Tennessee coaching rumors: Mike Leach working on deal to become Vols coach

Mike Leach is the next in the line of big names to be thrown out as the next head coach at Tennessee.

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Mason Rudolph, not Baker Mayfield, wins award for best senior QB

Mason Rudolph is not going to win the Heisman Trophy but he did beat out Baker Mayfield for a quarterback award.

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Devils let the good times roll with heads-up trade for Sami Vatanen

Ray Shero's latest plunder puts New Jersey on the fast track to its first playoff appearance in six years.

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Lane Kiffin says FAU's graduate assistants create his trolling tweets

During an interview with Bob Ley on ESPN's Outside the Lines Thursday, Kiffin revealed that he's not the creative mastermind behind a majority of his tweets.

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Kevin Sumlin apparently next up in Tennessee coaching search

After Dave Doeren became the latest to reject the Vols, the former Texas A&M coach's name surfaced as the next man up.

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Tennessee, hire Les Miles and end this coach search debacle once and for all

Tennessee can end this excruciating search by hiring Les Miles. Just do it, and get this over with.

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Ole Miss football will get infractions ruling on Friday, per report

Ole Miss football will find out on Friday the ruling from the NCAA's Committee on Infractions, including any potential punishments.

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Ducks expect Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler to be on mid-December trip

Anaheim's battered team finally is getting some good injury news.

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J.T. Barrett injury update: Ohio State QB underwent surgery, should play vs. Wisconsin, report says

Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer and a team spokesperson have not officially confirmed the surgery.

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On Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and the NHL's tired obsession with 'rivalries'

The NHL has a problem with marketing its product, and Thursday's matchup between Connor McDavid's Oilers and Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs a perfect example.

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Oilers place goaltender Cam Talbot on injured reserve

The Oilers have placed goaltender Cam Talbot on injured reserve.

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Devils acquire D Sami Vatanen from Ducks for Adam Henrique, Joseph Blandisi

The trade also included draft picks as New Jersey gets what it calls a "top-four defenseman" and Anaheim gets a veteran center in Henrique.

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Canucks' Dorsett won't return to active roster due to health concerns

Derek Dorsett of the Vancouver Canucks will not return to the active roster this season due to health risks associated with playing.

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FSU wants Jimbo Fisher to finally decide if he'll leave for Texas A&M

FSU officials, tired of waiting in limbo, want Jimbo Fisher to decide one way or another if he's leaving for Texas A&M.

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Tennessee turns attention to NC State's Dave Doeren, reports say

Doeren, 33-30 in five seasons at NC State, has a potential offer in place from Tennessee as well as a sweetened offer to stay put.

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Herm Edwards wins Arizona State job, report says

Edwards has been out of coaching since 2008, and has never served as a head coach in the college ranks.

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Man pushed out of Jimbo Fisher's radio show after questioning coach's loyalty to FSU

A man was led out of Jimbo Fisher's radio call-in show after he asked Fisher whether he had the same type of loyalty the coach asked fans to have this season. Fisher reportedly is set to leave Florida State for Texas A&M.

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Lane Kiffin's odd exchange with former Tennessee QB adds bizarre moment in Vols' coaching search

Lane Kiffin has now found his way into the public eye for a conversation he had in private.

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Oregon State to hire Washington's Jonathan Smith as head coach, report says

Jonathan Smith played quarterback at Oregon State from 1998-2001.

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Lane Kiffin explains why he trolls NIck Saban, talks Tennessee job

Lane Kiffin shared his thoughts on Tennessee and explained why he trolls Nick Saban on Twitter during a phone interview on The Dan Patrick Show Wednesday.

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FSU's Ricky Aguayo, Ryan Izzo won't be charged with killing fraternity turtle

Aguayo and Izzo were accused of ransacking the Phi Sigma Kappa house and ripping the shell off a pet turtle.

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Both good and bad on display in Rangers Garden defeat

Rolling in the month of November, the New York Rangers stubbed their collective toe Tuesday with a 5-4 loss to the Florida Panthers in which plenty of good and bad were showcased by the home team.

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Is Tennessee set to hire Purdue's Jeff Brohm? It's complicated

Brohm went 6-6 in his first season at Purdue, after a successful stint at Western Kentucky.

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Coaching rumors: Oregon offers Willie Taggart hefty new contract to stay

It seems like Oregon isn't willing to risk to lose Taggart, even if the job at Florida State opens up.

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Bruins' David Backes set to return after having part of intestines removed

The team will get another boost Wednesday against the Lightning with the return of forward Brad Marchand.

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Tennessee coaching search timeline: A series of unfortunate events on Rocky Top

How bad has the Tennessee coaching search spiraled out of control? Here is a closer look at the bungled coaching search from top to bottom.

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Coaching rumors: FSU prepared if Jimbo Fisher decides to go to Texas A&M

Florida State is already lining up candidates if Jimbo Fisher decides to go to Texas A&M.

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NHL Power Rankings: Blues back on top as Islanders, Predators, Vegas also move up

The Blues and Lightning are clearly the two best teams in the NHL. But there's been a bunch of shifting beneath them during the month of November.

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Angry Bender: Fake news? Fake Twitter is the worst

Angry Bender unleashes his wrath on fake Twitter accounts.

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Saquon Barkley, college football's most outstanding player, deserves Heisman Trophy

If the Heisman Trophy kept to its creed of awarding college football's most outstanding player — not the player with the best stats — then Penn State's Saquon Barkley would be the clear winner.

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

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

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Urban Meyer's test is keeping Buckeyes' 'laser focus' amid distractions

Urban Meyer maintains the challenge for Ohio State is keeping the Buckeyes focused heading to the Big Ten championship game.

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Report: Mississippi State to name Penn State OC Joe Moorhead as coach

Moorhead is known for building high-scoring offenses in his previous stints as a head coach and offensive coordinator at several schools.

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Florida ends up paying Jim McElwain $7.5 million to go away

The sum, negotiated between the two parties, is more than $5 million less than the $12.9 million buyout his contract called for.

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Stars' Faksa scores natural hat trick against Golden Knights

Dallas' Radek Faksa nets three goals in less than seven minutes to record his first career hat trick on Tuesday.

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Flyers fans irate after team loses ninth straight game

Flyers' fans voice their opinion after losing ninth straight game on Tuesday.

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Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy reportedly turns down Tennessee job

Mike Gundy has reportedly decided to stay at his alma mater, even after Tennessee offered him a huge contract.

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College Football Playoff scenarios: Seven ways this could unfold

The College Football Playoff field is far from being locked into place. Here are some scenarios that could play out before the final rankings are released.

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Alabama down, but not out, in College Football Playoff race

Alabama is the first team out of the College Football Playoff at No. 5. Here are the outs that would get the Crimson Tide back in the College Football Playoff.

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ESPN analyst Herm Edwards to interview for Arizona State head coaching job

Edwards has not coached anywhere since 2008.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: It'll all be settled on championship Saturday

Alabama's and Miami's losses rattled the top of the Top 25, but Saturday's conference championships will set the final four.

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Tennessee fans use The Rock to express strong opinions on coaching position

The Rock on Tennessee's campus has been changing messages as fans express their thoughts on the coaching vacancy.

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Matt Murray injury update: Penguins goalie out 'week to week' with lower body issue

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie, injured in collision Monday, out of Penguins lineup on "week to week basis".

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Josh Gordon estimates he sold $10K worth of marijuana a month at Baylor

The former Bears receiver opened up about his dealing with drugs to Sports Illustrated.

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Lane Kiffin expertly trolls Alabama, Nick Saban once again

Kiffin took a gentle poke at his former employer — Alabama and Nick Saban — referencing their recent loss to Auburn.

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Report: Tennessee meeting with Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy for coaching vacancy

Tennessee has turned its eyes to Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy after the Greg Schiano fiasco on Sunday.

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Roberto Luongo focused on helping Panthers win, not on setting records

The Panthers veteran is only the second goalie in NHL history to win 200 games with two different teams.

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Oklahoma ready for whatever changes TCU makes for Big 12 championship

The last time Oklahoma and TCU played, the Sooners ran roughshod over the Horned Frogs. Can Gary Patterson make any adjustments that will make the Big 12 championship any different?

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College football Week 14 picks against spread: Will Auburn cover against Georgia again?

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's conference championship weekend, starting with the SEC championship game between Auburn and Georgia.

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College football picks, Week 14: All eyes on Ohio State, Wisconsin in Big Ten

No championship game has bigger implications on the College Football Playoff than the Big Ten matchup between Ohio State and Wisconsin.

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Video emerges of Georgia Tech football player knocking out a teammate

A video shows Georgia Tech players Step Durham and Lance Austin involved in a fight.

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Tennessee rejected by Duke’s David Cutcliffe, report says

Cutcliffe, 63, was the offensive coordinator at Tennessee on two separate occasions under Phillip Fulmer.

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Tennessee status update: 'Fire Currie' chant at WWE 'Raw' in Knoxville

Fans in Knoxville are voting thumbs-down on Tennessee AD John Currie after the Greg Schiano mess.

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Watch: Fight ensues in Jets' 7-2 win over Wild

Jets stomp Wild to win at home on Monday.

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Blackhawks' DeBrincat nets first career hat trick against Ducks

DeBrincat the second youngest Blackhawk to complete hat trick.

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Big Ten to investigate J.T. Barrett injury, photographer identity not sought

Urban Meyer said he would find out which photographer clipped Barrett's knee on the sideline, but the investigation won't seek his identity.

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When are the next 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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Iowa State inks coach Matt Campbell to $22.5 million extension

Matt Campbell will not be a part of college football's coaching carousel after signing a new six-year extension to remain at Iowa State.

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Gabriel Landeskog suspended 4 games for Matthew Tkachuk cross-check

The Colorado captain previously was suspended for a cross-check during the 2015-16 season.

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UCF coach Scott Frost would be 'hurt' if Nebraska didn't come calling

Scott has led the Knights to a perfect 11-0 record so far this season.

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Coaching rumors: Could Tennessee hire Tee Martin after Greg Schiano disaster?

Tee Martin, who led the Vols to a national title as a player, currently serves as the offensive coordinator at Southern California.

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LOOK: Navy suiting up in Blue Angels-inspired uniforms vs. Army

The Midshipmen on Monday revealed their stylish ensemble for the 118th meeting against the Black Knights on Dec. 9.

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Texas A&M schedules regents meeting with football on agenda

All signs reportedly continue to point to Florida State's Jimbo Fisher as Texas A&M's top target to replace Kevin Sumlins as football coach.

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Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett (knee) probable for Big Ten championship

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Barrett has been upgraded to probable for the Big Ten title game against Wisconsin.

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Tennessee AD John Currie explains recent moves regarding Greg Schiano

After reports surfaced that Greg Schiano was the front-runner to be the Vols' head coach, AD John Currie responded to the public backlash.

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Booger McFarland: 'Spineless' Tennessee caved in to anti-Greg Schiano mob

Booger McFarland doesn't like the way Tennessee reacted to fans' vitriol against Greg Schiano.

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Keeping track of college football's fired, retired and resigned coaches

Keep track of the college football coaching carousel here.

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Woman sues Michigan State over sexual assault case

A woman filed a lawsuit Sunday against Michigan State after reporting she was sexually assaulted by a football player in 2015.

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Alabama vs. Ohio State: Argue here about who deserves last playoff spot

If Ohio State beats Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship, does it or Alabama get that last College Football Playoff spot? Good luck figuring it out.

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Week 14 bowl projections: Auburn moves in College Football Playoff for now

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 14. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Fired college football coaches owed more than $60M in buyouts

The figure is more than 177 of 230 Division I public universities spent on their entire athletics programs in 2015-16.

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NHL Mixed Bag: What will Peter Chiarelli do next? For Oilers, the thought is unsettling

Time isn't a luxury for Edmonton's controversial general manager, who may be on the verge of yet another transformative trade. His track record for those types of moves doesn't inspire confidence.

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Ole Miss names Matt Luke coach

Luke went 6-6 as interim coach for the Rebels this season, apparently enough to impress school officials.

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Tennessee's Greg Schiano debacle magnifies dysfunction, discord in program

Tennessee's coaching search took a series of bizarre turns Sunday, and it ended with a disaster involving Greg Schiano. So what comes next?

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Greg Schiano won't coach at Tennessee amid fan protests, report says

Tennessee's talks with Greg Schiano broke down on Sunday evening following fan and social media backlash.

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Ducks apologize for posting 'insensitive' video of Ryan Kesler in birthday suit

The video showed an apparently naked Kesler strolling past a couple of female co-workers in the Ducks' offices.

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Texas A&M fires head coach Kevin Sumlin, to hire Jimbo Fisher, report says

Sumlin finished his six-season tenure with a 51-26 record that included 25-23 record in SEC play.

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Six Texas A&M coaching candidates to replace Kevin Sumlin

Kevin Sumlin's tenure at Texas A&M is over. Here are some coach candidates the Aggies may consider to replace him.

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Tennessee fans don't seem happy about reported Greg Schiano hire

Tennessee is reportedly working to finalize a deal with Greg Schiano to replace Butch Jones, and Vols fans aren't happy.

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College football rankings: Clemson takes No. 1 spot after Alabama loss

Alabama lost to Auburn on Saturday and tumbled out of the top four, leaving Clemson to take the No. 1 spot in the latest college football rankings.

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Dan Mullen finalizing deal to become Florida's next coach, report says

The Mississippi State coach will replace former coach Jim McElwain after he was fired on Oct. 31.

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Tennessee to hire former Rutgers, Bucs coach Greg Schiano, report says

Tennessee's coaching search is coming to an end as the Vols are reportedly finalizing a deal with Greg Schiano.

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Arizona State reportedly fires Todd Graham after 6 seasons

After six seasons leading the Sun Devils, Todd Graham has reportedly been fired from Arizona State.

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Clemson trolls rival South Carolina with 'sandstorm' after win

After Clemson put a 34-10 beating on the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, the Tigers celebrated by dancing to South Carolina's pump-up song "Sandstorm" in the locker room.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door on championship week?

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 13? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Conference championships: Dates, time, TV schedule, what's at stake

A quick look at conference championship weekend and what's at stake heading into the final week before the College Football Playoff pairings are released.

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Matt Duchene scores first goal with the Senators

Matt Duchene scored his long-awaited first goal with the Ottawa Senators.

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Brand-new Auburn used same old formula to beat Alabama

Auburn beat Alabama in the Iron Bowl, and it wasn't much in question throughout.

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With Jim Harbaugh, Michigan still hasn't changed enough to catch Ohio State

Michigan suffered another a loss to Ohio State under Jim Harbaugh. When will things really change in Ann Arbor?

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Washington State vs. Washington: Score, live updates from the Apple Cup

Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout Saturday’s Washington State-Washington matchup.

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Three takeaways from Auburn's upset of No. 1 Alabama

No. 6 Auburn capitalized on Alabama mistakes for a 26-14 victory over the top-ranked Crimson Tide in Saturday's Iron Bowl.

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Urban Meyer angry at J.T. Barrett injury, but Ohio State's QB plan works again

Urban Meyer's post-game rant after a 31-20 loss focused on J.T. Barrett's injury. Here is the good news: Ohio State's backup quarterback plan worked again.

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Three takeaways from Wisconsin's win over Minnesota

The Badgers cruised to a 31-0 win over Minnesota to retain Paul Bunyan's Axe for the 14th straight year.

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Despite knee injury, J.T. Barrett says he'll play in Big Ten championship

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett was hurt in the Buckeyes' win over Michigan Saturday.

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Brian Boyle and his story are what make sports great

Here is Brian Boyle, a beacon of hope and humility, scoring a goal on Hockey Fights Cancer night because of course he did, while maintaining this is about so much more than him, because it is.

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Three takeaways from The Game: Is 2014 redux on horizon for Ohio State?

Ohio State’s win at Michigan keeps the Buckeyes’ hopes for a playoff bid alive, while the Wolverines continue to wallow in mediocrity.

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Tulane falls inches short of bowl game on controversial last-second play

Tulane QB Jonathan Banks appeared to have scored the winning touchdown with time running out against SMU, but officials ruled him down.

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Who is Dwayne Haskins? Five things to know about Ohio State freshman QB

Haskins stepped up and completed 6 of 7 passes for 94 yards to help the Buckeyes beat Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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Barry Switzer blames Baker Mayfield's crotch grab on Madonna, Michael Jackson

The former Sooners coach gave a colorful defense of Baker Mayfield's crotch grab, saying Michael Jackson and Madonna set the precedent.

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Alabama vs. Auburn: Live updates, highlights from Iron Bowl

Follow long live as Alabama and Auburn face off in an SEC West-deciding Iron Bowl.

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Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett injures knee vs. Michigan

J.T. Barrett went down clutching his knee in Ohio States game vs. Michigan.

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Auburn over Alabama not the only upset Charles Barkley picks on Game Day

Looking to improve on his 11-3 lifetime record as a guest picker on "College Game Day," Charles Barkley predicted some big upsets Saturday.

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Louisville QB Lamar Jackson gets in fight vs. Kentucky

VIDEO: Louisville football QB Lamar Jackson gets in a scuffle with Kentucky's Jordan Jones.

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Bravo, Bruins: Chip Kelly gives UCLA a refreshing big-time hire

UCLA hired Chip Kelly, a home-run hire that should have the Bruins back in contention in the Pac-12 soon.

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Week 13 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Keep up with all the action from Rivalry week here.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan: Score, results, updates from The Game at Michigan Stadium

Ohio State and Michigan face off in the 114th meeting between the two teams.

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Eight Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Mike Riley

Nebraska has fired Mike Riley. Here are eight possible replacements for the Huskers, and it all starts with former quarterback Scott Frost.

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Chip Kelly, UCLA reportedly finalizing deal

Chip Kelly will be named new head coach of UCLA’s football team, according to a report.

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Nebraska coach Mike Riley wants another chance with Cornhuskers

The Cornhuskers lost four in a row to finish 2017, giving up more than 50 points in three of those games.

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Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury’s job is safe, AD confirms

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury will be back in Lubbock next season, AD Kirby Hocutt told reporters after the Red Raiders’ win at Texas.

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​QB Josh Rosen expected to play in UCLA’s bowl game

UCLA QB Josh Rosen was pulled from Friday’s game against Cal at halftime, but the junior is expected to play in the Bruins’ bowl game.

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2018 NFL Draft Watch: Drew Lock sets SEC passing TD record

Is Drew Lock ready to make the jump to the NFL?

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Watch: Western Kentucky punter pulls off worst fake punt ever

Maybe this punter should stick to punting.

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Unbeaten UCF brings amazing game, but same questions hinder playoff hopes

UCF likely won't make the College Football Playoff even if it goes undefeated, and there is no easy solution to that problem unless it expands.

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Three takeaways from Central Florida's wild win over South Florida

In a game between two of college football's most underrated teams we got the game of the year.

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Nine Arkansas coaching candidates to replace Bret Bielema

Arkansas parted ways with Bret Bielema. Here are nine possible replacements for the Razorbacks, with a big name at the top.

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Bret Bielema dismissed as Arkansas head coach

Arkansas finished their season with a loss to Missouri Friday and that will be it for the Bret Bielema tenure.

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South Florida QB Quinton Flowers makes inappropriate gesture toward UCF crowd

South Florida QB Quinton Flowers was very happy to score a rushing touchdown in the third quarter, but he went too far with his celebration.

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San Diego St. RB Rashaad Penny eclipses 2,000-yard mark

Rashaad Penny has quietly been one of the best running backs in the country at San Diego St. this season.

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How Miami's loss to Pitt impacts College Football Playoff picture

Miami lost to Pitt on Friday, another wrinkle in the College Football Playoff race. Here's how that impacts the race heading into the ACC championship.

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Every player for TCU, Baylor called for penalty on single play

The TCU and Baylor benches were flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct following an on-field altercation, meaning every player in uniform received a penalty.

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Three takeaways from Pitt's stunning upset of No. 2 Miami

Pittsburgh's shocking victory over previously unbeaten No. 2 Miami sets the stage for a pulsing Saturday of potential chaos.

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Boyle, Devils brace for emotional Hockey Fights Cancer night

Brian Boyle, who was diagnosed with CML cancer during training camp, will be a part of the Devils' Hockey Fights Cancer ceremoy on Friday night.

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NHL Winter Classic 2018: Rangers, Sabres jerseys pass the eye test for outdoor game

The Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers unveil its Winter Classic jerseys with mostly positive reviews.

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Mississippi State ready to 'go all in' to keep Dan Mullen, report says

Mullen is 69-49 in nine seasons, including 8-4 in 2017, in arguably the toughest job in the SEC and currently makes $4.5 million annually.

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Three key reasons UCF is 10-0 and gunning for a New Year's bowl

So how did UCF go from 0-12 in 2015 to 10-0 and potentially 13-0 in 2017? It goes beyond red-hot coach Scott Frost's up-tempo offense.

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Alabama vs. Auburn: Matchups, keys to victory in Iron Bowl

Alabama and Auburn face of in an Iron Bowl that decides the SEC West champion — and could have an impact on the College Football Playoff race.

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Chip Kelly's decision between Florida, UCLA could come by Sunday, report says

Chip Kelly's decision on if he will coach at UCLA or Florida could be decided by the end of the weekend.

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Nick Fitzgerald injury update: Mississippi State QB suffered dislocated ankle

The junior suffered a gruesome-looking dislocated right ankle in Thursday's 31-28 loss to Ole Miss, coach Dan Mullen said afterward.

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NHL's unofficial playoff predictor: Reading into the standings at Thanksgiving milepost

Too soon? The numbers say no. If your team is in or out of a playoff spot on U.S. Thanksgiving, odds are good they'll stay there come springtime. That's bad news for the Oilers and other underachievers.

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Mississippi State loses QB Nick Fitzgerald to ugly leg injury

The Egg Bowl turned ugly after Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald suffered a gruesome leg injury.

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Lane Kiffin tweets hilarious photo of Nick Saban in ripped jeans

Earlier this month, Nick Saban went on a rant about his disdain for wearing ripped jeans, and Lane Kiffin has the perfect response.

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UCF, USF deserve more College Football Playoff respect, American commissioner says

American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco believes his conference is getting snubbed in the College Football Playoff rankings.

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Tennessee WR Jauan Jennings dismissed from team after explicit Instagram rant

Brady Hoke said in a statement that Jauan Jennings would be dismissed from Tennessee's program after ranting about the coaching staff.

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Watch: Hurricanes' Scott Darling gives up hilariously bad goal

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Scott Darling allowed a lofted puck to float past him in a big loss on Wednesday night.

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Baker Mayfield's vulgar gesture may have cost him Marcus Mariota's Heisman vote

Marcus Mariota is "on the fence" in voting Baker Mayfield for Heisman after the Sooners' vulgar gesture in Saturday's win over Kansas.

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Alabama won't just battle Auburn in the Iron Bowl — it'll take on history

Nick Saban and Alabama have a unique challenge ahead of Saturday's Iron Bowl against Auburn, and it has little to do with what happens on the field.

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NHL Power Rankings: Jets, Jackets trending up while Oilers, Canadiens slide

What has happened to the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens? These two teams continue to lose — and in ugly fashion — while falling further behind in SN's power rankings.

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Michigan, Jim Harbaugh working on 'lifetime contract,' report says

Michigan and football coach Jim Harbaugh are working toward a lifetime contract, Fox Sports analyst Brady Quinn reported.

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Auburn alum Charles Barkley to be guest picker on College GameDay

ESPN has tabbed Charles Barkley as the guest picker for GameDay, which will be broadcast live from Auburn ahead of the Alabama game.

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UCLA QB Josh Rosen on Jim Mora: 'We all are forever indebted to him'

Junior quarterback Josh Rosen said only positive things about his relationship with Jim Mora, who was fired Sunday.

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Path to College Football Playoff for 12 contenders — and who they should root for

A dozen teams still have realistic College Football Playoff hopes. Here is the breakdown for how those teams get in -- and who they should be rooting for the last two weeks.

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Chip Kelly to choose between Florida and UCLA, not interested in third suitor, report says

Chip Kelly is expected to make his decision between Florida and UCLA and is not considering any other options for his next job.

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Ohio State, Michigan head into The Game miles apart at most important position

Jim Harbaugh didn't announce Michigan's starting quarterback for Saturday's game at Ohio State who knows J.T. Barrett is it's go-to guy. That's the difference between both teams right now.

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Mike Leach shares unfiltered wedding advice with groom-to-be

"The women lose their mind," the Washington State coach began, before discussing invitation colors and dessert options.

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Women's hockey leagues NWHL, CWHL set example for inclusivity in sports

Women's hockey is ahead of the curve in promoting equality, respect and safety among all its athletes, setting an example many hope the NHL — and every professional sports league — will one day follow.

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Ohio State can break College Football Playoff again — with Bama's help

Ohio State in the College Football Playoff again? Here's the breakdown of how the Buckeyes could sneak back in after the last two weeks.

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Take the quiz: College football rivalry trophies

Do you know your axe from a bucket or a bell? Take this Sporcle.com quiz and find out.

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Texas A&M preparing to move on from coach Kevin Sumlin after 2017, per reports

Kevin Sumlin was told he had to win in 2017 to keep his job. So far, he has fallen short of expectations.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami jumps Clemson to take No. 2 spot

The top of the poll remained the same with minimal changes to the latest CFB Playoff Top 25.

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Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin will be fired after LSU game, report says

After going 11-2 in his first season with the Aggies, Sumlin has failed to win double-digit games in any of his subsequent five seasons.

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Kansas captains who snubbed Oklahoma players' handshake demoted

The Kansas players who refused the Oklahoma players' hands during their game won't be captains Saturday against Oklahoma State.

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When are the next 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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Ranking best NHL arenas

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

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Kirk Herbstreit thinks Alabama's Jalen Hurts, Auburn's defense key to Iron Bowl

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit thinks Auburn's defense will have to find a way to contain Jalen Hurts. That's the key to this year's Iron Bowl.

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Tennessee State player who punched coach on sidelines charged with felony assault

Latrelle Lee, the Tennessee State player who punched an assistant coach during a game, has been arrested and charged.

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History says Baker Mayfield's antics won't cost him Heisman Trophy

Will Heisman voters punish Baker Mayfield for his antics against Kansas? If they do, it would be a break from the norm.

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College football Week 13 picks against spread: Picks for Iron Bowl, The Game and more

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Rivalry Week, including The Game, Iron Bowl, Apple Cup and more.

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College football picks, Week 13: Alabama, Auburn at center of college football universe

Alabama and Auburn face off in the most important game left in the College Football Playoff race. Will we see more dominance from the Tide or will the Tigers usurp Alabama in the West?

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2017 College Football Awards finalists

Saquon Barkley, Bryce Love and Baker Mayfield are the three finalists for the Maxwell Award given to the best player in college football.

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South Alabama inaugural coach Joey Jones resigns

Jones has a 52-49 record in eight-plus seasons with the Jaguars.

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Will Grier injury update: WVU QB's finger surgery successful, return for bowl will be 'tough'

Will Grier had surgery Sunday on the broken middle finger of his throwing hand and faces a 4-6 week rehab, coach Dana Holgorsen says.

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NHL awards watch: Stamkos and his Lightning coach among favorites at quarter mark

Not surprisingly, the first-overall Tampa Bay Lightning have many candidates for NHL awards one-quarter of the way through the season.

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The Game vs. The Iron Bowl: Which rivalry is better?

Which rivalry is better: Ohio State-Michigan and "The Game?" Or the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama? Sporting News looks at the rivarly.

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Watch: Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley chokes up talking about Baker Mayfield

Senior QB Baker Mayfield won't start the Sooners' home finale Saturday against West Virginia, coach Lincoln Riley announced.

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Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield odds-on favorite to win Heisman

According to Nevada sportsbooks, Baker Mayfield is the favorite to win the Heisman over Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold.

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Ranking college football's top 25 must-see games on Rivalry Week

Sporting News ranks the top 25 games this Rivalry Week, including The Game, Iron Bowl, Apple Cup and more.

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Week 13 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 13 of the college football schedule features multiple rivalry games between ranked opponents.

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UCLA, Florida both reportedly pursuing Chip Kelly as next coach

Kelly was hailed as one of the top offensive innovators while at Oregon and took the Ducks to the national championship game in 2011.

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Week 13 bowl projections: Oklahoma-Alabama new championship game pick

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 13. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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NHL Mixed Bag: Trade winds blowing in direction of hapless Canadiens

Is it time for the Canadiens to make a trade? Plus, notes on expansion, suspensions and the early Vezina front-runner in this week's NHL Mixed Bag.

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Flyers' Radko Gudas suspended 10 games for violent slash

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas has been suspended 10 games for slashing Jets forward Mathieu Perreault.

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NHL announces Penguins-Flyers Stadium Series game at Lincoln Financial Field

The outdoor game will be played Feb. 23, 2019.

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Coaching rumors: UCLA already pursuing Chip Kelly, reports say

UCLA immediately began the hunt for a new coach right after firing Jim Mora and is preparing to meet with Chip Kelly.

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College football rankings: Miami survives to stick at No. 2, top 10 stays the same

This week's college football rankings stayed largely unchanged, with the top teams winning easy nonconference games.

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Nine UCLA coaching candidates to replace Jim Mora

UCLA parted ways with Jim Mora on Sunday. Here are nine possible replacements for the Bruins, with a big name at the top.

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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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UCLA fires coach Jim Mora

Mora posted a 46-30 record in six seasons as the Bruins' coach.

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Coaching rumors: Ole Miss offers head coaching job to Oregon's Willie Taggart

After Hugh Freeze was fired earlier in the season, Ole Miss has offered Willie Taggart the head coaching position.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 13

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 13? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Watch: Chance the Rapper spoofs NHL in Saturday Night Live skit

Chance the Rapper played the role of NHL sideline reporter in the skit, spoofing Russian names, icing calls and everything else hockey.

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Knoxville restaurant accidentally contributes to Jon Gruden rumors

A Knoxville restaurant was apparently so excited Jon Gruden was at their restaurant Saturday that they forgot to see if it was actually him.

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Predators expertly troll Tennessee fans over false Jon Gruden rumors

The Predators couldn't pass up the opportunity to poke fun at the #GRUMORS social media circus in the middle of their game against the Avalanche.

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Oregon unveils knockoff of Miami's turnover chain against Arizona

Oregon has its own turnover chain, and it's nowhere near as good as the original that Miami has.

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Saquon Barkley vows to play in Penn State’s bowl game

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley will not go the way of Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey by skipping his team’s bowl game.

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Baker Mayfield's Kansas antics are harmless, but he should practice discretion

Baker Mayfield's antics at Kansas were harmless, but viewer discretion is advised as the Sooners continue their College Football Playoff push.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin leaves game after taking puck to face

The Capitals captain left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Wild early after being struck by an errant puck.

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Jarrett Stidham vs. Jake Fromm: Which QB can topple Alabama's SEC dynasty?

Which quarterback has a better chance to topple Alabama's SEC dynasty? Jarrett Stidham is up first, and Jake Fromm might get his chance later.

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What does Scott Frost’s denial of Nebraska deal really mean?

Central Florida coach Scott Frost on Saturday issued a firm denial of a report that he’s “close” to a deal to move on to Nebraska.

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Baker Mayfield uses vulgar gesture to call out Kansas players

Baker Mayfield's matchup with Kansas got off to a rough start at the coin toss, and it's only gotten more interesting.

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NHL announces 2019 Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium between Bruins and Blackhawks

The Blackhawks will be going for their first win in a Winter Classic in four tries.

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Baker Mayfield gets rejected by Kansas captains in pre-game handshake

Tensions were high between Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield and Kansas captains during the coin toss.

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Wisconsin has a QB it can trust in Alex Hornibrook, but Michigan still looking

Alex Hornibrook made the clutch plays against Michigan, whose quarterback situation took yet another hit on Saturday.

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Three takeaways from No. 5 Wisconsin's victory over No. 24 Michigan

Wisconsin remained unbeaten after beating Michigan Saturday, and it kept their national championship hopes alive.

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Michigan football fans upset refs didn't give Donovan Peoples-Jones a TD

Michigan Wolverines WR Donovan Peoples-Jones came real close to scoring a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers.

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West Virginia QB Will Grier suffers gruesome hand injury vs. Texas

Grier left the game holding his hand in the air following a fumble near the end zone.

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Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Live updates, highlights from Big Ten clash in Madison

No. 5 Wisconsin looks to stay undefeated in a clash with No. 24 Michigan.

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Week 12 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Keep up with all the latest from college gridiron on Sporting News' big play blog.

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Penn State coach James Franklin connects with fan battling brain cancer

James Franklin reached out to a fan battling brain cancer, chatting with him and offering tickets to Saturday's game against Nebraska.

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Report: Flames' Matthew Tkachuk gets one-game ban for starting line brawl

The NHL's Department of Player Safety handed out another suspension Friday stemming from this week's line brawl between the Flames and Red Wings.

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Radko Gudas faces suspension, offered in-person hearing for slash

Rugged Flyers defenseman is in trouble with the league again.

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Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Matchups, keys to victory in playoff-deciding game

Michigan takes on Wisconsin in Madison in a game that could determine whether the Big Ten makes it to the College Football Playoff. Here are the matchups and keys to victory for both teams.

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College athletic programs could lose millions to House’s tax bill

College athletic administrators are worried that proposed reforms in the House's tax bill will have big effects on their programs' funding.

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Arkansas boosters want to pluck Gus Malzahn from No. 6 Auburn, report says

Malzahn has Auburn on the edge of the College Football Playoff picture after trouncing then-No. 1 Georgia last week, 40-17.

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College football Week 12 primer: Heisman Watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 12 features just one matchup between ranked teams (Michigan at Wisconsin). The top two schools are tuning up for their respective rivalry week games. We get you ready for that and more in the Week 12 primer.

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Gabriel Landeskog's hat trick caps off Avalanche win over Capitals

Gabriel Landeskog scores his first career hat-trick in the Avalanche's win over the Washington Capitals

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Cam Atkinson, Blue Jackets agree on seven-year contract extension

Blue Jackets lock down their rising star for at least the next seven seasons.

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Flyers' Gudas ejected after crosscheck to Jets forward Perreault's head

Radko Gudas was given a game misconduct following a crosscheck to Mathieu Perreault.

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Red Wings D Luke Witkowski gets 10 games for Wednesday's brawl

Red Wings defender Luke Witkowski came back onto the ice and confronted Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk in Wednesday's game.

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Oilers and Blues on opposite paths, face off on Thursday

The Edmonton Oilers are trending up, and the Blues down, heading into their first head-to-head meeting Thursday at Rogers Place.

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Dispute between Alabama and Auburn fans reportedly ends with one getting shot

The victim claimed the other man pulled out a gun after becoming angry and shot him in the thigh before fleeing on foot.

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Miami QB Malik Rosier beat Notre Dame days after father suffered stroke

Miami eventually handled Notre Dame easily, 41-8, a win that catapulted the Hurricanes into the College Football Playoff picture.

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'The Play' gets amazing Lego treatment

"The Play," a five-lateral, 57-yard kickoff return through the Stanford Band that gave Cal the 25-20 win over Stanford, received the Lego treatment in honor of its anniversary.

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Baker Mayfield: Oklahoma's can't-miss star that all of college football missed

Baker Mayfield received four scholarship offers coming out of high school in 2013. How did one of the best players in Oklahoma history go so unheralded into the college ranks?

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NHL, Rockets owner discuss viability of Houston team, report says

The NHL isn't looking to relocate any teams "right now," Gary Kettman says, but four are seeking new arenas.

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Florida, Tennessee need big-name coaches now, or SEC won't change at all

Florida and Tennessee need to hire the big-name coach more than ever, and Chip Kelly and Florida State's Jimbo Fisher are the names worth selling out for.

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Red Wings, Flames break out into line brawl on Wednesday

Detroit and Calgary get into massive fight in front of the benches on Wednesday.

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Anisimov scores hat trick as Blackhawks thump Rangers

The 29-year-old scored three timely goals to lead Chicago to victory over New York on Wednesday.

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Nick Saban doesn't understand ripped jeans, can only laugh about it

Alabama football coach Nick Saban seemed incredulous that people buy pre-ripped jeans. He said such a garment was a source of shame during his childhood in West Virginia.

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Angry Bender: Why two-loss chaos is built for losers

Angry Bender looks at the idea of two-loss chaos and why that's a bad thing in general.

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Inside the NHL's goal-scoring surge: Coincidence or a new normal?

Scoring is up in the NHL so far this season. Sporting News analyzes some numbers behind the trend to figure out if the goals are here to stay — finally.

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NHL Power Rankings: Lightning ride West Coast sweep back to the top

The Rangers, Maple Leafs, Jets and Wild are all on the rise, but it's the Lightning who own the top spot again.

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Arkansas AD Jeff Long fired, report says

Jeff Long has been ousted as the athletics director at Arkansas, which doesn't look good for football coach Bret Bielema.

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Michigan's Jim Harbaugh can make or break big-game criticism vs. Wisconsin, Ohio State

Michigan's next two games against Wisconsin and Ohio State are of monumental importance to the Wolverines — and Jim Harbaugh.

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TCU QB Kenny Hill questionable vs. Texas Tech with undisclosed injury

Hill is among four starters described as "between probable and questionable" by coach Gary Patterson for Saturday's game.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Could Clemson, Miami both make playoff?

Could two ACC teams make the playoff? It's unlikely, but Clemson and Miami could make that interesting down the stretch.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama at No. 1, Miami is No. 3

Miami moved into the top four at No. 3 after Saturday's 41-8 win over Notre Dame with Clemson at 2 and Oklahoma No. 4. Wisconsin is No. 5.

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Oilers acquire Cammalleri from Kings for Jokinen

Oilers address their offensive woes by acquiring the veteran winger from the Los Angeles Kings.

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Texas A&M will be going after Jimbo Fisher, report says

Texas A&M will be gauging Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher's interest level in making the jump to the SEC.

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Stanford 'Heisman!' fan is back, and he's supporting Bryce Love

Remember the guy screaming "Heisman!" behind a Christian McCaffrey interview? Well he's back, and he has a new player to support.

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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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When are the next 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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College football Week 12 picks against spread: Michigan in spoiler role against Wisconsin

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 12, including a Big Ten showdown between Wisconsin and Michigan and a rivalry classic between USC and UCLA.

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College football picks, Week 12: Wisconsin vs. Michigan has serious playoff implications

Only one top-25 matchup takes place this week, but there are still several games worth watching. Sporting News has picks for Week 12 of college football.

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No. 5 Wisconsin dealing with several injuries ahead of clash with No. 19 Michigan

The Badgers could be without as many as six key players for Saturday's matchup against the Wolverines.

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Selanne, Kariya honor one another in Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Former teammates Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya are enshrined forever at the Hockey Hall of Fame as they use their speeches to honor each other.

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Tennessee State player expelled after punching coach in head on sideline

Tennessee State defensive end Latrelle Lee has been dismissed from the team and expelled from the school after punching strength coach T.J. Greenstone twice in the head.

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Teravainen scores natural hat trick to lead Hurricanes in win over Stars

The Carolina winger had a rare offensive outburst that powered the Hurricanes to their seventh win of the season.

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Nebraska reportedly tells UCF they're interested in coach Scott Frost

Nebraska is reportedly making a "strong push" for the former Cornhuskers quarterback, who has led Central Florida to a 9-0 record this year.

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Tennessee fans start #FillNeyland campaign after Butch Jones firing

Previously, Vols fans were behind an #EmptyNeyland campaign in attempt to get the school to fire Butch Jones.

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Heisman Watch: Baker Mayfield now leading after monster game vs. TCU

Baker Mayfield has been the most consistently excellent player in college football in 2017. He proved that by doing that in back-to-back monster games.

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Mark Richt shows a little fun always goes a long way at Miami

Mark Richt brought the fun back to Miami, and it's showing as the Hurricanes barrel toward the ACC championship game with a College Football Playoff berth in sight.

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Week 12 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 12 of the college football season will feature a matchup of top-25 Big Ten teams.

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Week 12 bowl projections: Miami, Wisconsin shake up College Football Playoff picture

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 12. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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Four recruits decommit from Tennessee after Butch Jones firing

Tennessee fans got what they wanted Sunday when the university parted ways with football coach Butch Jones.

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NHL Mixed Bag: A mad dash for December is on

In the NHL week that was, Sergei Bobrovsky and Connor McDavid created overtime magic, Vadim Shipachyov made things awkward, and the annual November "playoff" race is on.

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Miles Wood nets first career hat trick against Blackhawks

Wood's hat trick keeps Devils in high-scoring affair with Blackhawks.

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College football rankings: Miami soars to No. 2, Georgia tumbles after loss to Auburn

Miami (FL) is the new No. 2 team in the nation after a blowout win over Notre Dame.

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Twitter reacts to Tennessee firing Butch Jones

Unsurprisingly, many took to Twitter to express their relief that Tennessee coach Butch Jones had been fired.

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Arkansas QB Cole Kelley arrested on DWI charge

The redshirt freshman was cited early Sunday morning. Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said the team is gathering information on the incident.

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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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Nine Tennessee coaching candidates to replace Butch Jones

Tennessee fired Butch Jones. Here are nine possible replacements for the Volunteers. Yes, we included Chip Kelly and Jon Gruden.

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Butch Jones out as Tennessee coach amid disappointing season

Jones accumulated a 34-27 overall record during his five seasons with the Vols.

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Notre Dame bound to lose two-loss chaos with no conference to lean on

Notre Dame has two losses, suffered a blowout and doesn't have a conference championship. That's the combination that keeps them out of the playoff.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 12

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 12? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Against TCU, Oklahoma erases all doubts of who Big 12's best team is

Baker Mayfield was astonishingly good in Oklahoma's beat down of TCU, but even he wasn't the best Sooner on the field.

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Mark Richt, Miami bring back 'The U' you remember in dismantling Notre Dame

Miami dominated Notre Dame, and with that, made a playoff statement that won't be forgotten heading into the ACC championship.

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Three takeaways from No. 5 Oklahoma's blowout win of No. 6 TCU

TCU had no answers for Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield and sophomore running back Rodney Anderson.

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Three takeaways from No. 7 Miami's impressive win over No. 3 Notre Dame

The Hurricanes thoroughly dominated Notre Dame in a 41-8 victory at Hard Rock Stadium.

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No. 7 Miami 41, No. 3 Notre Dame 8: Five things we learned from Canes' impressive blowout

No. 7 Miami routed No. 3 Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium, an impressive statement in the College Football Playoff race.

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Five takeaways from Alabama's near loss vs. Mississippi State

Alabama had its closest game of the season in a near-loss to Mississippi State. What we learned from the close call:

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Predators' Kyle Turris scores in first game after being traded by Senators

Kyle Turris wasted no time introducing himself to Nashville with his first goal as a Predator.

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Auburn's mauling of Georgia makes Iron Bowl biggest game left in CFB race

Auburn is playing the best football of any SEC team right now. And that should make the Iron Bowl against Alabama a doozy.

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Oklahoma vs. TCU: Results, live updates, highlights battle of best Big 12 teams

Follow along live as Oklahoma and TCU face off in a massive Big 12 battle.

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Notre Dame vs. Miami: Live updates, highlights from rivalry game with major playoff implications

Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout Saturday night’s game in Miami.

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Three takeaways from No. 10 Auburn's upset win over No. 1 Georgia

The Bulldogs' undefeated season is over, but they're still in the mix for the national championship — and now so is Auburn.

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How Georgia's loss to Auburn impacts the SEC, College Football Playoff race

No. 10 Auburn routed No. 1 Georgia on Saturday. How does that impact the College Football Playoff and SEC championship picture?

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Three takeaways from No. 8 Wisconsin's dominant win over No. 20 Iowa

The undefeated Badgers clinched the Big Ten West title, but have their sights set on something more.

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'That's hockey': Rangers' Jimmy Vesey gets tooth lodged in lip, plays anyway

In true hockey player fashion, a grinning Jimmy Vesey shared a gruesome postgame photo to show off his missing pearly whites.

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Five crazy stats from 97-0 D3 college football game between St. Thomas and St. Olaf

St. Olaf had a rough outing Saturday as it lost 97-0 to St. Thomas.

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Back in KHL, Vadim Shipachyov warns Russian players: 'Think 10 times before leaving'

After a fleeting NHL career, Vadim Shipachyov took a parting shot at the Golden Knights Saturday upon re-signing with the KHL's SKA St. Petersburg.

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Twitter roasts Gators coaching staff gets for playing injured QB Malik Zaire

Fans were not happy with the decision from Florida coaches to continue to play quarterback Malik Zaire after he sat out for only one play.

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Two-loss Ohio State, fresh off throttling Spartans, keeps playoff talk alive

The Buckeyes have two bad losses, but they could have even more big wins. That's the key to keeping their playoff hopes alive.

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Georgia vs. Auburn: Live updates, highlights from Deep South's Oldest Rivalry

Follow along live as Georgia takes on Auburn in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.

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Winging it: How Flyers’ top-line shakeup unleashed Sean Couturier

What started as an unconventional experiment by Flyers coach Dave Hakstol has rejuvenated Claude Giroux and unlocked a new level for breakout goal-scorer Sean Couturier.

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Florida sums up shoddy season in interception-fumble play

South Carolina's Jake Bentley threw an interception, only for Florida to fumble the ball in its own endzone.

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James Franklin: 'Don't criticize my guys' if they leave early for NFL

As questions around Saquon Barkley and his future with Penn State begin James Franklin says 'don't criticize my guys' if they leave for NFL.

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Week 11 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

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Miami fans spoof Notre Dame's 'Touchdown Jesus' with brilliant sign

Everyone knows of Notre Dame's "Touchdown Jesus" mural, and a couple of Miami fans couldn't help but troll the Irish with a creative sign.

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Stanford knocks No. 9 Washington out of playoff conversations

Stanford's 30-22 win over the Huskies ruins the hopes of a Pac-12 team going to the College Football Playoff.

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Inside the CWHL: Sophie Shirley's big decision

Calgary Inferno forward Sophie Shirley's choice to delay her NCAA career one year has given the CWHL one of its most exciting teenage talents in league history.

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Hockey Time Machine: On Veterans Day, remembering players who served

There's a long history of hockey players serving in the Canadian or United States armed forces. On Veterans Day, we remember a few of their lesser-known or forgotten stories.

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Stanford RB Bryce Love tweaks injured ankle

The redshirt junior and Heisman Trophy candidate limped off the field twice in the first half of Friday's game against Washington.

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Three reasons to watch Friday's Stanford-Washington game

Bryce Love, Washington's defense and an uneven QB matchup might make it worth staying up late on the East Coast.

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SN exclusive: Devils GM Ray Shero talks Taylor Hall's evolution, rookie sensations

There is something different about the Devils this season, and their general manager knows it.

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Rutgers isn't back — but Chris Ash is leading his team closer

Second-year coach Chris Ash admits he was frustrated with the way his first season played out at Rutgers. But he had faith in his vision, and it's starting to show results.

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'Fake Urban Meyer' shows productive side of college football parody accounts

Can college football parody accounts be productive? A look at the Fake Urban Meyer account shows that can be the case.

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College football Week 11 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 11 features three more top 10 showdowns with Notre Dame-Miami, TCU-Oklahoma and Georgia-Auburn. We get you ready for that and more in the Week 11 primer.

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Devils’ Brian Boyle cried after first goal since leukemia diagnosis

The Devils center was diagnosed with myeloid leukemia in September.

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Joe Sakic, for the win? Matt Duchene return gives Avalanche much-needed direction

Maligned Avalanche GM Joe Sakic scored a critical victory with his return in exchange for star Matt Duchene. Sporting News analyzes the prospects and picks included in the haul.

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Devils' Brian Boyle scores first goal since cancer diagnosis

New Jersey Devils' forward Brian Boyle scores his first goal of the season against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Predators' David Poile keeps outsmarting all other NHL GMs

What makes the Kyle Turris-Matt Duchene trade so interesting is the astute maneuvering by Predators general manager David Poile and staff in the years, months and weeks leading up to Oct. 5.

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Bradley Chubb, N.C. State's infamous towel thief, gets hilarious taste of own medicine

Bradley Chubb's teammate, Hampton Billips, decided to give the N.C. State defensive end a hilarious taste of his own towel-stealing medicine.

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NHL trade rumors: Who's next? Eight players who could be dealt this season

Matt Duchene and Kyle Turris were two of the most obvious candidates to change teams in 2017-18. Now that they're off the market, who's next?

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Angry Bender: Stop complaining about Notre Dame's schedule

Angry Bender looks at the idea of that Notre Dame's schedule isn't enough to get in the College Football Playoff.

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Gary Patterson feels Tennessee snubbed him in 2009 interview for coaching job

Tennessee thought that Gary Patterson, who was seasons away from winning a Rose Bowl with TCU, couldn't handle the big stage.

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Wisconsin top receiver Quintez Cephus has season-ending surgery

Wisconsin's leading receiver, Quintez Cephus, had season-ending surgery on his right leg.

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Notre Dame vs. Miami: A rivalry could be great again, if the schedule allowed it

Notre Dame-Miami is big again, and that should make for one spectacular night at Hard Rock Stadium. It's just a disappointment how often these teams will get to play.

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Ageless Frank Solich still building at Ohio, and this looks like his 'special team'

Ohio keeps building under veteran coach Frank Solich, and this team could be the one that wins the program's first championship since 1968.

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Andersen shines for Matthews-less Leafs

Despite the absence of the 20-year-old forward, Toronto earned a 4-2 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday.

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Les Miles reportedly interested in Oregon State job

Oregon State fired Gary Andersen earlier in the season, and former LSU coach Les Miles reportedly is interested in the position.

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NHL Power Rankings: Blues overtake Lightning, Penguins sneak back into top five

Mike Yeo's St. Louis Blues are the most complete team in the NHL right now.

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Auston Matthews injury update: Maple Leafs star to miss first NHL game

The Maple Leafs will play without Auston Matthews Wednesday for the first time since drafting him No. 1 overall in 2016. He's listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

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Homicide case dismissed against 'Last Chance U' player; charges proceed for brother

The homicide case against former East Mississippi Community College player Camion Wright has been dismissed. The charges against his brother, Isaiah Wright, will proceed.

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Notre Dame vs. Miami: Ranking 16 most memorable games in heated series

Notre Dame and Miami meet in another chapter of a heated series on Saturday. We look at 16 memorable games between the Irish and Hurricanes.

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Texas CB Holton Hill suspended for remainder of season

The junior ranks second on the team in tackles with 51 and he has a team-best three defensive touchdowns this season.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Wisconsin learning perfect isn't always good enough

Wisconsin's unbeaten record is still being scrutinized by the CFP committee, maybe a little too much. Is that why Badgers AD Barry Alvarez spoke up this week?

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Golden Knights' Bellemare goes between-the-legs in goal against Canadiens

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare came up with a spectacular goal to bring the Vegas Golden Knights back into Tuesday's game against Montreal

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Islanders' Eberle scores first goal against Oilers since trade

Watch Jordan Eberle score his first goal against the team that drafted him, the Edmonton Oilers.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Oklahoma will press for No. 4 spot

Oklahoma sits No. 5 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Will the Sooners press the committee into a tough decision? That's among five things we learned.

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia, Alabama still 1-2, TCU at 6

There was no change at the top of the CFB Playoff poll with undefeated Georgia and Alabama at 1-2 followed by Notre Dame and Clemson.

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Ryan Getzlaf among the NHL's worst injuries in 2017-18

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

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Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf could miss 2 months after undergoing facial surgery

The Ducks captain fractured his zygomatic bone after being struck by a puck against the Hurricanes on Oct. 29.

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Baker Mayfield is ready to take on Heisman Trophy, College Football Playoff and NFL

Baker Mayfield demonstrated several NFL-worthy traits in a fantastic game against Oklahoma State. That may be what helps him win the Heisman, get Oklahoma to the playoff ... and potentially more.

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Dabo Swinney unleashes the snark about laptop on Clemson sideline

Why the laptop? "We were trying to get one of them (Amazon) drones to come in and drop towels on the sideline,” the Clemson coach said.

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5-star OT decommits from Tennessee amid dismal season

The Volunteers' highest-rated recruit in the Class of 2018 has backed out of his commitment to play for Tennessee.

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Goals harder to come by, Alex DeBrincat adds another dimension in NHL

In juniors, Alex DeBrincat expected to score every day — and did. But the Blackhawks rookie is honing a different side to his game in the NHL to stay in coach Joel Quenneville's good graces.

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Jay Beagle discusses his role in Capitals' 'family'

Jay Beagle remains a constant with the Washington Capitals.

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College football Week 11 picks against spread: Can Irish cover on road again at Miami?

Sporting News offers its picks against the spread for college football's Week 11, including Miami-Notre Dame, Bama-Mississippi State, Georgia-Auburn and Oklahoma-TCU

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College football picks, Week 11: Oklahoma faces its toughest challenge yet in TCU

Week 11 of the college football season features seven top-25 matchups, including three in the top 10. Sporting News offers picks for Notre Dame-Miami, Oklahoma-TCU, Georgia-Auburn and more.

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Radio voice of Golden Knights talks 'surreal' start, building broadcast from scratch

The Vegas Golden Knights are off to the best start by any franchise in the history of the NHL. Dan D'Uva, the team's radio play-by-play voice, has served as its soundtrack.

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Amid injury doubts, Leafs star Auston Matthews dishes dizzying assist

The 20-year-old forward was questionable ahead of Monday's game, but showed no signs of ailment in pulling off a deft spin move to set up a goal.

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Players from Alabama's 2009 national championship paid for autographs, per report

Players from Alabama's 2009 national championship reportedly accepted money for autographs before the Tide's game against Texas.

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Oklahoma State booster Boone Pickens sends Mike Gundy letter of encouragement after Oklahoma loss

Oklahoma State booster T. Boone Pickens and coach Mike Gundy aren't the best of friends, but Pickens touted his support of Gundy on Twitter.

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Matt Duchene trade: Common goal unites star player and Dorion with Senators

Matt Duchene has a shared goal with his new general manager, Pierre Dorion, in Ottawa.

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NHL trades: Contract impasse paves way for Turris to join Predators

Kyle Turris couln't get a contract extension worked out with the Ottawa Senators, but he did with the Nashville Predators, the final piece of the puzzle of a complicated three-way trade Sunday.

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Heisman Watch: Baker Mayfield’s record-breaking game tightens the race

Baker Mayfield made a serious charge at Saquon Barkley's hold on the No. 1 spot in the Heisman race. All it took was a record-breaking performance.

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Matt Duchene trade: Newest Senator chooses sweater No. 95

Matt Duchene's first major decision with his new team was choosing a new seater number.

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Where would Chip Kelly fit in the SEC? Five possible options

Would Chip Kelly fit in the SEC? Here is a look at five places where the former Oregon coach would be an intriguing fit.

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Texas A&M preparing to move on from coach Kevin Sumlin after 2017, per reports

Kevin Sumlin was told he had to win in 2017 to keep his job. So far, he has fallen short of expectations.

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Week 11 college football schedule, TV coverage for Top 25 games

Week 11 of the college football schedule will feature multiple top-25 matchups.

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Week 11 bowl projections: Notre Dame, Clemson solid playoff picks for now

Sporting News projects every college football bowl game for 2017 heading into Week 11. Which teams will make the fourth annual College Football Playoff?

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NHL Mixed Bag: Moving on from the Matt Duchene trade saga — finally

OK, now the NHL season *really* begins. Matt Duchene is traded, the Rangers seem to have course corrected and the Penguins and Oilers can start being good again any day now.

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Winners, losers from the three-team Matt Duchene blockbuster

At long last, Matt Duchene is out of Colorado. His new team, the Senators, got the best player but may not be better for it, while the Predators joined in as a third party and sent a clear win-now message in the process.

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Matt Duchene trade: Senators land Avalanche forward in three-team deal with Predators

Matt Duchene was traded to the Ottawa Senators in a three-team deal.

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College football rankings: Notre Dame ahead of Oklahoma, Clemson for No. 3

Notre Dame grabbed the No. 3 ranking in the AP Poll this week, ahead of Clemson, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.

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​Watch: Female Miami fan knocked out by police officer

A female Miami fan struck a police officer during the Hurricanes' game vs. Virginia Tech on Saturday, and the officer returned the favor.

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NC State player kept stealing Clemson quarterback's towel

NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb repeatedly stole Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant's towel.

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Video of officer punching woman at Miami football game under investigation

The Miami-Dade Police Department is reportedly gathering information regarding a viral video showing one of its officers punching a woman being carried out of Miami's game against Virginia Tech.

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USC's topsy-turvy win over Arizona reflection of Trojans' topsy-turvy season

The essence of USC's 2017' season was captured in a single game against Arizona on Saturday. A win's a win, but the Trojans know they should have had more.

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Big Ten East too good for its own good, and that's a problem

Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State and Michigan all have two losses. Here's why the Big Ten is too good for its own good.

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College Football Playoff picture: Who's in, out and knocking on door in Week 11

Which four teams look like the best bets to reach the College Football Playoff heading into Week 11? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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Alabama got hit with 'hard' vs. LSU, and 'hard' will keep coming

Alabama got something against LSU it hadn't faced before: A hard game. But this won't be the last time Nick Saban and Co. face a game like that this season.

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Alabama loses Shaun Dion Hamilton, Mack Wilson to season-ending injuries

Alabama has now lost four players to season-ending injuries. Shaun Dion Hamilton will reportedly be lost for the second straight year.

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OK Miami, we see 'U' look ready for Notre Dame — and maybe Clemson

Miami eliminated some doubts with a statement victory against Virginia Tech. Now, the Hurricanes get the big stage against Notre Dame

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Matt Duchene trade: Turris' contract may have stopped deal with Avalanche, Senators, Predators

The Ottawa Senators were in discussions to acquire Matt Duchene Friday before the trade talks hit a snag.

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Baker Mayfield makes mark on Oklahoma, Bedlam with historic display

How do you beat the team with the best offense in the country? As Oklahoma and Baker Mayfield will tell you, you "score a couple more touchdowns than them."

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Three takeaways from No. 10 Miami's win over No. 13 Virginia Tech

Miami finally has its first win against a ranked opponent this season and it could not have come at a better time.

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Penguins' Crosby goes between his own legs for assist against Canucks

Sidney Crosby produced a highlight reel assist during the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

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Penn State's James Franklin sprints after players trying to avoid shaking hands with MSU

Franklin wanted to make sure everyone on his team shook hands with Michigan State after Saturday's tough loss.

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How Ohio State recovers from disaster at Iowa is worth watching in muddled Big Ten

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer must lead the Buckeyes after a disastrous loss at Iowa. It's worth watching the next three weeks.

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Three takeaways from No. 5 Oklahoma's win over No. 11 Oklahoma State

Oklahoma got another quality win as it took down one of the best teams in the country in Oklahoma State on the road.

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Alabama vs. LSU: Live updates, highlights, scores in key SEC West game

No. 1 Alabama takes on its first top-25 team since FSU in No. 19 LSU. Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and highlights from a key SEC West game.

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How Ohio State, Penn State losses wreck Big Ten's College Football Playoff outlook

Ohio State lost to Iowa and Penn State lost to Michigan State. Here is how that wrecks the Big Ten playoff picture.

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Michigan State upsets Penn State, ending Nittany Lions' playoff hopes

Michigan State has ruined playoff Penn State's playoff hopes.

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Western Carolina football player Cam Brown passes away from cancer

Cam Brown, 18, lost his battle with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer, Saturday.

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UAB football bowl-eligible, in first year back from hiatus, with win vs. Rice

One of the best stories in college football quietly played out in Birmingham on Saturday: UAB football is now bowl-eligible in its first year back from hiatus.

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KHL's Olympic power play would further deplete U.S., Canada talent pool

KHL president Dmitry Chernyshenko insinuated the league may pull its players from the Pyeongchang Olympics in protest of the IOC's doping investigations into Russian athletes.

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Ohio State's Urban Meyer joins Iowa in waving at nearby children's hospital

Ohio State's Urban Meyer joined one of the best new traditions in college football on Saturday.

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Washington State QB Luke Falk breaks Pac 12 all-time passing yards record

Cougars quarterback Luke Falk set a Pac-12 record Saturday vs. Stanford.

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Ohio State's Nick Bosa ejected for targeting against Iowa

Ohio State's Nick Bosa was ejected for targeting in the first half against Iowa on Saturday.

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Auburn pretender or contender? Jarrett Stidham shows why latter still possible

Two-loss Auburn beat Texas A&M on Saturday, and Jarrett Stidham showed why he's the key against No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Alabama in November..

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Michigan State-Penn State weather updates: Lightning delays restart several hours

The game faces a lengthy delay after lightning was spotted in the area during the third quarter of Saturday's top 25 matchup in East Lansing, Mich.

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Former Washington State LB detained as suspect in wife's death, report says

Keri "KC" McClanahan, the wife of Anthony McClanahan, was found dead early Thursday morning and reportedly had knife wounds to her throat.

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Bedlam: Live updates, score, highlights from Oklahoma-Oklahoma State in Stillwater

Baker Mayfield and Mason Rudolph face off in the next chapter of the 113-year-old Bedlam rivalry.

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Florida drops hilarious 'Naked Gun' tweet during Missouri blowout

Florida's social media team had a little fun during a blowout against Missouri on Saturday. Did you see this tweet?

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Canucks prospect Michael DiPietro sizes up his path to the NHL

Height is a frequent knock on Michael DiPietro's NHL outlook, but the Canucks' third-round draft pick in 2017 is letting his play do the talking with Windsor in the OHL.

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UCLA WR Theo Howard channels Odell Beckham Jr. with epic one-handed catch

UCLA may not have won against Utah, but Theo Howard's one-handed catch is comparable to Giants' Odell Beckham Jr.'s incredible grab.

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Week 10 college football scores, highlights from Saturday's games

Keep up with the biggest moments from the biggest games all day.

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Matt Duchene rumors: Senators, Predators broke off three-team trade discussions

The reported trade would have sent Matt Duchene to the Senators and Kyle Turris to the Predators, but talks fell apart before a final deal could be agreed upon.

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UAB's Bill Clark agrees to new 5-year contract extension

After shutting down the football program in 2014, Clark has the Blazers one win away from becoming bowl eligible.

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Stanford RB Bryce Love set to return against Washington State

Stanford running back Bryce Love missed last week's game against Oregon State due to an ankle injury but will play Saturday.

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Armed with new perspective and experiences, Wolski aims to represent Canada in Olympics

After a disappointing NHL career and a frightening neck injury in Russia last year, Wojtek Wolski is poised to land a spot on the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team.

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NHL fines Stamkos, Hayes and Killorn after Rangers and Lightning water squirt battle

Not everyone thought squirts from water bottles were so funny Thursday when the Rangers beat the Lightjing 2-1.

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Stanford to start redshirt freshman QB K.J. Costello against Washington State

Costello replaces junior Keller Chryst, who's started 13 of Stanford's past 14 games but struggled last week with RB Bryce Love (ankle) out.

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College football Week 10 primer: Heisman watch, upset picks, predictions and more

Week 10 features an over-the-top afternoon slot with seven games between Top 25 teams. That includes Bedlam and LSU-Alabama. We break it all down.

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Alexander Ovechkin throws support behind President — Putin, that is

Ovechkin has created "social movement" backing the Russian president that the NHL star is calling "the Putin Team."

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Scheifele hat trick leads Jets to victory over Stars

Mark Scheifele combined with Blake Wheeler three times to lead Winnipeg to a 5-2 win on Thursday night against Dallas.

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WATCH: Jamie Benn, Dustin Byfuglien throw down in Stars-Jets matchup

Dallas captain Jamie Benn and Winnipeg defenseman Dustin Byfuglien throw down the gloves in the second period of the Jets' 5-2 victory over the Stars on Thursday in Winnipeg.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin starts 'Putin Team' social movement to back Kremlin leader

On Instagram, the Capitals captain called for "a strong and united Russia" to support President Vladmir Putin, who's expected to run for re-election in the spring.

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Angry Bender: SEC bias? Get out of here with that nonsense

Angry Bender looks at the idea of SEC bias and why that's ridiculous in this week's installment of Angry Bender.

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Florida names Malik Zaire as starting QB against Missouri

After Feleipe Franks' disastrous performance against Georgia, interim coach Randy Shannon named Malik Zaire as Florida's starting QB.

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SN exclusive: Khalil Tate bringing Rich Rod's vision back to life at Arizona

Khalil Tate's star is rising fast at Arizona, and that means more long-term success for the Wildcats under Rich Rodriguez.

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Alabama No. 2? Tide disciplined enough to know that doesn't matter

Alabama isn't No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and that matters little to Nick Saban. The Tide are taking the same-old disciplined approach into this month.

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Steven Stamkos' 'new norm': Finally back, NHL's scoring leader has never looked better

Steven Stamkos readily admits he may never be 100 percent again, but he leads the NHL in scoring while playing a more complete game. You could argue he’s better than ever.

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Sharks' Thornton reaches 1,400 points

Joe Thornton continues to climb the NHL's scoring chart.

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Devils' Johansson leaves game after collision

Marcus Johansson left the Devils game with an upper-body injury.

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Golden Knights staffers were in area of New York terror attack, report says

Vegas, which faced the Rangers on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, was staying at a Manhattan hotel not far from the site of the attack, which left eight people dead.

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Connor McDavid completes no-look pass to Draisaitl for Oilers' goal

Watch Connor McDavid's impressive no-look pass to Leon Draisaitl.

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College Football Playoff title game sites for 2021-24 revealed

The CFP championship will have been played at 10 different sites when it concludes its first decade of existence.

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Devils' Brian Boyle to return to lineup Wednesday vs. Canucks

The veteran center will get back on the ice for the first time since being diagnosed with a type of bone-marrow cancer in September.

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Butch Jones, John Currie respond to allegations Tennessee OL played with concussion

Tennessee coach Butch Jones and AD John Currie commented on the allegations that OL Brett Kendrick played with a concussion vs. Kentucky.

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NHL Power Rankings: Red-hot Blues breathing down Lightning's neck for top spot

Despite myriad injuries, the St. Louis Blues keep winning games, and they've jumped into the No. 2 spot in our weekly NHL power rankings.

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Mason Rudolph can use Bedlam to stake claim as greatest QB in Oklahoma State history

Saturday's Bedlam showdown could pit the two best quarterbacks in Oklahoma and Oklahoma State history against each other. The case for Cowboys' playcaller Mason Rudolph:

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Bedlam: Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield has chance to be best Sooner QB of all time

Saturday's Bedlam showdown could pit the two best quarterbacks in Oklahoma and Oklahoma State history against each other. The case for Sooners' playcaller Baker Mayfield:

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Monster scares Dabo Swinney during hilarious Halloween prank

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney had an extra-spooky Halloween Tuesday, when he fell victim to a hilarious prank.

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USA Hockey, Hockey Canada unveil jerseys for 2018 Olympics

USA Hockey and Hockey Canada on Wednesday both unveiled the jerseys they'll wear in Pyeongchang come February.

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New Nebraska AD praises UCF coach, ex-Husker Scott Frost

With current Huskers coach Mike Riley under fire, AD Bill Moos described Scott Frost as having "the full package" as a football coach.

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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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