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Associated Press3 ex-Penn State officials sent to jail in Sandusky scandalBy MARC LEVY and MICHAEL RUBINKAMHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Penn State's former president and two other ex-administrators were sentenced Friday to at least two months in jail for failing to report a child sexual abuse allegation against Jerry Sandusky...

Tar Heels add LSU grad transfer Brandon Harris to rosterCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina says it has added quarterback Brandon Harris as a graduate transfer from LSU.UNC officials announced Friday that Harris signed his scholarship paperwork and is expected to join the Tar Heels this summer after...

AP College Football WriterPick 6: OU's Brown, Texas' Williams among top OL in '17By RALPH D. RUSSOTwo offensive linemen were selected in the first round of last month's NFL draft, the fewest since 1965.In 2017, the big guys up front are positioned to bounce back.With the help of former...

Liberty Bowl gives award to Archie ManningMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Archie Manning has received the Liberty Bowl's Distinguished Citizen Award, an honor the organization considers its most prestigious recognition.Manning received the award Sunday while serving as guest of honor at the kickoff event of the Liberty Bowl Golf Classic,...

AP Sports WriterAlabama's Hawaiian QB signee talks attention, fried chickenBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Tua Tagovailoa has found plenty to like about the South, including the fried chicken and the abundance of churches. Other things mystify him, like when Alabama fans already recognize him.''It's pretty crazy,'' said Tagovailoa,...

AP Sports WriterBig 12 strong financially as teams split $348M in revenueBy STEPHEN HAWKINSIRVING, Texas (AP) The Big 12 Conference reported another year of record revenue Friday, with school officials saying it was proof of financial strength.''No one is significantly stronger than we are in any of the...

AP Sports WriterMinnesota QB Leidner still dealing with concussion symptomsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner is still working his way back from a concussion, clearing the way for former walk-on Conor Rhoda to start his second straight game when the Golden Gophers host Rutgers on Saturday.Leidner...

AP College Football WriterNotre Dame relaunch: Confident Kelly unfazed by hot seatBy RALPH D. RUSSOSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) The ''new'' version of Brian Kelly is fitter, more connected to his team, less connected to his offense, not as likely to unload on a player at practice and -...

AP Sports WriterEx coach Art Briles rips Baylor, claims wrongful terminationBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Fired Baylor coach Art Briles ripped his former employer Thursday, accusing the school of wrongful termination and indicating he has no interest in settling a federal lawsuit filed against him and the university...

AP College Football WriterPick 6: With Riley moving up, which coordinators are next?By RALPH D. RUSSOBy promoting Lincoln Riley to head coach at age 33, Oklahoma locked up one of the most promising coordinators in college football and took a likely hot candidate off the job market.Riley replacing Bob...

DA not prosecuting Alabama's Cam Robinson, Hootie JonesMONROE, La. (AP) The district attorney's office has decided not to prosecute Alabama offensive lineman Cam Robinson and reserve defensive back Laurence ''Hootie'' Jones on drug and weapons charges.Prosecutor Neal Johnson cited insufficient evidence in court documents filed on Monday. Calls...

AP Sports WriterBig 12 commish wants decision on expansion by end of summerBy STEPHEN HAWKINSIRVING, Texas (AP) Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby wants conference leaders to make decisions one way or the other on the lingering topics of expansion, a football championship game and a league network by...