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Cincinnati's Ridder is Falcons' pick as possible future QB
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — On a draft night the Atlanta Falcons focused on their defense, adding two edge rushers, the new name in the quarterback room stole the show. Ending the NFL draft's long quarterback drought, the Falcons picked Cinncinnati's Desmond Ridder in the third...
Seemed forever for QBs to go in 1st 2 rounds of NFL draft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It took 42 selections Friday before a second quarterback was taken in the NFL draft. And it was a proven commodity in college, Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder. A full 54 spots after Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh went 20th to the Steelers on Thursday night, Ridder was...
Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night. Not simply prospects, either. Yes, the first five selections came on the defensive side of the ball, including edge rushers...
Venables looks to take Oklahoma program 'from good to great'
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables respects what the Sooners have accomplished in recent years, but he believes they can be even better. Lincoln Riley compiled a 55-10 record in five seasons before leaving to become head coach at Southern California....
With expansion on hold, College Football Playoff settles in
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — As college football tries to navigate unprecedented upheaval, the status quo holds with the College Football Playoff that crowns its national champion. The playoff is likely to stick with the current four-team format through the end of its contract. It has...
NFL prospect David Ojabo hurt at Michigan's Pro Day workout
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — NFL prospect David Ojabo was injured at Michigan’s Pro Day workout, wincing in pain after he went down to the turf. The NFL Network reported Friday that the defensive end was injured in a pass-rushing drill, went down clutching his left leg and had to be...
ESPN treats NCAA Women's Tournament as premier event
ESPN has treated the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on the same level as the College Football Playoff and “Monday Night Football.” But with increased attention toward how the women’s version of “March Madness” is treated compared to the men’s tournament, ESPN’s coverage will be...
Key players gone, but Cincy's Fickell says 'run is not over'
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Luke Fickell has suggested a book about Cincinnati's upcoming football season could be titled “Life Without Desmond Ridder." While finding a replacement for the record-setting four-year starter at quarterback may be at the front of the coach's mind this...
Mayfield's statue to be dedicated after Oklahoma spring game
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma will dedicate a statue of 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield on April 23 following its spring game, the university announced Monday. “I’m a Sooner for life and incredibly grateful for all of the success my teammates and I had at OU,”...
