Big 12’s strong return with three reigning champions
The Big 12 Foresees three current league champions with Oklahoma State TCU and West Virginia. Oklahoma State defends its title with Landry Jones at quarterback while TCU and West Virginia arrive off recent bowl wins. The conference adds a new commissioner Bob Bowlsby and aligns with the SEC as it plots future bowl matchups.
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Adrian edges Magnussen for 100m free gold in London
Nathan Adrian, 23, outtouched James Magnussen by a fingertip to win the 100-meter Olympic freestyle, denying Australia its first individual swimming gold of these Games. Allison Schmitt then helped USA seize gold in the 4x200 freestyle relay, chasing down Alicia Coutts as the Australians fell short.
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Ideals versus reality clash in badminton
AP notes Olympic fair play ideals clash with the drive for gold as sponsorships and medals tempt athletes and nations. The piece questions whether victory justifies bending rules, while recognizing medals alter lives and fame. See Leicester, Page B3.
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PSU stars bolt for Pac-12 as Redd joins USC
Penn State tailback Silas Redd transfers to Southern California joining star quarterback Matt Barkley as the Trojans push for a Pac-12 title and Rose Bowl return. Linebacker Khairi Fortt also leaves for California amid NCAA sanctions that allow immediate play at new schools. Quarterback Rob Bolden transfers to LSU after being removed from PSU roster.
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