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___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL: Replacing Dalvin Cook? Florida State has been in this spot before Website Has Cam Akers Winning Heisman Trophy in 2017 Derwin James and O-Line key to national championship? Top FSU Football Wins Over Florida and Miami: No. 8 Why No. 1 dual-threat QB recruit Justin Fields is trending toward FSU 4-Star DT TK Chimedza Commits to Georgia Tech over FSU, Others __________________________________________ UP NEXT: The 51 year history of Crimson Tide-FSU games Early look at FSU and Alabama clash; will the game live up to the hype? __________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL: Season Ends in College World Series Loss to LSU Noles Finally Run Out Of Magic In CWS Finale FSU can't overcome rough start Florida State's season ends with loss to LSU in the College World Series It only took one inning for LSU to doom Florida State's season. Florida State season ends after 7-4 loss to LSU in CWS Starting pitcher Cole Sands' night spun out of control in the second
inning. The Tigers put up five hits, none more damaging than Jake
Slaughter's three-run homer. Sands was removed after Slaughter's shot, his
third this year and first since Mar. 15, crept over the fence in left field. National championship dreams remain on hold for Seminoles, veteran coach Mike Martin after pair of losses to LSU FSU's Martin still looking for crown; Rough start for Seminoles For the 16th time, Mike Martin brought his Florida State team to Omaha. Another Omaha journey ends for FSU's Mike Martin The beat marches on for the Tigers, who must now twice before the end of
this week defeat Oregon State -- a team that has lost four times in 60
games since February. End of the road: 'Noles eliminated from College World Series by LSU, 7-4 There was no squandering of a lead this time. 3 up, 3 down: Florida State's season ends with College World Series loss to LSU FSU catcher barely misses tag on wild leaping catch at home plate Tigers pounce on Seminoles early, advance to College World Series rematch against Oregon State Jake Slaughter, with a three-run homer vs. Florida State, makes the most of his CWS moment Jake Slaughter, Jared PochC3A9 go the extra mile to put LSU in the CWS' final four LSU stays alive, beating Florida State behind a brilliant (and record-breaking) Jared PochC3A9 LSU coach: FSU's Mike Martin shouldn't be judged for lack of title Game 9 snapshot: LSU 7, Florida State 4 Watch highlights from LSU's College World Series victory over FSU __________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS: Why the Detroit Lions should re-sign Anquan Boldin immediately Devonta Freeman: Super Bowl will always play in back of my head Devonta Freeman Says He'd Have Won Super Bowl MVP If He Stayed in Game Packers' Letroy Guion charged with DUI 2017 Outlook: Dustin Hopkins Samantha Ponder, ESPN Reporter Who Hit Back at Online Trolls During Pregnancy, Welcomes Son Robinson True Deion Sanders goes on shopping spree at Sam's Club in Tyler to benefit tornado victims, Salvation Army Jameis Winston's completion percentage: Don't worry about it Isaac and Bacon Anticipate Thursday's NBA Draft Polk star Dwayne Bacon prepared for NBA Draft Meet Jonathan Isaac, The Forgotten Man Of The 2017 NBA Draft Jonathan Isaac 'good with the potential to be great' defensively FSU coaches say Jonathan Isaac's unselfish spirit adds to NBA potential NBA Draft scouting report: Jonathan Isaac offers huge upside, but has much work to do Jonathan Isaac is likely to give IMG Academy its first top-10 draft pick Florida State's Jonathan Isaac looks like perfect fit for Timberwolves Jonathan Isaac on the Kings: 'That's another great situation' Could Jonathan Isaac be the Pick at #3? Celtics might surprise by taking Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac shares blunt question Boston Celtics asked him about drug use With Rendon down, Drew steps right in and keeps hitting Giants' Bochy reacts to Maddon's comments on Posey Devon Travis is the player who went up the mountain, only to go up it again Brooks Koepka looks like he's enjoying partying with the U.S. Open trophy Koepka is drinking straight Fireball Whisky out of the US Open trophy 10 times 2017 U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka crushed his workouts in the gym Koepka was trending toward major victory ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP: Statewide buzz back for FSU football RB Smith wants to be healthy, helpful this season Nick Maddox joins Seminole Booster team Xavier Lee Is The Most Overhyped FSU Recruit. Ever. Vols second baseman set to transfer to FSU FSU's Walter Dix Wins Heat at USA Track and Field Championships Former punter Rick Tuten charged with reselling stolen goods Former NFL punter Rick Tuten was arrested Thursday for buying stolen goods
and reselling the merchandise for a profit. The Marion County sheriff's
office said in a new release that deputies began investigating Tuten when
they learned he purchased a $4,000 all-terrain vehicle for $900. He
allegedly purchased other ATVs and electronics from suspects arrested for
multiple burglaries. ___________________________________________ OTHER FSU NEWS: FSU gets approval from BOG for $17.3 million in preeminence funding FSU's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute celebrates 50 years of pioneering research ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL: Clemson football snags ESPY nominations Georgia Tech lands fourth commit in defensive tackle TK Chimedza Hurricanes receiver Ahmmon Richards tabbed a preseason All-American by Athlon Sports Former NC State football coach Chuck Amato: I'm proud of what I did Former N.C. State football head coach Chuck Amato spoke to the Durham
Sports Club on June 21, 2017, showing no bitterness about how his alma
mater handled his exit and getting emotional as he reflected on what N.C.
State means to him. Laughing with Chuck Amato Defensive tackle Steven Clark will not transfer from Syracuse football after medical DQ So'oto promoted to Virginia defensive line coach Former BYU football player promoted to UVa assistant coach ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL: Live from New York E28093 Coach K will ring in a new honor Thursday Duke University men's basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, will ring the
Nasdaq bell on Thursday, June 22 to celebrate the Emily K Center in Durham. Mike Krzyzewski renews call for high school players to be eligible for the NBA Draft Pitino to boosters: 'The truth will prevail' UNC's Justin Jackson: I should not have been ACC player of the year Parker Stewart officially joins Pitt basketball's 2017 recruiting class Stewart is the ninth player in Pitt's 2017 recruiting class, six of whom
are freshmen. Jim Boeheim says he believes Rick Pitino didn't know about escorts at Louisville
These two Hall of Fame coaches have been in the crosshairs of NCAA justice
in recent years Wake's Collins hoping all his hard work pays off at NBA draft ___________________________________________ ACC BASEBALL: On tap: TCU vs. Louisville, Game 10 U of L baseball goes blonde for College World Series ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL: College football TV schedule Who is the biggest opposing headache for each Top 25 team? The 10 best non-traditional out-of-conference college football games in 2017 Apparel deals: Who wears what in power conferences ___________________________________________ What Malik Zaire can learn from Everett Golson's FSU run Ole Miss, coach Hugh Freeze earn commit from Vestavia Hills DB ___________________________________________ WR Keyshawn Johnson Jr. leaves Huskers, may return in 2018 Keyshawn Johnson scolds son for embarrassing Nebraska as son takes leave Johnson Jr. was cited for marijuana possession and possession of drug
paraphernalia in June ___________________________________________ OTHER BASKETBALL: NBA Draft 2017: Odds on how many Duke, Kentucky, Kansas players go in 1st round What one-and-done college basketball players lose in the long run Dane Goodwin decommits from Ohio State basketball, re-opens recruitment ___________________________________________ OTHER BASEBALL: ESPN likes watching its viewership numbers rise during College World Series CWS notebook: New Orleans leads the way in big early TV ratings The short E28094 but fun E28094 life of a College World Series outfield beach ball at TD Ameritrade Park New Alabama baseball coach's salary same as Greg Goff's Florida Gators using lessons learned at 2016 College World Series Young Gators riding momentum at College World Series Gator starting pitchers, outdueled in the past, are shining at this year's College World Series
Just get them to the sixth. Florida catcher Mike Rivera said that's the
objective each time he steps onto the field. If the LSU baseball team makes it to Saturday, it has a man it can trust in Caleb Gilbert Patience, persistence at heart of OSU offensive success Good fit or not? A look at 5 candidates for the South Carolina baseball job Facing elimination, TCU can look to last year for inspiration Coastal Carolina and Arizona advanced to the 2016 championship series after
starting 1-1 in double-elimination. No easy decision for TCU's Schlossnagle on starter against Louisville The Horned Frogs coach said there is no right or wrong answer in choosing
between Mitchell Traver and Nick Lodolo for Thursday's elimination game. ___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS: LSU basketball transfer Kavell Bigby-Williams under investigation for sexual assault, report says Jets LB Mauldin arrested, charged with assault How and where OJ Simpson's parole hearing will take place ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS: Jaguars claim OL Demetrius Rhaney off waivers from Rams Dallas Mavericks draft predictions: Experts split between these two high-impact prospects Not long ago Dwight Howard was a face of the NBA. Now he's a salary dump. MLB Scoreboard Magic owner Rich DeVos tried to warn Dwight Howard E28094 the NBA's new Mr. Irrelevant Lightning loses Jason Garrison in expansion draft 2 Vegas Golden Knights have potential thanks to shrewd moves in NHL expansion draft ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP: Virginia could use Plumlee brothers The Plumlee brothers, who hail from Warsaw, Ind., but attend Arden Christ
School in North Carolina, are in town this week participating in the NBA
Top 100 Camp at John Paul Jones Arena. Carolina Tops Rice 7-4 For Spot In CWS Finals Ten showdowns that could shape the 2007 campaign 8. Florida State vs. Alabama, Sept. 29 CU penalized for meals violations The school loses three football scholarships after finding walk-on athletes
were undercharged.
University of Colorado athletic teams will be under probation for the next
two years, the football team will lose three scholarships and the school
will pay a $100,000 fine - all because some walk-on student-athletes were
undercharged for meals over about five years. Lon Kruger's five-year contract at UNLV approved Hit batsmen getting out of hand at CWS Hold the dugout interviews at CWS If you?ve been watching the College World Series on ESPN, you?re probably
familiar with Erin Andrews. Mumme settles with former football players New Mexico State and coach Hal Mumme announced a settlement Thursday in a
lawsuit brought by four former football players who claimed they were
discriminated against because they are Muslims. NHL suits up like never before The NHL hopes a new look will lure fans. -- June 21, 2017 7:15 AM ___________________________________________
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___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL: Three Named to Athlon Sports Preseason All-America Team Website Calls Nate Andrews Most Likely to be Future Coach Syracuse football 2017 opponent preview: Florida State Seminoles Noles' 2016-17 Postseason Success Elite, Rare FSU Is The Only Program to Win a NY6, CWS, and NCAA Tournament Game During
Academic Year 5 recruits that would make FSU's 2018 class No. 1 overall 'Noles recruiting targets at quarterback becoming clear __________________________________________ UP NEXT: Alabama-FSU matchup: Each team has distinct positional edge Writer thinks Alabama could blow the 'Noles out Alabama's Robert Foster in automobile accident, gets 27 stitches in back New book goes inside Alabama football program __________________________________________ FSU BASKETBALL: Izabella Nicoletti commits to FSU women's basketball Nicoletti is ranked as the #4 overall prospect in the 2018 class by ESPN's
HoopGurlz. Izabella Nicoletti, a force on the international stage, gives verbal commitment to Florida State
A 5-foot-9 shooting guard at Neuse Christian Academy (Raleigh, North
Carolina), Nicoletti has been a mainstay on the Brazil roster at
international competitions. __________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL: CWS Roundup: Noles Welcome Round 2 With Tigers CWS produces LSU-FSU take two Looking Back: Martin got first coaching experience in Omaha Jackson Lueck Earns Team USA Tryout Florida State pitcher Drew Carlton's shift from starter to closer boosts Seminoles FSU third baseman Dylan Busby's well-worn bat 'wide awake' Watch it: FSU's Dylan Busby on his bat and LSU After glimpses of near-misses, Cal Raleigh cherishes role in Florida State's run to CWS Lake Minneola grad boosts FSU in College World Series Drew Mendoza spent a fair share of this season at the doctor's office. The spectacular hair of Drew Mendoza Mane Attraction: FSU to meet LSU in the Coif World Series Not over yet: LSU has another chance against familiar Florida State foe With faith in Jared Poche, LSU has one main worry about Florida State LSU hitters 'not pressing' ahead of CWS elimination game agianst Florida State LSU pitcher Eric Walker is done for the season; here's where Tigers go from here Pay no attention to the man behind the plate: Michael Papierski is LSU's unsung hero on defense Videos: FSU previews LSU elimination game LSU vs. Florida State: Matchups, scouting report, how to watch or listen to the game __________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS: Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin: Appears to be in better shape Anquan Boldin expected to sign before camp Anquan Boldin happy to wait until training camp to sign 2017 Outlook: Anquan Boldin Derrick Brooks captivates All Star luncheon on what drove him to greatness Freshman FSU running back to wear Dalvin Cook's No. 4 2017 Outlook: Rashad Greene Entering contract year, Xavier Rhodes will face stiff competition Deion Sanders sprints through Tyler Sam's Club to benefit tornado victims, Salvation Army FSU's Dwayne Bacon interviewed by ESPN's E28098Little Experts' 2017 Orlando Magic Draft Preview: Who is Jonathan Isaac? Orlando Magic: Jonathan Isaac their Draymond Green? 2017 NBA Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves cannot pass on Jonathan Isaac Face Off: Jonathan Isaac vs Malik Monk Lou Piniella, Kevin Cash both bullish on Rays' potential Nationals' Stephen Drew: Drives in three Tuesday JDC gets commitments from Berger Jones Savors Koepka's U.S. Open Triumph From Omaha After U.S. Open Breakthrough, Brooks Koepka Thanks a Calming Force Brooks Koepka moves into top 5 in FedExCup with US Open win Brooks Koepka soars to No. 1 in 2018 US Ryder Cup standings 15 Things You Need To Know About Brooks Koepka U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka impressed from an early age Brooks Koepka earns cover of Sports Illustrated following U.S. Open victory Joe Buck on his on-air goof: 'Now we all know who [Koepka] is dating, especially me' STUNNING SIMS US Open champion Brooks Koepka's stunning girlfriend Jena Sims wows crowd after final round at Erin Hills Seiffert Qualifies For Travelers ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP: Bowden's new staff can make difference Florida State needed to get back its energy after six-loss season Kenny Ingram finally back with football team Report: FSU gets Delmonico Mike Martin received word that his close friend Rod Delmonico was fired by
Tennessee just moments after Martin's Seminoles were eliminated in the NCAA
Tallahassee Regional. UT's Delmonico transferring to Florida State JD Drew Exits Early With Right-Leg Tightness Bland in Boston Drew's laid-back attitude isn't going over well with the Fenway faithful.
It might have something to do with the fact that he's not hitting or that
he's not Trot Nixon. College of Engineering marks 25 years ___________________________________________ OTHER FSU NEWS: Trial Date Set in Murder for Hire of FSU Law Professor ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL: Who are the ACC's top running backs for 2017? PJ's DeNucci commits to Boston College Clemson football championship license plates now on sale 5 reasons why the Tigers won't repeat in 2017 ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL: UM still in mix for five-star recruit Immanuel Quickley The entire University of Miami basketball coaching staff recently paid a
visit to the home of highly-coveted point guard Immanuel Quickley, who has
narrowed his list to Kentucky, Kansas, Miami and Maryland. ___________________________________________ ACC BASEBALL: Louisville baseball falls to Florida, one loss from elimination in College World Series
U of L's offense never quite got going against Florida's pitchers. Starter
Brady Singer threw 101 pitches in a dynamic performance, allowing six hits
and one run with nine strikeouts. Florida's Singer hums along in 5-1 CWS win over Louisville Brady Singer pitched seven strong innings and Austin Langworthy and Deacon
Liput homered to lead Florida to a 5-1 win over Louisville in the College
World Series. Pair of homers help Gators defeat Louisville, stay undefeated in College World Series Notebook: Sousa will return for senior season at Virginia Summer ball: Where UVa baseball players are heading ___________________________________________ OTHER ACC NEWS: Building ACC Network infrastructure could cost each school $5-7 million ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL: College football TV schedule ___________________________________________ The Countdown to Kickoff: The SEC's best No. 74 The Countdown to Kickoff: The SEC's best No. 73 Zaire announces on Instagram that he's coming to Florida ESPN: South Carolina has top pass catchers in the SEC Phillip Fulmer named special adviser to Tennessee president ___________________________________________ New Oklahoma coach Riley's deal starts at $3.1 million At 26, Lincoln Riley transformed ECU's offense. At 33, he's head coach at Oklahoma Will Grier cleared to play at WVU at start of season ___________________________________________ OTHER BASKETBALL: Another year brings the spotlight back on Grayson Allen and others ___________________________________________ OTHER BASEBALL: 2017 College World Series has already tied 2016 homer total College World Series teams have already matched the number of home runs in
2016 and are on pace to hit the most since the event moved to TD Ameritrade
Park in 2011. College baseball hall of fame proposed for Omaha It's Singer's turn to keep Gators rolling at College World Series Freshman Dyson gives Florida another bullpen option TCU reaction: Frogs won a pitching battle, must keep doing it to have a chance
Postgame reaction and analysis from Staff Writer Carlos Mendez following
TCU's 4-1 victory against Texas A&M on Tuesday at the College World Series. Brian Howard's big-game personality leads TCU The Horned Frogs' senior right-hander matched a career high with 12
strikeouts in a 4-1 victory in an elimination game at the College World
Series. TCU, A&M had to play again, and the same team had to go home again The Horned Frogs and Aggies saluted each other following a College World
Series meeting, the third straight year they have played in postseason. ___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS: O.J. parole hearing set for July 20 in Nevada ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS: Bucs' first practice set for July 28, with 13 open to public Warren Sapp to donate his brain to concussion research Jaguars announce training camp schedule For the third straight year, the Jaguars have scheduled 10 open training
camp practices. Larry Grantham, defensive captain of Super Bowl champion Jets, dies at 78 Mavs' latest free-agent recruiting tool? A new locker room with all kinds of high tech bells and whistles Charlotte Hornets acquiring center Dwight Howard Charlotte Hornets agree to deal to acquire 8-time All-Star Dwight Howard
from the Atlanta Hawks. Kansas' Jackson, Duke's Tatum headline forwards in NBA draft Disney becomes Magic jersey sponsor Alonzo Mourning, who played four years at Georgetown, says freshmen entering NBA draft E28098don't blossom until after third year' MLB Scoreboard RiverDogs apologize to those offended by Tebow antics The Charleston RiverDogs general manager has apologized to those offended
by the on-field antics of the team's mascot and promotions aimed at poking
fun at Columbia's Tim Tebow. Umpire Joe West works 5,000th career game Phil Mickelson parting ways with caddie Jim 'Bones' Mackay after 25 years Agent: Tiger Woods in a clinic for handling pain medications Social media reacts to Tiger Woods writing he's getting professional help Positive tests for recreational drugs to be made public as part of revised PGA Tour anti-doping policy ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP: Heels win 6-1 to force rematch Woodard lifts UNC over Rice to set up decisive game tonight
Robert Woodard, coming off the shortest start of his career five days ago,
shut down Rice for six-plus innings yesterday and North Carolina stayed in
the College World Series with a 6-1 victory. Oregon St. reaches championship Daniel Turpen allowed five hits in eight innings and defending champion
Oregon State beat UC Irvine 7-1 in the College World Series on Wednesday
night, ending the Anteaters' dramatic postseason run. Penn State Football: 2 expelled for summer semester Two Penn State football players ordered to stand trial for their roles in
an off-campus fight were expelled from school for part of the summer but
will be allowed to take part in preseason practice. Titans' Adam 'Pacman' Jones to face 2 felony charges in strip club melee in Las Vegas NFL doesn't want Dolphins fans re-selling London game tickets With the Dolphins playing the first regular-season NFL game outside North
America this fall, the league is going to unusual lengths to keep fans from
profiting off the game. Rangers' Sosa hits his 600th HR In the fifth inning of the Rangers' 7-3 win over the Chicago Cubs, the
37,564 fans on hand gasped as Sammy Sosa connected with a pitch from Jason
Marquis for home run No. 600. New tournament still expects Tiger The tournament director of the AT&T National, the new PGA Tour event July
5-8 at the Congressional Country Club near Washington D.C., told the
Washington Post that he expects top-ranked golfer and new dad Tiger Woods
to play in the event. -- June 20, 2017 7:14 AM ___________________________________________
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___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL: Deondre Francois, Eddy Pineiro among SI's top 100 players Notes from Florida State's Jimbo Fisher Football Camp Could 5-star RB James Cook end up at Georgia? __________________________________________ UP NEXT: 5 things we learned from Phil Savage's upcoming book on Nick Saban These Alabama, Auburn game tickets among most expensive in nation for upcoming season __________________________________________ FSU BASKETBALL: Georgia Tech basketball, FSU top ACC's list of stingiest defenses at the rim __________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL: Seventh-Inning Struts: Patient Noles Walk Past Fullerton At CWS Three-run Seventh Leads FSU Comeback vs. Fullerton in CWS FSU rallies past Cal State Fullerton, keeps season alive When the stakes are high, you can always count on the Florida State
baseball team to battle and come out strong. FSU walks to CWS win over Cal State Fullerton Florida State tops Cal State Fullerton, dodges early CWS elimination Martin has been saying E2809C0 and 2 and barbecueE2809D for a long time. This year,
someone else can use that line. Florida State rallies on three walks to eliminate hard-luck Cal State Fullerton in CWS Late walks help Florida State defeat Cal State Fullerton in CWS elimination game Patience Pays Off for FSU in 6-4 Win over Fullerton Florida State lost its lead in the bottom of the sixth, but regained it in
the seventh and didn't let it go. Patience pays: FSU draws 8 walks to beat Cal State Fullerton at CWS __________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS: Five things we've learned about Kelvin Benjamin's shape Anquan Boldin: Looking to sign contract before training camp Breaking down what Devonta Freeman's upcoming contract might look like Chicago Bears: Eddie Goldman entering critical 2017 season Jameis Winston threw 32 E28098interceptable passes' last year But Winston's interception problem is getting better. Bucs Coach Dirk Koetter On Jameis Winston: He's Aiming To Be Elite Why Jonathan Isaac will be much better in the NBA than he was at Florida State
The Florida State prospect is being undervalued. The reality is that he's
exactly the kind of player NBA teams need. The Defensive Rarity Of Jonathan Isaac Kevin Cash: We found a way to salvage this series Koepka and Berger make it two golf wins in a row for genuine Palm Beach County products Athlete roots run deep for new U.S. Open champ Brooks Koepka U.S. Open champ Brooks Koepka of Jupiter impressed from an early age Ryder Cup gave Brooks Koepka confidence to withstand pressure Brooks Koepka leads Seminole uprising in professional golf US Open champ Brooks Koepka speaks softly and carries a big stick Brooks Koepka: 'I don't think I ever got nervous' Jack Nicklaus offers high praise for Brooks Koepka's US Open triumph FOX had a good US Open, then Brooks Koepka's girlfriend happened E28098Week-old girlfriend': Joe Buck explains Brooks Koepka gaffe ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP: QB prospect to visit FSU A high-school coach who once lived in Leon County has given E.J. Manuel a
sense of what Tallahassee is like. So has fellow Virginian and current
Florida State receiver Damon McDaniel, whom Manuel has known since he was
10 years old. Lee County native, FSU star Posey earns second-team nod from Baseball America Chambliss set to play for pro all-stars ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL: College football win totals 2017: Picks for Florida State, Clemson and ACC teams
Projecting the over/under win totals for every ACC team entering the 2017
season Tech will drop Russell Athletic as uniform supplier Georgia Tech makes the cut on 3-star running back Mataeo Durant's top five schools list Meet Big Thick, Choc, Cyborg and the gang: What if the Miami Hurricanes could wear nicknames on their jerseys? Can NC State win its football recruiting battle with South Carolina? South Carolina Gamecocks football secured Dakereon Joyner over NC State,
and now the Wolfpack will compete with USC for JUCO DLs Dantrell Barkley,
Jabari Ellis. NC State adds transfer Stephen Griffin from Tennessee Syracuse football among nation's leaders in returning tackles ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL: Reynolds Dean named Clemson assistant basketball coach Former Rhode Island player and assistant coach Antonio Reynolds Dean has
joined Clemson's men's basketball staff. Why Roy Williams is one of the best college coaches ever Three-star guard Parker Stewart commits to Pitt Coach Kevin Stallings adds a seventh member to his 2017 recruiting class as
the former Mississippi signee chooses the Panthers. ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL: College football TV schedule ___________________________________________ Dr. Phillips DB Tanner Ingle commits to Tennessee ___________________________________________ Lane Kiffin: 'Marriage' 'awesome' with Nick Saban, who wanted to go fast even if he didn't like it Oklahoma S Will Sunderland suspended indefinitely following warrant for concealing stolen property USF a consensus preseason top-25 pick...so far Why 'arms race' in college football is shifting from facilities to staff, leading UT's Herman to seek an 'army' of analysts Baseball and basketball aside, TCU's brand needs to be football TCU was made by a football team that is now suddenly behind its brothers on
the diamond and the court. For the school's sake, this can't last too long. ___________________________________________ OTHER BASKETBALL: College coaches like 'baseball rule' for NBA Draft, but it may not solve the big issues Kyle Young flips commitment from Butler to Ohio State basketball, following Chris Holtmann ___________________________________________ OTHER BASEBALL: In a CWS dominated by southern schools, northern talent shines E28094 including some from Omaha and Lincoln Coaches adjust approach ?to meet College World Series demands Plunked players: No need for full facemasks in college ball College World Series is now open to alcohol sales, but why aren't Nebraska brewers on tap? From beach balls to bummed out, LSU has to now pick up the pieces LSU loses control on the mound, walks 12 batters in College World Series loss Oklahoma names Skip Johnson head baseball coach Oklahoma has promoted Skip Johnson from pitching coach to head baseball
coach. Top seed Oregon State throttles No. 4 LSU; Beavers score first CWS grand slam at TD Ameritrade Park
Top-ranked Oregon State extended its winning streak to 23 games and stopped
No. 4 LSU's at 17 Monday night by dissecting the Tigers on the mound, at
the plate and in the field during a 13-1 romp. Oregon State capitalizes on LSU's mistakes and misfortune, pummeling the Tigers 13-1 KJ Harrison hits first CWS grand slam at TD Ameritrade in Beavers rout of LSU Rematch between A&M, TCU could elevate series to one of college baseball's best rivalries What's needed now for TCU in Omaha? A lot of wins in not a lot of days ___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS: Mizzou basketball's Tilmon arrested for underage drinking East St. Louis basketball star and incoming freshman forward Jeremiah
Tilmon found himself in a bit of trouble with the law and Tigers coach
Cuonzo Martin before the five-star signee could make his official Mizzou
debut. The Latest: Ruling gives Fighting Sioux supporters hope A man helping lead a social media campaign in support of restoring the
University of North Dakota's retired Fighting Sioux nickname says a U.S.
Supreme Court ruling in another case offers hope. Baker Mayfield pleads guilty to public intoxication, disorderly conduct Ex-NFL player Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to Florida DUI ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS: Jason Taylor names Jimmy Johnson his Hall of Fame presenter Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette ready to put on pads, work his way up depth chart Projecting the Jaguars' initial 53-man roster Here's a six-pack of Dallas Mavericks NBA draft options Will the Mavericks draft Smith or Ntilikina? Or neither? Your guess is as good as ours Kevin Durant will decline option but plans to re-sign with Warriors Cavs part ways with GM Griffin after 3 seasons Celtics trade No. 1 overall draft pick to 76ers Hall of Famer Jerry West officially joins Clippers as consultant MLB Scoreboard Tebow Watch: Tebow ends 1st half of his 1st pro season Tiger Woods receiving professional help to manage medications Elderly golf fan who died at U.S. Open lost wife days earlier ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP: Putkonen Pitches Tar Heels Past Louisville Luke Putkonen gave North Carolina the quality start it had been longing
for, combining on a three-hitter to lead the Tar Heels over Louisville 3-1
on Tuesday in a College World Series elimination game. Coming up next on SEC TV Not to be one-upped by the Big Ten, which launches its own TV network in
August, the Southeastern Conference said Monday it is taking steps to start
a network of its own. Extra painful loss for ASU The Sun Devils lose 8-7 in 10 innings to UC Irvine and watch their season
end. Celtics' Ainge discusses Garnett deal with Wolves Danny Ainge said in published report that he discussed a trade for Kevin
Garnett between the Wolves and Celtics. Age rules for NBA Draft have done some good -- June 19, 2017 7:15 AM ___________________________________________
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___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL: Dalvin Cook who? Why NC State Could Be Trap Game For Noles in 2017 4-star WR Joshua Moore chooses Nebraska over Texas A&M and Florida State __________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL: Upbeat Noles Stay Loose, Embrace Challenge Ahead FSU looking to rebound from Omaha heart break FSU still believes ... even if nobody else does Omaha Continues to be a Cruel Place for FSU Twin pitchers have FSU opponents seeing double On tap: Florida State vs. Cal State Fullerton, Game 5 Cal State Fullerton vs Florida State live stream: Watch College World Series online __________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS: Jameis Winston Shows His Focus in Social Media Post OKC Thunder NBA Draft prospect series: Dwayne Bacon Malik Beasley's NBA Journey Made Possible with His Father's Support Boston Celtics draft prospects: Making a case for Jonathan Isaac at No. 3 DeLuzio has 3 hits, leads Kane County to 6-2 win over Wisconsin Johnson leads Mobile to 6-3 win over Biloxi Sherman Johnson had two hits and scored two runs Brooks Koepka Wins the U.S. Open The good times continue to roll for the Florida State Men's Golf program Exclusive club for former 'Noles Hubert Green & Brooks Koepka FSU alum Brooks Koepka surges to win U.S. Open, first major championship Brooks Koepka caps a record week with US Open title With athleticism and power, and four straight putts over the back nine that
allowed him to pull away, Koepka capped off his hardscrabble journey around
the world and found stardom at home as the U.S. Open champion. Cardinal Newman grad Brooks Koepka blitzes field on back nine, wins U.S. Open Brooks Koepka's worldwide golf odyssey culminates in U.S. Open title West Palm Beach native Brooks Koepka wins U.S. Open: 5 things you don't know about him Brooks Koepka wins U.S. Open title with record-tying 16-under performance Koepka on U.S. Open pressure: 'Ryder Cup helps' People on Twitter think golfer Brooks Koepka is really hot Joe Buck calls Brooks Koepka's girlfriend by his ex's name at U.S. Open The moment Paul Azinger let honesty slip into U.S. Open ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP: Fisher brings the old mentality back to FSU Draft Prospects: Sacramento Kings Al Thornton has become the odds on likely pick for the Kings. Bush honors FSU track team Booker's already turning heads Lorenzo Booker has become a bit of a joke to the rest of the Miami Dolphins. Brooks focused on opening charter school, helping Bucs rebound Duke, exonerated lacrosse players reach settlement Prosecutor in Duke case tells governor he will leave office in July, disbarment pending
The prosecutor ordered disbarred for his handling of the Duke lacrosse rape
case has told the governor he will leave office next month. Judge Says He Will Suspend Durham Prosecutor The senior judge in Durham, N.C., said last night that he would file orders
this morning to immediately suspend from office Michael B. Nifong, the
district attorney at the center of the Duke lacrosse case. ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL: Blue-chip cornerback Blades commits to UM, continuing family tradition ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL: U of L's NCAA ruling didn't surprise Romeo Langford ___________________________________________ ACC BASEBALL: Monte Lee "I'm very happy at Clemson" UofL holds off Texas A&M in College World Series Louisville jumps to early lead, fends off Texas A&M for Cardinals' first CWS win in a decade Texas A&M falls in early hole, loses to Louisville in College World Series The Texas A&M Aggies dug a 5-0 hole and lost to the Louisville Cardinals
8-4 on Sunday, June 18. The Aggies will play an elimination game Tuesday. Cards, Bordner prevail in bullpen battle Game 3 snapshot: Louisville 8, Texas A&M 4 Long half-inning? No problem for Louisville reliever Sam Bordner ___________________________________________ OTHER ACC NEWS: ESPN's issues could have trickle down effect on Pittsburgh sports teams It bears watching what impact the changing landscape of live sports on
television will have for Pitt and the ACC, the Pirates and elsewhere. ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL: College football TV schedule The demise of the career backup QB ___________________________________________ The Countdown to Kickoff: The SEC's best No. 75 Gus Malzahn believes 2 true freshmen could help with Auburn's pass rush this season Reports: A&M misses out on wide receiver but lands Houston-area offensive lineman ___________________________________________ CBS Sports writer: Michigan State has nation's most difficult football schedule in 2017 ___________________________________________ OTHER BASEBALL: Coaches adjust approach to meet College World Series demands College World Series fan cuts head when struck by flying bat College World Series fan behind Louisville dugout sustains minor cut to
head when struck by flying bat. Florida beats TCU in CWS opener Alex Faedo and reliever Michael Byrne tossed a combined five hitter and
struck out 15 Florida starter Alex Faedo strikes out 11 as Gators begin CWS with shutout of TCU Game 4 snapshot: Florida 3, TCU 0 TCU comes up empty against Florida and MLB draft pick in Omaha opener The Horned Frogs managed only two hits against Alex Faedo in a 3-0 loss,
dropping their College World Series opener for the first time. Nation's two hottest teams on a crash course in Omaha as LSU and Oregon State set for College World Series matchup On deck at the CWS: LSU vs. Oregon State Longest active win streaks on line when Beavers, Tigers meet Just in case: New Orleans restaurant sends 30 beach balls to Omaha after LSU's latest comeback win ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS: How drafting a PG could affect Mavs' free-agent strategy, path back to postseason MLB Scoreboard List of all players made available for NHL expansion draft Few surprises in Lightning expansion-draft protection list ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP: Beavers Keep Sun Devils in Check, Win For Oregon State, it was quite a turnaround. One month after a dismal
offensive performance in three straight losses to Arizona State, the
defending national champion Beavers scored every inning and finished with
18 hits in a 12-6 victory over the Sun Devils at the College World Series. UF football player faces two charges Prosecutors have filed two charges against suspended Florida player Ronnie
Wilson in an early April shooting incident. 107TH U.S. OPEN: Oakmont's course was the real winner Maybe Johnny Miller was right after all. Maybe golf courses that are set up
to be ridiculous produce ridiculous winners. U.S. Open TV ratings among big hitters With Tiger Woods stalking the lead before coming up short to winner Angel
Cabrera at Oakmont Country Club, the U.S. Open's television ratings made a
big jump from a year ago. Torrey Pines on the clock for next U.S. Open Woods announces birth of daughter Sam -- June 18, 2017 7:15 AM ___________________________________________
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___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL: Florida State of the Quarterback Why is Jimbo Fisher offering more 2018 quarterbacks? Florida State's 30-year run of dominance came out of nowhere __________________________________________ UP NEXT: 'World's largest' video board installed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of Alabama-Florida State __________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL: Miscues Trip Up Seminoles in College World Series Opener FSU falters late and falls to LSU in the College World Series FSU is now 13-7 against the Tigers, but have lost the last three games
between the two teams, including two in Omaha. Florida State falls to LSU in wild College World Series opener E2809CI must admit, I don't think I can recall a man scoring from first base on
strike three,E2809D longtime Florida State coach Mike Martin said. E2809CIt's hard to
cover that in practice E28098OK boys, we're going to practice covering home on a
strikeout.'E2809D FSU loses lead, falls in College World Series opener LSU took its first lead of the game with two runs in the eighth and
defeated Florida State 5-4 Saturday night in a College World Series opener. 3 up, 3 down: FSU blows late lead in College World Series opener against LSU FSU had every chance to open the CWS with a win, but an all-too-familiar
ending bit the E28098Noles Florida State allows game-tying run on a wild, blunder-filled play It's surprising that only three errors were committed here. FSU's errors lead to LSU rally Postseason nail-biter? Florida State has won those in May and June. Old ghosts show up in Omaha for FSU Florida State was in Omaha. So of course the Seminoles lost 5-4 on a
ridiculous play that was completely on script with how things always seem
to go for them out here. LSU Presses The Issue Against FSU LSU always has a chance with the speed and athleticism it possesses. LSU uses speed on the base paths to squeak by FSU, 5-4 Mainieri said that was the first time he had ever seen a runner score from
first base on a dropped third strike. LSU comes back to beat Florida State in College World Series opener Cole Freeman scored the tying run on a play that included three errors --
two by right fielder Steven Wells and one by catcher Cal Raliegh -- and
Greg Deichmann followed with a run-scoring single with one out. Rally beach ball? LSU escapes Florida State in College World Series after crazy 8th inning Beach balls and bizarre plays? LSU proves however you get a win in the CWS it's golden LSU wins pivotal CWS opener over FSU, 5-4 HOW THEY SCORED What a relief: Maybe not what he envisioned, but Jared PochC3A9 ties LSU win record in relief appearance 'I was terrible tonight': Alex Lange struggles with pitch control against tough Seminoles batters Omaha Stakes: Five Observations on LSU's 5-4 CWS win over Florida State Twitter reacts to the play that changed LSU's CWS opener Game 2 snapshot: LSU 5, Florida State 4 Florida State's Taylor Walls sets school's reached base streak record First ball of LSU-FSU game taken out of play, to be sent to Rep. Steve Scalise Noles Not Phased With Backs Against Wall In Omaha __________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS: 2017 Outlook: Kelvin Benjamin The colorful career of a former Arizona Cardinal Former Arizona Cardinals' defensive lineman Darnell Dockett's storied life
is one filled with tragedy, intrigue and triumph Falcons RB Devonta Freeman focused on football, not contract Raiders' EJ Manuel: Working as No. 2 QB Former co-worker hits Deion Sanders with defamation suit for comments made to TMZ Winston's working hard to correct mistakes Buster Posey making quick recovery Blue Jays' Devon Travis: May be lost for season Paul Azinger on Justin Thomas' use of E28098we': E2809CWe aren't losing sleep tonight. He is' The moment Paul Azinger let honesty slip into U.S. Open Brooks Koepka's close to his long-awaited breakthrough U.S. Open 2017: Co-leader Brooks Koepka has 'bombs away' mentality at Erin Hills Brooks Koepka is playing the game we thought DJ, Rory and Jason Day would play ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP: Smith set to live his dream as a 'Nole One of the top high-school football prospects in the state of Florida last
year, Kendall Smith is on the verge of fulfilling his lifelong dream. Boatman learns to manage his diabetes This visit home came without the element of surprise. 76ers: Thornton In Town National Champion Men's Track And Field To Meet President Bush ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL: Highland Park offensive lineman Thomas Shelmire commits to Boston College Oregon's world-class football facility provides a shining example for Virginia ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL: Russ Smith: I think the NCAA's decision was wrong U of L's NCAA appeal: What are its chances? ___________________________________________ ACC BASEBALL: U of L, Texas A&M have something to prove in CWS ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL: College football TV schedule ___________________________________________ The Countdown to Kickoff: The SEC's best No. 77 The Countdown to Kickoff: The SEC's best No. 76 Best in Texas stadiums: Can anyone offer a college football experience like the Aggies' Kyle Field does? ___________________________________________ OTHER BASEBALL: Outfielders adjust to new challenges at TD Ameritrade Park Tailgate for CWS players, coaches and staff takes dedication, teamwork and 1,800 pounds of meat Gators, tested all season in close games, face TCU in College World Series Cost of Ole Miss baseball stadium renovation rises to $19.8M The cost of renovating the University of Mississippi's baseball stadium is
going up by nearly $900,000 to $19.8 million. Beavers rally to beat Fullerton 6-5 in College World Series Adley Rutschman singled to give Oregon State the lead in the eighth inning,
Jake Mulholland pitched 4 1/3 innings of no-hit relief and the Beavers came
back from a four-run deficit to beat Cal State Fullerton 6-5 in the College
World Series opener. Oregon State shows its strength with comeback win in CWS opener Didn't see much of Oregon State before Saturday at the College World
Series, other than that gaudy record, which looked a little too good to be
true? Here's my report: The Beavers are for real. Oregon State shows its strength with comeback win in CWS opener Oregon State the best ever? Not so fast, says legendary Shocker leader Gene Stephenson Game 1 snapshot: Oregon State 6, Cal State Fullerton 5 Opener in Omaha: Texas A&M coach Rob Childress tabs Martin to start against Louisville in first game at CWS Finally, TCU and Florida meet, each missing one thing in their CWS history Schlossnagle identifies Frogs' best traits: experience, savvy, presence TCU's Lodolo says he's ready to pitch at CWS despite nearly a month off ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS: Ex-NFLer Vince Young waived by CFL's Roughriders Hoping for a Mavericks' draft that lands a Big Baller Top five power forwards 1. Jonathan Isaac, Florida State MLB Scoreboard Safe at home: Reds unveil sliding Rose statue Thomas (63) sets U.S. Open mark, but 1 back U.S. Open TV analysis: Fox's technology outpaces its announcers ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP: UNC Falls to Rice in CWS, 14-4 Rice jumped on North Carolina with a six-run second inning and Joe Savery
pitched six-plus solid innings to make it stand up and beat the Tar Heels
14-4 Sunday night in the College World Series. Richt NCAA's most underrated? NBA suffering from U.S. basketball?s ills It?s going to take more than tweaking the playoff format to fix what is
ailing the NBA. The league that just 15 years ago thought it was on the
cusp of catching the NFL in terms of U.S. and global relevance has now
spiraled below baseball and could once again find itself a very distant
third behind the NFL and MLB. Cabrera's win not a perfect fit Make no mistake, Angel Cabrera is not chiseled like Tiger Woods. He smokes
cigarettes, doesn't go into a gym, and looks more like a meat-store owner
from Blawnox. -- June 17, 2017 7:15 AM ___________________________________________
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___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL: Isaiah Bolden, Oregon Ducks 4-star CB pledge, remains committed, but names Florida State Seminoles his leader Oregon 4-Star Commit Isaiah Bolden: Florida State is Top Choice Why QB Justin Fields Should Choose FSU __________________________________________ UP NEXT: Video: World's largest video board set to make its college debut for Alabama-FSU Does the Tide have a trap game in 2017? __________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL:
The resurgence of Taylor Walls FSU's Cobi Johnson 'really happy' with recovery College World Series-bound FSU's catching in WNC hands Perhaps more than most players descending on Omaha, Nebraska, this weekend,
Cal Raleigh has a deep appreciation for just how rare and precious a trip
to the College World Series can be. FSU's Mike Martin takes another shot at elusive CWS title Florida State's 15-time CWS bridesmaid Mike Martin wants a national title ring on his finger Why Florida State will or won't make the College World Series final This is Probably Martin's Final Shot at a Title Why Not? Augie Garrido says FSU can win CWS CHALK TALK: CWS Edition - Florida St __________________________________________ LSU: LSU vs. Florida State in the College World Series: How to watch, listen and follow the game live FSU baseball College World Series opponent preview: LSU LSU vs. Florida State College World Series Capsule Game two: LSU vs. Florida State The unbreakable record: LSU's 188 home runs in 1997 may remain as the NCAA standard forever Ben McDonald on calling his first College World Series, the expectations at LSU and his still live fastball Green Bat? The Lightsaber? The Great Glowstick? Whatever the name, Greg Deichmann's bat gets the job done in style Luke Johnson: LSU glad to have one last go-around with its perfectly imperfect senior Jared PochC3A9 Kramer and Cole: LSU's dynamic duo up the middle on defense and at the top of Tigers' lineup Before their date in Omaha, LSU and Florida State had to figure out who they were on the rough edges The Technician: Through highs and lows, first-year LSU hitting coach Micah Gibbs kept a level head Tigers won't relent vs. E28098sentimental favorites' Florida State LSU to face a Florida State pitcher whose curveball has made all the difference __________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS: 2017 Outlook: Robert Aguayo Anquan Boldin still wants to play, preferably close to home Boldin wants to play for Falcons, Jaguars, Buccaneers, Dolphins Grown-up Bradham trying to lead Eagles on and off the field Eagles' Bradham counsels younger teammates Cleveland Browns: Is Cameron Erving leading the right tackle competition? Devonta Freeman feels he's about to be 'blessed' with a new contract Freeman is headed into the final year of his rookie contract and wants a
new deal Janikowski wants to play 'until they kick me out' Jalen Ramsey's surgery not expected to keep him from playing in Week 1 Ramsey suffered a core muscle injury during organized team activities Steelers ILB Vince Williams is becoming a more E28098polished' player Bucs coach Dirk Koetter on Jameis Winston: He's aiming to be elite What to make of Jameis Winston's mini-camp interceptions Dirk Koetter: Jameis Winston E2809Calways improving but not where he wants to beE2809D Jameis Winston wasn't happy Bucs minicamp practice ended early Jameis' Pleas Raise Questions NBA: Naples native Jonathan Isaac of Florida State expected to go early in draft ESPN Insider projects lots of stars, strong years for Jonathan Isaac Nine 'Noles set to pursue MLB dreams Kevin Cash: 'We got beat by one of the best' Buster Posey injures himself E280A6 on a home run swing? Paul Azinger questions Rory McIlroy's fitness: E28098Pudgy Rory never got hurt' Cardinal Newman grad Brooks Koepka part of four-way tie for lead midway through U.S. Open
Brooks Koepka, Brian Harman, Paul Casey share US Open lead as Ricky Fowler
falters What's pushing Brooks Koepka into contention at the U.S. Open? Start with Dustin Johnson ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP: Hallberg leaves FSU for pro ball Mark Hallberg was on his way to the Cape Cod League when he received a call
that made his day - and ruined Mike Martin's. FSU Women?s Soccer Inks Nationally Ranked Recruiting Class Soccer Buzz ranks the 2007 class as the second best in the nation. Notes: Diaz's hot bat on bench Diaz continues blistering pace Oakmont half easy for McNeill Easy and Oakmont Country Club have not been used in the same sentence very
often this week during the U.S. Open golf championship. ___________________________________________ OTHER FSU NEWS: FSU's "Smith Hall" demolished, university officials make new plans for land ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL: 2017 College Football Predictions: ACC Will Florida State and Virginia Tech be the big winners in the ACC? ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL: Small forward Corey Walker receives offer from Georgia Tech Four-star shooting guard Ignas Brazdeikis receives offer from Georgia Tech Shock factor, not dollar value, moved NCAA Rick Pitino learns ignorance is not bliss NCAA sanctions unlikely to hurt Louisville with recruits Pitt assistant men's basketball coach Tom Richardson retires The position will be filled by director of basketball operations Dan Cage,
the school announced Friday. ___________________________________________ ACC BASEBALL: Clemson's Lee 'not called' about Gamecocks' job U of L's NCAA appeal: What're its chances? McKay to start UofL's College World Series opener ___________________________________________ OTHER ACC NEWS: Why Louisville's punishment has no bearing on UNC's NCAA problems Jay Bilas: NCAA officials E28098breaking their own rules' to punish UNC in athletics scandal ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL: College football TV schedule It's a trap! Most dangerous game in 2017 for 16 College Football Playoff contenders ___________________________________________ The Countdown to Kickoff: The SEC's best No. 78 Jarrett Stidham believes Auburn has 'all of the pieces of the puzzle' this season Florida Gators' Jim McElwain, Mike White earn raises, contract extensions 2018 UF football commit changes his mind UF boosts 2019 football recruiting class LSU blocked Willie Allen from transferring to TCU; source: TCU recruited him while at LSU ___________________________________________ Texas losing footing to Michigan and the rest of the Big Ten in media revenue arms race ___________________________________________ OTHER BASKETBALL: Ohio State paying more than $1 million combined per year on Chris Holtmann's new basketball assistants ___________________________________________ OTHER BASEBALL: No Stony Brook! No Coastal Carolina! At the 2017 College World Series, it's all blue bloods Severe weather cancels CWS opening ceremonies, but fans take advantage of sun before storms roll in What does it take to win in Omaha these days? 'Pitching, elite defenders, athletes and runners' TD Ameritrade Park: Where college baseball goes to die TD Ameritrade Park forces baseball teams to play differently. Can FSU
change their approach enough to succeed? Do they even have to? CWS needs a schedule change E28094 this extended format has gone on too long Audiences will get a break from commercial breaks during CWS Flat-seamed baseballs bring more runs, strikeouts to college game; officials continuing to evaluate Cal State Fullerton players embrace program's rich CWS tradition, which serves to motivate When going gets tough, Fullerton baseball team turns to 'Old Man' Richards Can Florida Gators baseball get over hump in Omaha? Gators' championship picture relies on pitchers College World Series: Get to know the OSU bracket 54-4 Oregon State out to finish job in College World Series Oregon State, on a 21-game winning streak and with a 54-4 record, is out to
finish job as College World Series opens. Historic Oregon State baseball record has College World Series opponents in awe Beavers' Jack Anderson says OSU not feeling the pressure as No. 1 seed CWS notebook: Already without ace pitcher, Oregon State suspends starting LF Christian Donahue Stanford hires Esquer to replace Marquess as baseball coach Stanford has hired coach David Esquer away from rival California to replace
the retired Mark Marquess as head of the baseball program. College World Series a much bigger spectacle than in Texas A&M's first appearance Texas A&M's 'Mustache Mafia' invades Omaha, TD Ameritrade Park At this rate, the next name to join TCU's Omaha pitching greats could be Janczak
Unbeaten right-hander Jared Janczak starts the College World Series opener
for TCU, looking to lead the Horned Frogs past Florida and Gators ace Alex
Faedo. TCU's Feltman leads nation in saves and set school record but not pleased TCU closer Durbin Feltman is the nation's save leader and school
record-holder for saves in a season with 17. TCU given 7-1 odds to win College World Series title ___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS: Cowboys fan asks judge to let him wear his Tony Romo jersey to double murder trial ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS: MLB Scoreboard Four-way tie at top of U.S. Open leaderboard Major surprise: Top three miss cut for first time 94-year-old spectator dies at U.S. Open No longer a combo: McDonald's ends Olympic sponsorship deal ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP: Expect much of the same from O'Brien Looking for a good angle? Try this one. Go ask Tom O'Brien what a
difference 10 years can make. Hired in 1997 to take over a Boston College
football program that was rocked by a gambling scandal, O'Brien had to
listen to all the cliches. The usual ones like starting from scratch,
picking up the pieces, you gotta walk before you run. Improved organization will be key for Wolfpack O'Brien, assistant coaches getting settled in at N.C. State Beavers open CWS defense with victory Scott Santschi hit his first homer of the season and had two RBIs, and
defending champion Oregon State survived some nervous moments to defeat Cal
State Fullerton 3-2 in the College World Series on Saturday night. Former Duke Prosecutor Mike Nifong Disbarred Tiger's back in the hunt Woods thunders to within 2 shots of leader Baddeley -- June 16, 2017 7:15 AM ___________________________________________
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___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL: Three-star QB Jace Ruder recaps Florida State visi Ruder relishes opportunity to work with Fisher WATCH: Justin Fields throws for Jimbo Fisher at FSU 2018 No. 2 OG Trey Hill visits Florida State campus for Jimbo Fisher camp Photo gallery from Thursday's session of Jimbo Fisher Camp __________________________________________ UP NEXT: Eli Gold discusses Alabama's opener against FSU, turnover at OC position Most important Alabama players in 2017: No. 17 CBS Sports writer explains how Nick Saban will use Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa in 2017 The 19 obscure football teams that once played Alabama __________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL: The Week in FSU Baseball: Holton Named First Team All-American Noles Says Hello To Omaha Red hot Florida State getting ready for LSU in Omaha Head coach Mike Martin, FSU still chasing first NCAA baseball title 52 years after first trip to Omaha, Florida State's Mike Martin still seeks first title West Orange alum Andrew Karp completes journey from the ER to Omaha -- Observer Preps FSU is Not the Hottest Team Heading to Omaha Recapping History Against College World Series Foes Tallahassee Tomahawks joining 'Noles in Omaha __________________________________________ LSU: Why LSU has an edge on Florida State in the College World Series opener Can the LSU Tigers win it all in Omaha? Sports Illustrated seems to think so Todd Walker breaks down LSU/FSU match-up 'Soak it all in': LSU coach Paul Mainieri tells team to enjoy the experience as Tigers leave for Omaha LSU's Hunter Newman hopes his third trip to Omaha is a charm Every LSU baseball freshman class since 1983 has gone to Omaha; 'It's a program of excellence' Steve Scalise will be an honorary LSU coach for College World Series, Paul Mainieri says __________________________________________ OTHER FSU SPORTS: Del Solar Named Golfweek All-American Castren, Metraux Earn All-American Honors ___________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS: Roberto Aguayo, Nick Folk halt their competition to bring the Bucs relief Players Win as Aguayo, Folk Battle Remains Undecided Lions seem content to move on without Anquan Boldin Mike Zimmer: Dalvin Cook has 'chance to be special' Erving, Coleman competing for right tackle Devonta Freeman remaining patient in contract talks with Falcons Raiders' Sebastian Janikowski thriving at age 39 Sebastian Janikowski still wants to be kicking for Las Vegas Raiders Kicker Sebastian Janikowski: "There's Always Something To Learn" ? Raiders minicamp day two notes: EJ Manuel gets 2nd team reps ahead Connor
Cook Jay Gruden views Chris Thompson as the NFL's best third-down running back Former Seattle Seahawks punter Rick Tuten dies at 52 P.J. Williams returns in final Saints practice of summer Heisman Trophy Winner and National Champ, Winston Returns to Tallahassee Jameis Winston is 'aiming to be elite,' his head coach says ? Dwayne Bacon or Malcom Hill could be underrated pick for New Orleans
Pelicans Rumor: Jonathan Isaac working out for only teams in top four of NBA draft DeLuzio's double leads Kane County to 11-2 win over Peoria Ben DeLuzio hit a run-scoring double in the second inning ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP: It's More Than a Number FSU Football Star Tony Carter explains his change in number. Antionette Howard To Be A Seminole Florida State women's basketball head coach Sue Semrau continues to build
on her program's success, adding the No. 41 player (All Star Girls Report)
in the 2007 class to her incoming freshman class. Antionette Howard, a
5-foot-11 guard/forward from South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Ga.,
has signed a grant-in-aid and joins Courtney Ward, the 5-foot-7 combo guard
from Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, Ala., and Christian
Hunnicutt, a 5-10 guard out of Jonesboro, Ga., in rounding out the 2007-08
recruiting class. FSU Women's Soccer Inks Nationally Ranked Recruiting Class The Seminoles were recently recognized by Soccer Buzz with the nation's
second best recruiting class in 2007. George McNeill makes Open cut Lemoncello earning Scotland?s support by ignoring easy option In an era when self-interest regularly prompts sportsmen to sell their
services to the highest bidder, Fifer Andrew Lemoncello cuts a noble figure. ___________________________________________ OTHER FSU NEWS: FSU's fabled Smith Hall demolished as new dorms open FSU Zika expert awarded $1.8 million as part of NIH study ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL: Georgia Tech season ticket sales on pace for six-year high Hurricanes offensive line feels it has depth, versatility to be a force UNC receives commitment from top quarterback prospect Tyler Shough becomes the third four-star quarterback prospect to commit to
UNC under coach Larry Fedora. Syracuse football ranked No. 63 by Athlon Sports Virginia Tech adds another football recruit Chalk up another North Carolina commitment for the Virginia Tech football
program, as athlete Nadir Thompson announced Thursday on Twitter that he'll
sign with the school in 2018. ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL: Why Duke will host Evansville instead of traveling to New York in December Rick Pitino suspended 5 games by NCAA after investigation of Louisville sex scandal U of L: Team's 2013 title is at risk Pitino outraged at NCAA penalties, Louisville will appeal What's next for U of L with its NCAA appeal? Defiant Pitino says Cards will win appeal Will Louisville have to vacate 2013 hoops title in wake of NCAA penalties? Pitino: 'I've lost a lot of faith in the NCAA' Strippers! Louisville's claim of NCAA victim status rings hollow Rick Pitino, Louisville find new ways to fail in response to sex scandal NCAA makes it clear: Rick Pitino should have known what was happening in his program Why the NCAA's ruling on Louisville is bad news for Rick Pitino E280A6 and Hugh Freeze
Once again, we're reminded, ignorance is no excuse How parties with strippers and escorts could cost Louisville its 2013 national title Count on it: NCAA is taking down Louisville's 2013 title banner; is UNC next? Pitt picks up first recruit for 2018 in Maryland forward Bryce Golden Golden is rated as a three-star prospect by scout.com and rivals.com, while
ESPN.com gives him a four-star rating. Why did Louisville get off easier than Syracuse? NCAA is morally wrong, technically right ___________________________________________ ACC BASEBALL: Three Pitt baseball players selected in MLB draft Josh Falk, Isaac Mattson and Josh Mitchell, all pitchers, got that dream
call between the 17th and 22nd round Wednesday afternoon. John Szefc out to rebuild Virginia Tech baseball program ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL: College football TV schedule Top 10 games you need to watch in 2017 college football season ___________________________________________ The Countdown to Kickoff: The SEC's best No. 79 Why don't the best offensive linemen come to the SEC? LSU, Florida are the early favorites for Karr 2019 CB Devin Bush Frustrated Hal Mumme contacts NCAA about LSU's Ed Orgeron blocking Louisiana satellite camps Gamecocks O-line experience should be asset in 2017 ___________________________________________ Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield won't be suspended for February arrest After stealing Louisiana's No. 1 QB, TCU finds itself on LSU's blocked list ___________________________________________ OTHER BASKETBALL: Chris Holtmann officially bringing entire Butler coaching staff to Ohio State basketball Ohio State basketball: Freshman forward Derek Funderburk suspended indefinitely ___________________________________________ OTHER BASEBALL: Experienced College World Series teams have recent heartbreak on their minds as they seek longer stays FAQ: What you need to know about this year's College World Series CWS preview capsules CWS opening will be accompanied by humid conditions, chance of severe weather Cal State Fullerton players embrace program's rich CWS tradition, which serves to motivate Florida's College World Series hopes start, end on mound Florida advanced to the College World Series for the third consecutive year
and the sixth time in the last eight seasons thanks mostly to its pitching
staff. Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich will not accompany team to College World Series Season of memories: Aggies recall favorite moments in run to CWS TCU starting rotation: Four pitchers, three weeks, seven wins, 70 strikeouts Horned Frogs agree: It's time to bring home a championship from Omaha How Jim Schlossnagle is repaying TCU's investment in baseball ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS: Miami Dolphins' Cameron Wake, with nothing to prove, insists E28098the fire is inside of me' at 35 Would the Bucs keep three quarterbacks or two kickers? Rams trade former No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson to Lions Not your average big man: Dirk Nowitzki's journey from nocturnal shooter to verge of his 20th season Who is to blame for Mavs' current state? Which free agent could cause biggest ripple effect across NBA? 5 free-agent PFs who might make sense for Mavericks, from Blake Griffin to Dirk Lite MLB Scoreboard MLB Power Rankings: Astros vs. Rockies would make for a fun World Series The Astros cling to the top spot, but the Yankees aren't too far behind Hall of Fame rebuffs latest effort to enshrine Pete Rose Lightning trades Jonathan Drouin to Canadiens for defense prospect Mikhail Sergachev Why Lightning fans won't lose sleep over Drouin trade to Montreal Why trading Jonathan Drouin could haunt the Lightning U.S. Open 2017: Golf world's biggest stars struggle and nine Round 1 thoughts Is the US Open too difficult? Scott Harvey on U.S. Open: 'It looks pretty easy on TV' Rickie Fowler ties record with a 65, leads U.S. Open by one ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP: Tar Heels rally past Miss. State UNC advances to winner's bracket to face No. 2 seed Rice
North Carolina played to its postseason tendencies again Friday, falling
behind Mississippi State in a College World Series opener but rallying with
six runs in the sixth inning to beat the Bulldogs 8-5 at Rosenblatt Stadium. Rice heats up late in CWS, 15-10 Rice's 11 straight runs drop Louisville at CWS Duke prosecutor says he will resign Breaking down in tears at his ethics trial, Mike Nifong abruptly said
Friday he would quit as district attorney and admitted he got "carried
away" during his discredited rape prosecution of three Duke University
lacrosse players. UF offensive lineman charged formally for firing gun in air Gators' Ronnie Wilson was arrested in connection with reportedly firing a
semiautomatic rifle during a dispute. Mickelson blames U.S. Golf Association for injury Phil Mickelson on Friday blamed the sponsoring U.S. Golf Association for
his injured wrist after a 7-over-par second round at the U.S. Open left him
in jeopardy of missing the cut to play the final 36 holes. -- | 
