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Boise State-UNLV: position-by-position breakdown

Getting back Blake Decker from a dislocated shoulder is huge for UNLV, and his return should open up the offense. But Boise State freshman Brett Rypien, who averages 261.2 yards passing per game, is a star in the making.

NFL reportedly investigating Cowboys running back Joseph Randle

Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle, who will miss Sunday’s game due to an oblique injury, might face sanctions from the NFL for violating the personal-conduct policy, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.

 
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Harsin leads Boise State after success as player, assistant

Bryan Harsin didn’t have to guess about the expectations at Boise State when he took over in December 2013. He not only understood them, he also lived with those expectations as a fan and then a quarterback and then as an assistant coach.

Peyton Manning needs to turn back the clock

No longer is it hip to praise Peyton Manning. He looks much older now, even elderly at times, trotting onto the field as if limping with a broken hip.

Jets-Patriots ending exemplifies Sunday sweats

It might have seemed like a rather meaningless kick to the untrained eye. But when Nick Folk lined up to try a 55-yard field goal Sunday, every bettor and bookmaker with an interest in the point-spread result watched with an intense focus.

The weekend’s best bets

Our handicapping experts share their best NFL and college football bets for the weekend

Thursday night football scoreboard

Get all the scores, stats and stories from Thursday night’s high school football games.

Patriots pound Dolphins to stay undefeated

Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes to lead the undefeated New England Patriots to a 36-7 win over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Thursday.

Sacramento High School wide receiver commits to UNLV

Sacramento (Calif.) High School wide receiver Elijah Trosclair (6 feet 2 inches, 180 pounds) said in a text message Thursday that he has committed to play football for the Rebels.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 8

Matt Youmans, Aaron Kessler, Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller and Kelly Stewart preview the college football and NFL weekend.

Take Dolphins to cover spread vs. Patriots on ‘TNF’

Miami travels to New England today on “Thursday Night Football” and The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall likes the Dolphins, who are getting 8 points at most Las Vegas sports books.

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