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Liberty ‘D’ turns tide against Silverado

Liberty linebacker Ethan Tuilagi knifed his way into the backfield and delivered a big blow on Silverado running back Alek Aragon, jarring the ball loose.

5 things to know about Week 2 in college football

While Alabama rests and prepares for its rematch with Johnny Football and the most anticipated game of the season, most of the other highly ranked teams will be winding their way through early season tuneups against less-than-daunting opposition on Saturday.

Silverado’s size to be tested by No. 4 Liberty

You don’t want to see Silverado’s football team coming as you set up for your tug-o’-war or pie-eating contest at the family picnic.

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‘Henderson Bowl’ highlights Saturday prep slate

Rosh Hashanna has pushed the vast majority of the area’s high school football games to Saturday this week. Here’s a look at some of the top matchups and storylines for Week 2.

 
Hernandez pleads not guilty to murder indictment

Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder charge Friday following his indictment in the killing of a friend authorities say was shot five times in an industrial park.

NFL wagering can be risky business

One game into the season, Peyton Manning appears unstoppable and the Denver Broncos are back with a vengeance and about to bring some serious pain to every opponent in their way. Maybe that’s an overreaction.

Manning’s 7 TDs lead Broncos past Ravens 49-27

Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos waited eight long months, then another 33 minutes, to get the season started. A record-tying seven touchdown passes — something no one had done in 44 years — made it worth the while.

Five things to watch as the Ravens face the Broncos tonight

Joe Flacco looms larger than life in Denver, and not just because he engineered the stunning playoff upset with his 70-yard touchdown throw to Jacoby Jones that tied it at 35 with 31 seconds left in regulation.

Former Rebels make NFL rosters

At least four former UNLV football players will be suiting up on Sundays this season, after NFL teams made final cuts on Saturday.

Alabama to get ambushed? Don’t bet on it

Root for Alabama to win a third straight national title in football? Please, let’s just get it done and move on to 2014 when Nick Saban still will be crabby but the Bowl Championship Series will be no more.

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