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Morning 4: Ranking all 15 other NFC teams in order of greatest threat to Detroit Lions -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Ranking all 15 other NFC teams in order of greatest threat to Detroit Lions -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Detroit Lions unveil secret weapon in dominant win over Cowboys, but face major injury setback
Read full article: Detroit Lions unveil secret weapon in dominant win over Cowboys, but face major injury setbackThe Detroit Lions found a secret weapon during their dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys but suffered a major injury setback in their Super Bowl hopes.
IndyCar partners with Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers for 2026 street race in Arlington
Read full article: IndyCar partners with Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers for 2026 street race in ArlingtonIndyCar will return to Texas in 2026 with a street race in Arlington in a joint venture between the Dallas Cowboys and the official events partner of the Texas Rangers.
Detroit Lions inducting Calvin Johnson into Pride of the Lions during Monday Night Football
Read full article: Detroit Lions inducting Calvin Johnson into Pride of the Lions during Monday Night FootballThe Detroit Lions will induct Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during a Monday Night Football game at Ford Field.
MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95
Read full article: MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95Major League Baseball was still stinging from a strike that had wiped out the World Series the previous season when the 1995 All-Star Game was played outside in the stifling Texas heat.
CFP discussing 14-team model with 3 automatic bids each for Big Ten, SEC, AP sources say
Read full article: CFP discussing 14-team model with 3 automatic bids each for Big Ten, SEC, AP sources sayCollege Football Playoff officials are considering a 14-team model that would guarantee multiple automatic bids for each of the four power conferences, starting in 2026.
College Football Playoff approves 5+7 format and reduces spots for conference champions
Read full article: College Football Playoff approves 5+7 format and reduces spots for conference championsThe field for the 12-team College Football Playoff will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large selections after the university presidents who oversee the CFP voted unanimously to tweak the format.
ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources say
Read full article: ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the agreement say ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that will allow the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season.
What Matthew Stafford said after seeing Lions get screwed vs. Cowboys -- again
Read full article: What Matthew Stafford said after seeing Lions get screwed vs. Cowboys -- againMatthew Stafford knows more than most about what itโs like to be on the receiving end of a questionable call by refs during a Lions-Cowboys game.
Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys preview: Kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, betting odds
Read full article: Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys preview: Kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, betting oddsThe Detroit Lions have locked up a playoff spot, but if they want to earn a top-two seed in the NFC, they need to find a way to upset the Dallas Cowboys on the road.
CFP expansion talks head toward October after 7-hour meeting
Read full article: CFP expansion talks head toward October after 7-hour meetingThe conference commissioners who manage the College Football Playoff have met for almost seven hours to work on expanding the postseason system from four to 12 teams as soon as the 2024 season.
Michigan menโs basketball falls to Villanova in Sweet 16
Read full article: Michigan menโs basketball falls to Villanova in Sweet 16The magical run from the University of Michigan menโs basketball team has come to an end as the men in maize fall to No. 2 seed Villanova 63-55 in the NCAA Tournamentโs Sweet 16.
Big 12's Bowlsby: CFP expansion for 2024 'in some jeopardy'
Read full article: Big 12's Bowlsby: CFP expansion for 2024 'in some jeopardy'Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says expanding the College Football Playoff as soon as the 2024 season is "in some jeopardy" if an agreement on a new format cannot be reached soon.
Fully vaccinated NFL players will get COVID-19 tests weekly
Read full article: Fully vaccinated NFL players will get COVID-19 tests weeklyFully vaccinated players will be required to get tested for COVID-19 weekly instead of every 14 days as part of the revised protocols for the regular season agreed upon by the NFL and NFLPA.
Saints move practice to home of Cowboys after Ida evacuation
Read full article: Saints move practice to home of Cowboys after Ida evacuationA person with knowledge of the decision says the New Orleans Saints are planning to practice this week at the home of the Dallas Cowboys after evacuating because of Hurricane Ida.
Alabama to meet Notre Dame in relocated CFP semifinal game
Read full article: Alabama to meet Notre Dame in relocated CFP semifinal game4 Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal originally scheduled to serve as the 107th Rose Bowl, the playoff committee announced Sunday. โOur guys recognize what theyโll need to do relative to the mental preparation of playing a great football team in Alabama. But instead of a week amid the pomp and pageantry of the Rose Bowl, the teams will spend their semifinal week in Arlington, Texas. Oregon State beat Duke in Durham, North Carolina, in that version of the Rose Bowl. The festive week of genteel celebrations around the Rose Bowl game had already been mostly canceled.
Oregon football vs. Washington State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Oregon football vs. Washington State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreJustin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks hands the ball off to CJ Verdell #7 of the Oregon Ducks during the Advocare Classic at AT&T Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)EUGENE, Ore. - Oregon took control of the Pac-12's North Division with an impressive 35-31 comeback win at Washington last weekend. "We've always played extremely well against them," Washington State coach Mike Leach, who is 4-3 all-time against the Ducks and 2-1 at Autzen Stadium, told the Eugene Register-Guard. "We recognize the fact that we have not done a good enough job against Washington State for the past four years," Cristobal said. PREDICTION: Oregon 41, Washington State 24Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Baylor football vs. Oklahoma State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Baylor football vs. Oklahoma State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreSafety Blake Lynch #21 of the Baylor Bears celebrates an interception during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 24, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Baylor defeated Texas Tech 35-24. LINE: Oklahoma State -3.5. ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (4-2, 1-2)Spencer Sanders (63.3 percent, 1,333 yards, 10 TDs, eight interceptions) needs 296 yards to break the freshmen school record for passing yards in a season. PREDICTION: Oklahoma State 35, Baylor 31More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Aaron Jones fined more than $10K
Read full article: Aaron Jones fined more than $10KAaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after defeating the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)(CNN) - Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers teased Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones with a sassy wave goodbye during last Sunday's game, and now he literally has to pay for it. "I can't say it was worth it, but the picture is a dope picture," Jones said. Jones plans to appeal the fine, hoping the league will show some leniency given that he's a first-time offender, ESPN reported. "I definitely got a nice picture out of it, but it hurts my pocket a little bit," Jones said.
Baylor football vs. Texas Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Baylor football vs. Texas Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreBaylor defeated Texas Tech 35-24. The Bears next host Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon as the Red Raiders make their first-ever visit to McLane Stadium. This is the 78th meeting between Texas Tech and Baylor with the series tied, 38-38-1. Texas Tech is 6-0 against Baylor in Waco during the Big 12 era. PREDICTION: Baylor 28, Texas Tech 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Oregon football vs. Colorado: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Oregon football vs. Colorado: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreJustin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks hands the ball off to CJ Verdell #7 of the Oregon Ducks during the Advocare Classic at AT&T Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)EUGENE, Ore. - It's a short week for Oregon and Colorado as the 13th-ranked Ducks host the Buffaloes on Friday night. ABOUT COLORADO (3-2, 1-1 Pac-12)Steven Montez, who ranks second in the conference in passing yards per game (292.6), upped his average versus Arizona, throwing for 299 yards and a touchdown. Oregon has won five of the six Pac-12 games with Colorado, but the Buffaloes prevailed 41-38 on the road in their last meeting in 2016. PREDICTION: Oregon 37, Colorado 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Oregon football vs. Cal: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Oregon football vs. Cal: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreJustin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks hands the ball off to CJ Verdell #7 of the Oregon Ducks during the Advocare Classic at AT&T Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. 13 Oregon and visiting California lost some of its luster when the Bears suffered their first loss last week, but the matchup still features plenty of intrigue. Cal linebacker Evan Weaver leads the nation with 78 tackles and presents a formidable challenge for Oregon, which has outscored opponents 133-15 since its season-opening loss to Auburn. Oregon has won nine of the last 10 meetings against Cal, including five straight at home. PREDICTION: Oregon 42, Cal 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Oregon football vs. Stanford: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Oregon football vs. Stanford: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score17 Oregon visits Stanford. LINE: Oregon -10.5A total of 13 different players have scored a touchdown for Oregon, which has outscored its opponents 70-12 in the first half through the first three weeks. Stanford is 20-7 coming off a loss and 5-0 following back-to-back losses under coach David Shaw. Oregon has a combined 168 career starts along the offensive line, which is the most in the nation. PREDICTION: Oregon 41, Stanford 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Notre Dame football vs. New Mexico: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Notre Dame football vs. New Mexico: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreIan Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on late in the game against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. LINE: Notre Dame -35"It was a sloppy win, I think, for us," Notre Dame's junior safety Alohi Gilman, who led the team with 10 tackles against Louisville, told reporters. The Irish have won 11 straight games at home, the third-longest streak since Notre Dame Stadium opened in 1930. Notre Dame running backs have gone 571 carries without a fumble, which is the longest active streak among FBS teams. PREDICTION: Notre Dame 48, New Mexico 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.