Buckeyes WR Olave out for Big Ten championship
Ohio State will be without leading wide receiver Chris Olave, starting linebacker Baron Browning and others for Saturday’s Big Ten championship against No. 14 Northwestern.
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Illinois hires Bielema to replace Smith as coach
Illinois is hiring former Wisconsin and Arkansas coach Bret Bielema to lead its football program, the school announced Saturday.
Oregon holds off No. 13 USC for Pac-12 crown
Oregon, playing in the Pac-12 title game after consecutive losses only because Washington had to drop out, kept No. 13 USC from another fourth-quarter comeback and captured its second straight conference title.
Kyrie: Court cleansing will continue after Boston
Kyrie Irving drew attention when he burned sage at TD Garden ahead of his return to Boston on Friday, then said afterward he’ll maintain the practice if allowed. “Just cleanse the energy, make sure that we’re all balanced,” he said of his reasoning.
NHL, NHLPA agree on deal for 56-game season
The NHL and its players’ association on Friday reached a tentative deal for a 56-game 2021 season that would start on Jan. 13.
It’s Week 15: Score picks, playoff stakes and bold predictions for every game
What to watch for in every game. Predictions. Playoff scenarios. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. It’s all here.
Why Florida’s hopes for a playoff spot sit in the hands of Kyle Trask
One thing can help Florida get past Alabama: a Heisman-worthy performance from Trask.
Niners to call Arizona home for rest of season
With Santa Clara County extending its COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on contact sports, through Jan. 8, the 49ers have decided to stay in the Phoenix area through the end of the NFL season.
Irish’s Kelly threatens CFP boycott if no families
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said Friday that if the Irish are chosen to make the College Football Playoff, they would consider not playing if families are not allowed to attend the semifinal game.