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AP Sports WriterSwofford: August launch of ACC TV channel 'on schedule'By AARON BEARDGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford says ''everything is on schedule'' for the August launch of the league's TV channel.Speaking Monday at a regional Associated Press Sports Editors meeting, Swofford says a focus...

AP College Football WriterWaiting game: 15 days between CFP semifinals, championshipBy RALPH D. RUSSOGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The matchup is set for a tantalizing College Football Playoff national championship game.On one side, defending champ Clemson, with its 29-game winning streak. On the other, unbeaten and No. 1 LSU, with...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett let it be known he can air it out - with a downfield pass or in answering critics who question his arm strength.In his first extensive session with the media since being named the starter Oct. 20, the usually smiling...

AP College FootballAP Top 25 Podcast: Best offensive lines in college footballBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe best offensive lines are greater than the sum of their parts.Former Notre Dame star offensive lineman Aaron Taylor, now an analyst for CBS Sports, is one of the driving forces behind the Joe Moore...

Oregon State RB Ryan Nall will enter the NFL draftCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Oregon State running back Ryan Nall has decided to declare for the NFL draft with a year of eligibility remaining.Nall rushed for 2,216 yards during his career, ranked eighth on the Beavers' career list. He ran...

AP Sports WriterNo. 19 Cajuns open home slate vs untested Georgia SouthernBy BRETT MARTELLouisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier is about to see what his No. 19 Ragin-Cajuns learned from a nearly stumbling out of the rankings only one week after a landmark victory had earned them some long-coveted national respect.The...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) A longtime Iowa sportscaster has died in flash flooding in Des Moines amid heavy rain that forced the evacuation of some homes and businesses in one suburb. Police said 66-year-old Larry Cotlar died Saturday when he was swept away in floodwater after his van stalled on...

AP Sports WriterFinally! Houston hopes to play long-awaited season openerBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) In more than 25 years of coaching college football, Houston's Dana Holgorsen had dealt with only two canceled games before this season.This year? He and the Cougars have had five games either canceled or postponed...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS level optimistic about 2020 season, but making contingenciesBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Even though the national news has grown more dire in the last month, Dr. Charles McClelland, commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, was stunned by an update last week.He almost couldn't believe...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: UConn in talks to move back into Big EastBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A University of Connecticut official says the school is working to leave the American Athletic Conference and return to the Big East for basketball and other sports.The official confirmed Saturday that...

K-State signs Bill Snyder to new 5-year contractMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State has signed Bill Snyder to a new, more lucrative five-year contract that could keep the 78-year-old coach with the Wildcats through the 2022 season.Snyder already had a contract that essentially rolled over each year. But the...

Associated PressAP source: Taggart to be next Florida State football coachBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Willie Taggart has agreed to become Florida State's next football coach.The person says Taggart has called a team meeting to inform his Oregon players...