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Sources: Big 12 OK's 9 conference games, plus 1

The Big 12 presidents and chancellors approved a scheduling model that will include nine conference games, plus one nonconference game, multiple sources within the league told ESPN on Tuesday.

Big 12 sets college football schedule with nine conference games, one non-conference

PAUL MYERBERG, USA TODAY

With the Big 12 now complete, every conference in the Power Five has agreed to schedules that lean heavily toward conference games.

Former NFL offensive tackle Tootie Robbins dies after contracting COVID-19

TOM SILVERSTEIN, PACKERS NEWS

Former Packers and Cardinals offensive tackle Tootie Robbins died at the age of 62 after succumbing to COVID-19.

NFL owners, NFLPA reach agreement on Thursday for COVID-19 opt-out deadline

MIKE JONES, USA TODAY

NFL players must make their decisions on whether to opt out of the 2020 season because of concerns over the coronavirus by Thursday.

Redeemed? Porter pours in 37 in Nuggets' OT win

Michael Porter Jr. reminded everyone of how talented the 14th overall pick in the 2018 draft is, exploding for a career-high 37 points and 12 rebounds in a 121-113 overtime victory over the Thunder.

TCU players say they met with Gary Patterson regarding coach's alleged use of racial slur

ANALIS BAILEY, USA TODAY

TCU football coach Gary Patterson met with some players Monday after he allegedly used a racial slur during a conversation with a freshman linebacker.

Zion plays down stretch of win: 'I felt alive again'

After being restricted to 15 minutes in the Pelicans' first two games, Zion Williamson finished with 23 points, seven rebounds and tied his career-high with five assists in just over 25 minutes of action of a 109-99 win over Memphis.

Braves ace Soroka out for year with torn Achilles

Atlanta Braves ace Mike Soroka tore his right Achilles tendon Monday night against the New York Mets after stepping off the mound to cover first base.

White says McGregor won't fight again in 2020

Dana White said not to expect Conor McGregor to fight in the UFC again in 2020.

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich attempts to clarify position on #WeAreUnited group

JACE EVANS, USA TODAY

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich released a statement on his conversation with Kassidy Woods and his position on the #WeAreUnited player group.

Opinion: Pelicans' playoff fortunes should not hang on how they handle Zion Williamson's minutes

MARK MEDINA, USA TODAY

It's easy to knock the Pelicans' handling of Zion Williamson, but they should still be able to make a playoff push even if he plays limited minutes.

NL East adds big twist to already chaotic 2020 MLB season

After some big-name injuries and opt-outs, forget about counting out the Mets or pre-punching those Braves playoff tickets.

Brown: 76ers 'very lucky' to win after Spurs rally

Brett Brown was anything but relieved or content after Philadelphia allowed San Antonio to score 43 in the fourth quarter only to be bailed out by a Shake Milton 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds to play.

Lakers' LeBron James considered joining nationwide protests for racial reforms

MARK MEDINA, USA TODAY

LeBron James has opted to focus much of his efforts on voting initiatives rather than being on the front lines of protests against racial injustice.

LeBron stays on message after Lakers milestone

LeBron James devoted more than half of his postgame media session to speaking on social issues after a win that clinched the Lakers' first No. 1 seed in the Western Conference in 10 years.