SEC votes for top four playoff plan in college football
The SEC backed a four team playoff to determine the national champion, urging selection of the four best teams and opposing a format that includes conference champions only. Commissioner Mike Slive and Florida’s Jeremy Foley argued for a system that reflects national interest and avoids gerrymandered matchups.
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Federer Edges Mahut to Reach French Open Fourth Round
Federer struggles but wins 6-3 4-6 6-2 7-5 over Mahut in Paris to extend Grand Slam victory count to 235. Djokovic advances 6-1 6-2 6-2 over Devilder as Radwanska and Ivanovic exit early. Azarenka and Sharapova reach round four amid big upsets.
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Sabbatini Leads Memorial Woods in Blustery Round at Muirfield
Rory Sabbatini fired a bogey-free 69 to lead the Memorial by one at Muirfield Village as Tiger Woods stayed within sight in cool, windy conditions. Woods matched 69 to sit tied for second with Spencer Levin and Scott Stallings, while Rory McIlroy missed the cut after a 79.
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Goodes Leads Champions Classic With 64 At West Des Moines
Mike Goodes shot a 7 under 64 to take a two stroke lead after the opening round of the Principal Charity Classic in West Des Moines. He opened with four straight birdies, finished strong with birdies on 17 and 18, and posted a 30 on the front nine tying his best Champions Tour round. Jay Haas tied for second at 66 with David Frost and Larry Mize in a five under group.
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Lewis and Miyazato share ShopRite LPGA lead
Stacy Lewis and Mika Miyazato are tied for the first round lead at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Each shot a 6 under par 65 Friday at the Bay Course, Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Galloway Township New Jersey.
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OSU dismisses RB Sims for team rule violation
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has dismissed running back Hershel Sims from the team for violating team rules. Sims carried 31 times last season for 242 yards and two touchdowns, with a longest carry of 81 yards.
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Vanderbilt coach James Franklin apologizes for humorous remark
In Destin Florida Vanderbilt coach James Franklin apologizes for an attempt at humor after stating he considers the looks of an assistant coach's wife before making a decision. The remark drew criticism from the program and peers as inappropriate.
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SEC Big East Challenge Sets 12 Games in Birmingham
The SEC and Big East announce a 12 game series over three days from November 29 to December 1. Kentucky visits Notre Dame on opening day and Syracuse travels to Arkansas on November 30. No new members from either league participate.
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Bodine bags trucks victory at Dover rain-shortened race
Todd Bodine led as rain halted the Trucks Series race at Dover International Speedway with 147 of 200 laps completed on the 1 mile track. Parker Kligerman finished second, Kevin Harvick third, followed by Nelson Piquet Jr. and Cale Gale.
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Ledger details NFL bounty payments to Saints players
Documents in the NFL bounty probe include a ledger listing $1000 payments for cart-offs and $400 for whacks, plus $100 deductions for mental errors. The ledger, confirmed to The Associated Press, appears in the Saints investigation as part of the probe into payments for hard hits.
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Kent State Beats Kentucky in 21-Inning NCAA Thriller
Gary Maryland Alex Miklos hit a go ahead RBI triple in the 21st inning as Kent State outlasted Kentucky 7-6 Friday night. The Golden Flashes improved to 42 17 while Kentucky moved to 43 17. the game stretched past 21 innings to become the second longest in NCAA tournament history.
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