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NCAA asks US Supreme Court to hear O'Bannon caseINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NCAA is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the so-called O'Bannon case that successfully challenged the association's use of names, images and likenesses of college athletes without compensation.The plaintiffs in the case, which was originally filed...

It's that time in the football season when fans ask, ''Whatever happened to...?'' Whether because of injury, getting keyed on or avoided by the opponent, or just plain bad luck, some Big Ten players haven't been able to build on or repeat the big seasons they had in 2015. Here's a...

Clemson trustees approve $775,000 in new football salariesCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson's board of trustees has approved staff raises for seven returning football assistant coaches.Defensive coordinator Brent Venables earned a raise of $275,000, bringing his salary to $1.7 million next season. Venables' deal was extended a year through 2020....

Former Baylor football's Floyd Casey Stadium demolishedWACO, Texas (AP) Explosives have brought down what was left of the former longtime home of Baylor football.Floyd Casey Stadium was imploded Saturday in a demolition that took a matter of seconds on an overcast day in Waco.The Bears in 2014 began...

AP Legal Affairs WriterSuspension recommended for lawyer in Miami athletics probeBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) A lawyer who assisted the NCAA in its investigation of University of Miami athletics is facing a 91-day suspension from practicing law, according to new court documents.The documents show that's what the Florida Bar...

AP Sports WriterUtah and Colorado could highlight the Pac-12's 2nd halfBy ANNE M. PETERSONOregon's precipitous slide and Washington's rise highlighted the opening half of the Pac-12 season. Colorado and Utah could shape the finish.The Ducks and the No. 5 Huskies had last week off but the last time they...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Brewer was knocked out of Monday night's game against No. 1 Ohio State in the third quarter with an injured left shoulder.Ohio State's Adolphus Washington slammed into Brewer, who had already thrown two touchdown passes, straight-on right after the quarterback released...

Associated PressOklahoma's potent offense back to work against lowly KansasBy JOHN TRANCHINANORMAN, Okla. (AP) After piling up a staggering 854 yards of total offense in a 66-59 win over Texas Tech last week, No. 16 Oklahoma's potent offense gets back to work on Saturday against Kansas.Facing the lowly...

AP Sports WriterNotre Dame's start is among worst ever with tough games leftBy TOM COYNESOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Notre Dame is in danger of going from bad to historically bad.Each week the Fighting Irish are finding different ways to lose. The defense started the season unable to hold...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California opened fall camp with familiar expectations and plenty of new faces.The Trojans were able to sign a full 25-man recruiting class in February after three years of NCAA sanctions. Add in four blueshirts - non-recruited walk-ons who can receive scholarships on the second...

Magic City Classic turns 75(STATS) - The FCS national championship game may not have the fanfare of the Magic City Classic between Alabama A&M and Alabama State.The SWAC rivals usually play before the biggest crowd of the FCS season, and with their annual classic celebrating its 75th renewal on...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse hoping to follow upset with win over Boston CollegeBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) When Syracuse coach Dino Babers thinks about last week's victory over Virginia Tech, he thinks about his team's future, not its past.''Any time you take over a new program, there's going to always...