We’re not talking about No. 2 Tennessee. The Volunteers remain in our projected College Football Playoff picks along with No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Clemson. Who are the surprise teams? No. 14 Illinois and No. 17 North Carolina are our surprise picks to reach the Orange Bowl. Bret Bielema has a physical team led by SN Midseason All-American Chase Brown, and Mack Brown has the Tar Heels rolling with quarterback Drake Maye....

There are three matchups between ranked teams this week. No. 12 LSU travels to No. 7 Auburn in the SEC on CBS matchup at 3:30 p.m. No. 17 Boise State can make a statement at No. 24 Oklahoma State in the same time slot. Of course, the marquee matchups is No. 4 Ohio State and No. 15 TCU at Jerry World in primetime. That’s one of the toughest games of the week, but Sporting News is here to help you make your pick....

Calvin Riley, 20, was shot in the chest by an unknown assailant shortly before 10 p.m. PT near San Francisco’s popular tourist attraction Ghirardelli Square, according to police (via SFGate.com). He was pronounced dead at the scene. MORE: Lions player quit Pokemon Go | Pokemon Go in stadiums He was set to begin his sophomore year at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif. Investigators did not say whether the game may have been a factor in Saturday’s killing, perhaps distracting Riley or his smartphone being the target of thieves....

In just his 24th start as a professional, Morikawa capitalized on a late collapse by Thomas to join his fellow American in a share for top spot after 72 holes. The pair were locked together at 19 under par. There was nothing to split them when they twice played the 18th again, both managing an opening birdie before Thomas missed a putt that would have given him the win....

Last season’s Western Conference finalists both currently find themselves outside of the playoff picture and will be missing key names this week due to a combination of injuries and Gold Cup call-ups. The latest MLS transfer rumors In the possible absence of Shkelzen Gashi and Axel Sjoberg for the home side and the confirmed unavailability of Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan for the visitors, it will fall on veterans such as Kevin Doyle and Clint Dempsey to lead their clubs to a potentially vital three points....

“Club Q is the only LGBTQ space in Colorado Springs and we don’t even have that anymore. What are we going to do? How do we move on from this? We can’t. We’re shattered. We’re broken,” 34-year-old Joshua Thurman told The Denver Post reporter Shelly Bradbury on Sunday. In a separate comment reported by local news station KOAA News 5, Thurman, who was present during the shooting, said: “As a Black kid it’s taboo to be gay, so coming here, this is one of the first places that I felt accepted to be who I am....

But on March 24, 2002, Halle Berry crossed the stage at the Kodak Theatre to become the first African-American woman to win an Oscar for best actress. (She also set the record for most tears shed during an acceptance speech.) Minutes later, Denzel Washington took the best-actor award, the first black man to do so in 38 years. It was, by any measure, historic. Since 2002, 11 black actors have earned Oscar nominations....

“I believe there is merit to removing him as owner,” Irsay said, adding, “You have to protect the game, you have to protect what we’re about. This isn’t what we’re about.” While Irsay is only one vote, he is an influential voice, making his position clear: Snyder’s removal is “the road we need to go down.” Irsay also noted that the investigation into Snyder’s various improprieties needs to be finished before a final judgement....

The Colts running back torched the Bills for 185 rushing yards on 32 carries, four of which went for touchdowns, as Indianapolis ran past Buffalo 41-15 on Sunday. He also caught three passes for 19 yards, including another touchdown. Taylor’s five-touchdown effort puts him in some pretty historic company across the board. Sporting News takes a look at some particularly interesting milestones he checked off on Sunday. MORE: A.J. Brown injury update...

Colts cornerback Vontae Davis tipped a second-quarter pass from Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick intended for Brandon Marshall, and Adams was able to possess the ball and tiptoe along the sideline for an interception. MORE: Best photos from Week 2 | Time for Colts to extend Chuck Pagano or wave goodbye This play also showed why the pylon cam is a great addition to this year’s broadcasts.

Fans on Twitter got Malcolm Butler, Patriots cornerback, confused with Darius Butler, Colts cornerback. Cut them some slack because Darius did play his first couple of seasons in New England, but in his Twitter bio it clearly says he plays for the Colts now. Oh, and the different uniform is a bit of a hint, too. MORE: Must-see Super Bowl images | Memorable commercials | Malcolm Butler: Super Bowl hero...

Jonathan Taylor is set to miss Indianapolis’ “Thursday Night Football” matchup against the Broncos because of an ankle injury. This marks the conclusion of an impressive iron-man streak for the former Wisconsin running back. It will also leave the Colts a bit shorthanded at running back, and that could become a problem for the team. Indianapolis hasn’t had a good running game so far in 2022. The Colts have averaged just 87....

Rather than trusting these rooks to learn the table essentials themselves, someone in charge in Indianapolis decided there should be an etiquette course. So the rookies spent Monday afternoon learning how to eat at a table with an abundance of utensils. MORE: Colts players react to mean tweets Former Colts linebacker David Thornton led the talks Monday. He discussed how to properly tip, what time to use the various-sized forks and table manners....

The UFC continues to deliver excitement at the highest of levels, while Bellator MMA has pooled its resources and created matchups that still hold intrigue. The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has carved out a niche with its regular season and playoff format — where winners of each division will pocket a cool $1 million — while promotions such as ONE Championship and Rizin remain forces to be reckoned with....

Foran put his talents on display during an event in England over the weekend, where Floyd Mayweather was taking questions from the audience. WARNING: The language in the video is NSFW. MORE: Floyd Mayweather unsure over Conor McGregor fight: ‘I’m just waiting’ The comedian continued his impression as he walked through the audience, eventually joining the boxer on stage. Foran also impersonated Donald Trump, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Mike Tyson....

Get to know the most common injuries golfers face, as well as ways to prevent and treat them. Low back pain As many as 50 percent of amateur golfers complain of low back pain, something fairly easy to understand once you look at the contortions golfers put themselves through with each swing. As crazy as a golf swing looks, it’s possible to do it without hurting yourself. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)...

One very important exercise that your PT may teach you is the posterior pelvic tilt exercise. This exercise is the main component of a lumbar spine stabilization program, and your PT may spend a considerable amount of time in the clinic making sure you are doing it right. Many people who perform the pelvic tilt exercise for back pain perform it incorrectly. They simply do not have the neuromuscular control of their abdominal and core muscles to perform the pelvic tilt properly....

Several major corporations have begun to disclose mass shootings as a potential investment risk in their annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where companies are required to provide investors with adequate notice of various risks that could impact their operations or financial security. “Acts of violence at or threatened against our restaurants or the centers in which they are located, including active shooter situations and terrorism, could unfavorably impact our restaurant sales, which could materially adversely affect our financial performance,” the latest annual SEC filing from The Cheesecake Factory, a popular U....