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Off-the-field problems haven't dented the NFL's popularity and, it turns out, fewer competitive games isn't turning too many fans away, either.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the second straight year Jimbo Fisher and the Florida State Seminoles have had highly publicized off-field issues involving quarterback Jameis Winston overshadow the…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Authorities said Friday they were beefing up security for the San Francisco 49ers' visit to the Oakland Raiders' home field on Sunday in hopes of preventing trouble that…

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was convicted Friday of reckless driving and sentenced to 10 days in jail for driving his Porsche over 100 mph on the Capital B…

Trophies will be awarded. Champions will be crowned. A confetti cannon or two will likely be fired.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Cash is the new manager of the Tampa Bay Rays.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa —The Viterbo University volleyball team needed four sets before defeating Northwestern Iowa 3-1 in the single-elimination round of the NAIA National Volleyball Championship th…

When Notre Dame and UConn last played, a national championship was on the line in a historic matchup of two undefeated teams.

SUN CITY, South Africa (AP) — Luke Donald birdied seven of his first 10 holes Friday to shoot 63 and take a two-shot lead after the second round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mike Riley has a five-year contract at Nebraska paying him $2.7 million a year.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — National title implications, a possible Heisman Trophy at stake and a new $1.3 billion stadium to showcase the whole thing.

MONACO (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach convened his executive board Friday to review the tight deadlines still facing the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and the financial troubles surroundin…

Scout.com's No. 10 running back for the class of 2016 selected the Badgers over North Carolina, Auburn, Duke, Notre Dame, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio State, among others, depending on the report.

Mike McCarthy's even-keeled team knows it can't afford to let up now.

Both the 11th-ranked Badgers (10-2) and No. 6 Buckeyes have dealt with uncommon misfortune.

With center Dan Voltz nursing an ankle injury, the Deiter is taking more reps in practice this week.

The sophomore setter has a career-high 20 digs as UW coasts past Western Michigan to open the NCAA tournament.

Illinois State demonstrated its comeback ability, rallying from a 0-2 deficit to force a fifth set against Marquette in the opening NCAA first-round match Thursday night and then charging back…

Having won four straight to rise to the top of the NFC North at 9-3, the Packers seem to be in good shape heading into the season's stretch run.

The Badgers open their Big Ten season with games against Penn State at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Kohl Center.