The best College Football Playoff contenders for every conference in 2020

How many teams can legitimately compete for a national championship in 2020? Sporting News takes a closer look.

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Mississippi State's Kylin Hill reacts to progress in changing state flag

The Mississippi State running back has threatened to sit out unless the Confederate battle flag component disappears from the state flag.

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NHL Draft lottery live results: Tracking the 2020 draft pick order from Phase 1 drawing

Here are the odds and everything else to know about the 2020 NHL Draft lottery, including the complete results updated live as the Phase 1 drawing is revealed.

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When do the NHL playoffs start? Key dates, schedule & more to know for hockey's 2020 return

Here's everything we know about the return of the NHL in 2020.

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Kansas State football players call for school to take action after student's offensive George Floyd tweet

Multiple Kansas State football players are speaking out in response to an offensive tweet from a student at the university.

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When is the NHL Draft in 2020? New date, time, lottery results & more for the rescheduled draft

Here is everything to know about the 2020 NHL Draft, including possible dates and an updated pick order following the draft lottery results.

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Ranking college football's top 25 programs of the past 10 years

Sporting News ranks the 25 best programs of the past decade. The chase to catch Alabama continues.

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Amazon gives Seattle NHL arena new name: Climate Pledge Arena

Your Amazon Prime dollars are hard at work in Seattle.

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Sporting News 2020 college football Preseason All-American team

A look at Sporting News Preseason All-American team for the 2020 college football season.

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Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe to enter Hockey Hall of Fame as members of 2020 class

The former Flames captain and the former Oilers star defensemen are tentatively scheduled to be enshrined in Toronto in mid-November.

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We made the epic 2005 college football season even better with a 32-team playoff on 'NCAA Football 06'

The 2005 college football season was loaded with star power and great teams way beyond Texas and USC. We wanted to see what would happen in a 32-team playoff simulation, resulting in a slice of NCAA football heaven.

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College football coaches facing hottest seats, most pressure in 2020

There is a difference between facing pressure, which comes with the expectations of winning at the big-time programs, and the hot seat — which means you might be looking for a new job if you don't win now.

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OAN makes it tougher for Mike Gundy to cut ties amid Oklahoma State football controversy

The far-right station trolled Gundy at a rally in Tulsa, Okla.

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LSU players' COVID-19 quarantine reportedly result of outside contacts

The university says its safety protocols are working but can't guard against interactions outside the football facility.

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23 Clemson football players test positive for COVID-19

While there were 28 positive tests for coronavirus, Clemson said 23 of those were football players.

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Lightning, Blue Jays halt training in Florida after multiple positive COVID-19 tests

The coronavirus outbreak in Florida apparently is impacting the sports world, too.

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Mississippi State, Ole Miss support SEC pressure for a new state flag: 'It is past time for change'

The state flag of Mississippi is the only one in the United States that features the Confederate symbol.

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Why Florida banned its 'Gator Bait' cheer amid movement against racial injustice

There is disturbing racist imagery associated with "Gator Bait," school officials said in a letter banning the popular tradition at UF sporting events.

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Texas linebacker: 'I do not feel comfortable' playing for Longhorns after speaking out on race

Juwan Mitchell said fans only care about on-field success and not the feelings of individuals who represent the Longhorns.

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Ex-NFL player repeats 31-year-old claim that Mike Gundy used N-word while playing for Oklahoma State

Alfred Williams said he "won't back down" from speaking about what he said happened in 1989.

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Virginia changes sword handles in its logo because of reference to slavery

"There was no intent to cause harm, but we did, and for that I apologize to those who bear the pain of slavery in our history."

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Oklahoma State players refute Doug Gottlieb's report about their demands of coach Mike Gundy

"This isn't the sincere objective we're trying to achieve," one Cowboys player tweeted in response to the Fox Sports radio host's tweet.

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Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy apologizes for T-shirt choice, flip-flops on OAN

Gundy was photographed wearing a One America News Network T-shirt during a fishing trip. Standout running back Chuba Hubbard then threatened not to play over Gundy's fashion choice.

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Ken Dorsey, Darren Sproles among first-timers on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Miami's Ken Dorsey and Kansas State's Darren Sproles are among the first-timers on the NFF College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2021.

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Sabres suddenly fire Jason Botterill three weeks after Kim Pegula's 'he's our GM' comments

Buffalo claimed "philosophical differences" with its general manager were the reasons for the move.

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Heisman Trophy odds: Looking beyond Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields to find the best 2020 sleepers

How do you spot a Heisman Trophy sleeper like Joe Burrow? Let's take a closer look at the 2020 field for the unusual suspects.

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Mike Gundy needs to talk less, listen more if he wants to remain Oklahoma State's leader

Mike Gundy's tenure as the Cowboys' head coach will depend on how much he listens to his players about race.

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Mike Gundy, Chuba Hubbard appear in video to ease tension at Oklahoma State

Gundy was called out by a number of players earlier Monday afternoon.

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Oklahoma State players allege racism from coach Mike Gundy as they rally around teammate

After running back Chuba Hubbard spoke out about a shirt Gundy was pictured wearing, his teammates added fresh accusations against the coach.

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Chuba Hubbard threatens Oklahoma State holdout in response to 'insensitive' Mike Gundy photo

The Oklahoma State football coach was pictured wearing a T-shirt with the logo of One America News, a pro-Donald Trump network known for peddling far-right conspiracy theories.

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Iowa parts ways with strength coach accused of mistreating players based on race

Iowa parted ways with strength coach Chris Doyle on Monday amid allegations of mistreating players based on their race.

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney shares encouraging message of support for Black Lives Matter protests

After coming under fire in recent weeks for his wardrobe and benign words, the Clemson football coach addressed protesters gathered on campus over the weekend.

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Colorado State football player held at gunpoint, wrongly accused of being Antifa member

CSU sent a letter to its student body about the incident on Friday night.

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Who is the new 'Bachelor?' Meet Matt James, former Wake Forest wide receiver

"The Bachelor" finally has its first-ever black lead for Season 25.

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SEC coach rankings for 2020: LSU's Ed Orgeron makes big leap up

LSU's Ed Orgeron is coming off a national championship season. Where does that put him in our SEC coach rankings for 2020?

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Big 12 coach rankings for 2020: Will Tom Herman live up to ranking at Texas?

Tom Herman is still the second-highest ranked coach in the Big 12. Is that ranking justified?

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Pac-12 coach rankings: Mario Cristobal moves to top of list

Oregon's Mario Cristobal tops our 2020 Pac-12 coach rankings. What other coaches made the top five?

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ACC coach rankings for 2020: Mack Brown, Scott Satterfield trending up

The ACC coach rankings start with Clemson's Dabo Swinney, but the second spot is a hot debate in 2020.

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Ranking college football coaches 1-130 for 2020 season

Sporting News' annual coach rankings for the 2020 season are here. Is Nick Saban or Dabo Swinney in the No. 1 spot?

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Reggie Bush deserves his Heisman back after USC ends disassociation

USC is reportedly expected to end its disassociation with former player Reggie Bush.

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Trevor Lawrence defends Dabo Swinney's controversial 'Football Matters' shirt

Dabo Swinney faced criticism following a shirt he was seen wearing on social media.

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Iowa places strength coach on leave after ex-players allege mistreatment

Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz announced an independent investigation of Chris Doyle after black players spoke of incidents with him.

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FSU's Marvin Wilson calls out Mike Norvell for 'lie' about George Floyd discussion

Florida State players are upset with Mike Norvell's claims in an interview with The Athletic.

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Kordell Stewart, App State and more: Michigan's most heartbreaking football losses

A look at a dozen Michigan heartbreakers on the football field. Which one resonates most?

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Johnny Majors' reinvention of Pitt still resonates, as a memory for fans and target for today's Panthers

Majors raised the standard, elevating a football program from joke to force.

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Capitals goalie Braden Holtby expresses hope that protests can build bridge over America's racial divide

“You’re bringing pride to every person who believes in the universal value of a human being. Keep fighting, and I vow to demonstrate and educate what you are fighting for.”

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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh marches in Ann Arbor protest

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh joined a peaceful protest in Ann Arbor on Tuesday against police brutality.

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Notre Dame-Navy football game moved from Dublin to Annapolis, a first for storied rivalry

The Navy-Notre Dame series won't be played in Ireland in 2020, but the alternative could be fun.

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Clemson's top receiver Justyn Ross to undergo surgery, miss 2020 season

Clemson's top target in the receiving game will miss the 2020 season, according to Dabo Swinney.

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Late Auburn coach Pat Dye brought balance to Iron Bowl that still remains

Auburn coach Pat Dye died Monday, and his legacy will be forever tied to shifting the Iron Bowl to its present state.

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USC pulls football booster's season tickets for 'blatantly racist' tweets promoting violence toward protesters

In a swift rebuke of a football booster, USC athletic director Mike Bohn said Marla Brown's season tickets have been revoked due to a series of tweets about protesters, calling them "abhorrent and blatantly racist."

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