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NCAA says it can’t overturn Michigan’s win

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — After review, the Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as having defeated Michigan after all. The MAC cited what it believes to be an "extraordinary" circumstance in appealing the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game and asked NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators on Tuesday to recognize the Broncos as the winner instead of the Wolverines. The CFP's bracket selection choices in December carry significant financial benefits to teams that make the playoff. The NCAA said the result will stand, noting its playing rules do ...

Notre Dame has injury concerns

Notre Dame safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive lineman Jason Onye have been ruled out of Saturday's home opener against Rice and are expected to miss multiple weeks, coach Marcus Freeman said Tuesday. His usual Monday weekly news conference was pushed back one day because their season opener was played Sunday night. Both starters suffered left foot injuries during the first half of the 41-13 victory over Wisconsin. Neither returned to the game. "We expect them back at some point this season, but they're not going to be back next week, it's going to be a couple weeks. That's why ...

Bazzana powers Cleveland to win

BALTIMORE (AP) — Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night. Cleveland (74-72), which clinched the season series over the Orioles, holds the final AL wild card. Jo Adell and Patrick Bailey each hit RBI singles before Bazzana extended the lead to 5-0 in the second inning with his 11th home run of the season, giving Cleveland a lead it never surrendered. Petey Halpin tacked on a one-run single in the third before Baltimore clawed its way back, scoring five runs over the ...

LSU may get the boot from SEC

Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over first-year coach Lane Kiffin's effort to field several players who signed contracts with NFL teams as undrafted rookies last spring. On Tuesday, the SEC amended the federal lawsuit it filed against LSU last week, asking the judge to issue a temporary restraining order to prevent the school from taking action to block or interfere with a scheduled meeting Thursday of SEC member university presidents and ...

Mayfield finally gets deal he wanted

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield got the deal he wanted. Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed on a new contract Tuesday, five days ahead of the season opener. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press it's a $165 million, three-year extension. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the terms. "Baker's arrival marked an important new chapter for our organization, and over the past three years he has established himself as the unquestioned leader of our franchise" Buccaneers owner Joel Glazer said. "This contract – ...