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College football picks: Punts trending toward record low as coaches get more aggressive on 4th down

College football picks: Punts trending toward record low as coaches get more aggressive on 4th down

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer As the clock was winding down in a second straight game during which Archie Wilson didn’t attempt a punt, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule came up with an idea…

Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system

Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System…

ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peers

ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peers

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is moving to a nine-game league schedule for football while having teams play at least 10 games against power-conference opponents, though there will…

Kara Lawson is named head coach of the US women’s basketball team for the 2028 LA Olympics

Kara Lawson is named head coach of the US women’s basketball team for the 2028 LA Olympics

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Kara Lawson helped the U.S. women’s basketball team win an Olympic gold medal as a player 17 years ago. Now she’ll have a chance to lead it to another…

Panthers dominate Falcons 30-0 for first win of the season

Panthers dominate Falcons 30-0 for first win of the season

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young ran for a touchdown, Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception 11 yards for a score and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made three field goals and…

Mensah, Castle lead Duke to comeback past N.C. State, 45-33

Mensah, Castle lead Duke to comeback past N.C. State, 45-33

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes and Duke snapped a two-game losing streak, overcoming a 13-point deficit to beat N.C. State 45-33 on Saturday. The Blue…