Football

Minn. coach cleared of child porn reassigned
A football coach at Minnesota State University, Mankato, who was cleared of child pornography charges that stemmed from videos found on his cellphone ...
Va. Tech edges Rutgers in OT in Russell Bowl
After one of its most unfulfilling seasons in recent memory, Virginia Tech desperately wanted to avoid its first losing season since 1992.
Nevada coach Chris Ault retires
Chris Ault raised Nevada football. After 28 years as coach, he felt he had taken the Wolf Pack as far as he could. Ault announced Friday he was ...
Coach cleared of child porn wants files sealed
A football coach at Minnesota State University, Mankato, who was cleared of child pornography charges last month that stemmed from videos found on his ...
Ohio whips ULM 45-14 to win Independence Bowl
The final pass of Tyler Tettleton's dizzying early-game onslaught was beautiful — a 68-yard touchdown heave to Chase Cochran over two defenders.
Maybe Andy Reid isn't going anywhere
Andy Reid has been fired by nearly everyone except the man in charge. It's a foregone conclusion in Philadelphia and around the NFL that Reid will ...
Ryan wants to be Jets coach for 'next 15 years'
Rex Ryan has no plans to go anywhere. Doesn't want to, he said. The feisty New York Jets coach opened his news conference Friday by denouncing a ...
Notre Dame athletes helped after Alabama tornado
David Jones saw the best of Alabama's community in the worst of times. Jones, a Notre Dame cheerleader, was part of a group of two dozen Fighting ...
Air Force faces Rice in Armed Forces Bowl
Troy Calhoun remembers the day almost six years ago when he returned to Air Force as the first academy graduate to become the head coach. The Falcons ...
National titles: Who decides? Mostly, the schools
Quick, name the college football team that has won the most national championships. Alabama? Notre Dame? Princeton? If you gave any of those answers, ...
Bears blitz Bruins 49-26 behind Martin, Florence
Routing the UCLA Bruins almost seemed like a sidelight for Baylor Bears quarterback Nick Florence. Nabbing one of Robert Griffin III's school records? ...
San Jose State tops Bowling Green in Military Bowl
Among the accomplishments this season for San Jose State: It's no longer a school anyone would want to schedule for homecoming. The No. 24 Spartans ...
Kay leads Cincinnati over Duke 48-34 in Belk Bowl
All Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendon Kay wanted was one more chance. He got it thanks to Cincinnati's defense. The Bearcats forced Josh Snead's ...
Saints say NFL bounty probe took a toll on season
Blame the bounty scandal. That's what many in New Orleans are doing, including some Saints. They blame it for overshadowing their entire season, for ...
LeBeau intends on returning to Steelers in 2013
Armed with a promise from his beloved defensive coordinator that he wouldn't retire without first informing his players, Ryan Clark threatened to ...
Injured Barkley won't play in Sun Bowl
Matt Barkley came to Southern California as a hot-shot recruit, seemingly destined to be the Trojans' next star quarterback. For the most part he ...
Seattle's Richard Sherman wins suspension appeal
Even when others were suggesting he drop his case and accept his punishment, Richard Sherman never strayed from his steadfast belief that his ...
Rams RB Jackson heads into finale amid questions
Running back Steven Jackson will have the option to explore free agency after the season, raising the question of whether Sunday's finale at Seattle ...
Lions WR Johnson close to 2,000 yards receiving
The smile has rarely left Calvin Johnson's face since he broke Jerry Rice's NFL record for receiving yards in a single season against Atlanta on Dec.
McElroy has concussion, Sanchez to start for Jets
Rex Ryan stepped to the podium, looked out at the cameras and opened his news conference with a warning. "You're not going to believe this one," the ...
Texas Tech isn't distracted by coaching change
Texas Tech quarterback Seth Doege has seen this before. The Red Raiders head into Friday's Meineke Car Care Bowl against Minnesota after some serious ...
Police: Cowboys' Brent had 0.189 BAC after crash
Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was driving with a suspended license and had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit at the time ...
Central Michigan edges Western Kentucky 24-21
Coaching Western Kentucky for one game before moving on to an uncertain future, Lance Guidry had to make a crucial decision with the game on the line.
Peyton Manning, Peterson make Pro Bowl
Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson want to cap their sensational comebacks with Super Bowl appearances. For now, they can be proud of Pro Bowl spots.
Big-game Redskins role reversal for RG3, Shanahan
Compare what was said Wednesday by Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan. One sounds like a stereotypical coach. The other could be mistaken for an ...