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Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football m...
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Saban: NFL draft evaluations affected Alabama chemistry

Alabama coach Nick Saban thinks something happened to his team's chemistry between the Southeastern Conference championship game and the national semifinals against Ohio State.
9 years ago
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Florida State rusher suspended, charged with punching woman

Florida State indefinitely suspended leading running back Dalvin Cook after he was charged Friday with punching a woman outside a downtown bar -- the second time in two weeks that an FSU player has been charged with punching a woman.
9 years ago
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FSU QB Johnson off team after video shows him punching woman

Florida State has dismissed freshman quarterback De'Andre Johnson from the team on the same day that prosecutors released video showing him punching a woman at a bar.
9 years ago
n In this June 12, 2015, file photo, Nathan Chapman, left, director of Prokick Australia academy, w...
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Australian academy prepares punters for US college football

The fog is still lifting off a deserted playing field on the outskirts of this southern Australian city as 10 aspiring college football punters begin their morning drills.
9 years ago
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Lumberjacks’ DeGroote dies at 22 while vacationing

Northern Arizona football player Michael DeGroote died after apparently shooting himself with a gun while vacationing with his family in Alaska.
9 years ago
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Texas A&M’s John David Crow, 1957 Heisman winner, dies at 79

John David Crow, the bruising running back who won the 1957 Heisman Trophy with Texas A&M before a Pro Bowl career in the NFL, has died. He was 79.
9 years ago
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Gundy: NCAA investigation helps Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy ignored the Sports Illustrated articles that brought major allegations against his program two years ago.
9 years ago
Arizona Cardinals’ David Johnson (31) tries to make a catch on a football before going out of...
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Cardinals’ Brown looks to make bigger impact in second year

John Brown is bigger, stronger, maybe a little faster, and has learned a few things.
9 years ago
FILE- In this Nov. 1, 2014 file photo, Connecticut head coach Bob Diaco watches from the sideline d...
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UConn coach says he doesn’t need UCF’s consent for rivalry

UConn football coach Bob Diaco has created a trophy and countdown clock, saying Monday he doesn't need UCF's permission to manufacture a rivalry game with the Knights.
9 years ago
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Wildcats in good shape heading into summer workouts

Arizona's players were not ready for their first offseason under Rich Rodriguez. Not even close.
9 years ago
File – In this Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, file photo, an UAB fan declares his loyalty for the te...
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UAB supporters showed president the money, got football back

When Justin Craft and other UAB supporters met with university President Ray Watts last fall, they were told that donations to the athletic department were welcome but to hold off on pledging money to save the football program.
9 years ago
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Leinart among 1st-timers on College Hall of Fame ballot

Southern California Heisman Trophy Winner Matt Leinart and former New Mexico star Brian Urlacher are among the players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot. The National Football Foundation released on Tuesday the players and coaches being considered for selection to the Hall of Fame this year. The new Hall […]
9 years ago
UAB President Ray Watts speaks during a news conference, Monday, June 1, 2015, in Birmingham, Ala. ...
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Now, UAB begins rebuilding process for football

UAB's decision to revive the football program is just the beginning of a formidable task.
9 years ago
n FILE – In this Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, file photo, UAB President Ray Watts holds a news confe...
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UAB president: University bringing football back in 2016

UAB President Ray Watts said Monday he is bringing the football program back as early as 2016, reversing a decision to shut it down because it was too expensive.
9 years ago
FILE – In this July 14, 2014, file photo, Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive spe...
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SEC’s Slive steps down amid record revenue, new conduct rule

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive unexpectedly stepped down Friday, just minutes after announcing record revenue and a groundbreaking rule.
9 years ago
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Golson gets chance to replace Winston at Florida State

only this time, he'll be playing for the home team.
9 years ago
Tennessee Titans head coach Ken Whisenhunt watches as quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws during ...
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Mariota takes field for 1st time with Titans at rookie camp

Marcus Mariota has started the process of getting used to being under center as an NFL quarterback, and the Tennessee Titans liked what they saw on the field.
9 years ago
Former University of Minnesota great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Bell speaks to the media ...
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Football Hall of Famer Bobby Bell gets degree at age of 74

Bobby Bell sat down in the chair, his black gown draped over his shoulders, the black cap tilted just perfectly and the white tassels hanging to his right.
9 years ago
FILE – In this Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson (5) ...
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As grad transfer is scrutinized, SEC might lock out Golson

Florida State? Interested. South Carolina? Not interested. Florida? Happy to be mentioned. Georgia? Well, the Bulldogs would rather not say. Everett Golson has become a popular man in the southeast since he announced last week he is transferring from Notre Dame. The talented quarterback who would be immediately eligible to play seems like a perfect […]
9 years ago
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APNewsBreak: Former player arrested in NC sports agent probe

A former college football player arrested and charged with acting as an agent and violating North Carolina's law that bars illegally luring collegiate athletes into contracts made his initial court appearance Tuesday.
9 years ago
New York Yankees’ Brian McCann hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball ...
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After 13 saves, Miller dubbed Yanks’ closer

Andrew Miller smiled and laughed. He had just thrown the final pitch for his major league-leading 13th save, and nearly five weeks into the season Yankees manager Joe Girardi finally stated the obvious: Miller is New York's new closer.
9 years ago
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Ohio St.’s Jones tweets: Yay Cavs, boo to Noah, c’mon Tribe

Once burned on Twitter, Cardale Jones certainly isn't shy.
9 years ago
FILE – In this Aug. 19, 2014, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson answers a que...
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Notre Dame QB Everett Golson transferring for final season

Everett Golson, once on track to be the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, is instead joining the long list of Fighting Irish quarterbacks who sought success elsewhere.
9 years ago
FILE – In this Dec. 6, 2014 file photo, Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee celebrates after tea...
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Determination and peanut butter fuel Ohio State LB Lee

Fueled by a mix of confidence, determination, peanut butter and chocolate milk, Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee is right where he always knew he belonged -- even if others weren't so sure.
9 years ago