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NBCUniversal Launching New Cable Sports Channel
NBCUniversal is adding to its mix of sports offerings Monday by launching a new cable channel, dubbed NBCSN. The network will carry mostly sports that are also streamed on NBCU’s Peacock service, including NBA games, Big Ten college football, golf and Premier League soccer. NBCU is wrapping up a deal to carry Major League Baseball. (
MSN.com)
Ex-Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker receives show-cause, school gets 3 years of probation
Michigan State’s football program has received three years of probation and former head coach Mel Tucker was given a show-cause penalty as part of a negotiated resolution with the NCAA over recruiting violations. The school was also fined $30,000 along with 1.5% of its budget with added recruiting restrictions. Michigan State also has to vacate 14 wins. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Watch Mick Fleetwood perform Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Tusk’ at USC-Northwestern football halftime
Fleetwood Mac‘s Mick Fleetwood teamed up with Southern Cal’s marching Trojan Band November 7 for a rendition of ‘Tusk’. The drummer donned a golden Corinthian helmet and joined this year’s edition of the band at halftime to play the 1979 song. The track was originally recorded at Dodger Stadium with 112 members of the university’s band. (
NME)
Indiana football’s epic comeback win over Penn State broke Gus Johnson
In a game that gave us peak Gus Johnson, the ending to Saturday’s Big Ten showdown between No. 2 Indiana and Penn State might have been what finally broke the vociferous Fox Sports announcer. The Hoosiers came into the game wanting to cement their status as a top dog in the Big Ten, not to mention win in Happy Valley for the first time. (
Awful Announcing)
Texas man indicted for alleged threats made to Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm, family
A Texas man was indicted in Jefferson County Monday for allegedly making threats to Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm, members of his family, offensive coordinator Brian Brohm and quarterback Miller Moss. Brian S. Mandel, 38, of Corpus Christi, faces six counts of second-degree terroristic threatening and one count of attempted theft by extortion. (
WDRB)
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at age 84
Paul Tagliabue, who served as NFL commissioner for 17 seasons as the league experienced tremendous prosperity and growth, died Sunday morning at the age of 84. The value of many of the league's franchises increased tenfold during Tagliabue's time in the commissioner's chair. The league also added four franchises during his tenure. (
ESPN.com)
NCAA Sanctions Six Former Players in Widening College Basketball Gambling Scandal
The NCAA announced a new wave of infractions rulings related to impermissible gambling on men’s college basketball Friday, citing six former players at three different schools—the University of New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State University and Arizona State University—in what it termed “separate schemes” with “similar conduct.” (
Sports Illustrated)
College football Week 11 highlights: Top games, plays, stats
No. 2 Indiana was on the brink of disaster until Fernando Mendoza took the Hoosiers on another trip down the field for a game winner. No. 9 Oregon toyed with becoming the latest victim of Kirk Ferentz's ability to drag every offense in the country into a vat of quicksand until Dante Moore chipped away at Iowa's blockade to set up a game-winning kick. (
ESPN.com)
Legendary NBA player, coach Lenny Wilkens dies at 88
Lenny Wilkens, a smooth playmaker who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, died Sunday. He was 88. In a 15-year playing career, Wilkens was an All-Star nine times and twice led the league in assists. As a head coach, he led the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1979 NBA title and was Coach of the Year in 1994. (
ESPN.com)
UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Cade Tyson scores big again; Nickel, Jackson post solid numbers
Cade Tyson continues to shine against overmatched foes, while Tyler Nickel is off to a strong start and
Ian Jackson posted solid numbers in a marquee matchup. Meanwhile,
Jalen Washington and Ven-Allen Lubin are still trying to make an impact at their new schools. Tyson followed his 30-point outburst against Gardner-Webb with 21 against Alcorn State. (
Tar Heel Tribune)