Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS in NFL: 141 on opening rosters; 66 on practice squadsBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - FCS college football has flexed its muscle with 141 former players on NFL season-opening rosters and another 66 signed to...

Braves' rotation takes another hit as Max Fried placed on ILThe Atlanta Braves' season-long rotation woes continued Tuesday when Max Fried, the top healthy starter, was placed on the 10-day injured list.The latest blow to the rotation could accelerate...

AP Baseball WritersGene Budig, academic who ran American League, dies at 81By RONALD BLUM and BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Gene Budig, the self-effacing educator and baseball fan from small-town Nebraska who became the head of three major universities...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS in NFL: 142 on opening rosters; 66 on practice squadsBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - FCS college football has flexed its muscle with 142 former players on NFL season-opening rosters and another 66 signed to...

AP Baseball WritersGene Budig, academic who ran American League, dies at 81By RONALD BLUM and BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Gene Budig, the self-effacing educator and baseball fan from small-town Nebraska who became the head of three major universities...

Associated PressNo. 10 Irish hope running game will be championship caliberBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Championship teams are often built around great defenses and offenses that can run the ball when needed.With all the success Notre Dame...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS in NFL: 143 on opening rosters; 66 on practice squadsBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - FCS college football has flexed its muscle with 143 former players on NFL season-opening rosters and another 66 signed to...

AP Baseball WritersGene Budig, academic who ran American League, dies at 81By RONALD BLUM and BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Gene Budig, the self-effacing educator and baseball fan from small-town Nebraska who became the head of three major universities...

AP Sports WriterSwinney: No. 1 Clemson ready to begin another title runBy PETE IACOBELLIClemson coach Dabo Swinney is not sure he has ever been this eager to start a season for the top-ranked Tigers after months of uncertainty due...

Brewers release Smoak after designating him for assignmentDETROIT (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers released first baseman Justin Smoak on Tuesday after designating him for assignment last week.Smoak hit .186 with five home runs and 15 RBIs in 33 games...