More top teams likely to tumble in some big-time matchups
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The best thing about college football and the worst thing about college football often is the same thing - the finality for a national title contender after its first loss.
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HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (Ticker) -- What was to be an early-season non-conference matchup has become a huge battle with Bowl Championship Series implications when No.
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The matches that matter most are supposed to be the semifinals this weekend, but playoffs to gain a spot next year, also this weekend, have the bigger buzz.
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The Shock and its imposing frontcourt are history. The challenge now for the Liberty is to beat a team that is an awful lot like itself.
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Three weeks ago, the Seattle Seahawks were considered in a class with New England and Philadelphia at the top of the NFL. Then 11 disastrous minutes against the Rams sent them into a free fall that hit bottom with a loss to the Cardinals.
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This one looks top heavy and dangerous for North Carolina. With Georgetown, Washington State, and Texas as other top seeds, this will be no cake walk for the Tar Heels. But make no mistake, Roy Williams's club can handle it.
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The Nets and the Phoenix Suns are part of a trend that seems to have pervaded this young season: Teams with high expectations that have stumbled out of the gate.
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Strange things are happening to the pro teams in this city. The Cavaliers are in the NBA finals. The Indians are tied for first place. And the Browns drafted an offensive lineman &#151; in the first round.
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The Bruins' road to a postseason berth remains steep, but it would be more difficult today if two other teams also struggling for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference hadn't also squandered points last night.
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It is Bowl Championship Series Time -- not for the games themselves, but for the headier competition of who gets in and where.
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The matchup of Louisvilleâs high-powered offense and Connecticutâs stingy defense could put one of the teams in position to challenge for the conference title.
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When a major upset happens early in the season, a Mid-American Conference team is often the one pulling it.
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Teams have a better chance of winning if they go for it when facing fourth-and-short.
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One of the best events in sports is happening this weekend, but I&#39;d be surprised if many of you know about it because I&#39;m not talking about a marquee college football matchup or the Yankees-Red Sox series.
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There is symbolism in the matchup: two Big East teams, each moving into a new neighborhood, opening up their conference schedule.
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This week&#39;s schedule may not be loaded with marquee matchups, but there are plenty of games Saturday with huge BCS implications.
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PHOENIX -- The fastest, flashiest team in the NBA could be getting a lot slower _ but much larger _ because of a blockbuster trade few could have seen coming.