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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois fired athletic director Mike Thomas on Monday as it released the final report from its investigation into mistreatment of football and women's basketball players.The report found no wrongdoing by Thomas, according to interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson. She praised Thomas for dealing with the string...

NDSU, San Diego, N.C. A&T seek to extend winning streaks(STATS) - Heavyweight programs North Dakota State, San Diego and North Carolina A&T will try to extend FCS-leading winning streaks in the 2019 season.North Dakota State, the two-time defending FCS national champion, owns a 21-game winning streak since 2017. Ten...

Harbaugh, Michigan looking to play game outside USCHICAGO (AP) Michigan hasn't played a game outside the United States in more than a century but coach Jim Harbaugh said that will change soon.Asked about the possibility of playing a game in Mexico, Harbaugh tipped an upcoming international date.''We're close...

AP Sports WriterMiami says RB Mark Walton needs season-ending surgeryBy TIM REYNOLDSCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Miami running back Mark Walton's season is over, with the 11th-ranked Hurricanes saying Sunday that their leading rusher will need surgery on his right ankle later this week.Walton got hurt during Saturday's win...

Division III football player faces murder chargeKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A football player at Division III Maryville (Tennessee) College faces a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl.Knox County Sheriff's Office officials announced Wednesday that William Riley Gaul, a freshman wide receiver, was arrested in...

North Dakota State's early signing class: 24 players, 11 states(Stats Perform) - A North Dakota State player named Lance won the Payton Award - the FCS' version of the Heisman Trophy - in 2019.In future Bison games, Payton may be throwing passes to Lance.High school seniors Cole Payton, a...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25 Podcast: The state of college football officiatingBy RALPH D. RUSSOA tweak to targeting. Suggestions for replay review. An end to officials being hired and assigned by conferences.former longtime NFL Terry McAulay joins AP's Ralph Russo to talk about the state of college football...

The W VIRGINIA and the ARMY will both be gunning for a victory on 12/31/2020 at 4:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. W VIRGINIA vs ARMY When: 12/31/2020 4:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 211 W VIRGINIA 7 (-110) 42 (-110) -300 220 212 ARMY TV: 4:00 PM LINE: 7 PREDICTION: ARMY , W VIRGINIA Oddsmakers currently have the ARMY listed as 7 point...

Associated PressUtah’s senior stars all in for Alamo BowlBy JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Utah stars Zack Moss, Bradlee Anae and Leki Fotu decided to go all in with the Utes when they opted to forego the NFL draft to return for their senior year. That now includes...

AP College Football WriterWeek 1 Preview: Pac-12 statement; transfer QBs; USC's startBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe first full slate of the college football season brings with it another referendum game for the Pac-12, highlighting a schedule light on marquee matchups.No. 11 Oregon against No. 16 Auburn in Arlington, Texas, on...

Associated PressPenn State halts helicopter use after pilot flew over crowdBy MARK SCOLFOROPenn State said Tuesday that it has stopped using helicopters to make announcements outside the football stadium after a state police chopper flew so low over an unruly tailgating crowd that it sent tents and other items...

Associated PressCupboard isn't bare on Notre Dame offensive lineBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) An NFL talent evaluator turned to two rivals Thursday at Notre Dame's Pro Day and stated the obvious to knowing nods.''I guess we don't need to check their times in the 40,'' he joked...