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The Latest: Ohio State says it's reviewing licensing lawsuitCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on an antitrust lawsuit by ex-Ohio State football player Chris Spielman against the university (all times local):4:30 p.m.Ohio State's athletic director says a review is underway of an antitrust lawsuit against the university alleging the...

AP Sports WriterSWAC banking on Celebration Bowl for money, prestigeBy JOHN ZENORBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The Southwestern Athletic Conference is all-in when it comes to the Celebration Bowl, banking on it to put the league on better financial footing.The SWAC is dropping its championship game in a money-saving move....

Oregon receiver Darren Carrington dismissed from the teamEUGENE, Ore. (AP) Oregon receiver Darren Carrington has been dismissed from the team, nearly two weeks after he was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence.''I have visited with Darren Carrington and informed him that he is no...

The Latest: Swofford says no imminent plans for realignmentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on ACC media days (all times local):12:05 p.m.The Atlantic has long been the power division in ACC football, with Clemson and Florida State combining to win six straight league titles.But Commissioner John Swofford says he...

The Latest: Malzahn says QB competition at Auburn is legitHOOVER, Ala. (AP) The Latest on SEC media days (all times local):11:55 a.m.Gus Malzahn insists Auburn really does have a quarterback battle.Baylor transfer Jarrett Stidham seems to be the odds-on favorite to win the job over returning starter Sean...

AP Sports WriterNCAA questions abound for Freeze, even after filibusterBy JOHN ZENORHOOVER, Ala. (AP) Hugh Freeze clearly wanted to talk about football, so he did.Freeze delivered a 16-minute opening statement about his Mississippi team while pointing out he couldn't talk specifics about a long-running NCAA investigation. Predictably all...

AP Sports WriterLouisville's Jackson won't focus on a rare Heisman repeatBy AARON BEARDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Lamar Jackson didn't start last season thinking about winning the Heisman Trophy. It just ended up that way.Of course the Louisville quarterback had a lot to do with outcome, thanks to his dizzying...

The Latest: Fisher says FSU 'better be ready' for AlabamaCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on ACC media days (all times local):2:50 p.m.Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher was asked Thursday if he's ready for the regular season opener against perennial power Alabama on Sept. 2 at the new Mercedes-Benz...

The Latest: Syracuse seeks respect, plans to play fasterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on ACC media days (all times local):2:25 p.m.Linebacker Zaire Franklin knows the drill when it comes to ACC media days - when Syracuse enters the room, most of the media tends to find something else...

The Latest: ACC picks new position to honor Jaylen SamuelsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Latest on ACC media days (all times local):1:10 p.m.North Carolina State's Jaylen Samuels has been so unique and so impressive the ACC has decided to name a new position after him - well, sort of.The...

Sooners without Stoops still preseason pick to win Big 12IRVING, Texas (AP) Oklahoma is the preseason favorite to win another Big 12 title after coach Bob Stoops' surprise retirement.The Sooners, who last season won their record 10th Big 12 title under Stoops, got 19 of 32 first-place votes...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Central Arkansas, Sam Houston headline All-Southland picksBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - People outside the Southland Conference might be conceding a championship repeat by FCS national power Sam Houston State, but the talent across the conference suggests the title race is worth a second look.Surprisingly, the Bearkats didn't...