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AP Sports WriterPac-12 Commissioner seeks to clarify targeting commentsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott is clarifying comments he made about the controversial non-call for targeting late in last Friday's game between Washington State and USC.USC's Porter Gustin made helmet-to-helmet contact with Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew at a critical...

AP Sports WriterBabers prepares for year 4 at Syracuse after 10-win seasonBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Syracuse is coming off a breakthrough season that even surprised coach Dino Babers a little bit. Keeping the momentum going is of paramount importance.''There has to be a sense of urgency of...

AP Legal Affairs WriterSuspension recommended for lawyer in Miami athletics probeBy CURT ANDERSONMIAMI (AP) A lawyer who assisted the NCAA in its investigation of University of Miami athletics is facing a 91-day suspension from practicing law, according to new court documents.The documents show that's what the Florida Bar...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=James Madison holds on to beat New HampshireBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - James Madison's 42-39 win at New Hampshire on Saturday underscored how winning the CAA Football title won't be easy for any of the top teams.The seventh-ranked Dukes (6-1, 4-0) are undefeated midway through their conference...

Police: Washington State safety Bryce Beekman found deadPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) A Washington State football player was found dead in his apartment by an officer who responded to a call for help involving ''breathing problems,'' Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins said Wednesday.Jenkins said there were no signs of foul...

AP Sports WriterNo. 11 Ducks set to host UCLA a day later than plannedBy ANNE M. PETERSONEUGENE, Ore. (AP) With a 2-0 start during a short season where every win is crucial, Oregon is not concerned with some of the more minor details.The No. 11 Ducks host UCLA...

AP Sports WriterGeorgia enjoys strong start with run-first winning formulaBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) A Georgia offense averaging almost 43 points per game shouldn't have to make apologies if it doesn't have as many big-play passing highlights as some teams.The No. 3 Bulldogs (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference), who...

Former South Carolina QB Brandon McIlwain transfers to CalBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) Former South Carolina quarterback Brandon McIlwain is transferring to California.Golden Bears coach Justin Wilcox said Monday that McIlwain has signed a financial aid agreement and will play football and baseball at Cal.McIlwain played eight games with three...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Delaware's Adderley considered top FCS draft choiceBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Former Delaware safety Nasir Adderley appears to check off every box for an NFL prospect.Well, except one.An extra level of doubt always follows prospects below the FBS level.However, it takes a lot of close looking to...

AP Sports WriterMississippi State's Simmons emerging as defensive standoutBy DAVID BRANDTSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) In the span of 60 minutes of football on Saturday, Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons put on impressive display of what a 300-pound man can do to dominate a game.His first act was on...

Former University of Minnesota football star graduates at 57MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Star University of Minnesota running back Marion Barber Jr. left the university in 1981 for the NFL, but never earned his degree.At age 57, Barber, who played with the New York Jets, has finished his course work and...

Dayton's 2018 schedule particularly strong on road(STATS) - The return of a veteran squad is pivotal for Dayton in facing a competitive 2018 schedule.The Flyers announced their 11 matchups on Friday - five at home and six on the road. They'll rotate home and away games in the Pioneer...