College Football Playoff picks after Week 1
And we're off! The first full week of college football saw a Saturday filled with wild games early and statement performances later.
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Split season makes American Dream a reality for players and clubs
The GAA summer transfer to the US of A has long held mutual appeal.
'We're good enough': All Blacks coach demands end to hot-cold form
New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan on Sunday called for consistency after the 53-3 thrashing of Argentina, saying it should not take a setback to fire up the All Blacks.
Ohio State's Ryan Day: 'Ugly' win over Notre Dame just what Buckeyes needed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — While many outside the program were waiting to see No. 2 Ohio State unveil yet another potent offense against an overmatched opponent, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day was waiting for this — the game when the passes weren't sailing through the air with precision and ease to future NFL draft picks, when the offense had to grind it out with the running game, and the defense made the difference.
Notre Dame defense keeps Ohio State offense in check, but still not enough for the Irish
COLUMBUS, Ohio — If Hollywood wrote the start of the Marcus Freeman Era at Notre Dame, it would have deemed this script too misleading, too wrenching for a typical sports film. The No. 5 Irish led Freeman’s alma mater for much of Saturday night, but the dynamic Ohio State offense finally broke through late in the third quarter to quell the upset bid, 21-10.
Notre Dame-Ohio State showdown brings out LeBron James, Zeke Elliott and other stars
The Week 1 matchup between the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes has been circled on the calendar of college football fans for quite some time.
Marcus Freeman focused more on Notre Dame’s preparation than on any motivation or recruiting
By the time No. 5 Notre Dame takes the field at No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday (7:30 ET; ABC), Marcus Freeman’s primary job will be done. Even in the locker room beforehand, the Irish head coach will no longer be pressing his team.
Teenage jockey dies during race meeting in Kerry
A teenage jockey has died during a race meeting in Co Kerry.