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Former Penn State players critical of team, James Franklin after loss to Michigan State

Former Penn State QB and current ESPN analyst Todd Blackledge called Penn State's effort under Franklin "downright embarrassing."

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Michigan State WR Aaron Burbridge makes incredible spin moves on TD run

This was something straight out of a video game.

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Southern Miss WR Mike Thomas makes absurd one-handed catch for TD

Thomas channeled his inner Odell Beckham to give Southern Miss a 21-3 lead over Louisiana Tech Saturday.

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Jimbo Fisher tells FSU president he has no intentions of leaving, report says

Is LSU running Les Miles out of town without a successor already lined up? If it wants Jimbo Fisher to be the guy, that seems to be the case, according to the Palm Beach Post.

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Ohio State at Michigan betting line and pick — Buckeyes move to chalk

Coaches Jim Harbaugh and Urban Meyer will meet for the first time when Ohio State takes on Michigan. Get all the betting info, lines and picks you need here.

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Penn State at Michigan State betting line and pick — Sparty boasting double digits

There will be a whole lot of Penn State fans in either Columbus or Ann Arbor on Saturday, because the winner of the Michigan-Ohio State game at noon will need a Nittany Lions win at Michigan State (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) to capture the Big Ten East and face Iowa in the conference title game.

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Baylor at TCU betting line and pick – Horned Frogs adjusted to short favorites

Baylor and TCU are both dealing with key injuries ahead of their Friday night battle in Fort Worth. The Horned Frogs, though, should have their star QB in tow.

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Animal rights activists rush field during play of Lions-Eagles game

Two women ran onto the turf at Ford Field during a play in the fourth quarter of the Lions' 45-14 carving of the Eagles. Security apprehended them before they got close enough to the line of scrimmage to be trampled by a linemen.

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A's pitcher Sean Doolittle hosts 17 Syrian refugee families for Thanksgiving

Great beard, better guy. That's Sean Doolittle.

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Wazzu's Mike Leach draws up passing play for your Thanksgiving football game

He even walks you through the three progressions on the play.

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Bears at Packers betting line and pick – Skeptical of Green Bay, encouraged by Chicago

Green Bay was a 6-point favorite in Chicago in Week 1. Now, the Packers are -9 at home on Thanksgiving night, which speaks to their struggles over the last month and the Bears' resurgence.

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Texas Tech at Texas betting lines and pick — Nice price on Longhorns

Fiending for some college football on Thanksgiving? Texas Tech visits Texas on Thursday night, and we have a pick for you to consider.

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No ruling after hearing in New York AG vs. Fanduel, DraftKings

A New York Supreme Court judge did not issue an immediate ruling on state attorney general Eric Schneiderman's request for an injunction to prevent daily fantasy sports sites from operating in the state. A decision is expected shortly.

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Kyle Davis, No. 1 WR in class of 2016, commits to Auburn

The Lawrenceville, Ga., product chose the Tigers over just about everywhere — Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, among them.

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Conor McGregor: Donald Trump can 'shut his big fat mouth'

Add UFC's Conor McGregor to the list of people who dislike Donald Trump.

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Cam Newton: Greg Hardy 'a great teammate, contrary to popular belief'

While a handful of Panthers players said they're excited to see former teammate Greg Hardy on Thursday when Carolina plays in Dallas, their most prominent player took his defense of Hardy a little further.

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Panthers, Greg Hardy gear up for strange reunion

Greg Hardy may act like Carolina is just another team, but we know better. So do the Panthers.

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Devin Funchess catching on just in time for the Panthers

Devin Funchess is hitting his stride at the right time, which makes a dangerous Panthers offense even better.

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Ezekiel Elliott rips Ohio State playcalling, says he's entering NFL Draft

Anyone watching Ohio State's loss to Michigan State on Saturday probably wondered why Ezekiel Elliott only touched the ball twice in the second half and 12 times total. So was he.

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Christian Hackenberg: Penn State's sacrificial lamb with a unique legacy

Christian Hackenberg walked off the field Saturday after a 28-16 loss to Michigan looking dejected. It could be his final game at Beaver Stadium should he decide to enter the NFL Draft.

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Michigan State at Ohio State: Time, TV channel, odds, watch online stream

Ohio State will host Michigan State in Columbus in a game with massive implications in the Big Ten East. Here's everything you need to know, from the time and TV channel to the betting odds and online streaming information.

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Pac-12 betting lines and picks — Oregon, Utah favored in meaningful card

After slow starts, both No. 23 Oregon and No. 24 USC have righted the ship and square off in a top-notch Pac-12 card. In other action, Cal faces rival Stanford, UCLA treks to Utah to take on the No. 13 Utes, while Washington State hosts Colorado.

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SEC betting lines and picks — Ole Miss, Arkansas, Tennessee all chalk

Ole Miss is favored for the second year in a row versus LSU in the SEC's most compelling matchup of the weekend. Mississippi State at Arkansas and Tennessee at Missouri, meanwhile, wrap up a lackluster conference card.

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Big 12 betting lines and picks - Baylor-Oklahoma State clash highlights card

Baylor at Oklahoma State highlights a heavily-backloaded Big 12 schedule that sees TCU, potentially without Trevone Boykin, face off against the red-hot Sooners, while Iowa State travels to Kansas State.

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Michigan at Penn State betting lines and pick – Wolverines look to deliver Nittany Lions first home loss of season

Penn State hasn't lost at home yet this year, and will hold a stadium "White Out", one of the most intimidating atmospheres in college football, Saturday against Michigan.

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East Carolina at Central Florida betting lines and pick — Pirates double-digit favorites

Central Florida is tied with four others for the fewest covers in the nation, going 2-8 ATS. It hosts a reeling four-win East Carolina squad hungry to earn bowl eligibility.

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Wembley Stadium fans sing French national anthem in Paris tribute

Before a friendly between the Three Lions and France, England's fans showed solidarity by lighting up its nation's most iconic soccer venue in the French national colors and signing its national anthem, Marseillaise, before its own.

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Is big-play prevention a big problem for Clemson defense?

The way Syracuse gained 242 yards Saturday has to be disheartening for a Tigers defense that's supposed to be among the country's best. Syracuse picked up 151 of those yards on just four plays.

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UNC QB Marquise Williams mocks Miami with upside down 'U'

Marquise Williams is playing like he doesn't think much of Miami, and his touchdown celebrations reflect that, too.

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Navy's Keenan Reynolds breaks FBS record for rushing touchdowns

Senior Day should have been a special one for Keenan Reynolds anyway, but a first-quarter touchdown made things that much sweeter.

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Bomber was denied entry into Paris soccer stadium, report says

The Wall Street Journal cites an account from a stadium security guard who said the staff frisked the attacker and found the vest as he or she tried to enter the stadium 15 minutes into the match between France and Germany.

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Big Ten betting lines and picks – Thick chalk on Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa

Huge spreads mark the Big Ten schedule this weekend, as the conference's nationally ranked teams are all laying double digits. Although the chances of upsets are slim, betting opportunities abound.

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NFL's arrogance on full display as DFS fight gains steam

The controversy swirling around daily fantasy sports is heading toward a showdown. But the NFL would have you believe it's not involved. That's a complete farce.

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ACC betting lines and picks — Clemson, North Carolina huge favorites

Clemson, UNC, Florida State and Duke are all favored in ACC play Saturday. Here's a betting preview and picks for the day's conference games.

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SEC betting lines and picks — Beware of the dog Alabama, LSU

Click here for a snapshot of today's SEC games, including picks and betting information for Alabama at Mississippi State, Arkansas at LSU, Georgia at Auburn and Florida at South Carolina.

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Wisconsin RB Corey Clement suffers hand injury in odd off-campus incident

Clement was walking home when he spotted a security guard in a dispute with a group of people near his building. Clement went to help the security guard, but both were assaulted by the group, leaving Clement with a cut hand.

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Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech betting line and pick — Expect emotional effort from Hokies

Frank Beamer's time at Virginia Tech is winding down, so it would be fitting for him to go out with a primetime win at Georgia Tech.

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FanDuel, DraftKings convinced they'll stay in New York despite AG's ruling

FanDuel and DraftKings aren't leaving New York without a fight, despite the AG's ruling that the sites constitute illegal gambling.

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With game on the line, No. 1 Clemson leans on Deshaun Watson

The top-ranked Tigers will live and die over the next two months with QB Deshaun Watson, and they're just fine with it.

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Seven years in the making, Dabo's Clemson ready to win in his image

Top-ranked Clemson snaps three-game skid against FSU, claims ACC Atlantic and furthers its case as a playoff team.

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James Franklin out of excuses after poor clock management dooms Penn State

Northwestern was able to nearly run out the clock before kicking the game-winning field goal against Penn State.

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Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg drills ref in head with pass

One of Hackenberg's nine first quarter incompletions went straight into a referee's noggin.

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LSU at Alabama betting line and pick — Tide chalk against Tigers

LSU will head to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama in a game that has massive SEC West and College Football Playoff implications — if the Tide fall as a six-point favorite at home, they'll be eliminated from the conference race.

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College football betting lines and picks — Early Saturday kickoffs

In early Saturday kickoffs, Notre Dame visits Pitt looking to keep its playoff hopes alive, Duke and UNC meet in a pivotal ACC clash, and Penn State takes on a reeling Northwestern team.

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Friday night college football betting lines and pick — Temple looks to bounce back at SMU

There are three games on Friday night's college football wagering menu, highlighted by Temple in a classic sandwich spot at SMU. Also on the docket: Rice-UTEP and BYU-San Jose State.

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Mississippi State at Missouri betting line and pick — UNDER-trending teams meet in late Thursday tilt

If you like punting, then this game is for you. Mississippi State travels to Missouri on Thursday night as a favorite of more than a touchdown with the total set north of 40.

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Thursday college football betting lines and pick - Baylor, Buffalo chalk in early games

Baylor is gearing up for a season-defining November stretch against Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and TCU, but first face Kansas State in Manhattan in a dangerous spot.

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Atlanta to host College Football Playoff in 2018; Santa Clara in 2019; New Orleans 2020

Atlanta has been chosen as the host site for the 2018 College Football Playoff national title game. Santa Clara will follow in 2019, then New Orleans in 2020.

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FanDuel CEO says company will run fewer TV advertisements

FanDuel has spent roughly $100 million on advertising since August, but the company has finally acknowledged that its television ad blitz may have gone too far.

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Vegas bettor wins $2.5 million on Royals World Series future, rest of his claims are dubious

Dave Oancea cashed healthy winnings when the Royals won the World Series, but many of the Las Vegas gambler's claims are literally unbelievable.

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American Pharoah dominates Breeders' Cup Classic in final start

American Pharoah is going out a champion, and he looked the part in a dominant Breeders' Cup Classic victory.

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2015: Post time, TV channel, odds for American Pharoah's last race

American Pharoah is the odds-on favorite in the Breeders' Cup Classic, the richest event in American horse racing. It will be shown on TV on NBC and post time is approximately 5:35 p.m. ET.

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Breeders' Cup 2015 live blog: Results, payouts from Saturday races, Classic

American Pharoah will headline the Breeders' Cup Classic as the odds-on favorite, but there are eight other quality, Grade 1 races Saturday at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Ky. Stay here for results, payouts and full finishing orders from all nine.

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2015 live odds: American Pharoah big favorite in last race

American Pharoah is an odds-on favorite on the morning line for the 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic, the richest event in American horse racing. With a pace-setter and serious contender scratched, his trip may get a whole lot easier.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: Times, TV schedule, entries, odds for Saturday races

American Pharoah will headline the Breeders' Cup Classic at 5:35 p.m. ET on Saturday, but there are eight other Grade 1 races at Keeneland before it. Get odds, entries, times and TV information for all the races here.

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Georgia vs. Florida betting line and pick — Dawgs slight dogs against Gators

If Georgia wins, the SEC East race gets a whole lot more interesting. If Florida comes out on top, it's all but over, since it would have a two-game lead with two to play.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: Juvenile points to 2016 Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown circuit

If you want an early look at the 2016 Kentucky Derby field, be sure to watch the 2015 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, which features some of the best 2-year-old colts in the country.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: Results, payouts for Friday races

Friday Breeders' Cup action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET with the Juvenile Turf, race No. 6 on the card, followed by the Dirt Mile, Juvenile Fillies Turf and Distaff. We'll have full results and payouts for all four races as they happen.

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Notre Dame at Temple betting line and pick — Careful what you wish for, Owls

Temple got its wish, as it hosts College GameDay and subsequently Notre Dame on Saturday night. But are the Owls in over their heads against the Irish?

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Louisville at Wake Forest betting line and pick — Cardinals laying double digits

Louisville vs. Wake Forest highlights a less-than-stellar Friday night college football schedule. Get all the betting information you need here, even if the slate is a mess.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: Race times, entries, odds, TV schedule for Friday

Need odds, entries, TV channel information and race times for Friday's Breeders' Cup action? Look no further. We'll have you covered all through Breeders' Cup weekend at Keeneland Racecourse.

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2015: Odds updated after Beholder scratch; American Pharoah odds-on

American Pharoah is the odds-on favorite in the Breeders' Cup Classic after Beholder withdrew Thursday morning.

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2015: Second betting choice Beholder scratched

Beholder, a 5-year-old mare with the second best odds in the Breeders' Cup Classic, has been scratched.

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Arizona State to wear Pat Tillman throwback uniforms Thursday vs. Oregon

The school got special permission from the NCAA to have each player's nameplate read "Tillman," and also announced last week its new cleats would honor Tillman.

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Thursday college football betting lines and picks — Pitt-UNC clash, TCU big chalk vs. WVU

There's some great college football action Thursday night, including Pitt vs. UNC, WVU vs. TCU and Oregon vs. Arizona State. Get all the betting information, lines and picks you need here.

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Jerry Sandusky appeal hearing Thursday, but he could face more charges

Jerry Sandusky is expected to appear in court Thursday on an appeal of his 2012 conviction for sexually abusing 10 boys. On Wednesday, a judge ruled he could face more charges.

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2015: American Pharoah ships to Keeneland ahead of final race

American Pharoah's barn at Santa Anita is empty. When he returns to it, he won't do so as a racehorse.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: Distaff defending champ Untapable withdraws

The 2014 Breeders' Cup Distaff winner won't be back to defend her crown on Saturday.

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Breeders' Cup Classic 2015: American Pharoah 6-5 favorite after post-position draw

America's richest horse race will be run Saturday. The entries were confirmed and post positions drawn Monday afternoon.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: Times, online streaming info for post position draws

Looking to watch the Breeders' Cup post position draws as they happen? Check here for times and online streaming information for American horse racing's biggest weekend.

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Big Ten betting lines and picks — Barrett, Buckeyes laying three scores at Rutgers

Saturday's Big Ten slate is ugly, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to bet on. Get our betting analysis and picks here.

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Texas A&M at Ole Miss betting line and pick — Rebels lay points in SEC West elimination game

Both Texas A&M and Ole Miss lost last week, albeit to very different opponents. Which one will right the ship and stay on track Saturday?

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Friday college football betting lines and picks — Memphis-Tulsa tussle, Utah St.-SDSU set low

After a mammoth win over Ole Miss last week, Memphis has a quick turn around. The Tigers take on Tulsa and its pass-happy offense Friday night night. Get our betting info and pick here.

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Oddsmakers say Rick Pitino will still be Louisville's coach for season opener

Bookmaker.eu is requiring bettors to lay -250 (a $25 bet would win $10) if they think Pitino will still be Louisville's coach for the Cardinals' opener against Samford on Nov. 13. If you think he'll be fired or resign by then, you can bet $10 to win $20.

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Cal at UCLA line and pick — Early bettors on Bears; are we?

UCLA has not lived up to expectations this season, while Cal, at 5-1 and ranked, has exceeded its own. Can the Bruins avoid an upset at home to stay in the Pac-12 race?

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Breeders' Cup 2015: American Pharoah, nine other horses pre-entered in Classic

American Pharoah headlines a likely 10-horse field for the Breeders' Cup Classic, the richest event in American horse racing. While Pharoah is expected to be the favorite, the other nine entries have impressive resumes in their own rights.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: American Pharoah flies in work ahead of Classic

American Pharoah looked like his old self ahead of the 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic, his final race. The 3-year-old colt breezed six furlongs in 1:10.80, making up 13 lengths on his workmate in that time.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: Dates, times, list of races, TV schedule

The Breeders' Cup will be held at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. on Halloween weekend. It will feature 13 Grade 1 races with four on Friday and nine, including the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, on Saturday.

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Breeders' Cup 2015: All-time leaders, records, winners

The Breeders' Cup doesn't have the illustrious, century-long history of the Triple Crown races, but since 1984, some of the all-time best horses have competed for the sport's richest prize. Here are records and leaders for the Breeders' Cup and Breeders' Cup Classic.

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Texas Tech converts incredible Fat Guy two-point conversion

Ban running backs. Ban wide receivers. Give the ball to Le'Raven Clark.

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USC at Notre Dame betting line and pick — Trojans battle without Sarkisian

USC lost its coach and now faces a tough test at Notre Dame. Can the Trojans right the ship and get a once-promising season back on course?

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Michigan State at Michigan betting line and pick — Can Harbaugh bust Sparty's hex?

Michigan State has covered seven straight games against Michigan, but Jim Harbaugh has the Wolverines playing at a ridiculous level. Can they turn the tide in this rivalry?

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Friday college football betting lines and picks — Cincinnati-BYU, Boise State-Utah State highlight card

Friday night offers four college football games for our wagering pleasure, Cincinnati at BYU and Boise State at Utah among them.

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UCLA at Stanford betting line and pick — Bruins look to end Cardinal's series dominance

UCLA is 0-7 straight up and 1-6 against the spread vs. Stanford since 2009. Will that change Thursday night?

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New Jersey gets rehearing in sports betting case; hope still alive

New Jersey's hope of legalized sports betting is still alive after an appeals court granted a rehearing in the state's battle against pro sports leagues and the NCAA.

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Steelers at Chargers betting line and pick — Spread suggests San Diego's the better team on Monday night

The point spread in Monday night's Steelers at Chargers game suggests San Diego is the better team. The Linemakers crew in Las Vegas isn't so sure that's the case.

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ESPN's Sam Ponder has terrific response for sexist GameDay sign

Sam Ponder loves the kitchen, so don't come at her with this sexist slam.

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Wake Forest beats BC 3-0 thanks to hilariously ugly finish

This was the greatest football game of all time. Don't let anyone tell you differently.

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SEC betting lines and picks — How will Georgia respond against Tennessee?

Georgia needs a big effort on the road against Tennessee to stay in the SEC East race. Will the Bulldogs get back to what they do best and cover as a 3-point road favorite?

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Big 12 betting lines and picks — Longhorns look to rebound vs. Sooners

Texas has been a disaster, but catches 17 points vs. Oklahoma on Saturday. The Linemakers on Sporting News handicap the Red River Rivalry and other key games on the Big 12 betting card.

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Big Ten betting lines and picks — Record-low total posted for Northwestern vs. Michigan

The total for Michigan-Northwestern is 35, the lowest in college football in at least the last 10 years. Where are we leaning in this game and the rest of Saturday's Big Ten slate?

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Class action lawsuit filed against DraftKings, FanDuel

A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against both DraftKings and FanDuel, the daily fantasy sports market leaders, in response to a data leak that sparked controversy industry-wide.

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DFS player: How daily fantasy ruined my life

Operators of daily fantasy sports argue their games are not gambling. But there are many others — including a man who lost $20,000 playing these games — who would beg to differ.

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Washington at USC betting line and pick — Huskies strong in second half under Petersen

Both coming off bye weeks, USC and Washington meet in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The Huskies and their stout defense are 17-point underdogs.

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'Insider trading' controversy shakes foundation of daily fantasy sports

Amid recent controversy involving the leaking of sensitive information by a DraftKings employee, the daily fantasy sports industry must face and accept change or risk crashing and burning.

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Blackhawks, Lightning begin season as co-favorites to win Stanley Cup

With the puck set to drop on the 2015-16 season, the Blackhawks and Lightning, who met in last year's final, are co-favorites to win it all, with the Ducks, Kings and Rangers shortly behind.

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Penn State band performs cool patriotic halftime show vs. Army

Penn State holds Military Appreciation Day every season, but Saturday it came against Army for the first time. So the school's Blue Band decided to go all out during a patriotic halftime show.

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Texas DB retweets transfer plea during halftime of blowout loss to TCU

A Texas A&M fan tweeted at Boyd and linebacker Malik Jefferson during the first half of TCU's 47-0 drubbing of the Longhorns — a transfer plea of sorts. Boyd retweeted it during halftime.

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Big Ten betting lines and picks — Indiana gets no love vs. Ohio State

Indiana fans are understandably excited after a 4-0 start, but oddsmakers are curbing their expectations. The Hoosiers are 21-point dogs vs. Ohio State as part of a busy day in the Big Ten.

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SEC betting lines and pick — Alabama at Georgia highlights huge card

Alabama hasn't been an underdog since the 2009 SEC Championship Game — a run of 72 games. Saturday, it appears that streak will come to an end.

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Sad Tennessee fan makes Vols-related parody of DirecTV commercials

First half Tennessee has looked like a real contender. Second half Tennessee, well, you get where this is going.

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Miami at Cincinnati betting line and pick — Canes must avoid looking ahead

Miami has to avoid looking ahead to Florida State when it travels to Cincinnati to take on a Bearcats team that's been terrific on offense and terrible on defense.

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Bettor hits 21-team parlay for $145,000

A bettor at BetOnline hit a 21-team, $250 parlay for almost $150,000 this week.

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Referee pulls out gun during Brazilian soccer match

Referee Gabriel Murta, named by The Guardian, pulled out a handgun after being hit by a player during a match between Brumadinho and Amantes da Bol, r. He's also a policeman, The Guardian reported.

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TCU survives scare at Texas Tech with miracle fourth down catch

Oh my, TCU. The Horned Frogs needed a late miracle to hold off a Texas Tech upset.

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Anthony Zettel carries Penn State defense day after losing father to cancer

Anthony Zettel lost his father to cancer Friday night. Saturday, the defensive tackle had one of the finest games of his career.

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When in doubt, Leonard Fournette will bail LSU out

Fournette took a Brandon Harris pitch 48 yards in the first quarter of LSU's game at Syracuse after the quarterback got hit and began going to the ground. Fournette had stayed in to block, but circled behind Harris when the play fell apart.

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Utah at Oregon betting line and pick — Light spread for Ducks?

Oregon scoffs at point spreads as light as the the Ducks are laying Saturday night, but Utah deserves respect, as sharp early money on the Utes attests.

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Tennessee at Florida betting line and pick — Vols look to end Gators' domination of rivalry

Florida has dominated Tennessee over the last decade, but Butch Jones' Vols are supposed to be on the rise. Will it show in a road test at Gainesville this Saturday?

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Stanford at Oregon State betting line and pick — Points are tempting in Friday's Pac-12 action

The points are tempting in Pac-12 action Friday night, as we expect Oregon State to improve under coach Gary Anderson and this looks to be a difficult spot for Stanford.

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7-foot, 440-pound HS lineman may be world's largest football player

John Krahn is 7-0, 440 pounds and wrecking opposing lines in California.

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Cincinnati at Memphis betting line and pick — Kiel's injury drives up spread

Memphis rolled over the Bearcats in Cincinnati last season. Tonight, the Tigers are asked to lay double-digits at home against a Cincy team whose quarterback situation is murky.

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Stephen Curry reads his negative pre-draft scouting reports

Curry addressed those reports in a new ad for CoachUp, a private coaching business he's partnered with. It overlays Curry's reading of these scouting reports with video of him honing his skills in the gym.

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LSU RB Leonard Fournette runs through, over Auburn defense

Leonard Fournette would like you to get out of his way. If you don't, he'll run you over and not look back.

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South Carolina at Georgia line and pick — Spurrier has Richt's number against spread

The bushel of points South Carolina is getting at Georgia is awfully tempting. But a closer examination of Saturday's SEC contest indicates there might not be much value on the underdog.

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Auburn at LSU betting line and pick — War Eagle hits perceptive rockbottom

After a near-loss to Jacksonville State, Auburn has seen its rating plummet in Las Vegas and finds itself a touchdown dog at LSU. Has there been an overreaction by the betting market?

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Georgia Tech at Notre Dame line and pick — Early action swings spread 5 points

DeShone Kizer takes over at quarterback for Malik Zaire, but our expert in Las Vegas believes there's been too big an adjustment in the Georgia Tech-Notre Dame betting line.

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Ole Miss at Alabama line and pick — Tide shortest home favorite since 2011

We don't get many opportunities to lay Alabama at -7 or less at home, and we don't get many opportunities to back Nick Saban in a revenge spot. On Saturday, we get both.

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Tom Brady on Donald Trump winning election: 'That would be great'

Political party? Insignificant. Foreign policies? Nope. Tom Brady only knows there would be a putting green on the White House lawn if Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election, and that's enough for him.

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Who is DeShone Kizer? 5 things to know about Notre Dame's newest hero

Get to know DeShone Kizer, who will start at quarterback for Notre Dame after Malik Zaire fractured his ankle against Virginia.

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Jim Harbaugh throws sideline tantrum after Michigan penalty

College football season can officially begin. Jim Harbaugh has thrown his first sideline tantrum of 2015.

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Ole Miss tackle Laremy Tunsil out again amid NCAA investigation

Ole Miss left tackle Laremy Tunsil will miss a second straight game because of an ongoing NCAA investigation, ESPN reported Saturday. He was held out of the Rebels' 76-3 win last week.

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Former rugby star Jarryd Hayne clears first hurdle with 49ers; now real work begins

Jarryd Hayne made the 49ers 53-man roster, but there's no guarantee he plays a big role in the team's season-opener Monday night or at any point this season. His biggest challenge is still ahead.

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Serena Williams falls in U.S. Open semifinals

Serena Williams has fallen short of the first calendar Grand Slam since Steffi Graf in 1988.

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Notre Dame at Virginia betting line and pick — Irish lay double digits on road

Notre Dame looked stellar in its opening-week stomping of Texas. But the Irish are laying double digits at Virginia and haven't exactly been a reliable bet on the road of late.

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Oklahoma at Tennessee betting line and pick — Sooners bet to favorites

Tennessee and Oklahoma are set to battle in a contest that's plenty intriguing for bettors. The Sooners rolled through the Vols as huge favorites last season, and are asked to lay a much shorter price this time around.

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Hawaii unveils retro 'Rainbow' uniforms for Ohio State game

Hawaii may lose by a whole lot this weekend, but the Warriors will look terrific doing so.

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Notre Dame president says school would leave NCAA if players get paid

The most exclusive television contract in college football, a lucrative apparel deal with Under Armour and decades of history. Notre Dame's president says the Irish are willing to lose all that if college athletes start getting paid.

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Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky line and pick — Betting market moves spread, total

Western Kentucky hosts Louisiana Tech in a battle of two of the country's most-unknown quality teams. We thank the betting market for moving the total to a number we find advantageous.

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Julian Edelman drops Revolutionary War-inspired Patriots hype video

Terrible car salesman, quality NFL receiver, great YouTube user. Two of three ain't bad, Julian Edelman.

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Americans will bet $95 billion on football this season, study says

About $95 billion will be bet on football this fall, according to a release by the American Gaming Association, and the revenue from the wagers could be more than what the NFL generates itself.

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Rookies guess teammates' NHL '16 ratings

EA Sports had some of hockey's best rookies guess the overall ratings of their teammates in NHL '16.

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Arizona LB Scooby Wright could return for Pac-12 play, report says

Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright had a procedure to repair a lateral meniscus tear and could return by the end of this month.

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Penn State offense inept in loss to Temple

Penn State had a 31-game winning streak against Temple snapped thanks to dismal play by its offense and offensive line.

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Northwestern upsets No. 21 Stanford behind stellar defense

Northwestern's defense led the Wildcats to a 16-6 win over Stanford on Saturday afternoon.

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Ole Miss uses DT Robert Nkemdiche on offense, terrifies world

Robert Nkemdiche is a freak of an athlete, so Ole Miss decided to get the ball in his hands on offense.

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ESPN debuts 'cover alerts' during college football broadcasts

Welcome to 2015. ESPN will tell you when a team is covering on its college football broadcasts.

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Texas vs. Notre Dame betting picks — Total dips, Irish laying points at home

A matchup of traditional college football powerhouses awaits bettors Saturday night. Here is your betting primer for Texas at Notre Dame, including picks on the side and total.

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Defense scores TD while using 10 players to honor late teammate

Maybe Southern Nazarene should've started its season with something a little more simple. But that's neither here nor there — what happened because of it is pretty damn cool.

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Top RB Elijah Holyfield commits to Georgia using live bulldogs

Elijah Holyfield, son of former heavyweight boxer Evander, has committed to Georgia. He's a four-star recruit and the No. 5 running back in the country, according to 247Sports.

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Patriots, Boston thrilled by Brady decision; everyone still hates Roger Goodell

A federal judge overturned Tom Brady's suspension, and the Internet reacted like it though Tom Brady might react using pictures and videos of Tom Brady.

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American Pharoah won't be retired; Breeders' Cup Classic in plans

American Pharoah's career won't end with a narrow defeat in the Travers Stakes. Owner Ahmed Zayat said Thursday he's pointing the Triple Crown winner toward the Breeders' Cup Classic at the end of October despite admitting his "gut feeling" was to retire the horse after last weekend.

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North Carolina vs. South Carolina betting line and picks — Retooling defenses meet in Charlotte

South Carolina is a short favorite over North Carolina on Thursday in Charlotte to kick off the college football season. There's a difference of opinion on the game between our two handicapping friends.

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Tiny running back makes nationally ranked high school team

Adam Reed's inclusion on Plantation American Heritage's (Fla.) varsity football team isn't a gimmick or feel-good gesture. At 4-5 and about 95 pounds, he legitimately made the roster.

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Fred Jackson, Seahawks expect to get deal done, report says

Fred Jackson is flying to Seattle Tuesday morning and is expected to sign with the Seahawks, according to NFL.com.

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Get to know Keen Ice, horse who beat American Pharoah in Travers Stakes

Here's everything you need to know about Keen Ice — trainer, record, past performances, etc. — the horse who beat American Pharoah in the Travers Stakes.

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American Pharoah in the Travers Stakes: Full results, payouts

Get full results, winners and payouts for the Travers Stakes here. American Pharoah finished second, while Keen Ice was first.

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American Pharoah owner may retire horse after Travers Stakes loss

Ahmed Zayat doesn't mince words. And Saturday after American Pharoah finished second in the Travers Stakes, the horse's owner came right out and said what he felt.

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American Pharoah upset by Keen Ice in Travers Stakes

Saratoga is really the Graveyard of Champions. American Pharoah lost the second race of his career to Keen Ice in the Travers Stakes. Catch a replay and results here.

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American Pharoah in the Travers Stakes: Keen Ice wins in upset

American Pharoah is the odds-on favorite in the Travers Stakes at 1-5. It's his second race since winning the Triple Crown, and he cruised to victory in that race. Stay here for updates from Saratoga.

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American Pharoah in the Travers Stakes: Time, TV channel, odds, online stream

Saturday in the Travers Stakes, American Pharoah will run his second race since winning the Triple Crown. It will be shown on TV on NBC and live streamed on NBCSports.com. American Pharoah is the odds-on favorite in the Travers, which has nine other horses running.

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Blue Jays home run montage set to Johnny Cash is awesome and intimidating

YouTube user Tim G combined a whole lot of homers with Johnny Cash's "God's Gonna Cut You Down" and the result is both awesome and chilling.

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Odell Beckham Jr. becomes new NFL spokesperson for Head & Shoulders

Procter & Gamble released a 70-second video on YouTube Friday morning to announce Odell Beckham Jr. as the new NFL Head & Shoulders spokesperson. He'll replace Troy Polamalu, who retired in April.

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Wrongful death lawsuit against Tony Stewart goes federal; Oct. 8 hearing set

The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Kevin Ward's parents will be heard in federal court, as Tony Stewart requested, instead of in New York state court. U.S. District Judge David Hurd was assigned the case earlier this week. A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 8.

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American Pharoah in the Travers Stakes: Date, time, odds, TV channel, online stream

American Pharoah will run in Saturday's Travers Stakes with odds at 1-5, his second race since winning the Triple Crown. It will be shown live on TV on NBC from 4-6 p.m. and streamed online via NBCSports.com.

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American Pharoah draws second post, made 1-5 favorite in Travers Stakes

American Pharoah has been made a 1-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday's Travers Stakes at Saratoga, his second race since winning the Triple Crown. He'll start from post No. 2 against a 10-horse field.

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Pirates-themed 'Family Matters' intro is terrific

The Giants made Internet-style waves last week by recreating the "Full House" intro with their current players. No other team has followed up and done one of their own like we asked, but a fan did.

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American Pharoah set for Aug. 29 Travers if weekend workout goes well

Owner Ahmed Zayat said Wednesday that if the Triple Crown winner looks like himself during a Sunday workout, he'll race at Saratoga Springs next Saturday.

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Billy Hurley fighting for PGA Tour spot two days after father's funeral

Billy Hurley III returned to the golf course Wednesday less than a day after his father's funeral. He'll tee off Thursday at 12:20 p.m. ET in the Wyndham Championship, where he needs a good showing to keep his PGA Tour card and qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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Cowboys, Rams brawl at joint practice

A joint practice between the Cowboys and Rams ended in a brawl.

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Meet the Arizona Rattlers' dancing 'lineman,' Oscar Hernandez

Oscar Hernandez is a dance choreographer whose cameo appearance with the Arizona Rattlers’ cheerleaders made its way around the Internet.

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Jordan Spieth's historic year rivals Tiger's best

Tigers Woods' 2000 is the gold standard for golf seasons, but Jordan Spieth's 2015 hasn't been too far off.

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James Harrison makes sons give back participation trophies

Do not bring a participation trophy into James Harrison's house. He will kindly escort them out.

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PGA Championship tee times, pairings, TV schedule for Sunday's final round

Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship will be on TV starting at 11 a.m. ET. Jason Day (-15) and Jordan Spieth (-13) are in the final pairing and are set to tee off at 2:45 p.m. ET from Whistling Straits Golf Course in Sheboygan, Wis. Is it time for Day to get his first major, or will Spieth claim his third of the year?

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NFL preseason schedule Week 2: Times, dates, TV channels

Week 2 of the 2015 preseason features a monster Saturday slate with eight games, highlighted by Packers-Steelers in Pittsburgh and Patriots-Saints at the Superdome. There are at least two games a day from Thursday until Sunday. The Bengals and Bucs will meet in Tampa Bay in Monday's lone game.

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Carson Palmer sharp in first action since ACL injury

The Cardinals have played musical chairs with quarterbacks at times over the last few seasons due to injury, so it's easy to forget Carson Palmer is firmly entrenched as Arizona's starting quarterback, assuming his good health.

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Kevin Ward family breaks silence, wants 'justice for our son'

The parents of Kevin Ward, who was killed in a collision with Tony Stewart's car last year, break their silence.

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Bill Romanowski says he once threw a microwave at a teammate

Remember Bill Romanowski? He was nuts. So when an NFL quarterback gets knocked out by his own teammate, who do you call? You call someone nuts.

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Kevin Ward family has little chance in wrongful death suit against Tony Stewart, attorneys say

The family of Kevin Ward and its attorneys have their work cut out for them in a wrongful death lawsuit against Tony Stewart.

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PGA Championship tee times, groupings, TV schedule for first two rounds

Tee times and pairings for the first and second rounds of the PGA Championship were announced last week, and at 2:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, we'll get to watch a star-studded group. Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson and Rory McIlroy will be paired together. Fortunately, TNT's TV coverage will begin at 2 p.m., so we'll get to see that pairing tee off and finish its round.

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List of NFL free-agent quarterbacks is cringeworthy

As exhibitions begin, fans had better hope their quarterbacks stay healthy. Free-agent alternatives are not pretty.

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Jordan Spieth using U.S. Open trophy to mess with Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson, if you didn't know, is a bit of a gambler. And when gambling, Lefty's mind games are one of a kind.

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DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe combine for 176 points in charity game

There's no boxscore available, but according to DeMarcus Cousins' Twitter account, he dropped 91 points in a charity basketball game Saturday night. Eric Bledsoe had a cool 85.

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Junior Seau's daughter shares her full Hall of Fame speech

The Pro Football Hall of Fame made a small exception to its longstanding rule that posthumous enshrinees can only be honored with a video presentation. And while Sydney Seau still delivered a powerful message about her father through a video and an on-stage interview, she had more to say.

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Aldon Smith released by 49ers following arrest

The 49ers will release linebacker Aldon Smith after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI, hit and run and vandalism on Friday morning, according to ESPN.

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49ers' Aldon Smith arrested in Santa Clara

Smith is being held on $26,000 bail, but the jail lists no details about the arrest.

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Libel lawsuit against American Pharoah owner Ahmed Zayat withdrawn

In March of 2014, Howard Rubinsky sued Zayat for breach of contract. Zayat called the lawsuit "blackmail" and "extortion." Another multi-million dollar court drama ensued. Briefly.

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Steven Wright's knuckleball absolutely baffles Yankees

Wright struck out nine over eight innings, allowing a run, four hits and two walks. He baffled the Yankees with his knuckleball from start to finish.

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American Pharoah's owner eyes Travers as next race, but trainer still mum

Ahmed Zayat insists that where his Triple Crown-winning horse runs next has absolutely nothing to do with money. So if the owner had it his way, American Pharoah would be running in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 29.

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Arian Foster will undergo groin surgery Friday

The 28-year-old running back will have his torn groin repaired Friday. The Texans, who led the league in rushing attempts last season, are looking to add a running back in the coming days.

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CFL's glorious rules allow Tiger-Cats to score with onside punt

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats scored on an onside punt against the Toronto Argonauts in Monday night's game, a play that's allowed under an awesome Canadian Football League rule that should be instituted in the NFL immediately.

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Eagles linebacker tears ACL for second straight year, third time since 2012

Eagles linebacker Travis Long will miss the 2015 season with a torn ACL. He suffered the same injury during the team's final preseason game last year.

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American Pharoah in a 'no-win' situation in Haskell, but owner doesn't mind

The power of an American sports star is on full display Sunday at Monmouth Park.

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American Pharoah's first post-Triple Crown race: Time, TV channel, odds for Haskell Invitational

It's time for American Pharoah to return. The first Triple Crown winner since 1978 will run his next race in the Haskell Invitational Sunday, a Grade 1 Stakes race for 3-year-olds. It will be shown on TV on NBC and streamed online via NBCSports.com. American Pharoah is the odds-on favorite to win.

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WWE's Titus O'Neil teaches restaurant a lesson in 'how to treat all humans'

Titus O'Neil is a large man. He also appears to be a kind man.

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Gerrit Cole's pickoff throw tears hole in Pedro Alvarez's glove

Tighten that webbing, Pedro.

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Tiger Woods near top of Quicken Loans National leaderboard at 8 under

Don't look now, but Tiger Woods has strung together two solid rounds in a single tournament. He'll try to make it three on Saturday and hopefully for him, four on Sunday.

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American Pharoah arrives in NJ in great form, made big favorite ahead of Sunday race

American Pharoah has already done enough to go down in horse racing history, but owner Ahmed Zayat has said he owes it to horse racing and American sports fans to let the Triple Crown winner run through the end of his 3-year-old season.

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Take a ride aboard American Pharoah with 360-degree GoPro video

Ever wanted to ride a Triple Crown-winning horse? Well, don't get your hopes up. It probably won't happen. So settle for the next best thing: a 360 degree GoPro ride on American Pharoah.

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American Pharoah's first post-Triple Crown race: Date, time, TV channel for Haskell Invitational

American Pharoah will be on the track for the first time since the Belmont Stakes on Sunday in the Haskell Invitational from Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. The race will be shown on NBC from 5-6 p.m, and streamed online via NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports Live Extra app.

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Golfer Billy Hurley seeks public's help to find missing father

Billy Hurley III's father has been missing for the last nine days, the golfer told reporters Tuesday. He seeks the public's help in locating William Hurley, Jr., who left home nine days ago with some cash and clothes, but didn't give any reason.

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Quiz: Which player should your favorite MLB team acquire at the trade deadline?

Some big names could be on the move this week, which begs the question — Who should your favorite team trade for at the deadline?

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IOC wants U.S. to nominate another host city for 2024 Olympics after Boston withdraws

The International Olympic Committee still wants to see the United States submit a bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics even after Boston withdrew on Monday . IOC President Thomas Bach is pushing U.S. Olympic leaders to nominate the "most appropriate city."

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Number posted on Mayweather vs. Berto

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MAC football betting preview — Can anyone topple Northern Illinois?

Although the real #MACtion won't get going until November, here's what you need to know if you're betting the conference this year.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame induction 2015: Date, time, TV channel and inductees

In two weeks, the Steelers and Vikings will kick off the 2015 season with the Hall of Fame Game, welcome football back into American homes after a six-month hiatus. But the real reason those teams and thousands of fans will be there is to enshrine the 2015 class into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Gold Cup odds — Mexico favored in final; U.S. odds-on to take third-place match

Jamaica entered the 2015 Gold Cup as an 80-to-1 longshot, but sit just a win away from hoisting the trophy for the first time.

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WNBA All-Star Game 2015: Time, TV channel, rosters and online streaming info

The WNBA All-Star Game be held for the 13th time on Saturday. It will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and broadcast live on ABC. If you can't get it on TV, it will be available on the WatchESPN app or WatchESPN.com.

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Floyd Mayweather opens as huge favorite over Andre Berto at Vegas book

South Point has opened Floyd Mayweather as a -900 favorite over Andre Berto in a potential Sept. 12 bout.

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Jeff Gordon had a perfect score in driver's ed, of course he did

Jeff Gordon could always drive. Just ask his driver's ed teacher.

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