Fourth-ranked Penn State takes playoff push on the road for a passing test vs. Minnesota

Illinois court overturns actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging racist, homophobic attack on himself

No. 24 Illinois and Rutgers are climbing the Big Ten ladder heading into Saturday’s showdown

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A New York man who threatened to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ gets sentenced to 10 years

UMass interim coach handed a difficult challenge against No. 8 Georgia’s defense

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal

No. 19 South Carolina looks to keep its momentum and win its fifth straight when it faces Wofford

Pope warns the Vatican pension fund needs urgent reform as employees demand transparency

No. 16 Colorado looks to continue its Big 12 title game pursuit with trip to Kansas on Saturday

For No. 11 Miami, this weekend’s game with Wake Forest may feel like a playoff contest

Duke chases win No. 8 while Virginia Tech goes for bowl eligibility on Saturday night in the ACC

Kentucky is the last home hurdle for No. 3 Texas Longhorns on their quest for SEC title game

Stuttgart likely without Germany forward Deniz Undav for the rest of the year

$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK’s most expensive cup