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AP Sports WriterVols focusing on fundamentals as they attempt to end slideBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee has received a reality check the last couple of months on how much work it needs to do before the Volunteers return to relevance in the Southeastern Conference.The Vols (2-3, 0-2...

The Michigan State Spartans and the Penn State Nittany Lions will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Beaver Stadium. MICHIGAN ST vs PENN ST When: 11/26/2016 3:30 PM ROT TEAM PS ...

Retrial set for Texas teen charged with killing his parentsHOUSTON (AP) A Texas teenager is set to be tried again on capital murder charges in the shooting deaths of his mother and his father, who was a standout linebacker for Texas A&M University before having a short NFL...

AP Sports WriterExplosive trio leads Alabama into College Football PlayoffsBy JOHN ZENORAlabama's best offensive player might be quarterback Mac Jones, who while is efficient produces big plays. Or it could easily be DeVonta Smith, who has been college football's most prolific wide receiver.Don't count out tailback Najee Harris,...

Former Wisconsin football player testifies at his rape trialMADISON, Wis. (AP) Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus testified Friday that the two women he is accused of sexually assaulting wanted to have sex with him that night.Cephus, 21, took the stand in his own defense shortly before...

Mississippi's Thomas airlifted to hospital after injuryOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Mississippi freshman Damarcus Thomas was cleared for release after being airlifted to a Memphis hospital Monday following a practice injury.''Damarcus is doing well,'' said Pat Jernigan, the Ole Miss assistant athletic director for sports medicine. ''All of his medical...

FCS conferences to host virtual media days(Stats Perform) - As college football players continue to return to campuses, the anticipation for the 2020 season is raising considerably. Preseason polls and honors take the excitement to an even higher level.Most FCS conferences will use virtual media days as an unofficial...

AP College Football WriterBig Ten will increase Week 1 conference games in 2020, '21By ERIC OLSONThe Big Ten will increase its number of conference football games in the opening weeks of the season in 2020 and 2021.There also is a change in rivalry week in schedules announced Tuesday. Iowa...

Northern Arizona sets 2020 schedule(Stats Perform) - Northern Arizona will open the season at Arizona State and play five times at the Walkup Skydome as part of an 11-game 2020 schedule, announced Monday.The Lumberjacks will seek to improve on a 4-8 mark, including 2-6 in the Big Sky Conference,...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=A preseason quiz for FCS 2018By CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The arrival of conference media days this month marks the unofficial start to the college football season, so it's time to get in the FCS game.Sure, North Dakota State and James Madison have become the national powers,...

Suspended Minnesota players get their turn in hearingsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The 10 Minnesota football players suspended after an alleged sexual assault last fall presented their case Friday in the final day of hearings in front of a panel of university employees.The university presented its side of the case on...

AP Sports WriterNo. 2 Oklahoma stakes playoff spot, 41-17 over No. 10 TCUBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Baker Mayfield and No. 2 Oklahoma never fretted the potential consequences of having to play in the revived Big 12 championship game.The Sooners just went out and proved how deserving they...