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Texas A&M not just happy to be here

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M coach Mike Elko had to take a moment to compose himself when he was asked if this season was championship or bust or if his Aggies were simply happy to reach the College Football Playoff for the first time as they prepared for Saturday’s game against ...

Alabama overcomes 17-point deficit, beats Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. — Ty Simpson passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 9 seed Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 on Friday night in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Alabama freshman Lotzeir Brooks, who did not score a touchdown in the ...

Despite Watt’s lung issue, dry needling not going anywhere

What is it? Dry needling is a physical therapy technique where thin needles are inserted into tight muscle knots to release tension, improve blood flow and promote natural healing for treating pain. LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride heard about what happened to ...

Report: Group set to buy Pens

A family-owned, Chicago-based investment company is closing in on a deal to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group. Multiple outlets, including Victory Sports and ESPN, citing anonymous sources, reported Wednesday that the Hoffmann Family of Companies is nearing the final ...

Penguins handed 7th straight loss

OTTAWA, Ontario — Linus Ullmark made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brady Tkachuk scored twice and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh 4-0 on Thursday night to extend the Penguins’ losing streak to seven. David Perron and Claude Giroux also scored, with Perron reaching ...