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Associated PressFormer Longhorns, NFL RB Benson dies in motorcycle accidentBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36.Benson's attorney, Sam Bassett, said...

Troy's Barker named starting QB against No. 22 Boise StateTROY, Ala. (AP) Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker will start the opener against No. 22 Boise State.Trojans coach Neal Brown said Monday that Barker won the job over Sawyer Smith. But he says both will play Saturday.Barker replaces four-year starter...

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says he is ''very optimistic'' All-American Shaq Lawson will play in the national title game against Alabama after the defensive end missed most of the Tigers' semifinal victory with a knee injury.Lawson leads the Tigers (14-0) with 10 1/2 sacks and is tops in the...

The fans at Lucas Oil Stadium will be treated to a game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Ohio State Buckeyes when they take their seats on Saturday. Wisconsin at Ohio State When: 8:17 PM ET, Saturday, December 6, 2014 Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: 8:17 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Wisconsin...

Police will not release suicide note in quarterback's deathPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Police will not release the suicide note found with Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski when his body was discovered.Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins says state law restricts the release of suicide note details only to family members.The...

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Marlins Park. Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane When: 2:30 PM ET, Monday, December 19, 2016 Where: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida ROT ...

The WYOMING and the NEW MEXICO ST will both be gunning for a victory on 8/25/2018 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WYOMING vs NEW MEXICO ST When: 8/25/2018 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 291 WYOMING 4.5 (-110) 46 (-110) -200 170 292 NEW MEXICO ST TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 4.5 PREDICTION: NEW MEXICO ST , WYOMING Oddsmakers currently have the NEW...

AP Sports WriterMoving forward: Cougars start spring after Hilinski deathBy TIM BOOTHPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Kyle Sweet got out of the cold rain that greeted the first day of spring practice for Washington State and threw on a black baseball hat with a `3' affixed to the side.On the...

Tulane extends Fritz contract 2 years through 2023NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen says the contract for football coach Willie Fritz has been extended by two years through the 2023 season.The extension comes after two years at the helm for Fritz, who has improved Tulane's victory...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Former UCF running back says he is transferring to James Madison(STATS) - Former UCF running back Jawon Hamilton announced Monday on social media he will transfer to FCS power James Madison.The 5-foot-9, 199-pound Hamilton will have three seasons of immediate eligibility remaining. He made nine starts...

(STATS) - The white-hot spotlight of New York sports will be focused on Queens this weekend and a potential Subway World Series preview between the Mets and Yankees.The Bronx, meanwhile, is being reserved for a much more muted crosstown rivalry, albeit one that includes two of the longest streaks...

AP College Football WriterBIG TEN SPOTLIGHT: 10-2 start has more shine than 2016 markBy ERIC OLSONThe Big Ten went 10-2 in nonconference play last week. It was the same number of losses it had on opening weekend a year ago.The difference was four FCS teams served as first-week fodder...