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AP Sports WriterBig Ten scraps nonconference football games due to pandemicBy JOHN ZENORThe Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it will not play nonconference games in football and several other sports this fall, the most dramatic move yet by a power conference because of the coronavirus pandemic.The conference cited medical...

Associated PressEx-football, hockey players sue University of MichiganBy LARRY LAGE and KATHLEEN FOODYYPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) Three former athletes at the University of Michigan filed lawsuits Thursday against the school, alleging that a late doctor sexually assaulted them while the men were members of the football and hockey teams...

AP Sports WriterFlorida's Mullen's uneven month ends in Darth Vader costumeBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida coach Dan Mullen dressed as Darth Vader was fitting considering his last three weeks.Mullen showed up following a 41-17 victory over Missouri wearing a full ''Star Wars'' villain costume, complete with a...

Associated PressNew Illinois coach to make homegrown talent a priorityBy TERRY TOWERYCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) New Illinois coach Bret Bielema said Monday he hopes to have a staff in place by early January and is already concentrating on homegrown recruiting.''I called (the Illinois Department of Transportation) and told them...

The Pac-12 to play only conference games in fall sportsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Pac-12 to play only conference games in fall sports.

Oregon parts ways with defensive coordinator Jim LeavittEUGENE, Ore. (AP) Oregon and defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt have mutually parted ways.The two sides reached a financial settlement that will pay Leavitt $2.5 million, funded by private sources over multiple years, Oregon announced Thursday. The settlement would be less if...

The W MICHIGAN and the OHIO U will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2019 at 6:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. W MICHIGAN vs OHIO U When: 6:30 PM ET, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Where: Peden Stadium, Athens, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 303 W MICHIGAN -2 (-110) 61 (-110) 110 -130 304 OHIO U TV: 6:30 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: OHIO U , W MICHIGAN Oddsmakers...

AP College Football WriterWeek 3 Preview: ACC quarterback matchup tops light scheduleBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe college football schedule is still looking light, with the Southeastern Conference a week away from starting and the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference still just warming up.For the teams that are playing, it's...

Jury finds ex-Charlotte QB Olsen not guilty of rape changesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A jury has found former Charlotte 49ers quarterback Kevin Olsen not guilty on rape charges.News outlets report the jury returned its verdict Wednesday.Authorities had filed multiple charges against Olsen, including three counts of felony second-degree forcible...

Former Auburn coach eyes Alabama governor's mansionMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is considering running for Alabama governor in 2018.The 62-year-old Arkansas native tells the Associated Press that he's discussing his options with potential backers. Tuberville says he's awaiting poll results that will gauge...

Ex-Baylor player sent fiery emails to media over coverageDALLAS (AP) Police in Dallas say it is unlikely harassment charges will be filed against a former Baylor football player who sent a series of fiery emails to The Dallas Morning News questioning coverage of his sexual-assault trial.The Waco Tribune-Herald...

UNC takes on NC State hoping to earn bowl invitationRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina hasn’t earned a bowl berth in a while and hasn’t defeated North Carolina State in even longer.The Tar Heels can check off both of those boxes Saturday night.North Carolina can wrap up bowl eligibility...