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Gators don't want Gamecocks celebrating in Swamp
The last time South Carolina played at Florida, the Gamecocks celebrated a division title. Coach Steve Spurrier got doused and carried to midfield.
No. 2 Oregon runs over Arizona State 43-21
Oregon lost a fumble on its second play, setting up a touchdown and a quick 7-0 deficit. Cause for concern? Yeah, right. Arizona State could have ...
Sandusky asks judge to overturn abuse convictions
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky asked a judge on Thursday to overturn his child sexual abuse convictions and grant him a new ...
3 Notre Dame backs share the ball like brothers
Notre Dame's running back situation has all the ingredients for a rancorous relationship — even an occasional face slap. There are three talented ...
Oakland U coach breaks silence about sexual abuse
Beckie Francis remembers sitting on her couch last year, staring in amazement as she watched Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts reveal on TV that he ...
Texas AG intervenes in cheerleader banner dispute
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Wednesday he will defend high school cheerleaders who want to use Bible verses on banners at football games.
Plenty of changes as Big 12 hoops season nears
Bob Huggins is back in the Big 12, this time with West Virginia. TCU has joined the fold, too, and everyone else converged on the Sprint Center on ...
QB Golson cleared to practice for Notre Dame
Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson has been cleared by doctors to practice after he sustained a concussion in the Stanford game. The school ...
NJ seeks pro leagues' history on sports betting
The nation's professional sports leagues may have to dig deep to come up with proof of their opposition to sports betting through the years.
Louisville picked No. 1 in Big East
Louisville, which has three starters back from last season's Final Four, is the unanimous choice for first place in the Big East coaches' poll.
Head official: Review correct to confirm ND stand
The national coordinator of NCAA football officials says the decision to uphold the ruling on the field for the last play of the Stanford-Notre Dame ...
Kelly confident No. 5 Irish won't overlook BYU
The only break Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly wants the Fighting Irish players taking this week is from classes. Midterm exams and a hard-fought win ...
Warlick embraces challenge of replacing Summitt
Tennessee's Holly Warlick insists she doesn't feel much pressure replacing one of the greatest figures in the history of women's basketball.
Pac-12 filled with surprises at season midpoint
Second-ranked Oregon is rolling, which is nothing new. The rest of the Pac-12 has been filled with surprises. At the midpoint of the conference ...
Miller's Heisman chase could be Ohio State's bowl
For Braxton Miller and No. 7 Ohio State, the Heisman could be their championship trophy. The Buckeyes' quarterback has grown up fast in Urban Meyer's ...
Column: Knight not living in past, will auction it
Here are a few things you won't find among the many items Bob Knight is putting on the auction block over the next two months in New York: The tampon ...
NJ plans to start licensing sports bets in January
New Jersey is charging ahead in its effort to offer legalized sports betting despite the presence of some hefty opposition standing between the state ...
No. 10 Sooners face Kansas between rivalry, Irish
In all his time as Oklahoma's coach, Bob Stoops has always found a way to navigate his Sooners around the potential trap that looms each year ...
Griner focused on senior season with champ Baylor
Brittney Griner watched the Olympics and wished she was there. Thanks to the WNBA draft lottery, she might know where she's going. Before Rio in 2016, ...
Defense in the Big 12? It happens
Few teams in the Big 12 go into a league game expecting a defensive slugfest. But old-school defense is making a comeback, at least among teams with ...
Alabama, Florida are top 2 in BCS
Alabama and Florida are at the top of the season's first BCS standings, making it yet another all-SEC top two, with Oregon and Kansas State close ...
K-State, Notre Dame move into top 5 of AP poll
The top five in The Associated Press college football poll has been rearranged for a second straight week, with Florida, Kansas State and Notre Dame ...