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Saban: The show will go on despite LeBron James complaintTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't scrapping a program that drew a complaint from LeBron James.The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar says the Crimson Tide's ''Shop Talk'' trailer uses ''ideas, concepts and format'' from a program on the digital...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL '18: Points and players per game in FBSBy The Associated PressScoring and players per game were down in major college football last season to their lowest levels since 2011.A year-by-year look at scoring and plays per game (official NCAA statistics):Plays per game:2005 - 67.72006 - 64.02007 -...

Associated PressWhitmer: Mask order applies to Big Ten, but may be changedBy DAVID EGGERTLANSING, Mich (AP) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office said Thursday her requirement that athletes wear masks applies to Big Ten football in Michigan, but a face shield will suffice for players and the administration is open...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Austin Peay preview capsuleBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Ohio Valley Conference member Austin Peay is one of 15 FCS programs (out of 127 overall) that has announced it will play at least one nonconference game this fall. Due to coronavirus concerns, the OVC postponed its...

AP Sports WriterFlorida QB Franks gains fame, trophy after improbable throwBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks walked into his American History class Monday and was handed a trophy, an award professor Steve Noll gives to students for asking really good questions.Franks got it for delivering...

Associated PressUSC offensive line ready to 'dominate' for new coordinatorBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Graham Harrell knows the importance of a great offensive line. Harrell led the FBS in yards passing behind a veteran front five in his redshirt senior season at Texas Tech in 2008.''I could sit...

AP Sports WriterNo. 1 Alabama, heading to break, looks to improve before LSUBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) After spending the first two months of the season dominating college football, No. 1 Alabama heads into its open date believing it still has plenty of room for improvement.Opponents may wonder...

The Latest: Tigers roam foggy Big Easy looking for CFP titleNEW ORLEANS (AP) The latest from the College Football Playoff championship game between No. 1 LSU and No. 3 Clemson (all times CST):---1 p.m.A thick fog settled over the site of the College Football Playoff championship game on...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=A preseason quiz for FCS 2019By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The presence of a dynasty - North Dakota State - has raised the national interest in FCS college football, but a potential wide-open national landscape has more and more teams and fan bases anticipating the 2019 season.The...

AP Sports WriterMiami, Wisconsin set to battle cold in frigid Pinstripe BowlBy DAN GELSTONWisconsin and Miami followed much of the same dreary path that started in the warmth of the Orange Bowl and ends with a frigid thud at Yankee Stadium.The Badgers and Hurricanes were AP Top 25 teams...

Associated PressGeorgia officer fired over arrest of former football playerBy KATE BRUMBACKATLANTA (AP) A police officer in suburban Atlanta has been fired after an internal investigation found he used unnecessary force during the arrest of a former college football player, the police chief said Thursday.Henry County police officer...

Associated Press/ Report for AmericaMichigan considers extension for lawsuits naming late doctorBy ANNA LIZ NICHOLSLANSING, Mich. (AP) Two Michigan lawmakers sought Wednesday to expand the state's statute of limitations for some sexual assault cases to allow more time for accusers of the late sports doctor Robert Anderson to...