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Gutsy Briton Noakes loses in epic world-title fight

Sam Noakes suffered a first career defeat in his 18th pro fight [Getty Images] Briton Sam Noakes put in a gutsy performance but fell short in his bid to become lightweight world champion, losing on points to Abdullah Mason for…

Same second-half story for Cougs in loss to No. 21 JMU 24-20

Another cross-country trip and chance to upset a ranked team on the road ends in the same old story for the Washington State Cougars. After leading the AP Poll’s No. 21 James Madison Dukes 17-10 at halftime, the Cougars were…

Texas, Arch Manning keep CFP hopes alive: 'All eyes will be on us'

If you thought Texas’ blowout loss at Georgia served as a playoff extinction-level event, you’re confusing this 12-team bracket with a beauty contest. It’s not. At the tail end of the bracket, it could be much more of a they’d-do-in-a-pinch…

Injury Report: Arizona State vs. Colorado

It’s Senior Day for the Buffaloes at Folsom Field, as CU will kick off against Arizona State within the hour. Unfortunately, nearly a dozen Buffs will miss action against the Sun Devils due to injury. Offensively, star offensive tackle Jordan…

Grading Auburn in its win over Mercer

Nov. 22—Judging the Auburn Tigers — on a pass/fail basis — for their 62-17 win over the lower-division Mercer Bears on Saturday: Offense — P+: Freshman Deuce Knight put on a show, accounting for six touchdowns. He was efficient with…

Grading Alabama in its win over Eastern Illinois

Nov. 22—Assessing the Alabama Crimson Tide — on a pass/fail basis — for its 56-0 win over the lower-division Eastern Illinois Panthers on Saturday: Offense — P: The Crimson Tide totaled 539 yards with 269 on the ground, though its…