MORE: 18 predictions for 2018 So who’s the preseason No. 1? Sporting News released its preseason top 25, but we wanted to get a sense of what other publications are thinking. We checked out CBS Sports, the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll, ESPN and Sports Illustrated. The AP preseason poll, released on Monday, tops our list. Those five polls to get a feel for what a true Top 25 might look like....
Alabama went on the road to beat Texas A&M, 47-28. The Aggies were previously No. 24 and fell out of the rankings with their third loss of the season. Clemson crushed ACC rival Florida State, 45-14, but slipped one spot to No. 3 after LSU rose three spots—combined with a Georgia loss. Georgia fell from the third spot after a shocking 20-17 double-overtime loss at home to SEC East foe South Carolina....
As opposed to previous years, high school recruits now have the option to send in their letter of intent before National Signing Day, which takes place on Feb. 7, 2018, creating added drama for what was already one of the biggest college football events of the year. Recruits have a 72-hour period, starting Wednesday, to cement their commitment to the school of their choice. MORE: Coaches still trying to make sense of early signing period...
The Fresno State College Republicans ignited a firestorm after retweeting and making disparaging about a video from comedian Patrick Loller, who is a disabled U.S. combat veteran. In the video, Loller provoked those who refuse to wear masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, calling them “cowards” with “fragile” egos that are “taking people’s lives.” Loller originally posted the video to TikTok in February. It was discovered and more widely circulated by a group of outraged conservatives earlier this week....
College baseball’s final four is set. Coastal Carolina continued its improbable postseason run Thursday, clinching a final spot in the College World Series semifinals with a 7-5 win against No. 5 Texas Tech in an elimination game at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. The Red Raiders were the final national seed remaining in the tournament. MORE: MLB trade rumors The upstart Chanticleers built a 7-3 lead on a group of Texas Tech fielding errors, as six of their seven runs were unearned....
TCU took advantage of four errors as Preston Morrison stymied LSU over seven innings of a 10-3 Horned Frogs win Sunday afternoon. TCU (50-13) was led by Connor Wanhanen’s three hits and three RBIs and built a 6-0 lead after five innings. In the nightcap, Cal State Fullerton’s Thomas Eshelman took a shutout into the bottom of the sixth inning, when lightning, then torrential rain, postponed the Titans’ game with Vanderbilt....
After a two-year absense because of the COVID-19 pandemic, eight college baseball teams are back in Omaha, Neb., for a shot at a national championship. Several teams are looking to add another banner to their home ballpark. Texas (six), Arizona (four), Stanford (two), Vanderbilt (two), Virginia (one) are attempting to pick up another title, while Mississippi State, N.C. State and Tennessee are hoping to pick up their first natoinal championship....
It’s been used for centuries and has been studied for medical uses since the 1950s. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially lists colloidal oatmeal as a skin protectant. This article explains what colloidal oatmeal is, how it works, its uses and types, its risks and benefits, and how it’s made. What Is Colloidal Oatmeal? Colloidal oatmeal is finely ground oats (Avena sativa) mixed into lotions, creams, other skin care products, or bathwater....
Colombia hit 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths this week, the 10th country to hit such a milestone. Duque said that “more than 10,000 deaths would have been avoided” if residents had not left their homes to protest in large gatherings over the past seven weeks. But epidemiologists in the country said it’s too early to tell what kind of impact the protests had on the current surge of COVID-19 deaths....
Blount said that Colonial Pipeline consulted with experts who were familiar with Darkside, the group who attacked the pipeline, prior to paying the ransom. The FBI does not recommend that victims of ransomware attacks pay off the attackers as it may encourage further attacks. “I know that’s a highly controversial decision,” Blount said to the Wall Street Journal. “I didn’t make it lightly. I will admit that I wasn’t comfortable seeing money go out the door to people like this....
What Is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is most commonly performed as an elective procedure under mild sedation in an outpatient endoscopy center or an ambulatory surgical center. Less commonly, it is performed urgently in a hospital, often for cases of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. After the colonoscope is inserted into the rectum, the tube is threaded through the colon so that the medical team can view it on a monitor. This allows them to look for abnormalities including polyps (tissue growths), sores (ulcers), inflammation, and bleeding....
Almost 1,000 houses were destroyed in the blaze, some with pets still inside as homeowners were not in their homes when the fire began and couldn’t come back for them. There have been some reunions. KDVR reported that a Superior man named Camden Hall thought he lost his cat, Merlin, when his house went up in flames while he was at work. But a woman found Merlin after hearing meowing outside of one of the few houses not destroyed by the fire....
Dozens of influencers paid by the state to share vaccine information and their experiences getting the shot include a police sergeant, fashion bloggers, moms, religious leaders and African refugee advocates. The state’s #PowertheComeback social media initiative is targeted towards combating rising summer COVID-19 cases. Carlos Cornejo, 32, a police sergeant with 650,000 people following his Spanish language Facebook page, is one of the influencers paid by the state to discuss the vaccine....
Line: Colorado -3, Total: 60 Line movement: The Buffs opened between -2.5 to -3.5 back in late July, and the line has settled at -3 at most shops. As of Tuesday, MGM Resorts is dealing -2.5. The total opened as high as 64.5 but has declined to 60; most of that movement has come this week, as the total sat at 63 on Sunday. For updated spreads and totals, visit our live odds page ....
Jones, who went down with a left ankle injury in Saturday’s preseason win over the Rams, has been diagnosed with torn ligaments and will need surgery, NFL Media reports. MORE: Indispensable players | Explaining mental struggle of season-ending injuries The team is holding out hope Jones might be a candidate for injured reserve with a designation to return, which would allow him to return to game action after eight weeks....
Cole, who played in Philadelphia for 10 seasons, was released March 4. He played defensive end for the Eagles but will likely switch to outside linebacker in the Colts’ 3-4 scheme. MORE: SN’s free agency tracker | Reggie Wayne wanted one more year in Indy The Colts appear to be targeting veteran leadership this offseason. The team will also bring in running back Frank Gore and likely wide receiver Andre Johnson....
The Colts (10-6) walked into Tennessee on a three-game winning streak with a playoff berth in sight, and walked out with a ticket to Houston punched for the NFL playoffs. Behind solid efforts from quarterback Andrew Luck and running back Marlon Mack, the Colts, 9-1 in their last 10 games, are playoff bound. MORE: Watch Titans vs. Colts live with fuboTV (7-day free trial) It was an uphill task for the Titans, who entered the game with Blaine Gabbert under center....
The Atlanta native wasted no time and hopped right in with the Cameron Crazies
