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Baylor calls claims by former AD in court docs 'baseless'WACO, Texas (AP) Baylor says its former athletic director made ''factually baseless assertions'' in a court deposition when he claimed regents tried to steer blame for the school's sexual assault scandal to the football team.The Waco Tribune reported Friday...

AP Sports WriterN Dakota St takes back FCS title, tops James Madison 17-13By SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Fargo to Frisco is a thing again at North Dakota State.Easton Stick threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Darrius Shepherd and the Bison took back the Football Championship Subdivision title, beating...

The Miami-FL Hurricanes and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Lane Stadium. Miami-FL Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech Hokies 303 MIAMI -4 51 304 VIRGINIA TECH -6 51 When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 20, 2016 Where: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Virginia TV: 7 p.m. ET,...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS teams in mix for fall nonconference gamesBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - A small number of FCS schools are scheduled to play nonconference games this fall, including against FBS opponents, after all 13 conferences postponed their league competition due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.Most...

AP Sports WriterOklahoma QB Hurts cramming for only year with SoonersBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) Jalen Hurts has had all the answers since transferring from Alabama in January.One question had the new Oklahoma quarterback stumped. When asked what he does besides football and studying, he paused.''Um. I don't...

Jury selected in rape trial of ex-Tennessee football playersKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A jury has been selected in the rape trial of former Tennessee football players A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams, clearing the way for opening statements to take place Monday.The list of 15 potential jurors - three will...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=How FCS prospects are performing at the NFL CombineBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - NFL teams have long found value in many former FCS players, so there is reason to keep a close eye on this year's class of prospects at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.The...

AP Sports WriterTSU football player still in ICU, day to day after surgeryBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The mother of the Tennessee State linebacker who collapsed on the sideline during a game says her son has had some body movement she calls ''baby steps'' as he remains...

Wilson leads No. 13 BYU into Boca Raton Bowl vs Gabriel, UCFBy The Associated PressBoca Raton Bowl: No. 13 BYU (10-1) vs. Central Florida (6-3), Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)Line: BYU by 6 1/2.Series record: Tied at 1.WHAT'S AT STAKEThe Cougars are playing in their 38th bowl game, including...

AP College Football WriterHeisman 2020: 2 quarterbacks from Georgia and Georgia's QBBy RALPH D. RUSSONEW YORK (AP) The 2020 Heisman Trophy race will start with a couple of clear front-runners and plenty of room for other stars to emerge, the way LSU's Joe Burrow did this year.Six contenders...

AP Sports WriterUSC athletic director Lynn Swann abruptly resignsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California athletic director Lynn Swann has resigned after three years on the job at his alma mater.USC President Carol Folt announced the decision in a letter Monday.Dave Roberts will serve as interim athletic director....

AP Sports WriterLeach's young ex-Texas Tech QBs thriving as Big 12 coachesBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) While Mike Leach's Air Raid offense was posting astonishing numbers at Texas Tech, he didn't realize he also was helping mold a group of young coaches who would use the system to...