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Paying student-athletes gaining momentum

Reform is coming. Know that. But how much of it will relate to student-athletes being compensated for their talents is unknown, and yet the call for such action directly has reached the fields of play and those performing on them.

NCAA to restore Penn State football scholarships

Penn State will gradually get back football scholarships taken away over the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, the NCAA announced Tuesday, crediting the university for making significant improvements to its athletics programs.

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Arizona safety Johnson shrugs off loss of fingertip

Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson lost more than a football game in New Orleans. The tip of the middle finger on his left hand departed there, too.

 
Broncos’ Von Miller tried to manipulate testing

Von Miller was caught trying to manipulate the NFL’s drug-testing system, which led to a six-game suspension that could have been longer.

Morning results make books happy, bettors woozy

It was a Sunday of mourning at the sports books, and everyone who bet on Eli Manning and the New York Giants was in a foul mood before noon.

TD in final minute gives Gorman revenge victory

Randall Cunningham’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Alize Jones with 31 seconds to play Saturday allowed Bishop Gorman’s football team to rally for a 20-17 win over host Bergen Catholic (N.J.) in Oradell, N.J.

Rodgers should pass tough test

It’s premature to proclaim the Green Bay Packers finally have found balance in their offense. Aaron Rodgers’ right arm shows up each week, but the running attack is nowhere near as reliable.

UNLV eager to polish off lower-division foe

Three games into the football season, and so much is still unknown. Some questions will be answered Saturday night.

Michigan State defense will propel outright win

Michigan State is in its preferred role this week. During coach Mark Dantonio’s seven-year tenure, the Spartans have thrived as road underdogs, compiling an 11-3 spread record.

Kicker saves Green Valley in OT

It’s a play that’s often taken for granted in the game of football. But an extra point was the difference for Green Valley on Friday night.

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