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SEC takeover: Expansion would just mean more power, wealth

By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer, 14 Reads
Sun, 07/25/2021 - 02:55 PM

Barring a dramatic change of direction, Texas and Oklahoma are moving toward taking the Red River Rivalry to the Southeastern Conference in a seismic shift that will have repercussions in college sports from coast to coast.

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Undrafted from small school, Harris makes hall with Cowboys

By SCHUYLER DIXON - AP Pro Football Writer, 15 Reads
Sun, 07/25/2021 - 10:52 AM

DALLAS (AP) — Cliff Harris was preparing for one of his six Pro Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970s when Minnesota coach Bud Grant went over the defensive signals for a game that's always been more exhibition than competition.

Hold up one finger for zone, two for man to man.

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Media picks Alabama to beat Georgia for SEC championship

By The Associated Press, 17 Reads
Fri, 07/23/2021 - 10:58 AM

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is the favorite to repeat as Southeastern Conference champion while Georgia is the pick to win the Eastern Division in the media's annual preseason poll.

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Green headlines list of shooting guards in NBA draft

By AARON BEARD - AP Basketball Writer, 33 Reads
Fri, 07/23/2021 - 10:10 AM

Jalen Green bypassed college to get the jump on his professional career. The next step comes in Thursday’s NBA draft.

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Drinkwitz, Pittman back for Southeastern Conference encores

By JOHN ZENOR - AP Sports Writer, 23 Reads
Thu, 07/22/2021 - 01:48 PM

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Missouri and Arkansas both had some encouraging signs, if not great records, in their first seasons under new coaches.

Now, the Tigers’ Eliah Drinkwitz and Razorbacks’ Sam Pittman are among four second-year Southeastern Conference coaches trying to continue making headway.

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AP source: Texas, Oklahoma talk to SEC about joining league

By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer, 33 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 05:59 PM

The last time Texas got a wandering eye for another conference it fueled a series of realignments in college sports that nearly killed the Big 12.

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Saban: "There's no precedent for the consequences"

By JOHN ZENOR - AP Sports Writer, 28 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 05:18 PM

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Count Nick Saban among those unable to predict the impact of the many recent changes in college athletics, including the ability for players to make money off their brand.

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College coaches, administrators urging players to vaccinate

By JOHN ZENOR - AP Sports Writer, 65 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 02:55 PM

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Over the summer, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban urged his fellow Alabama residents to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in a public service announcement.

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Daniels, Corral, Young make trek from California to SEC QBs

By JOHN ZENOR - AP Sports Writer, 20 Reads
Tue, 07/20/2021 - 04:58 PM

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Georgia quarterback JT Daniels has long been a believer in fellow former California prep stars Matt Corral and Bryce Young.

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Alabama, Georgia among SEC powers scoring in transfer portal

By JOHN ZENOR - AP Sports Writer, 30 Reads
Tue, 07/20/2021 - 03:33 PM

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference front-runners Alabama and Georgia upgraded their depth and talent, adding key players when the transfer floodgates opened wide.

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