Penn State AD: Franklin's big-game record played role in firing - ESPN
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin's record in big games played a role in Penn State moving on from the longtime head coach, athletic director Pat Kraft acknowledged Monday.
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Rhule 'loves' Nebraska but doesn't shut down Penn State talk - ESPN
Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football.
Tomlin on Browns trading Flacco to Bengals: 'Doesn't make sense' - ESPN
PITTSBURGH — In an unusual move, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin openly questioned the Cleveland Browns and general manager Andrew Berry for the decision to execute a midseason trade sending quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Sources: Colts' Anthony Richardson likely out multiple games - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is likely to miss multiple games after suffering an orbital fracture in a freak pregame incident on Sunday, according to multiple sources.
Rams say Puka Nacua dodged long-term injury with ankle sprain - ESPN
BALTIMORE — Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has an ankle sprain, coach Sean McVay said, but the team believes Nacua avoided a long-term injury on Sunday.
Padres manager Mike Shildt retires, cites 'severe toll' of job - ESPN
Mike Shildt is retiring as San Diego Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, saying «the grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally.»
Bucks sign Alex Antetokounmpo to two-way contract - ESPN
The Milwaukee Bucks are signing Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract, Octagon managing director Alex Saratsis told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.
Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time - ESPN
Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time.