oklahoma is nightmare for Sooners — and Big 12

Oklahoma's home loss to Iowa State is a bad look for the Sooners — and an even worse won for the Big 12.

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Florida Gators honor Tom Petty vs. LSU: 'Perhaps a new tradition will be born'

Florida Gators honor Tom Petty vs. LSU: 'Perhaps a new tradition will be born'

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Ole Miss creates job post for head football coach

Matt Luke took over as interim coach when Hugh Freeze resigned. It appears the Rebels would like to move on after this season.

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Iowa State mimics Baker Mayfield, plants flag at midfield after Oklahoma upset

Iowa State's Evrett Edwards planted an Iowa flag at midfield after the Cyclones upset the Sooners, but his teammates and coaching staff weren't into it.

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Clemson QB Kelly Bryant leaves game vs. Wake Forest with injury

Bryant suffered an apparent leg injury in the third quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday and did not return to the game.

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Penn State proves it's more than Saquon Barkley, and that's a good thing

Penn State had trouble getting Saquon Barkley loose against Northwestern, but the Nittany Lions are still off to a 6-0 start heading into a bye week.

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​How Oklahoma's loss to Iowa State will impact College Football Playoff race

Oklahoma's loss to Iowa State on Saturday will have effects on the College Football Playoff race later for the Big 12. Here is how that might shape up.

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TCU vs. West Virginia: Scores, updates from Big 12 showdown

Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout Saturday’s top-25 matchup between West Virginia and TCU.

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Karlsson getting closer, won't play against Red Wings; Formenton to make debut

The All-Star defenseman won't return tonight but is inching towards his season debut.

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What Predators prospect Eeli Tolvanen's white-hot KHL start means for NHL future

Drafted 30th overall in June, the 18-year-old wasn't expected to play in the KHL this season, let alone put up the gaudy stats that have some excited about his NHL prospects.

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Announcer somehow gets fooled into thinking badly-missed field goal was good

A field goal in the Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan game missed wide right, but the announcer celebrated as if he made it.

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Week 6 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

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

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High school football game ends on a crazy lateral play with surprise ending

A high school football game between two Ohio schools ended with a wild kick return.

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How legendary Penn State LB Jack Ham nearly went unrecruited out of high school

Jack Ham is one of the most famous linebackers in Penn State and NFL history. Here's the story of how he nearly went unrecruited out of high school.

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Ranking best NHL arenas

Our veteran NHL reporter breaks down which are the best arenas in the National Hockey League.

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Nathan Walker will become first Australian to play in NHL, Caps announce

The forward, 23, was added to the opening-day roster for the Washington Capitals and will play Saturday against the Canadiens.

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Fins up: Ole Miss will add 'Landshark' mascot, drop 'Rebel the Bear'

The Landshark tradition at Ole Miss dates back nearly a decade.

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QB Justin Fields, No. 1 overall recruit for 2018, commits to Georgia

Fields, from Kennesaw, Ga., had committed to Penn State early in 2017 but reopened his recruitment in June.

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College football Week 6 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Bryce Love's Heisman campaign could hit the next level, and some in-state rivalries come into focus on Saturday. Here is Sporting News Week 6 primer.

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NC State fans chant 'F-B-I' during win over Louisville

NC State didn’t just win on the field Thursday against Louisville, the Wolpack fans handed the Cardinals another “L” from the stands.

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Watch: Bryan Bickell suits up one last time for Blackhawks

Bryan Bickell skated in front of Blackhawks fans one final time Thursday night amid a battle with multiple sclerosis.

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Watch: Wild's Devan Dubnyk makes insane save against Detroit

Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk kept the game scoreless with a seemingly impossible stop in the first period of the team's season opener.

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Louisville vs. N.C. State: Scores, highlights from pivotal ACC Atlantic matchup

Louisville and N.C. State square off in a matchup that could affect the outcome of the ACC Atlantic Division. Sporting News provides scores and highlights:

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NHL's worst injuries in 2017-18

The 2017-18 NHL season has already been impacted by long-term injuries.

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UAB football team to honor children's hospital patients with special jerseys

The Blazers will wear the names of Children's Harbor patients on the back of their jerseys for Saturday's homecoming game.

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Flames drop opener, but fiery Mike Smith is bright spot

Mike Smith's debut with the Calgary Flames featured great goaltending, in-your-face intensity, and a 3-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

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Florida football plans tribute to Gainesville native Tom Petty

After the third quarter vs. LSU, Petty's "I Won't Back Down" will be played immediately after "We Are the Boys from Old Florida."

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FSU vs. Miami: Matchups, keys to victory in potential season-defining game

FSU and Miami face off on Saturday in what could be a season-defining game for both teams. Here are the keys to victory and matchups to watch.

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Matt Duchene, Avalanche each ready to 'move on' in their own ways

Matt Duchene will begin the regular season as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, with both player and team hoping to "move on" sooner rather than later.

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Martin Marincin squeezed out of spot, placed on waivers by Maple Leafs

The 25-year-old defenseman has 175 games of NHL experience.

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Bruins' Brandon Carlo comes back from concussion ready for bigger role

A concussion cost Brandon Carlo his first taste of the playoffs last year. Fully recovered, the 20-year-old will be counted on to help the Bruins get back in 2017-18 as a critical piece of their defense corps.

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Red Wings, finally caught by salary cap, face a long road to overcome it

A web of ugly, aging contracts will prove difficult for general manager Ken Holland to untangle.

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NHL forward Jiri Hudler reportedly demanded cocaine, peed on cart during flight

Hudler has been accused by the Delta Airlines staff of behaving belligerently during his recent flight from New York to Prague.

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'Wide Right' and more: Six missed kicks that shaped Miami-FSU

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Mark Richt knows it's on Miami to change state of FSU rivalry now

Miami has another chance to take down Florida State, and Mark Richt knows it. Can the Hurricanes end a seven-game streak?

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Oilers honor Edmonton police constable Mike Chernyk before season opener

Constable Mike Chernyk received a rousing round of applause when introduced to the crowd at Rogers Place on Wednesday.

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Watch: Patrick Marleau scores first goal with Maple Leafs

Patrick Marleau scores in Toronto Maple Leafs debut.

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Jaromir Jagr says 'it's going to take time' before he's at full-speed for Flames

Jaromir Jagr got plenty of laughs at his introductory press conference with the Calgary Flames, but turned serious when he discussed when he might be ready to play.

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NHL opening night live blog: Scores, highlights as Penguins raise banner on new season

The NHL regular season finally opens Wednesday with a few of its biggest stars in action. Follow Sporting News' live blog for live scoring updates and highlights throughout the night.

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Kings to honor victims of Las Vegas shooting, including fallen staff member

Christiana Duarte, 22, had just begun a job working in the Kings' marketing department. She was one of the 59 killed in Sunday's mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas.

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Former Ohio State RB Bri'onte Dunn arrested, charged with rape and kidnapping

Dunn was sentenced to probation in February after pleading no contest to an assault charge that led to his dismissal from the team.

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Victor Mete plans to stay 'as long as possible' with Canadiens

The 19-year-old rookie is ready for the challenge of playing in the NHL after making Montreal's opening-night roster.

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Calvin Pickard: This season is about Las Vegas, not the Golden Knights

Las Vegas is getting a new hockey team this year and the players hope to give the city a temporary reprieve from the recent tragedy.

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Clemson football trainers, managers, staff help student after car accident

Student staffers swam across the Seneca River to help a crash victim after hearing the collision about 300 yards away from practice.

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Rescheduled Florida State-Miami game threatened by potential hurricane

Tropical Storm Nate could become a hurricane and the five-day cone of uncertainty includes Tallahassee, where FSU and Miami play Saturday.

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Travis Green opens up about how playing career shaped his coaching philosophy with Canucks

The head coach of the Vancouver Canucks plans to keep things simple in his first season behind the bench.

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FSU-Miami game could be impacted again by potential tropical storm

FSU and Miami's game has already been postponed once this season. A potential tropical storm could affect the matchup once again.

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Nikolaj Ehlers "super excited" signing seven-year extension with Jets

The Jets locked up another key forward Wednesday, signing Nikolaj Ehlers to a seven-year, $42 million contract.

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LSU's Ed Orgeron, coordinators, AD 'on the same page' after Troy shocker

LSU sits at 3-2 after its shocking loss to Troy and will face a tougher test Saturday against Florida.

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Senators ready to start season with players they have

Pierre Dorion did not make any last-minute additions to the roster, so the Senators are ready to open the season as is Thursday night.

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Hockey Time Machine: Looking back on the NHL's first opening night 100 years ago

On Dec. 17, 1917, the opening night of the newly-minted NHL, there were four teams ready to play a 22-game schedule. An awful lot has changed over 100 years.

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Mark Dantonio, Spartans embrace primetime opportunity against Michigan

Michigan State can work back into some larger discussions by knocking off No. 7 Michigan on Saturday. Can Mark Dantonio and the Spartans pull it off?

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Rasmus Dahlin heads ISS Hockey's ranking for 2018 NHL draft

Gifted Swedish defenseman is early favorite to be selected first overall next June in NHL Draft.

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2018 Stanley Cup odds: McDavid, Oilers gaining on Crosby, Penguins

The Penguins and Oilers are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup next spring, according to Westgate.

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For TCU, West Virginia, Saturday's game not just any other Big 12 matchup

TCU and West Virginia face off in another marquee Big 12 game. But both teams are happy to be facing off as conference opponents

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NHL preseason power rankings: Penguins start where they finished

Before the puck is officially dropped on the 2017-18 season, the Penguins stand atop the NHL Power Rankings, about to embark on their journey for a threepeat.

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Nikolaj Ehlers, Jets agree to 7-year, $42 million deal as season opens

Ehlers tallied 64 points for Winnipeg in a breakout 2016-17 campaign and is still just 21 years old.

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'Mean Green'? That's us, North Texas chides ESPN, Michigan State

It's not easy being 'Mean Green' when another school uses your nickname without permission, North Texas says.

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Making a modern dynasty: Penguins in position for Stanley Cup history with three-peat

Five teams in the history of the NHL have won three straight Stanley Cups. Two in hand, the Penguins so far have done it the hard way, facing unprecedented roster turnover and league-wide parity.

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San Diego State at UNLV game designated 'Heroes Night' after shooting

UNLV is three miles from the hotel where a gunman opened fire Sunday night on a country music concert on the Strip.

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Golden Knights eager to help Las Vegas community after shooting

Nate Schmidt is determined to help Las Vegas recover after more than 58 people were killed in Sunday's shooting.

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Sabres sign Jack Eichel to 8-year extension worth $80 million

Eichel, the second overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, has 48 goals and 65 assists in two seasons.

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Capitals forward Tom Wilson suspended four games for illegal body check

Tom Wilson is considered a repeat offender of player safety and was fined $97,560.96 for his hit on Blues forward Sammy Blais.

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NHL, Golden Knights donate $300,000 to support victims of Las Vegas shooting

The donation will also help the first responders who have worked tirelessly since at least 59 people were killed Sunday on the Strip.

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NHL predictions for 2017-18: Final standings, playoff projections and Stanley Cup pick

Sporting News' hockey experts attempt a semi-scientific study to determine which team will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup eight months from now.

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Eric Fehr fought through difficult finger injury to crack Maple Leafs lineup

To make the Maple Leafs's opening night roster, Eric Fehr had to overcome a scary injury to his finger.

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Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush listed as day-to-day ahead of North Carolina game

Brandon Wimbush was seen in a walking boot. Coach Brian Kelly said the the Fighting Irish quarterback was day to day.

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Canucks take flier on Derrick Pouliot in trade with Penguins

Pittsburgh dealt its 2012 first-round draft choice to Vancouver Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2018 and depth defenseman Andrey Pedan.

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Does USC player need to be investigated for shoving Washington State fan?

Sporting News' Bill Bender and Zac Al-Khateeb debate whether the USC lineman who shoved a Wazzu student should be held culpable — or if the student should have watched where they were going.

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NHL award predictions 2017-18: Connor McDavid has company in MVP repeat bid

While the Oilers' wunderkind is the odds-on favorite to defend his Hart Trophy, expect a tight race this season. The same can be said about most of the NHL's other major awards.

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Clemson's defense evokes images of Alabama — and ignites talks of rematch

Clemson's 2017 team mirrors a certain championship contender. The Tigers look a lot like the Alabama Crimson Tide team that faced them in last year's championship game.

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Look: Senators to honor Bryan Murray with helmet decal

The Ottawa Senators will honor their former GM, Bryan Murray, by wearing a helmet decal this season.

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Jaromir Jagr can make the Flames a much better team

Jaromir Jagr isn't just a feel-good story, but a productive, top-end talent whose cult hero status is rooted in his ability to play the game of hockey at a very high level.

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Week 6 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Louisville at N.C. State, West Virginia at TCU highlight Week 6 of the college football season.

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College football Week 6 picks against spread: It's now or never for Miami against FSU

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 6 games, including Clemson at Virginia Tech.

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College football picks, Week 6: Miami's best shot at beating FSU has come

Miami has a shot to upend rival FSU. TCU faces a second test in the Big 12. Lamar Jackson faces a trendy N.C. State team. Sporting News offers picks for those games and more in Week 6.

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LOOK: Penguins’ blinged-out championship rings unveiled

The solid 14-karat yellow gold rings feature a whopping 23 diamonds on one side alone and include a banner that reads "BACK 2 BACK."

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NHL playoff predictions 2017-18: Why the West will take back the Stanley Cup

Sporting News' hockey experts attempt a semi-scientific study to determine which team will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup eight months from now.

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Here are the odds on who’ll replace Butch Jones at Tennessee

An offshore gambling website puts Chip Kelly as the favorite to take over at Tennessee, but there are plenty of familiar names on the list.

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Mike Price comes out of retirement for return to UTEP

Price retired in 2012, but is back as UTEP's interim coach following Sunday's resignation of Sean Kugler.

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Watch: Les Miles announces new podcast 'Les is More' in unique way

Former LSU coach Les Miles created a recruiting video for his new podcast which will debut on Oct. 4 giving fans a unique perspective

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Flames eager to welcome in 'one of a kind' Jaromir Jagr

The mere thought of adding Jaromir Jagr to their roster has Calgary Flames' players excited for his seemingly imminent arrival.

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Oregon QB Justin Herbert reportedly out 4-6 weeks with broken collarbone

Herbert left Saturday's win over Cal in the first quarter after he dove into the end zone.

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Golden Knights to pay tribute to Las Vegas shooting victims

The Golden Knights will pay tribute during their first home game to those who were affected by a mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday.

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Don't expect Mike Babcock to coddle Maple Leafs' youngsters

The Maple Leafs' coach is putting away the kid gloves this season as expectations are raised.

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Heisman Watch: Sam Darnold’s loss shakes up top five

The race for the Heisman Trophy took a major turn on Friday with another subpar showing from Sam Darnold and USC.

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Michigan QB Wilton Speight out multiple weeks, John O'Korn to start

Coach Jim Harbaugh didn't go into specifics on QB Wilton Speight's injury, but John O'Korn will start vs. Michigan State.

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UNLV assistant hockey coach injured in Las Vegas shooting

An assistant coach on the UNLV hockey team was injured during a mass shooting at a Las Vegas concert late Sunday night.

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How Alabama, Nick Saban will impact SEC hot-seat coaches in 2017

Nick Saban and Alabama have routed their first two opponents and now face a slew of hot seat coaches. What's next?

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Jaromir Jagr signs one-year deal with Flames, report says

Jaromir Jagr's storied career will continue in 2017-18 with Calgary.

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Fired, resigned, retired: Looking at the FBS coaching changes in 2017

The coaching carousel is in motion already heading into 2017 with the resignation of Sean Kugler at UTEP.

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Week 6 bowl projections: Penn State, Oklahoma switch spots in playoff

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Suspended Louisville recruit Brian Bowen hires attorney, report says

The five-star recruit remains on campus but wasn't allowed to practice with the team and interim coach David Padgett.

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Marc-Andre Fleury thrust into role as ‘Face of the Golden Knights’

Beloved by fans in Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury was content as a low-maintenance complement to two larger-than-life superstars most of his career. In Vegas, he's a wallflower no longer.

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Pacific Division 2017-18 predictions: Oilers' crown a long time coming

A handful of the NHL's worst teams reside in the Pacific, including the expansion Golden Knights (it's not their fault). But there's also a good chance we'll find the Stanley Cup champs here, too.

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Central Division 2017-18 predictions: Rising Stars, falling Blackhawks make for tight race

The Central no longer features a clear-cut favorite, meaning every team (outside the Avalanche) has a shot at the division crown. Easier said than done.

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Atlantic Division 2017-18 predictions: Lightning surge leaves Senators as odd team out

The last two Atlantic champions missed the playoffs a year before winning the division. Odds are good the Lightning are about to become the third, and that means someone will pay the price.

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Metropolitan Division 2017-18 predictions: Penguins catch Capitals, capture Presidents' Trophy

Inside the toughest division in hockey, the two-time defending champions reign supreme. But the Metro may be in for a surprise or two when it comes time to sorting out playoff contenders.

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Max Domi calls for immigration control after Edmonton attack

The son of former Leafs enforcer Tie Domi caused a stir with his comments on Twitter.

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College football rankings: USC and Virginia Tech drop, UCF and Washington State make biggest jumps

Week 6 rankings are out and the top-4 teams remain the same. LSU, Mississippi State and FSU are out, while NC State, UCF and Notre Dame make their way in to the top 25.

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Dave Strader, 'The Voice' of the NHL, dies at 62

Strader, who was honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame in April, died Sunday following a long battle with cancer.

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Inside the 2017-18 Penguins: Dynasty in offing if Crosby and company threepeat

It's been more than 30 years since any NHL team won three consecutive Stanley Cups, so the Pittsburgh Penguins have a shot at a dynasty if they win another title in 2017-18.

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Oregon QB Justin Herbert reportedly breaks collarbone

Herbert sustained the injury in the first quarter of Oregon's game against Cal.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 6

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 6? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Breaking down every unbeaten FBS team's October schedule, biggest hurdle

A total of 17 team survived September with an unbeaten record. Here's a look at those teams' biggest hurdle in October to staying undefeated.

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