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Ex-Texas A&M linebacker, wife killed at their homeHOUSTON (AP) A former Texas A&M and Miami Dolphins linebacker and his wife were fatally shot at their home in Houston, and a 16-year-old boy has been charged as a juvenile with murder in the slayings.Texas A&M University identified the victims...

AP College Football WriterRecruiting reforms could bring end to signing day circusBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe first Wednesday of February in college football has become a celebration of hat-picking suspense and hopeful speculation. Schools use national signing day to excite their fans, market the program and impress future recruits with...

AP College Football WriterHuskers' Martinez eyes encore to fantastic freshman campaignBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Adrian Martinez pulled off an incredible feat in his first season at Nebraska, something few who came before him had done at a place where football is a year-round passion.Martinez didn't just live...

AP College Football WriterUSC welcomes back Reggie Bush after 10 years in NCAA exileBy RALPH D. RUSSOReggie Bush was the centerpiece of Southern California's last football dynasty. He inspired players to become Trojans and continued to be adored by USC fans while spending a decade in NCAA-mandated exile from...

Vanderbilt replaces Houston with visit from UConn in 2021NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Vanderbilt will host UConn on Oct. 2, 2021, as a replacement for a previously announced game with Houston.The game announced Wednesday will be the first between the Southeastern Conference program and UConn since 2011 when the Commodores...

AP Sports WriterHerbert's return gives Oregon win before bowl gameBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Oregon coach Mario Cristobal got a big win in bowl season even before the Ducks took the field.Star quarterback Justin Herbert announced he's returning for his senior year, immediately turning Oregon into a...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota football program has hardly been prone to some catchy nickname like Cornerback College or Safety School.Now, in another sign of progress under coach Jerry Kill and his staff, the Gophers have an all-senior group of legitimate NFL prospects manning the four defensive back positions.''They'll...

Ex-Clemson tailback Tyshon Dye dies after drowning at lakeCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Former Clemson and East Carolina running back Tyshon Dye drowned Friday after swimming in a lake during a family outing.Dye was 25 years old.Elbert County Corner Chuck Almond told several media outlets Dye was at Richard B....

AP Sports WriterSEC teams look to find defensive stoppers after draft exodusBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) This week's NFL draft showcases some of the Southeastern Conference's top defensive players from a year ago.It also is a window into the SEC's challenges this year.Last year's Associated Press All-America team...

AP College Football WriterCollege Football Picks: Playoff implications in SeptemberBy RALPH D. RUSSOSerious playoff implications in late September. It is Saturdays like this that make college football's decision-makers so protective of the regular season.Week five features two high-stakes, top-10 matchups on Saturday night. No. 4 Ohio State visits No....

AP Sports WriterBig Ten coaches find 4-game redshirt rule a mixed blessingBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) Gone are the days when the final word on a redshirt designation comes solely from the head football coach.A new trend has gripped the sport, one in which the athletes are...

AP Sports WriterMiami adding Rhett Lashlee as offensive coordinatorBy TIM REYNOLDSCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Rhett Lashlee has been hired as Miami’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, immediately tasked with turning around the Hurricanes’ offense after a lackluster 6-7 season.Miami announced the move, which will be completed once Lashlee...