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Coco Gauff tops Maria Sakkari in DC Open final for fourth WTA title​


Away from a tennis court, Coco Gauff is still, in some ways, a typical teen, rolling her eyes at receiving FaceTime calls from a younger sibling -- "I'm at press right now, Bro" -- and her father -- "Oh, my God" -- while two versions of the DC Open trophy she earned Sunday sat on the table in front of her. With a racket in her hand, Gauff is not typical at all, as her success so far shows. And after the disappointment of a first-round exit at Wimbledon last month, the 19-year-old from Florida appears back to her best as the start of the US Open approaches later this month.

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Sources; ACC begin discussing Cal, Stanford as additions
With the Pac-12 down to just four schools after the defection of five universities on Friday, the four remaining schools -- including Cal and Stanford -- are scrambling to find places to land. Both have elite academic reputations and Stanford consistently has the country's best top-to-bottom athletic department, but the reverberations of realignment have left them at a crossroads.
 
Big Ten adds Oregon, Washington as newest members in blow to Pac-12
Unlike USC and UCLA, Oregon and Washington will not enter the Big Ten with full revenue shares. Sources told ESPN that both schools will receive approximately $30 million annually when they join the league, a share that will increase by $1 million during the current media contract with Fox, NBC and CBS, which runs through the 2029-30 athletic season. They then would be able to receive full shares.
 
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Sources; ACC begin discussing Cal, Stanford as additions
With the Pac-12 down to just four schools after the defection of five universities on Friday, the four remaining schools -- including Cal and Stanford -- are scrambling to find places to land. Both have elite academic reputations and Stanford consistently has the country's best top-to-bottom athletic department, but the reverberations of realignment have left them at a crossroads.
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Mountain West mulls nest move as ACC decides on Cal, Stanford
If the ACC does not add Cal and Stanford, however, it's less clear how things will play out. Since Friday, when five of the remaining nine Pac-12 schools announced they were leaving, the MWC has been gaming out various scenarios.
 
Sources: Cal, Stanford to ACC hits 'significant roadblocks'
Talks about Cal and Stanford picked up after the Pac-12 broke apart last week, but there had always been long odds the schools would join the conference because there is not a significant financial value add. For a league that is staring at a looming revenue gap with the SEC and Big Ten that could reach $30 million annually, adding revenue must be a major factor for consideration.
 

Presaeson (1 - 2)
Aug. 12: vs. Jacksonville L
Ridley had 2 catches in 1st game in almost 2 years as Jags get 28-23 preseason win over Cowboys
Aug. 19: at Seattle L
Seahawks starters look sharp in limited action, Seattle tops Dallas 22-14
Aug 26: vs. Las Vegas W
Grier shines in possible final act with team as Cowboys beat Raiders 31-16

Regular Season
Sept. 10: at New York Giants (SNF)
Sept. 17: vs. New York Jets
Sept. 25: at Arizona
Oct. 1: vs. New England
Oct. 8: at San Francisco (SNF)
Oct. 16: at Los Angeles Chargers (MNF)
Oct 22: BYE
Oct. 29: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Nov. 5: at Philadelphia
Nov. 12: vs. New York Giants
Nov. 19: at Carolina
Nov. 23: vs. Washington
Nov. 30: vs. Seattle (Amazon Prime)
Dec. 10: vs. Philadelphia (SNF)
Dec. 17: at Buffalo
Dec. 24: at Miami
Dec. 30: vs. Detroit (ESPN)
Jan. 7: at Washington
 

Preseason (0 - 3)
Aug. 12: vs. New York Jets L
Panthers Bryce Young limited to 21 yards in preseason debut, Jets win 27-0 without Aaron Rodgers
Aug. 18: at New York Giants L
Jones plays like $40 million man for Giants, No. 1 overall Young shows flashes for Panthers
Aug. 26 vs. Detroit L
No. 1 Bryce Young looks sharp, Lions 26-17 over Panthers

Regular Season
Sept. 10: at Atlanta
Sept. 18: vs. New Orleans (MNF)
Sept. 24: at Seattle
Oct. 1: vs. Minnesota
Oct. 8: at Detroit
Oct. 15: at Miami
Oct. 22: BYE
Oct. 29: vs. Houston
Nov. 5: Indianapolis
Nov. 9: at Chicago (TNF)
Nov. 19: vs. Dallas
Nov. 26: at Tennessee
Dec. 3: at Tampa Bay
Dec. 10: at New Orleans
Dec. 16 or 17: vs. Atlanta
Dec. 24: vs. Green Bay
Dec. 31: at Jacksonville
Jan. 6 or 7: vs. Tampa Bay
 

Georgia favored to repeat as rivals draw​


It has been eight years since oddsmakers anointed a team other than Alabama or Clemson as the preseason favorite. That streak is over, as Georgia is firmly the consensus betting favorite to win the College Football Playoff at sportsbooks around the nation. The Bulldogs, vying for a third consecutive national championship, enter the season with the fifth-shortest odds of any preseason title favorite in more than two decades, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. On Thursday, Georgia was +240 to win the College Football Playoff at Caesars Sportsbook. Alabama is next at +550, followed by Ohio State (+800) and Michigan (+850).

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CFP says no format changes until 'dust settles' on realignment​


For the first time since the Pac-12 was gutted by realignment, the 10 FBS commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick met Wednesday to discuss the future of the College Football Playoff in a meeting that was described as "cordial," but with a backdrop of uncertainty still looming over the league leaders. If the Pac-12 dissolves in 2024, as many expect it to, the CFP could change how it chooses the teams in the expanded 12-team format, which also begins in 2024. The current model includes the six highest-ranked conference champions plus the next six highest-ranked teams, which allows for five Power 5 conference champions, plus one Group of 5 champ. If the Pac-12 doesn't exist, though, the CFP is considering changing the criteria to the five highest-ranked conference champions, plus the next seven highest-ranked teams. The group also discussed the option of 12 at-large teams.

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[size=4[/B]]College Football Rankings - Preseason

AP
Top-5
No.1: Georgia
No.2: Michigan
No.3: Ohio State
No.4: Alabama
No.5: LSU

AFCA Coaches Poll
Top-5
No.1: Georgia
No,2: Michigan
No.3: Alabama
No.4: Ohio State
No.5: LSU[/size]

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