worldwide news: December 2017

Sunday, 31 December 2017

NHL Winter Classic 2018: Outdoor delay finally over for Sabres' Rodrigues

Four years after missing out on a chance to play in Fenway Park, Evan Rodrigues will compete in the 2018 NHL Winter Classic.

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NHL Winter Classic 2018: Rangers' Lundqvist looks to remain perfect outdoors

Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has never lost in three outdoor games, and hopes to keep that streak intact at the NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day against the Sabres.

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NHL Winter Classic 2018: Journey for Sabres' Jason Pominville comes full circle

Jason Pominville played in the very first Winter Classic for the Buffalo Sabres, and will play in their next outdoor game 10 years later.

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Winter Classic 2018: Sabres' star Eichel thrust into spotlight, takes center stage

Jack Eichel has seven goals in his last six games entering the Winter Classic outdoor game on New Year's Day.

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NHL Winter Classic 2018: Weather a cool, sunny outlook for Sabres-Rangers

The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures in the 15-20 degree range with partly cloudy skies when the puck drops around 1:25 p.m. ET.

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Tim Tebow knows how Alabama's Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson this time

Tim Tebow shares his thoughts on how Alabama QB Jalen Hurts can beat Clemson in the Sugar Bowl on Monday.

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Jack Eichel's SOS: Even breakout season can't fix broken Sabres

Below the surface of another disappointing season, the Sabres' best player is producing career bests with little help from his teammates. But even that isn't enough to salvage this mess.

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Saturday, 30 December 2017

Three takeaways from No. 6 Wisconsin's history-making win over No. 10 Miami

Wisconsin erased an early deficit to beat Miami in the Orange Bowl.

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Mark Richt loses cool, Miami misses chance in hard-learned Orange Bowl lesson

Miami lost its third straight game of the season in the Orange Bowl, and it will be interesting to see what Mark Richt and the Hurricanes learn from that in 2018.

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Malik Rosier breaks Miami single-season TD record

Rosier passed Vinny Testaverde for the school's single-season touchdown record.

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Livid Mark Richt bumps ref after controversial no-call in Orange Bowl

Miami's Mark Richt bumped an official during the Orange Bowl but was not ejected. See what made him so angry.

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Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor breaks Adrian Peterson's freshman rushing record

Peterson rushed for 1,925 yards a freshman for Oklahoma in 2004.

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Watch: Nick Saban dances with LSU superfan Jarrius Wright

Nick Saban broke out a smile — and some dance moves — on the turf of the Superdome with Jarrius Wright.

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Penn State again is the best eight-team playoff prop in four-team landscape

Penn State won the Fiesta Bowl in impressive fashion, and the Nittany Lions are the kind of team that props up the call for an eight-team playoff.

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Watch: Penn State's James Franklin looks ready to fight someone after Gatorade bath

James Franklin was elated to get the Fiesta Bowl win, but he did not look happy after his Gatorade bath.

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Wisconsin vs. Miami: Live scores, updates from Orange Bowl

Sporting News will provide live updates throughout Saturday’s Wisconsin-Miami matchup at the Orange Bowl.

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Three takeaways from No. 9 Penn State's win over No. 11 Washington

Two Power 5 conferences faced off in the Fiesta Bowl Saturday and both kept up the trends of the bowl season.

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Devils acquire goaltender Lack from Flames in exchange for Prout

The Devils acquired goaltender Eddie Lack, who has struggled since being traded to the Calgary Flames this offseason.

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Filip Forsberg injury update: Predators place LW on IR

Filip Forsberg left Friday night's game in the third period and did not return.

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If Alabama QB Jalen Hurts beats Clemson, it could be because of Deshaun Watson

Jalen Hurts is in a similar position as Deshaun Watson, who faced adversity going into the national championship last January.

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Penn State vs. Washington: Live updates, highlights from Fiesta Bowl

Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and scores from the Fiesta Bowl matchup between Penn State and Washington.

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CFP Semifinal: Sooners QB Baker Mayfield reveals details of illness

After missing media sessions and non-football activities for three days, Mayfield revealed he's battling "flu-like" symptoms.

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'NCAA Football 14' predicts the College Football Playoff: No. 4 Alabama vs No. 1 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl

SN contributor Bryan Wiedey previewed the Sugar Bowl between the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 1 Clemson Tigers with "NCAA Football 14."

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Alabama-Clemson III adds to history of best bowl rematches

Alabama and Clemson are only the latest in a long line of epic rematches between titanic teams.

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CFP semifinal: Baker Mayfield's status adds intrigue to Monday's game

The Sooners quarterback has been ailing the past three days, but Oklahoma coaches and teammates are mum on his condition.

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Friday, 29 December 2017

Sam Darnold's Cotton Bowl flop underlines concerns for uncertain NFL future

Sam Darnold's turnovers surfaced against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, and that's a problem that needs to be fixed before he moves on to the NFL.

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Three takeaways from No. 5 Ohio State's win over No. 8 USC

Ohio State played without one of its best defensive players, but still beat USC in the Cotton Bowl.

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Ohio State's Denzel Ward pushes bowl-skipping debate to New Year's Day Six

Ohio State's Denzel Ward sat out the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, which pushes the trend of skipping bowls to the next level.

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Granlund's hat trick leads Wild past Predators

Wild knocked off the Predators 4-2 on Friday in Minnesota.

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Ohio State star CB Denzel Ward opts to skip Cotton Bowl

Ward is regarded as a potential high first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

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USC vs. Ohio State: Score, live updates from Cotton Bowl

Sporting News will be provide live updates throughout Friday’s Cotton Bowl matchup between USC and Ohio State.

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Northwestern's Paddy Fisher ejected on controversial targeting call

Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher was the second player ejected in the Music City Bowl Friday.

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Kentucky player ejected after refusing to let referee help him up

Kentucky running back Benny Snell was ejected for the rest of the Music City Bowl.

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Northwestern's Clayton Thorson suffers scary knee injury

The junior quarterback has been talked about as an NFL draft pick this year.

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New Arizona State assistant tweets link to gambling website

New Sun Devils LB coach Antonio Pierce's tweet of a link to a gambling website was not an NCAA violation, ASU said.

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Oklahoma carrying aspirations of entire Big 12 into College Football Playoff

Oklahoma's College Football Playoff berth isn't just about the Sooners. OU carries the hopes of the entire Big 12 Conference into the new year.

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'NCAA Football' predicts the College Football Playoff: No. 3 Georgia vs No. 2 Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl

SN contributor Bryan Wiedey previewed the Rose Bowl between #3 Georgia Bulldogs and #2 Oklahoma Sooners with "NCAA Football 14."

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World Junior Championship 2018: Live score, updates from USA-Canada outdoor game

The long-awaited world juniors rematch between the United States and Canada is here, and they're taking this one outside. Sporting News is on site with live scoring updates.

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NHL trades: Sergachev, Lightning beat Drouin, Canadiens in first meeting since deal

The Lightning and Canadiens faced off Thursday for the first time since last June's trade of key young players.

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College football bowls 2017-18: Best trick plays of bowl season

Trickeration is one of the best parts of bowl season, especially when it works as well as these plays did.

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Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan thrilled to have 'last one standing' in UCF

Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan is thrilled to have the last unbeaten team in UCF face off against Auburn.

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Washington State QB Luke Falk misses bowl game; coach Mike Leach reveals no details

Cougars quarterback Luke Falk missed his final collegiate game after he was seen earlier in the week with an apparent wrist injury.

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Joe Namath: Bama deserves playoff berth against 'monster' Clemson team

Joe Namath, one of the most famous quarterbacks in Alabama history, gives his take on why the Crimson Tide made the College Football Playoff.

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Thursday, 28 December 2017

World Junior Championship 2018: Samuel Bucek scores Datsyuk-ian goal to beat USA

Samuel Bucek makes like Pavel Datsyuk as he skates and stickhandles through a disorganized U.S. defense and then scores the winner for Slovakia.

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Camping World Bowl: Oklahoma State players give Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente Gatorade bath after win

A classic postgame celebration went completely wrong.

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Sharks' Joel Ward proposes — with Air Jordans

The 37-year-old NHL veteran found a creative way to pop the question.

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World Junior Championship 2018: Bundle up! Frigid temps forecast for USA-Canada outdoor game

Organizers announced Thursday the show will go on as planned at New Era Field despite temperatures forecast between 15 and 20 degrees.

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Georgia lawyer granted trial postponement to attend Rose Bowl

A UGA fan, who is a lawyer in Chatham Country, will be able to go to the Rose Bowl after a Georgia judge agreed to emergency motion.

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Senators' Fredrik Claesson suspended two games after hit on Noel Acciari

Fredrik Claesson delivered a head on blind-side hit to Bruins forward Noel Acciari late in the first period of the Senators' 5-1 loss.

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Mike Gundy discovered Oklahoma State's OC online

Mike Yurcich was coaching at the Division II level making $52,500 a year before Mike Gundy came calling.

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Watch: Georgia's Nick Chubb freaks out on Disneyland ride

Chubb was seated next to UGA coach Kirby Smart, whose arm and leg kept being grabbed by linebacker Roquan Smith.

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Iowa’s Josh Jackson continues transformation from backup to NFL Draft pick

Jackson tallied his eighth interception of 2017 at the Pinstripe Bowl on Wednesday, tying an Iowa single-season program record.

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Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele

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J.K. Dobbins: Ohio State's throwback running back of the future

The true freshman running back evokes images of some fantastic Ohio State running backs. And he looks like he can only get better in 2018.

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Missouri DE blames former OC for brutal Texas Bowl loss

Marcell Frazier said Josh Heupel's departure for Central Florida's head coaching position is why the Tigers were defeated by Texas, 33-16.

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NHL Injuries: Rangers' Kreider out indefinitely with blood clot in arm

Rangers' winger left Wednesday's game against the Capitals with what was first termed an upper body injury.

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LSU expected to replace OC Matt Canada after Citrus Bowl, report says

Matt Canada is only in his first season as OC of LSU, but after tensions with head coach Ed Orgeron, the two are expected to part ways.

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College Football Playoff: Sporting News' picks for Oklahoma-Georgia and Alabama-Clemson

Sporting News has split predictions for the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia and the Sugar Bowl between Clemson and Alabama.

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The evolution of Auston Matthews

Despite starring at the center of the known hockey universe, Auston Matthews remains a relative unknown for American sports fans. Here's why that's about to change.

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Tom Herman appeared to mock Mizzou QB Drew Lock’s touchdown celebration

Texas coach Tom Herman and quarterback Sam Ehlinger appeared to mock Missouri quarterback Drew Lock's touchdown celebration during the Longhorns' 33-16 win over the Tigers in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday.

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Purdue QB Elijah Sindelar played through torn ACL

Boilermakers coach Jeff Brohm wanted to sit Sindelar after he was injured on Nov. 11, but the sophomore convinced his coach to let him play.

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Wednesday, 27 December 2017

Watch: Purdue wins Foster Farms Bowl thanks to terrific late TD catch

Anthony Mahoungou's clutch grab earned the Boilermakers a win in the Foster Farms Bowl.

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Twitter reacts to disputed spot, review of Purdue fourth-down play

It looked an awful lot like Purdue had converted on fourth down early in the fourth quarter, but the officials said no. The ruling had people scratching their heads.

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Coyotes C Zac Rinaldo suspended 6 games for punching Avalanche D Samuel Girard

Rinaldo knocked out Girard with a single punch during Arizona's 6-2 win on Dec. 23.

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Alabama’s Nick Saban: Playoff game vs. Clemson not about revenge

Alabama coach Nick Saban does not buy the notion that revenge is a factor in his team’s mindset as it prepares to play Clemson.

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Deion Sanders discussing possible coaching role at FSU with Willie Taggart, per report

Could "Prime Time" make a return to the college ranks as a coach? FSU coach Willie Taggart is reportedly considering the idea.

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Ducks get C Ryan Kesler back from hip surgery

The 33-year-old spent 14 weeks on crutches as he recovered from offseason hip surgery.

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Avalanche's Tyson Barrie sidelined 4-6 weeks with broken hand

The Colorado defenseman broke his hand Saturday in the team's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

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Get used to this four-team College Football playoff, because re-runs are coming

The College Football Playoff lacks parity, and the combination of Georgia, Clemson, Alabama and Oklahoma will be a reason why in coming seasons.

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Blues GM Doug Armstrong signing four-year extension

Since Armstrong took over as Blues GM in 2010, St. Louis has made the playoffs six of the last seven years.

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Bill Snyder remains mum on future: 'That hasn't been decided yet'

Bill Snyder, who has been Kansas State's coach for 26 years, said he hasn't reached a decision on whether he would retire yet.

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Tuesday, 26 December 2017

Hockey Hall of Famer Johnny Bower dies at 93

The two-time Vezina Trophy winner helped the Maple Leafs win four Stanley Cup titles in the 1960s.

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Number of actual write-in votes for Nick Saban revealed in Alabama Election

Nick Saban did not sway this month's stunning Alabama U.S. Senate election, but the Alabama coach did receive the seventh-most write-in votes

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World Junior Championship 2018: Tracking top NHL prospects at the tournament

For two weeks, the IIHF World Junior Under-20 Championship serves as a glimpse into the NHL's future. Here are some of the top prospects we've got our eyes on in 2018.

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Bah Humbug! Blue Jackets lose injured Atkinson, Wennberg 4-6 weeks each

The hits keep coming for the injury-plagued Columbus Blue Jackets, with the latest blows coming at the expense of Cam Atkinson and Alexander Wennberg.

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Monday, 25 December 2017

Pittsburgh Penguins hit holiday break in strange slump, but still relevant

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the midst of an unseen statistical situation, but have remained relevant in the East.

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LSU RB Derrius Guice surprises 10-year-old with Christmas visit

LSU running back Derrius Guice gave a 10-year-old girl the ultimate Christmas gift by visiting her and hand-delivering a signed football.

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NHL schedule, Dec. 25-31: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

So much for the Christmas spirit. The NHL season resumes Wednesday with four matchups between division rivals to close out 2017.

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In Washington Capitals locker room, DJ Tom Wilson plays to please

The Washington Capitals roster features players of different ages and backgrounds, and different musical preferences.

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Sunday, 24 December 2017

Predators' P.K. Subban surprises family with home renovation

P.K. Subban surprised a family with a living room makeover, which is part of his organization “P.K.’s Blue Line Buddies.”

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Saturday, 23 December 2017

Patrick Kane scores 300th career goal, Blackhawks fall to Devils

Patrick Kane scored his 300th career NHL goal but the Blackhawks lost to the Devils.

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Coyotes' Rinaldo hits MacKinnon, punches Girard, gets ejected

Zac Rinaldo was at the center of another controversial hit and an ugly incident Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche.

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UCLA's Josh Rosen will not play in Cactus Bowl on doctor's orders, report says

Josh Rosen is still in concussion protocol after suffering the injury in the Bruins' final game of the season.

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John Gibson dives to make miraculous save against Crosby, Penguins

John Gibson made his second miraculous save in less than a week to rob a would-be goal scorer.

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'Last Chance U' star Dakota Allen returning to Texas Tech for senior year

Dakota Allen led Texas Tech with 102 tackles (58 solo) this season.

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Barzal's hat trick leads Islanders past Jets

Mathew Barzal scored his first-career hat trick as the Islanders defeated the Jets 5-2 at home.

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Friday, 22 December 2017

Clayton Keller nets overtime goal, Coyotes defeat Capitals 3-2

Clayton Keller first met Alex Ovechkin as a child. On Friday, Keller scores in OT to defeat the Capitals captain.

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Wild's Nino Niederreiter leaves game with lower-body injury

Nino Niederreiter suffered an injury during Friday night's game against Florida.

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'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

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Take the quiz: Real or fake bowl names

Think you can spot what’s a real or fake bowl name? Take this Sporcle.com quiz to see where you stand.

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Heisman winner, Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield accepts Senior Bowl invitation

The Oklahoma QB will be the first Heisman winner to attend the Senior Bowl since 2007 winner Tim Tebow of Florida did in 2010.

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Austom Matthews injury update: Admits to 'concussion symptoms', practices with Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews returned to practice on Friday, and then afterwards spilled the beans on his latest injury.

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Watch: P.K. Subban goes undercover as 'Eddie' to spread holiday cheer in Nashville

'Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer, and the Predators' P.K. Subban made spirits bright in the most magical way.

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Brian Kelly 'disappointed' as Notre Dame suspends third player from Citrus Bowl

Two of the three players are suspended indefinitely after being arrested Friday for allegedly shoplifting.

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Alex Ovechkin, 32, ages into goal-scoring glory at historic pace

Did you really think the Capitals captain was done scoring goals?

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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff semifinal

Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl between Oklahoma and Georgia? Sporting News breaks those numbers down.

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Alabama vs. Clemson: Five numbers that will decide College Football Playoff semifinal

Which numbers will decide the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Clemson? Sporting News breaks those numbers down.

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Thursday, 21 December 2017

Reddit user catches what Florida State, NCAA missed: Seminoles shouldn't be in bowl game

A team must win six games against eligible schools to earn bowl eligibility. Florida State had five wins against such schools.

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Terry and Kim Pegula's purchase of NWHL's Beauts a landmark win for women's hockey

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Georgia LB Natrez Patrick reportedly enters drug program, will miss College Football Playoff

Natrez Patrick is the sixth-leading tackler for the Bulldogs this season.

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Independence Bowl plans to host FSU, despite report of ineligibility

Florida State might actually be ineligible for its Independence Bowl matchup against Southern Miss.

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Rangers vs. Devils: Restoring the importance to this once great NHL rivalry

For the first time in six seasons, the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are both competitive and fighting for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division.

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Jim Harbaugh compared to Paris Hilton by former Wolverine and NFL star Amani Toomer

Toomer says he's a "frustrated fan" and that Michigan fans "deserve better than this."

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Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma and FAU already talking trash for 2018 game

Let's hope the Oklahoma-FAU game is half as interesting as the trash talk already taking place.

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Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Nick Saban, Urban Meyer finally have five-star Signing Day competition

Nick Saban and Urban Meyer have dominated Signing Day for years. The early returns, however, showed some stiff competition.

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Georgia, Clemson five-star hauls lead early Signing Day winners

The early Signing Day returns are in, and here's a look at the winners and losers from Day 1.

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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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That new tax bill? It's going to hit college athletics — hard

The bill requires that universities, as non-profit organizations, pay a 21 percent excise tax on coaches' big-dollar deals.

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Clemson, on the verge of history, takes on new role against Alabama

Clemson has taken on a new role as it prepares to take on Alabama for a third time in the College Football Playoff.

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After Islanders' arena gamble pays off, question is: Will John Tavares cash in?

John Tavares has always upheld his end of the bargain. Now that the Islanders were true to theirs, the captain has a certain decision to make.

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Dabo Swinney disses Urban Meyer in recruitment of five-star OL Jackson Carman

The notion that Urban Meyer may not be long for coaching, put forth by Dabo Swinney, was a factor in Jackson Carman's decision on Clemson.

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Mike Green continues to find defensive balance with Red Wings

Mike Green discusses the balance on defense and what the future holds.

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NHL Power Rankings: Capitals, Rangers, Devils make moves on Lightning

Three Metro teams make significant moves into the top 10 of this week's NHL power rankings, though the Lightning retain the top spot for a sixth straight week.

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Five-star DE Micah Parsons chooses Penn State after Ohio State debacle

Ohio State got in trouble for giving Parsons preferential treatment at College GameDay, which led to the school halting his recruitment.

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Referee Wes McCauley teases Rangers fans with dramatic goal announcement

The crowd awaited confirmation of Michael Grabner's score for New York in the third period before McCauley delivered the announcement.

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Clemson lands pair of top recruits: QB Trevor Lawrence, DE Xavier Thomas

Clemson landed two top 2018 recruits Wednesday: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and defensive end Xavier Thomas.

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College football recruiting early signing period: Tracking 2018 signings

The early signing period for the 2018 recruiting class is here. Follow along as Sporting News provides updates on the top players of the class.

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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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Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Wishful thinking: How the 2018 Olympics might've looked with NHL players

While the NHL isn't allowing its players to head to Pyeongchang in 2018, we're left to dream about what could have been with hockey's top stars.

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Twitter reacts to Lane Kiffin's rough post-Boca Raton Bowl interview

Lane Kiffin's FAU team notched a lopsided win in its first bowl appearance since 2008. Kiffin's only stumble during the night happened during his postgame interview with ESPN.

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In fight against cancer, Eddie Olczyk discovers a new voice

The beloved NBC Sports broadcaster has used his hockey profile to spread a message of inspiration while undergoing treatment for Stage 3 colon cancer.

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Jerry Kill retiring as Rutgers OC, citing health reasons

Kill is retiring once again from football, citing health reasons. He leaves Rutgers looking for its ninth offensive coordinator in as many seasons.

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Coyotes will play at least one more season in Arizona, report says

The Coyotes informed AEG, the owner of Gila River Arena, they would play in Arizona in 2018-19.

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Alabama LB Dylan Moses 'out indefinitely' after suffering foot injury

Dylan Moses, who stepped into a starting role later this season, is reportedly out indefinitely with a foot injury.

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Kendrick Lamar tabbed to perform at the College Football Playoff halftime show

The College Football Playoff title game will have Kendrick Lamar as the halftime performer.

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Coaches trying to make sense of early signing day, and the future of college football recruiting

The inaugural early signing period will take place this week, and college football coaches are still trying to figure out how this will affect their recruiting practices — now, and in the future.

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Lane Kiffin finalizing long-term deal with Florida Atlantic, report says

Lane Kiffin led the Owls to a 10-3 record and a Conference USA title in his first year as the head coach of the football team.

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Islander's win bid to build new arena at Belmont Park, report says

The Islanders' proposal was selected over New York City FC, a soccer team partially owned by the Yankees.

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How to beat Bama? These QBs show blueprint for Clemson's Kelly Bryant

How do you solve Alabama's defense? These 12 quarterbacks beat Nick Saban-led Bama since 2010. This is how they did it.

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Monday, 18 December 2017

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

On Dec. 19, 1917, the opening night of the newly-minted NHL, there were four teams ready to play a 22-game schedule. An awful lot has changed over 100 years.

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Devils pay tribute in Adam Henrique's return to New Jersey

Adam Henrique receives a warm welcome in his first game back in New Jersey

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NHL Trades: Devils and Ducks both happy following Henrique, Vatanen deal

The Devils and Ducks meet Monday, less than three weeks after the big trade involving Adam Henrique and Sami Vatanen.

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P.K. Subban joins Adidas Hockey in true Subban style

P.K. Subban and Adidas Hockey announced a new partnership on Monday in true Subban style.

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MLB, NHL networks enjoy battle of skills ahead of Winter Classic

In advance of the 2018 NHL Winter Classic — taking place at Citi Field — Sporting News got an exclusive inside look at the making of the "MLB Network vs. NHL Network Challenge."

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NHL schedule, Dec. 18-24: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Blue Jackets-Penguins (Dec. 21) and Maple Leafs-Rangers (Dec. 23) highlight an abbreviated week of NHL action heading into the Christmas break.

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Sunday, 17 December 2017

NHL Mixed Bag: Senators stuck in lose-lose situation — unless they start winning

Eugene Melnyk's NHL100 Classic stunt, a dominant Jack Eichel and the resurgent Flyers highlight a wild week that was in the NHL.

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Top QB prospect Justin Fields confirms commitment to Georgia

QB Justin Fields, the No. 2 overall prospect in the class of 2018, confirmed Sunday that he’s sticking to his decision to attend Georgia.

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Saturday, 16 December 2017

Hutton records 48-save shutout, Blues top Jets

Carter Hutton made Blues history and helped St. Louis get back into the win column on Saturday.

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Oregon scores two defensive TDs to end half against Boise State

Boise State went from potentially taking a 31-0 lead into halftime, to taking a 31-7 lead into halftime, to slinking away to the locker room with a 24-14 lead against Oregon.

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Hockey Time Machine: Tales from the NHL's first season 100 years ago

The NHL as it was during its 1917-18 inaugural season is practically unrecognizable to fans 100 years later, when the Senators and Canadiens reenact the first game.

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NHL Winter Classic 2018: How to watch, live stream Sabres vs. Rangers outdoor game

A complete broadcast guide for the 2018 NHL Winter Classic between the Sabres and Rangers, including how to watch the "Road to the NHL Winter Classic" docu-series.

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Friday, 15 December 2017

Keyshawn Johnson Jr. announces decision to transfer from Nebraska

Johnson Jr. received a citation for marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia in June.

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Changing of the guard: Team USA's young goalie trio leads the way to 2018 Olympics

Alex Rigsby, Nicole Hensley and Maddie Rooney are each 25 or younger. It's not yet clear who will start in net for the U.S. in Pyeongchang, but it may not matter. They all stack up.

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Arkansas offers scholarship to Bear Bryant's great-grandson

Paul Tyson, a 6-4, 210-pound pro-style QB, is a four-star prospect in the class of 2019 who has Power 5 offers — just not one from Alabama.

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Angry Bender: Putting some real meaning into bowl season

Angry Bender unleashes on those who call bowl games meaningless.

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Fleury tops Murray and Penguins in first game against friend, former team

Thursday was a special night for the Golden Knights goaltender.

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Thursday, 14 December 2017

Josh Bailey nets hat trick in Islanders' 6-4 loss to Blue Jackets

Islanders drop second game in two days despite Bailey's hat trick.

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Will Grier to return for senior season at West Virginia

Will Grier had a great first season at West Virginia in 2017. He'll look to build on that heading into next season.

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Rodney Anderson update: Oklahoma RB not charged after rape investigation

Anderson was accused by a 23-year-old woman of raping her in the early hours of Nov. 16.

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Did write-in votes for Nick Saban sway the Alabama Senate election?

Did write-in votes for Nick Saban sway the stunning Alabama U.S. Senate election? We'll soon find out thanks to a rather new Alabama law.

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UGA's Natrez Patrick won't face marijuana charges

Charges of marijuana possession were dismissed against Patrick, who was arrested with teammate Jayson Stanley on Dec. 3.

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Andrew Ladd feeling more comfortable in second season with Islanders

After a disappointing first year with the Islanders, Andrew Ladd has found a sweet spot playing alongside Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle.

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Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk week-to-week with lower-body injury

Dubnyk is 12-8 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .916 save percentage through 23 games for Minnesota this season.

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Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma lead college football consensus All-Americans

The 2017 consensus All-America team, led by Sporting News Player of the Year Baker Mayfield, was released on Thursday. See who made the team.

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Ranking the 2017-18 college football coaching hires

Sporting News ranked the college football coaching hires. Did Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher or Nebraska's Scott Frost land the top spot?

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Wednesday, 13 December 2017

P.K. Subban scores from center ice on Canucks' Anders Nilsson

P.K. Subban adds to his highlight reel after beating the Canucks goaltender in the second period.

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Stars' Kari Lehtonen defeats Islanders for 300th career win

Kari Lehtonen puts himself in the record books in the Stars' 5-2 win over the Islanders.

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With Senators in disarray, GM Pierre Dorion says coach is safe, roster isn't

The struggling Senators are left doing damage control this week as their season spins out of control.

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Kyle Turris says Senators owner had no interest in signing him

The Predators forward threw fuel onto the already smoldering flames engulfing his struggling former team Wednesday.

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College Football Bowl Matchups: Stats, advice, rankings for every game in your pick 'em pool

College football bowl season is here, which means it's time to win your pick 'em pools. Get expert advice on key stats and matchups before locking in your picks and placing your bets.

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Blue Jackets' Brandon Dubinsky to miss significant time with fractured orbital bone

Oilers winger Zack Kassian broke Brandon Dubinsky's face in a fight during Edmonton's win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

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NHL Power Rankings: Streaking Lightning stay on top; Leafs, Kings, Caps move up

Tampa's winning streak keeps things status quo at No. 1. After that, the Maple Leafs, Kings, Capitals and Flyers trend up, while the banged-up Canucks slip again.

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Ranking potential College Football Playoff championship games

Which College Football Playoff championship game would be the best one? Sporting News takes a look at those possibilities and ranks them 1-4.

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'The Recruit': Football prodigy Quavaris Crouch and the unlikeliest of state champions

Sporting News' short film looks at Harding University High School's rise from local afterthought to North Carolina state champions on the back of football phenom Quavaris Crouch.

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Jim Harbaugh makes change at Michigan; Kevin Tolbert won't return as strength coach

A source told Sporting News that Kevin Tolbert, who had served as Michigan's strength and conditioning coach the past three seasons, won’t be returning to the football program in 2018.

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Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Donald Trump propositioned me in MSG elevator, wife of ex-NHL star says

Stacia Robitaille claims the incident occurred when her husband, Luc, was playing for the Rangers.

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Arizona State defensive coordinator Phil Bennett leaving for health issues

Phil Bennett resigned Tuesday as the Arizona State defensive coordinator, citing personal reasons and health issues.

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Bill Snyder to return to Kansas State in 2018, per report

The longtime Wildcats coach is reportedly returning to Manhattan for the 2018 season.

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Alabama voter says he wrote in Nick Saban in U.S. Senate special election

During Alabama's special Senate election Tuesday, a man couldn't decide between Roy Moore, a Republican, and Doug Jones, a Democrat, so he decided to cast his vote for the football coach.

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Auston Matthews injury update: Maple Leafs star labelled 'day to day,' return uncertain

Auston Matthews collided with a teammate late in Toronto’s 4-3 victory over the Penguins Saturday and will miss his second straight game Tuesday.

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Marc-Andre Fleury injury update: Golden Knights goalie will start against Hurricanes

After two months in concussion protocol, the Vegas Golden Knights announced Marc-Andre Fleury is scheduled to start Tuesday night.

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To sit or not to sit: Fixing college football's bowl season

How do we fix the bowl season? These five huge debates are a good place to start:

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Blues D Alex Pietrangelo placed on IR

The Blues are also dealing with the loss of left winger Jaden Schwartz, who is expected to miss six weeks with a right ankle injury.

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Sporting News 2017 college football All-Americans

Sporting News' 2017 All-America team features headliners Baker Mayfield, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Bradley Chubb.

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Greg Schiano stood to make $27M at Tennessee, documents show

The memo of understanding was missing the university CFO's signature, as required, letting Tennessee back out of the unpopular agreement.

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Monday, 11 December 2017

SMU hires Sonny Dykes as new head coach, report says

Five days after Chad Morris departed for Arkansas, SMU hired Sonny Dykes as its new head coach.

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Rangers-Stars at Madison Square Garden to go on after NYC bombing

The Rangers' arena is about a half-mile southwest of where the suspected terrorist bombing happened at about 7:20 a.m. ET Monday.

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Iowa S Brandon Snyder arrested, charged with drunk driving

Snyder failed a breathalyzer test in the early hours of Sunday morning and was booked in an Iowa City jail.

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Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield is Sporting News Player of the Year

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Player of the Year.

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Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News Coach of the Year

Georgia's Kirby Smart is Sporting News' 2017 pick for Coach of the Year in college football.

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Sunday, 10 December 2017

NHL Mixed Bag: Seattle's irresistible lure takes hold in expansion bid

Seattle seems destined to land the NHL's 32nd franchise, Artemi Panarin is finding his scoring touch in Columbus, and would the Senators really trade Erik Karlsson?

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Saturday, 9 December 2017

Tennessee Volunteers, Delanie Walker reach out to bullying victim

Several Tennessee players, plus Titans tight end Delanie Walker, have reached out to support a victim of bullying.

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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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Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, former walk-on, wins 2017 Heisman Trophy

The former Texas Tech walk-on has earned the Heisman at Oklahoma. Here's how he pulled off the tremendous feat.

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Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield wins the Heisman Trophy

Mayfield is the sixth Sooners player to be awarded the Heisman, and first since Sam Bradford in 2008.

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Q&A: Rob Riggle talks College Football Playoff, 'Most Interesting Fan in America'

Actor Rob Riggle is rooting for Oklahoma for the College Football Playoff, which he is attending as a spokesperson for Dos Equis.

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Golden Knights issue an apology for tweet insulting Nashville media

The NHL's newest team is beginning to wear out its welcome on social media following its latest "irresponsible" post on Twitter.

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Texas hires TCU AD Chris Del Conte in lateral move

In a lateral move, Texas has hired TCU AD Chris Del Conte to oversee both the men's and women's program.

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Blackhawks' Central survival depends on fixing defensive decline — soon

The salary cap has always meant the Blackhawks needed to change on the fly to keep their dynasty intact. But it hasn't been so simple this year with an aging core and declining defense.

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Army QB Ahmad Bradshaw was accused of rape, allegations 'unfounded'

Ahmad Bradshaw was accused of rape in 2014, but the Army cleared him of any wrongdoing.

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David Leggio is up to his old tricks

Playing overseas in the DEL these days, goaltender David Leggio intentionally dislodged his own net Friday night instead of facing a breakaway. Again.

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Florida WR James Robinson has heart condition, not medically cleared to play

The Gators announced Robinson will not play for the team after it was discovered he has a heart condition.

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Friday, 8 December 2017

Jets' Blake Wheeler rips ice conditions at Panthers' BB&T Center

The next time Blake Wheeler plays at BB&T Center, you can bet hell have roller blades in tow.

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Jerry Sandusky's son gets up to 7-year prison sentence for child sex abuse

Jeffrey S. Sandusky pleaded guilty to 16 charges, including 14 felonies, involving sex-related crimes involving two underage girls.

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Clemson’s Dabo Swinney blames fatigue for ranking Ohio State ahead of Alabama

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney swears it was “a moment of insanity” that caused him to rank Ohio State ahead of Alabama on his ballot.

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Oregon coach search: Mario Cristobal is Ducks players' pick

More than 70 players have signed a petition seeking to have Mario Cristobal named Oregon's coach.

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Watch: Four NHL games decided in overtime on same night

There was plenty of free hockey and exciting overtime results in the NHL on Thursday.

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Blues call season-ticket holder for emergency goalie duty

The Blues called season-ticket holder Tyler Stewart on Thursday afternoon to be their emergency goalie for that night's game vs. the Stars.

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Heisman denied: 13 best college football players who never won it

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

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Thursday, 7 December 2017

2017 College Football Award winners: Baker Mayfield adds to haul with Maxwell Award

The best of the best in in college football were recognized Thursday night during the 2017 awards ceremony in Atlanta.

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Who is Tom Dundon? What to know about the Hurricanes' prospective new owner

Everything to know about the Texas billionaire, best known as the primary investor in the Top Golf franchise, including the most pressing question: Will he relocate the Hurricanes?

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Texas A&M? More like ATM: Interim coach Jeff Banks to get $75K for bowl game

The Aggies, flush with cash, are compensating Jeff Banks well for his one game as placeholder for Jimbo Fisher.

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NHL to accept $650 million Seattle expansion application

The arena agreement for Seattle is in place and the NHL said it will accept an expansion application from the city to create a new team.

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Oregon state rep. blasts player who decommitted from Ducks

Oregon state representative Bill Post took to Twitter to blast Braden Lenzy, who decommitted from Oregon after Willie Taggart left for FSU.

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Bo Horvat injury update: Canucks star out 'multiple weeks' with broken foot

Vancouver will be without its No. 1 center up to six weeks, the latest in a string of unfortunate injury news for a team that had a lot working for it early in 2017-18.

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Trotz' assessment of his play last season 'doesn't sit well' with Shattenkirk ahead of Rangers game with Capitals

Capitals coach Barry Trotz offered a direct, honest assessment of Kevin Shattenkirk, and the Rangers defenseman was not too thrilled Thursday.

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Flames' Matthew Tkachuk suspended for 'junior-hockey' spearing incident vs. Maple Leafs

Calgary's resident NHL nuisance will sit out one game after prodding Maple Leafs forward Matt Martin with the blade end of his stick from the Flames' bench Wednesday.

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Devils' Ben Lovejoy pledges brain to CTE research

The Devils defenseman is the first active NHL player to donate his brain to be studied in order to help the sport "continue to get safer."

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Phillip Fulmer, Jeremy Pruitt and common sense preserve Tennessee's future, for now

Common sense finally won out when Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer hired Jeremy Pruitt to be the program's next head coach.

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Tennessee fans react joyously after Jeremy Pruitt hire

Tennessee's coaching search finally came to an end Thursday when the Vols hired Jeremy Pruitt.

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Hurricanes sale in NHL Board of Governors' hands, report says

Current owner Peter Karmanos Jr. has insisted the team not be moved, but the potential new owner has options, including Seattle and Houston.

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WATCH: Hilarious Heisman campaign ads for Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Bryce Love

Watch these hilarious Heisman Trophy campaign ads for contenders Baker Mayfield, Bryce Love and Lamar Jackson.

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Shea Patterson makes perfect sense for Michigan, Jim Harbaugh

Shea Patterson reportedly is in the mix to transfer to Michigan. Here is why that makes perfect sense in 2018.

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Maple Leafs react to Tkachuk spear: 'It's child's play'

Clagary's Matthew Tkachuk faces a possible suspension for his sneaky spear of Toronto's Matt Martin.

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Tennessee coaching rumors: Alabama DC Jeremy Pruitt to accept head coach job

After big names like Jon Gruden and Mike Leach were discussed as Tennessee's head coach, the Vols appear to be going to a less-known name.

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The NHL is political, whether you like it or not

The NHL prefers its players stick to sports. But vastly different public responses to the recent socio-political statements by J.T. Brown and Alex Ovechkin illustrate hockey's double standard.

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Wednesday, 6 December 2017

Tennessee coaching rumors: Vols reportedly make offer to Alabama DC Jeremy Pruitt

Tennessee's search might be coming to an end, finally. Jeremy Pruitt reportedly is the athletic department's latest choice to replace Butch Jones.

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Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom snaps 21-game goal drought against Blackhawks

Backstrom ends drought with his first period goal against the Blackhawks.

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Georgia fan driving Hummer with SEC title game playing on back

One Georgia fan has found a creative way to share the Bulldogs' 28-7 win over Auburn in the SEC Championship.

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Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson 'unlikely' to be charged with sexual assault, report says

According to Anderson's attorney, the accuser "attempted to pursue a relationship" following the date of the alleged assault.

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Virginia's Micah Kiser future extends way past football, and it's just as exciting

Micah Kiser is more than ready to make an impact long after his playing days are over. The Campbell Trophy winner should succeed, too.

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Auburn vs UCF: Date, time TV, predictions for Peach Bowl

Auburn and UCF meet in the Peach Bowl on Jan 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

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NHL Power Rankings: Lightning bolt back to top while Predators surge to No. 2

There's a shakeup at the top of this week's NHL power rankings after the Blues hit their first rough patch of the young season.

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Penn State vs. Washington: Date, time TV, predictions for Fiesta Bowl

Penn State and Washington meet in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

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Alex Ovechkin throws support behind Russian athletes in wake of Olympic ban

Russian hockey star Alex Ovechkin said he’ll be behind his countrymen when they compete under a neutral flag at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Clemson vs. Alabama: Date, time TV, predictions for Sugar Bowl semifinal

Clemson and Alabama meet in the Sugar Bowl in the second College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

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O.J. Simpson says he cast vote for 2017 Heisman Trophy

Despite his jail sentence, Simpson wasn't stripped of his Heisman win from 1968, which means he still has a vote in future Heisman races.

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Ohio State vs. USC: Date, time TV, predictions for Cotton Bowl Classic

Ohio State meets USC in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 29. Get Sporting News prediction for the Big Ten-Pac-12 showdown here.

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Wisconsin vs. Miami: Date, time TV, predictions for Orange Bowl

Wisconsin meets Miami in the Orange Bowl as part of the New Year's Day Six. Get Sporting News prediction for the big game at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Georgia vs. Oklahoma: Date, time TV, predictions for Rose Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal

Georgia and Oklahoma meet in the Rose Bowl in the first College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1. Get Sporting News' prediction here.

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Least-deserving Heisman winners of all time

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

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College football bowl picks 2017-18: Predictions for all 40 bowl games

Sporting News makes its picks for all 40 bowl on the 2017-18 schedule, including the College Football Playoff championship game.

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Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Blues' Brayden Schenn records hat trick against Canadiens as he continues record pace

Brayden Schenn is over halfway to his career-high point total after scoring a hat trick against Montreal.

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Texas A&M gives both Jimbo Fisher, FSU fresh starts for 2018

Jimbo Fisher and Florida State both needed a fresh start. Fisher's leaving for Texas A&M should work out for all parties in 2018.

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Arkansas hiring SMU's Chad Morris as head coach, report says

The SMU head coach led the Mustangs to a 7-5 record this season and went 14-22 in three years with the program.

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USA Hockey unveils initial roster to defend World Junior Championship gold

As host nation for the first time since 2011, the United States enters this year's IIHF Under-20 World Hockey Championship with high expectations and a loaded roster.

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Willie Taggart's track records shows he'll be a hit at FSU

Florida State's Willie Taggart will be a hit at Florida State if he does the two things he's done at every single stop.

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Nine Oregon coaching candidates to replace Willie Taggart

Who are the best candidates to replace Willie Taggart at Oregon? Keep these coaches in mind.

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Florida State reportedly hiring Oregon's Willie Taggart to replace Jimbo Fisher

Taggart is 47-50 all-time as a college head coach so while he's a top recruiter he's not necessarily a guaranteed commodity for FSU.

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What Russia's Olympic ban means for USA, Canada hockey in 2018 Games

The International Olympic Committee's severe and stunning punishment of Russia Tuesday throws the men's ice hockey tournament, already devoid NHL players, into further chaos.

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FSU's Derwin James will skip Independence Bowl, declare for NFL Draft

Derwin James is following the example set by players like Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette in skipping his team's bowl game.

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Tennessee coach search: Georgia, Auburn DCs to interview for second time, report says

Mel Tucker of Georgia and Kevin Steele of Auburn have their second round of interviews with new Vols AD Phillip Fulmer on Tuesday.

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Saquon Barkley shows true sportsmanship after Heisman snub

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley wrote a message to his fans and teammates after he was not named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

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Paul George is on board the Baker Mayfield hype train

Paul George said what makes Baker Mayfield so good is his ability to lead his team.

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Ranking college football's bowl games, from Independence to national championship

Sporting News ranks all 40 postseason bowl games. Where does your team's bowl rank on the list?

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Forbes' most valuable NHL franchises: Maple Leafs pass Canadiens, still chasing No. 1 Rangers

The New York Rangers top Forbes' list for the third consecutive year.

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Coaching news: UCF hires Missouri assistant Josh Heupel to lead program

After Scott Frost accepted the job at his alma mater Nebraska, the Knights announced Josh Heupel as their head coach Tuesday.

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Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson named in woman’s protective order request

No. 2 Oklahoma plays No. 3 Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.

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Monday, 4 December 2017

As NHL embraces fancy stats, Corsi isn't as predictive as it once was

It's 2017 and nearly every NHL team has invested into advanced statistical analysis, some more than others. That's one reason why parity reigns, and it's slowly killing Corsi.

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How a Drew Doughty-Erik Karlsson joint free agency in 2019 would alter the NHL

Drew Doughty and Erik Karlsson made it known they don't intend to hand out hometown discounts while their epic 2019 joint free agency looms. So how much are they worth?

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Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo leaves Islanders game with injury

The veteran goaltender had to be helped off the ice during the second period of Florida's shootout loss to the New York Islanders on Monday.

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Watch: Joe Thornton gets into fight, loses within seconds

San Jose Sharks star Joe Thornton dropped the gloves in the third period of his team's 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday.

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Lamar Jackson, Bryce Love, Baker Mayfield named Heisman finalists

Top running backs Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor and Rashaad Penny did not receive the invitation to New York.

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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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Rivals Jim Harbaugh, Mark Dantonio trade barbs after bowl selections

After MSU coach Mark Dantonio said he would focus on beating Michigan, Jim Harbaugh tweeted, "Congrats on turning around a 3-9 team … "

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Coaching rumors: Kevin Sumlin out of contention for UCF job

Kevin Sumlin waited too long to weigh his options with UCF, so the school decided to move on to other candidates.

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Video shows Georgia Tech football player knocking his teammate out again

Georgia Tech starters Step Durham and Lance Austin were caught on video fighting again.

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Big Ten, Ohio State can prevent future playoff snubs with big bowl season

Ohio State and the Big Ten can prevent another playoff snub with a lights-out bowl season heading into 2018.

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Mike Keenan is free agent again, fired from KHL job

The former Stanley Cup and Gagarin Cup-winning coach is again looking for a job.

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Watch: Army unveils epic uniforms ahead of game vs. Navy

Army's uniforms depict the story of the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Unit, which surged to prominence in WWII.

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Matt Moulson placed on waivers: Is this the end for high-priced Sabres veteran?

The Buffalo Sabres announced their plan to place Matt Moulson on waivers Monday.

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Sunday, 3 December 2017

NHL Mixed Bag: Ducks' deal with the Devils boosts both sides

In the NHL's week that was, the Devils and Ducks helped each other with a hockey trade, Kris Russell's screw-up set Alberta ablaze and the Sabres went 232 minutes without a goal.

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In Corey Crawford's absence, hearts grow fonder of Blackhawks' unsung MVP

Corey Crawford manages to fly under the radar outside Chicago. But his elite qualifications never have been more apparent than now, when the Blackhawks are forced to get by without him.

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Gus Malzahn to remain at Auburn after multi-year contract extension

Malzahn agreed to a new multi-year deal to remain the head football coach at Auburn.

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Herm Edwards to be introduced as Arizona State's coach on Monday, per report

The current ESPN analyst hasn't held a coaching job since 2008 and has never been a college football head coach.

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Herm Edwards' strengths make him at least an interesting choice for Arizona State

Herm Edwards at Arizona State is less of an oddball choice than you think. He can at least use his motivational abilities to get people fired up about the Sun Devils.

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College Football Playoff odds: Alabama listed as favorite to win national title

Alabama is favored not only to beat Clemson in the Rose Bowl, but also to go on to win the national title, according to odds in Las Vegas.

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Man arrested after bloody brawl at ACC Championship

A fight broke out in the stands between fans during the ACC Championship game between Clemson and Miami in Charlotte on Saturday night.

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Four years later, College Football Playoff has solved no controversy from BCS era

Controversy runs rampant in the College Football Playoff, just like it did in the BCS system.

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New Year's Day Six bowls: Dates, time, TV for biggest matchups

Here's a look at all the New Year's Day Six matchups on the road to the College Football Playoff championship game in Atlanta.

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Eight-team playoff? How six-, eight and 16-team playoff would look in 2017

How would an expanded playoff look in 2017? Here is how a six-, eight- and 16-team playoff would have looked this season.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama snags final spot, Clemson remains No. 1

Alabama managed to snag the final spot in the playoff, leaving Ohio State standing out in the cold.

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Like it or not, committee chose Alabama over Ohio State for right reasons

The College Football Playoff committee made the right call by picking Alabama over Ohio State.

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Alabama got the final College Football Playoff spot, and Twitter went berserk

Alabama slid into the No. 4 spot of the College Football Playoff over Ohio State, which caused pandemonium on Twitter.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama ranked No. 4, gets rubber match against Clemson

Alabama managed to beat Ohio State out for the final playoff spot. Here's why the Tide made their fourth consecutive playoff berth, and the Buckeyes missed out.

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Mark Hudspeth fired as Louisiana-Lafayette head coach, per report

Hudspeth was fired after three consecutive losing seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette.

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

The coaching carousel is in motion. The total of coaching changes after 2017 is up to 14, and there are more on the way.

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College football top 25 rankings: Alabama No. 4 in both polls

Alabama ranked No. 4 both the AP and Coaches polls. Ohio State ranked No. 5 in both polls. Will it match the College Football Playoff?

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2017-18 college football bowl schedule: Track accepted bowl bids here

Track all the 2017-18 bowl bids here on College Football Playoff day. Where is your favorite school headed in the postseason?

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Tennessee interested in hiring Les Miles as next coach, per report

A wild week of Tennessee coaching rumors ended with reports that the Vols are interested in hiring Les Miles.

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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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CBS's Gary Danielson advocates for Alabama to make playoff

Even though Alabama didn't play in the SEC Championship, Gary Danielson said the Tide should get in over Ohio State.

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Gus Malzahn says he won't be leaving Auburn anytime soon

Arkansas reportedly has its eyes on making Malzahn its next coach, but Malzahn said he wants to remain with Auburn.

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Big Ten championship: J.T. Barrett, Ohio State still standing after win vs. Wisconsin

There was nothing extraordinary about J.T. Barrett's performance against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game, except that he had one at all.

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Saturday, 2 December 2017

Clemson's win over Miami shows it's tops in ACC — and college football

Clemson left no doubt on Saturday. It's not just the best team in the ACC. It's the best team in the country.

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Three takeaways from No. 8 Ohio State's Big Ten clinching win over No. 4 Wisconsin

Ohio State earned the Big Ten crown with a thrilling won over Wisconsin.

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College Football Playoff picture: Ohio State or Alabama for final spot?

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

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Noah Hanifin beats the clock, Hurricanes beat Panthers in overtime

Hurricanes defenseman scores game-winning goal with two seconds left in overtime.

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Wisconsin touchdown rips open turf during Big Ten Championship

The most talked about moment in the Big Ten Championship game had very little to do with football.

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Three takeaways from No. 1 Clemson's ACC Championship win over No. 7 Miami

Clemson dominated Miami from start to finish as they lock up their trip to the College Football Playoff for the third straight year.

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By the numbers: Canadiens rout Red Wings 10-1

Breaking down an old fashioned butt-whipping at the Bell Centre Saturday night.

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Viktor Arvidsson's biggest assist: Predators forward helps couple get engaged

Nashville's Viktor Arvidsson helped a fan pop the question before the Predators game.

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Georgia is talk of SEC now, and Bulldogs have a championship to prove it

Georgia made a playoff statement with Kirby Smart, and that SEC championship performance is good enough to vault the Bulldogs in to the College Football Playoff.

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Lane Kiffin wants 'Bama after FAU's 10th straight win

Alabama is never far from the mind of Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin.

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Three takeaways from No. 6 Georgia's SEC-clinching win over No. 2 Auburn

Georgia allowed an early touchdown, but stifled Auburn the rest of the game en route to victory.

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Big 12 championship: Oklahoma's D shows Sooners are dangerous playoff team

Oklahoma looked good on all sides of the ball against TCU — and that's a big deal as the Sooners look ahead to the College Football Playoff.

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Clemson vs. Miami: Live updates, highlights from ACC championship game

Sporting News will be providing live updates throughout Saturday’s Miami-Clemson game.

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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Live updates, highlights from Big Ten championship game

No. 4 Wisconsin's playoff hopes likely rest in its ability to beat No. 8 Ohio State for the Big Ten championship and silence the strength-of-schedule critics. But J.T. Barrett and Co. won't go quietly.

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Three takeaways from No. 3 Oklahoma's win over No. 11 TCU in Big 12 Championship

Baker Mayfield and the offense get all the publicity, but the Sooners' defense could be the difference in the College Football Playoff.

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Nebraska reportedly hires UCF's Scott Frost as new head coach

Several outlets are reporting Central Florida head coach Scott Frost will be the new head coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Three takeaways from No. 14 UCF's win over No. 20 Memphis

It took double overtime, but UCF was able to come away with a win Saturday and will likely now head to a New Year's Six Bowl game.

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Nebraska finally gets to the points in Scott Frost

What will Nebraska get with Scott Frost? A high-flying offense that scores a bunch of points. That's huge for the Huskers' future in the Big Ten.

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How far can Lane Kiffin take C-USA champion FAU in 2018?

Lane Kiffin completed a banner first season by leading FAU to the C-USA championship. How far will the Lane Train go in 2018?

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Georgia vs. Auburn: Live updates, highlights from SEC championship

The winner of Georgia and Auburn's second meeting of the season will be SEC champions and likely make the College Football Playoff.

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Bruins' Marchand leaves first period after hit, returns to score against Flyers

After first period hit forces him to miss remainder of period, Bruins' Marchand scores in return.

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Scott Frost has staff in place at Nebraska, per report

Fox Sports reporter Bruce Feldman reported Saturday that Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos says Scott Frost has prepared most of his staff.

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SN source: Gus Malzhan remains Arkansas' top target in coaching search

Gus Malzahn has denied any speculation about reports about his future, but a SN source says Arkansas is fixated on Malzahn.

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Oklahoma vs. TCU: Live updates, highlights in Big 12 championship

Oklahoma and TCU rematch in the Big 12 championship. Follow along as Sporting News provides live updates and highlights from the game.

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Wisconsin fans lash out after Tim Tebow claims Badgers don't deserve playoff spot

Tebow doesn't believe the Badgers deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if they beat Ohio State to go 13-0.

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Tennessee's 'The Rock' compares Vols to football's ultimate bottom feeders

Tennessee's famous Rock has been telling the sad tale of the Vols' coaching search debacle a few words and splashes of paint at a time.

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When are the final College Football Playoff rankings announced?

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

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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 championship week? Bill Bender breaks it down.

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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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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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Tennessee owes former AD John Currie, football coaches $18M in buyouts

The Volunteers still don't have a coach, but the university's recent moves are coming at a big cost in buyouts.

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