Big 12 may host football title game under new rule
NCAA Division I Council approves a rule change allowing leagues with 10 or more members to stage a title game between their top two teams without divisional play. The Big 12 could use the option if its member schools approve, with next meetings in February and a possible game as early as 2016 or 2017.
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Smart takes full helm at Georgia after Alabama title
Georgia coach Kirby Smart shifts to one job after winning the national title with Alabama. He aims to build a championship program at Georgia, led by early signees including Jacob Eason and Isaac Nauta, as the February 3 signing day approaches. Abram leaves the team amid personal and family considerations.
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Clemson lineman Dodd announces early NFL draft plan
Dodd and Lawson combined for nearly 25 sacks and 50 tackles for loss as Clemson ends another championship run. Kearse Green and Dodd will skip their senior seasons. Alexander could return as a sophomore for two more years. Dodd cited readiness for the next challenge while Kearse and Green voiced NFL goals.
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Former Nebraska star Phillips found dead in California prison
Lawrence Phillips 40, a former Nebraska running back and NFL first round pick, was found unresponsive in a Kern Valley State Prison cell and pronounced dead after being moved to a hospital. He had spent time in segregation since 2015 amid murder investigation proceedings and legal splits dating to 2005.
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Hornets end seven game skid with rout of Hawks
Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta 107 84 as Kemba Walker scored 23 and Cody Zeller added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Jeremy Lin contributed 19 points while Paul Millsap led the Hawks with 20 as Milwaukee shot 37 percent and 7 of 25 from three.
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Flyers rally past Bruins for fourth straight win
Philadelphia Flyers erase a 2-0 deficit with third period goals from Mark Streit and Wayne Simmonds to beat the Boston Bruins 3-2. Jakub Voracek adds a goal and two assists while Claude Giroux sets up all three scores as Philadelphia improves to six straight at home. Tuukka Rask yields 18 saves for Boston.
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