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Police investigating altercation between Miami fan, officerMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Police are investigating a videotaped altercation where a University of Miami football fan slaps an officer, who then punches her in the head.Miami-Dade Police Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said in an email Sunday that Bridget Freitas, a 30-year-old nurse,...

Associated PressOhio State trustee resigns, calls Meyer's penalty too lightBy JOHN SEEWER and KANTELE FRANKOCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) An Ohio State University trustee who thought football coach Urban Meyer deserved more than a three-game suspension and resigned from the board over it said Thursday that he was alone in...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=In epic title game, Bison edge James Madison to regain FCS throneBy CRAIG HALEYFRISCO, Texas (STATS) - They saved the best for last in the FCS this season.Add in the unmatched intensity and physicality and the 40th FCS championship game showed why it was one of...

Kentucky dismisses football player after drug arrestLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops has dismissed safety Marcus Walker following his arrest on charges of trafficking cocaine and marijuana.The school had no other comment in a statement Tuesday besides listing his career statistics of 17 tackles in 21...

AP Sports WriterIndiana-Purdue, Michigan-Iowa canceled; bowl also called offBy MICHAEL MAROTTwo of the seven Big Ten Champions Week games were canceled Tuesday because of COVID-19 outbreaks as an uncertain postseason looms for college football.The annual rivalry game between Indiana and Purdue set for Friday was canceled for the second...

Utah defensive coordinator Scalley to keep job after reviewSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will remain on staff but will take a pay cut and must undergo diversity training after being suspended for using a racial slur in a 2013 text message.Utah announced Wednesday that...

Arrested ULL players get chance to clear their recordsLAFAYETTE, La. (AP) More than a dozen Louisiana-Lafayette football players suspended from the team after felony theft arrests in late April could have the charges dropped by completing a pre-trial diversion program.District Attorney Keith Stutes said the players implicated in...

At BC, Kentucky, USF, coaches and players call off practiceBy The Associated PressFootball practice was canceled at Boston College, Kentucky, South Florida and other schools Thursday, joint decisions made by coaches and players and inspired by NBA players protesting racial injustice.BC coach Jeff Hafley said instead of hitting the...

AP Sports WriterButch Jones out as Tennessee's football coachBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee fired coach Butch Jones on Sunday with two games left in a regular season in which the Volunteers started ranked but are now still winless in the Southeastern Conference.Vols athletic director John Currie said...

AP Sports WriterCoach Day to keep No. 6 Ohio St on task against MiamiBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State coach Ryan Day believes the No. 6 Buckeyes have the talent and desire for greatness this season. He's trying to keep players focused on a game that likely...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=How FCS postseason bids can be clinched SaturdayBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Most FCS conferences are knee-deep in tight races, but some teams can decrease the drama by clinching postseason bids on Saturday.Here's how automatic bids can be secured:MEAC - Florida A&M would clinch the automatic bid...

AP Sports WriterPickett firmly in control at quarterback for PittBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) A year ago, Kenny Pickett found himself buried at third on the Pittsburgh depth chart during spring drills, as tends to happen to freshmen who've been on campus all of a few weeks.Not that Pickett...