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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Sunday, 31 December 2017
NHL Winter Classic 2018: Outdoor delay finally over for Sabres' Rodrigues
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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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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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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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Friday, 1 December 2017
Three takeaways from USC’s Pac-12 championship win over Stanford
USC beat Stanford 31-28 at Levi’s Stadium Friday night to claim the Pac-12 championship. Here are three takeaways from the game.
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USC vs. Stanford: Score, results, live updates from the Pac-12 Championship game
Sam Darnold and the Trojans take on Bryce Love and the Cardinal from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Florida State QB Deondre Francois is not happy about Jimbo Fisher's departure
Jimbo Fisher resigned as Florida State head coach Friday and is reportedly going to be Texas A&M's new head coach.
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Inside the NWHL: Four Storylines from the first quarter of the season
The first quarter of the NWHL season is already in the books and there are no shortage of storylines coming out of the Thanksgiving break.
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J.T. Barrett injury update: Buckeyes QB game-time decision vs. Wisconsin
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer confirmed that J.T. Barrett underwent surgery on his knee, but is not sure if the quarterback will start.
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ACC championship: Mark Richt has made Miami fun — and prominent — again
Mark Richt knows it takes a lot more than "fun" to win consistently. But it sure hasn't hurt in Miami's resurgence this season.
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Tennessee hires Phillip Fulmer as athletic director
The Volunteers have appointed former head coach Phillip Fulmer as athletic director after firing previous AD John Currie.
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SEC championship: Georgia, Kirby Smart planted on solid ground in unstable SEC
Kirby Smart is trying to put Georgia back in its rightful place. For now, being in a stable place should keep the Bulldogs in the hunt for years to come.
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Blackhawks' Corey Crawford heads to injured reserve with mystery ailment
The defensively challenged Blackhawks will have to make due without their starting goalie and early season MVP for an uncertain amount of time.
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Nine Florida State coaching candidates to replace Jimbo Fisher
With Jimbo Fisher heading to Texas A&M, who are the best fits to become FSU's third coach since 1976? Oregon's Willie Taggart is interesting.
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UCF's undefeated season offers more proof four-team field imperfect for College Football Playoff
UCF is 11-0 in 2017 but still ranked behind 13 other teams by the College Football Playoff committee.
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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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Former Michigan DB Nate Johnson gets jail time for assaulting female student
The redshirt freshman was dismissed from the team after attacking a female student Sept. 30 in a dorm area in Ann Arbor.
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Kris Russell own-goal blunder: 'a not so good thing happened'
Kris Russel will long be remembered for the mistake he made late in Thursday night's game.
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Hockey Time Machine: The Hall of Fame case for Marguerite Norris, NHL's 'first lady of hockey'
Marguerite Norris was the first female executive in the NHL and the first woman to have her name engraved on the Stanley Cup. It's time to honor her rightful place in hockey history.
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Report: Ole Miss football hit with second year of bowl ban, scholarship reductions
The Rebels will again be ineligible for a bowl game in 2018 following the ruling by the NCAA committee on infractions.
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Tennessee reportedly fires AD John Currie in wake of coaching search debacle
Tennessee's drama-filled and unsuccessful search for a football coach has led to harsh criticism of Currie among fans and the media.
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Week 14 primer: How conference championship chaos could unfold
How could even more chaos unfold on conference championship weekend? Here are five things that could increase the chaos.
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Auburn RB Kerryon Johnson will be game-time decision for SEC title game
Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in Auburn's win against Alabama, but could be a game-time decision for the SEC title game.
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Jimbo Fisher’s deal with Texas A&M nearly finalized, per reports
Should Fisher head to A&M, he will take over for fired coach Kevin Sumlin, who led the Aggies to a 7-5 record this past season.
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Thursday, 30 November 2017
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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Wednesday, 29 November 2017
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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Tuesday, 28 November 2017
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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Monday, 27 November 2017
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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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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Sunday, 26 November 2017
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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Saturday, 25 November 2017
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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Friday, 24 November 2017
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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Thursday, 23 November 2017
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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Wednesday, 22 November 2017
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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