Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Urban Meyer’s tumultuous lone season in Jacksonville ends with a record of 2-11 and a myriad of controversies for the former college coach.

Alabama’s Bryce Young is the overwhelming favorite for college football’s top award. Kenny Pickett, C.J. Stroud, and Aidan Hutchinson also finalists.

LaMarr Hoyt, whose durability and precise control propelled him to the 1983 AL Cy Young award, pitched eight seasons with the White Sox and Padres.

Several top running backs are dealing with injuries this week, forcing fantasy managers to explore other options.

With the fantasy playoffs right around the corner, injuries to several top running backs make filling those spots a top priority in Week 13.

Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts has taken over as fantasy’s No. 1 running back, but he’ll face Buffalo’s top-rated defense on Sunday.

Harper led the majors in doubles, slugging percentage and OPS on his way to being named the National League’s MVP, an award he also won in 2015.

Minor leaguers, who have long complained about cramped, substandard living conditions, will have their housing paid for by their parent clubs.