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SNYDER: Howard golf team was a shot Steph Curry couldn’t pass up

By Deron Snyder

He’s not hoping to mine the next Tiger Woods. Steph Curry just wants to share his love of the game and allow Howard University students to compete at the highest levels.

Another first for Clemson: No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football’s newest superpower.

Perkins, Virginia embrace higher expectations as division favorite

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Former Longhorns, NFL RB Cedric Benson dies in motorcycle accident

By Jim Vertuno - Associated Press

Ohio State files to trademark the word ‘The’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Locksley, Terrapins ready for fresh start with new season

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

NCAA amends agent rules to no longer require college degree

By Associated Press

Maryland receiver Jeshaun Jones to miss season with torn ACL

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Longtime Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster to step down after season

By Associated Press

Bud Foster’s long run on the sidelines at Virginia Tech is coming to an end. The 60-year-old defensive coordinator said this upcoming season will be his last as an assistant coach.

Terps to play Notre Dame, Seton Hall in non-conference

By Rina Torchinsky - The Washington Times

The Terrapins will face Notre Dame at home this season and will make a trip to Seton Hall in December.

Falcons open camp with questions about hiring of Durkin

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Shortly after taking the field for their first practice, the Falcons announced former Maryland coach DJ Durkin will serve as a guest coach during training camp.

Early Clemson-Syracuse matchup looms large in ACC

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

The biggest obstacle standing between Clemson and a fifth straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship may be an early season Sept. 14 matchup at Syracuse.

Middle Tennessee's Dishman to miss season due to knee injury

By Associated Press

Middle Tennessee forward DeAndre Dishman will miss the 2019-20 season after tearing ligaments in his left knee during the Blue Raiders' exhibition tour of Costa Rica last week.

Analysis: Arizona's Tate darkhorse contender for Heisman

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Last season, Khalil Tate was on the short list of preseason favorites for the Heisman Trophy.

Arkansas dismisses forward Gabe Osabuohien

By Associated Press

Arkansas has dismissed forward Gabe Osabuohien from the men's basketball program.

Pick Six: Top college awards could feature repeats

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

The race for the top individual awards in college football this season will have some standout players seeking repeats.

Tar Heels' Church goes viral with video of back-to-basket 3s

By Associated Press

North Carolina's Leah Church apparently doesn't need to even see the basket to hit 3-pointers.

Ollie wins ruling on union protection in fight over firing

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

The arbitrator in the dispute between UConn and Kevin Ollie has ruled that the former basketball coach is protected by a union contract when it comes to the standard the school must meet in proving his firing was justified.

Baylor dismisses Scott-Grayson from team for rules violation

By Associated Press

Sophomore guard Honesty Scott-Grayson has been dismissed from the Baylor women's basketball program for an unspecified violation of team rules.

Andy Burcham named Auburn play-by-play announcer

By Associated Press

Auburn University has named longtime broadcaster Andy Burcham to take over as the athletic department's main play-by-play announcer.

Penny Hardaway, Jerry Stackhouse bring NBA edge to Tennessee

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Former NBA stars Penny Hardaway and Jerry Stackhouse have taken on new challenges with both trying to revive a pair of struggling college basketball programs about 200 miles apart along Interstate 40 in Tennessee.

Georgia Bulldogs look for get over the hump in 2019

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Georgia begins another season with the highest of expectations.

Memphis hires Florida's Laird Veatch as athletic director

By Associated Press

Memphis has hired Laird Veatch to fill its athletic director vacancy.

Kentucky, Texas Tech top Cardinals' non-conference schedule

By Associated Press

Louisville will visit rival Kentucky, host Michigan and face NCAA Tournament finalist Texas Tech in the nonconference portion of its basketball schedule.