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AP Sports WriterPolice: LSU player kills man trying to rob him, teammateBy BRETT MARTELTwo LSU football players were trying to sell an electronic item when one of them fatally shot an 18-year-old man trying to rob them, police said Sunday.A statement released by Baton Rouge police does not identify...

Associated PressCalifornia hoping to keep momentum going against ArizonaBy MICHAEL WAGAMANBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) It says something about California's progress this season under first-year coach Justin Wilcox that the Golden Bears are already two wins shy of becoming bowl eligible for only the second time in the last six...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was cleared of the accusations he faced at a student code of conduct hearing involving an alleged sexual assault two years ago, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday.Former Florida Supreme Court judge Major Harding wrote in...

USC DL Marlon Tuipulotu, CB Olaijah Griffin headed to draftLOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu and cornerback Olaijah Griffin are headed to the NFL draft.The two key defensive starters for the 21st-ranked Trojans announced their intentions Friday.USC already had lost All-America safety Talanoa Hufanga and...

AP Sports WriterAlabama planning extensive renovations to stadium, coliseumBy JOHN ZENORTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama is planning extensive renovations to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Coleman Coliseum, reducing capacity at both venues but adding premium seating.Athletic director Greg Byrne said Thursday that the stadium will ''most likely'' go from 101,821 seats...

AP Sports WriterWhy not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big TenBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season.In a statement released by the school on Thursday, Day...

AP College Football WriterAP Source: Big Ten presidents to reconsider fall footballBy RALPH D. RUSSOBig Ten football might be making a comeback.Big Ten university presidents will meet Sunday to hear a presentation about playing a fall football season after all -- maybe as soon as mid-October -- amid pressure...

AP Sports WriterFresh faces help West Virginia, Kansas start strongBy JOHN RABYMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Something wasn't right when redshirt freshman Briason Mays was going through pregame warmups as the third center used by West Virginia this season.Mays was nervous and his snaps were off target Saturday. That made...

Associated PressHawaii aims for 2nd straight win over Pac-12 facing BeaversBy KALANI TAKASEHONOLULU (AP) Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith expected plenty of growth from his team coming off a 2-10 record last year and one game hasn't done anything to change those expectations.The Beavers (0-1) will look to...

Mississippi State adds Penn State transfer QB Tommy StevensSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Mississippi State has added Penn State transfer quarterback Tommy Stevens to its football team.The 6-foot-5, 240-pound Stevens was Trace McSorley's backup on the Nittany Lions. He has thrown for 304 yards and four touchdowns over 23 career...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=There's a strong conference feel to STATS FCS Top 25By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The STATS FCS Top 25 on Sunday landed a bit back where it started.Not only did North Dakota State and James Madison remain No. 1 and 2, respectively - as they have since...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Newcomers spice up Duquesne-led NECBy CRAIG HALEYEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (STATS) - Four new head coaches. Two new programs. A handful of transfer quarterbacks.There's a lot of newness in the Northeast Conference, so what is expected about the upcoming season may change quickly.Then again, the ever-growing conference...