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Wake Forest intends to improve run game vs. WCU
Wake Forest will take the win, but wouldn't mind shedding the cliffhanger finish when the Demon Deacons play the second of a four-game homestand to open the season on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C. ,Western Carolina is next up for the Demon Deacons (1-0), who used a late third-quarter Connor Calver...

Defenses center stage in MNF test of Bears, Vikings prized QBs
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores never met a blitz package he didn't like, the type of hyper-aggressive approach prone to leaving a young quarterback rattled. ,Like-minded Dennis Allen begins his first season calling the shots for the Chicago Bears' defense on Monday night and un...

Texas-Ohio State sets records for Week 1 viewership
The season-opening clash between Ohio State and Texas attracted 16.62 million viewers, the most ever to watch a Week 1 college football game, Fox Sports reported.,Ohio State, then ranked No. 3, defeated then-top-ranked Texas 14-7 in the debut of Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning as the team's full-...
College Football Friday Best Bets: James Madison vs. Louisville, NIU vs. Maryland Picks
College football best bets for September 6th include James Madison's spread vs. Louisville and Maryland to handle NIU. Picks, odds and analysis for Friday's CFB slate....
AP Top 25 College Football Takeaways: LSU, Alabama, Utah and More
The new AP Top 25 is here after Week 1. LSU rises, Alabama falls, and Utah looks like a playoff sleeper. These are our AP poll college football biggest takeaways....
College Football Week 1 Overreactions: Texas, Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame All Fall
Four top-10 teams lost in Week 1 of the college football season. Here’s why Texas, Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame should feel confident... or concerned....
Carson Beck Leads Miami to Win Over Notre Dame in Hurricanes Debut
Carson Beck threw two touchdowns in his Miami debut, leading the Hurricanes past No. 6 Notre Dame. Freshman CJ Carr showed promise in defeat....
Ohio State Defense Dominates Texas as Matt Patricia Rewrites His Narrative
Ohio State’s defense dominated No. 1 Texas as Matt Patricia rewrote his narrative in Week 1. Arch Manning’s debut fell flat against the Buckeyes....
Notre Dame’s No. 6 Ranking Tested as Freshman QB CJ Carr Debuts vs. Miami
Freshman QB CJ Carr makes his Notre Dame debut vs. Miami. Can the No. 6 Irish stay elite with an unproven signal-caller on the big stage?...
College Football Best Bets for Sunday: Notre Dame vs. Miami, Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina
Sunday’s college football best bets: Notre Dame vs. Miami and Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina. Odds, picks, and predictions....
Florida State Quarterback Thomas Castellanos Exposes Alabama’s Flaws Without Nick Saban
Florida State’s Thomas Castellanos led a stunning 31-14 upset of Alabama, raising questions about Kalen DeBoer and life without Nick Saban....
Can Ohio State Finally Defend Its National Championship in 2025?
Ohio State begins its title defense against Texas with Julian Sayin under center, but Michigan, Penn State and a brutal schedule stand in the way of history....
Texas vs. Ohio State Betting Preview and Picks for College Football Week 1 Matchup
No. 1 Texas battles No. 3 Ohio State in a massive Week 1 showdown and Lee Corso’s final College GameDay. Picks, predictions and why the Buckeyes may have the edge....
College Football Week 1 Best Bets: Top Betting Picks & Predictions
Week 1 CFB betting guide: Alabama's Ty Simpson rushing yards prop, Clemson’s defense to test LSU, and Tulane to run past Northwestern....
College Football Futures 2025: Best Bets for Playoff, Heisman and National Title
Breaking down the best college football futures bets for 2025 including Playoff sleepers, Heisman picks, and longshot national title odds....
Which FCS Schools Could Pull off a Week One Upset (Or Maybe Just Cover)
Week 1 college football betting preview: Montana State, South Dakota, and UT Martin could pull off major FCS upsets over Oregon, Iowa State, and Oklahoma State....
College Football Week 1 Betting Picks: Top Totals, Leans for August 30th
Get our Saturday Week 1 CFB betting picks: total in Boise State vs. USF, Nebraska lean vs. Cincinnati. Full analysis, odds, and predictions for Week 1 college football....

Baseball-hungry Netflix to carry World Baseball Classic in Japan
Netflix will stream every game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic exclusively for viewers in Japan, Major League Baseball announced Monday.,The news comes as Netflix is reportedly on the verge of entering the MLB fray by picking up the U.S. rights for the Home Run Derby as part of the league's restr...
Iowa State’s Dublin Win Shows the Cyclones Are Built to Finish
Iowa State’s 24-21 win over Kansas State in Dublin showed how Matt Campbell’s Cyclones have shifted from also-rans to finishers....

Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card sells for record sum
Now that is one expensive card.,A signed card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday, establishing a record for most ever paid for a sports collectible card.,This record-setting card is known as the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph...