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For those who like to pay up at quarterback, it’s tough not to grab TCU’s Trevone Boykin against Kansas in the early slate. However, when Texas Tech’s Patrick Mahomes is priced $1,600 less, there is little debate. K-State is giving up a ton of yards each week and we all know the offensive prowess of the Red Raiders. In the late slate, Jared Goff is averaging over 300 yards and two passing touchdowns per game this season and he should easily reach those numbers against the Beavers at home....

The game off the field has changed. Name, Image, and Likeness remains a hot topic one year after its inception. Conferences are still playing musical chairs, and College Football Playoff expansion is an ever-present debate. What about the game on the field? Sporting News is ready for the ninth season of the College Football Playoff era. Defending national champion Georgia became the third consecutive SEC school to win the CFP championship last season after beating Alabama, and those schools are among the heavy title favorites along with Ohio State....

CM Punk recently revealed that his lawyer advised him to officially sign his AEW contract minutes before making his debut at Rampage: The First Dance. A recent ESPN report sheds light on Punk making his sensational return to pro wrestling with AEW. It states the star signed the deal just 30 minutes before his return to the squared circle. As per the report, while Punk was waiting in the United Center, he received a text message from his lawyer....

The cable news network’s “states of emergency” misnomer on Sunday showed the outline of Alabama but inaccurately labeled the image as “Mississippi.” CNN’s mislabeling mistake of the neighboring Southern states was broadcast amid several stories, segments and guests who appeared on the network to mock Trump’s claim Dorian would potentially hit Alabama. The National Weather Service issued a correction to the president’s hurricane path prediction, which prompted CNN’s Brian Stelter and ABC News to pounce on him for spreading false information....

Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union, Blinken was asked by host Jake Tapper whether President Joe Biden deserves blame for his handling of troop withdrawals. “I think, again, the issue here is not just the withdrawal of U.S. forces, it’s how they were withdrawn,” Tapper said. “The rapidity, the hastiness…Does President Biden not bear the blame for this disastrous exit from Afghanistan?” Tapper also cited an analysis of the exit by Ryan Crocker, the U....

During a primetime address on Thursday night, Biden said he wanted the Fourth of July celebrations to “mark our independence from this virus,” with traditional barbecues and cookouts. Tapper, host of The Lead with Jake Tapper, spoke to chief political analyst Gloria Borger about Biden’s speech. The CNN journalists wondered if the president would face blame if he failed to deliver. “And, Gloria, today, the White House would not say what specific metrics they wanted to see to make that July 4 four goal happen,” Tapper said....

The meeting, which is scheduled in Hyderabad, will also address a few core issues like the code of conduct for centrally-contracted players, and requirement of extra support staff. India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will also be a part of the deliberations. The big issue will be the communication channel between the team management, selectors and discarded players. Recently, Karun Nair and Murali Vijay went on record stating that there was “no communication” from either the selectors or the team management, an allegation emphatically denied by chairman of selectors MSK Prasad and COA chief Vinod Rai....

Maharashtra CA secretary Riyaz Bagwan had sent circulars to all district units stating that elections would be conducted on May 2 as per the newly amended constitution conforming to Lodha Committee recommendations. However, CoA after scrutiny of the new constitution found out a lot of anomalies and pointed it out in a two-page letter making it clear that in case elections are held, it would be declared “null and void”....

Instead, Coach K’s No. 4-ranked Duke team — which had already won the ACC regular-season championship and secured the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament — suffered an upset by rival North Carolina, falling 94-81. With the loss, Krzyzewski’s all-time record vs. the Tar Heels fell to 50-47. North Carolina fell behind by several possessions multiple times but never gave up. Eventually, Armando Bacot’s brilliance and untimely turnovers by the Blue Devils helped UNC to the win....

This time occurred during Tunisia’s matches against Portugal and Turkey. The injury strategy was executed during these international friendlies and involved goalkeeper Mouez Hassen feigning injury to allow stoppages in which several players would dash to the touchline to drink water and eat dates. Both matches ended in 2-2 draws and coincided with iftar, an evening meal at sunset. Against Portugal, Hassen went down appearing to be injured in the 58th minute, allowing his fasting teammates to run to the sideline to eat and drink together with the technical staff....

While I laud the desire to do something in support of voting rights, boycotting an entire state is not the way to do it. Progressives anxious about voting rights should find another way to support vulnerable Georgians in their quest for equality. I know this because I’ve seen the impact calls for a boycott can have on workers. In 2015, I covered the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Indiana, which was viewed by many as a protest against same-sex marriage....

Some experts call CBT the “gold standard” of treatment for its high levels of research and effectiveness. With CBT, a trained mental health professional provides specific guidance and steps to follow during a limited number of sessions. It usually includes homework. The steps are based on the idea that thoughts and behavior are connected, and that by changing faulty or incorrect thinking to more helpful thoughts, unhealthy behaviors can also change....

Conte is widely expected to leave in the summer despite his denials when questioned over his future. Since winning the Premier League title last year, there has been friction between the Italian and the board over transfers. Chelsea have been linked with numerous managerial targets to replace Conte as the club prepare for the likelihood of missing out on Champions League football for next season. Cole would welcome a situation where Conte stays and he thinks Chelsea need to invest heavily to close the gap on Manchester City, who won the Premier League title with five games to spare....

Having guided Wales to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, Coleman is one of the frontrunners to replace Bob Bradley, who was sacked on Tuesday after just 11 games in charge. Coleman’s wife Charlotte appeared to pour cold water on the link when she tweeted - in response to a message from a fan who said he could envisage the Colemans living in the seaside area of Mumbles - that the couple would prefer a move abroad when the Wales coach does eventually move on....

The 49ers quarterback captioned a picture of Houston’s flooded streets saying, “I warned you the #7tormscoming !!! #Houston.” MORE: Kaepernick defends Tom Brady | Joe Horn calls Goodell the devil | All-time 49ers While he removed it from Instagram, the damage had already been done. Kaepernick quickly tweeted he didn’t mean to disrespect anyone. Later, he issued a more formal apology, stating he wasn’t aware of the severity of the storm....

Line: Iowa State -5.5, Total: 151 (check our odds page for current college basketball point spreads and totals) The Sooners (20-8 SU, 14-12 ATS) are 11-5 in the conference, just a game back of Kansas. Those teams will meet in Norman in the regular-season finale on Saturday. Oklahoma hasn’t been the conference champ since 2005, sharing the title with Kansas that year. Coach Lon Kruger has seen his guys live on the edge the last three games with wins over Texas (71-69), Texas Tech (79-75 OT) and TCU (67-60)....

Line: Indiana -5, Total: 145 (check our odds page for current college basketball point spreads and totals ) Purdue (19-9 SU) may not be moving up the RPI as much as it would like, but if bettors in Vegas had a vote in the matter, the Boilermakers would be much higher because they’re 17-6 ATS this season. They’re making friends fast, as they boast one of the best cover percentages in college hoops....

During an appearance on a local podcast, the 57-year-old coach extended an offer to buy a beer for anyone who shows up to watch the Vikings play Western Oregon on Saturday. Both No. 3 Oregon and Oregon State will be hosting matchups in Week 3, which will make it more difficult for FCS Portland State to draw a crowd. In an attempt to attract more locals and beer snobs, Barnum extended the offer on the John Canzano BFT Podcast....