National championship game reflects college football’s cultural divide as Alabama, Clemson invade Pac-12 territory in blue Bay Area.
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State of Oklahoma touts business of equestrian coach banned for sexual misconduct
Oklahoma tourism department has been airing a video promoting the business of equestrian coach Randy Cates, who was banned for sexual misconduct.
Why college football bowl game industry, with ESPN’s help, is poised to get even bigger
College football bowl system could grow to 44 postseason games in 2020 and beyond, with help from ESPN, NCAA and other key stakeholders
Washington State irked by ranking, makes case for New Year’s bowl
Washington State Cougars athletic director Pat Chun and coach Mike Leach argue they deserve better ranking, New Year’s bowl.
Former cyclist Floyd Landis challenges Trump administration on attorney general
Floyd Landis is using his standing in the Lance Armstrong case to challenge the legitimacy of Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
How a Pac-12 football team’s mustache mania and a town’s festival nearly broke NCAA rules
A small town near Washington State wanted to honor Cougars quarterback Gardner Minshew and his mustache, but NCAA rules forced it to change course
Mike Leach won’t let Washington State football team watch scary or sad movies before games
Washington State football coach Mike Leach has a team rule: no scary movies the night before games. Same goes for films that are overly sad.
9 tips for Americans traveling to Iceland
A record surge in Americans has escaped to the brisk summer beauty of Iceland, impacting experiences and expenses in an already pricey wonderland