Iowa and Missouri: Where did the defense go?

Defensive talent in Missouri and Iowa is tough to find, writes Bill Conley.

Alabama State will not contest alleged NCAA allegations

Alabama State chose not to contest any of the 23 alleged NCAA rules violations in the university's official response to the charges.

Dick Memorial: Palmilla scores at 20-1

After watching his 5-year-old mare Palmilla finish behind Rosinka four times since March, trainer Jonathan Sheppard wasn't confident the outcome would be much different in the $300,300 Robert G. Dick Memorial.

Marshall 60, Pikeville 49

Marshall 60, Pikeville 49

McDonald's Big Bass Splash

McDonald's Big Bass Splash Day One standings

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Duke, Illinois receive major commitments

The nation's top two small forward prospects have made commitments.

Villanueva commits to the Illini

Illinois' class received a jolt with the commitment from a Top 100 forward.

Roos expects to be stronger, better run-blocker

...joins Denver Broncos tackles Ryan Clady and Ryan Harris as the only tackles in the NFL who...will include a lot of snaps against Mario Williams

Ranking Stoops' Big 12 championship teams

...QB Josh Heupel, LB Rocky Calmus, DB Roy Williams Losses: 0 Conference title game: Beat Kansas State...WR Juaquin Iglesias, DT Gerald McCoy, S Nic Harris Losses: Texas, 35-45 Conference title game: Beat...

How much has the Packers' age hurt them?

...line depth -- whiffing on the trade of Corey Williams, misjudging the health prognosis of Justin Harrell and...Packers have at key positions -- from cornerbacks Al Harris and Charles Woodson, to defensive linemen Aaron Kampman...

Black and Blue all over: What would you expect?

...t seen Bears tailback Matt Forte hit any kind of a rookie wall.Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris is expected to play Thursday against New Orleans despite sitting out the second half of Sunday's...

Sloan's secret: 'Put the best effort in'

Jerry Sloan didn't think his Jazz tenure would last long. Twenty years later, the longest-tenured pro head coach in the U.S. basks only in effort, not accolades.

Cadillac returns to scene of his injury

...that day in September 2007 when Williams shredded his patellar tendon. "I broke outside," Williams said. "The safety (Chris) Harris was coming down. I was heading toward the sideline and was looking to make...

Numbers game shifts Woodson to safety -- again

...but returned to practice Wednesday. Nickel back Tramon Williams will start at Woodson's cornerback spot, joining a starting secondary that also includes cornerback Al Harris and safety Nick Collins. The Packers consider that...