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Gators Sweep Tar Heel Invitational; Filler First Collegiate Win

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/10/womens-golf-gators-sweep-tar-heel-invitational-filler-first-collegiate-win.aspx

Wilkes Finishes Third, Gators Take Fourth at Williams Cup

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/10/mens-golf-wilkes-finishes-third-gators-take-fourth-at-williams-cup.aspx

Florida Draws Georgia, South Carolina as Permanent Baseball Opponents

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/10/florida-draws-georgia-south-carolina-as-permanent-baseball-opponents.aspx

Breaking down Florida’s struggles on the road

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/breaking-down-floridas-struggles-on-the-road/

Smith likes the Florida Gators’ defensive scheme

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/smith-likes-the-florida-gators-defensive-scheme/

The Pac-12′s tragedy is wildly entertaining

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/goodman-the-pac-12s-tragedy-is-wildly-entertaining.html

Inside the wacky 2023 college football season, why expert picks have missed so badly

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/10/inside-the-wacky-2023-college-football-season-why-expert-picks-have-missed-so-badly.html

Deion Sanders says Travis Hunter, Colorado’s two-way star, cleared to return with protection

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/10/deion-sanders-travis-hunter-cleared-colorado-football/71132106007/

‘They bought some pretty good players’: Kentucky’s Mark Stoops on NIL after Georgia loss

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/10/kentucky-mark-stoops-nil-georgia/71131650007/

Washington AD Troy Dannen takes swipe at Ohio State, Texas: ‘They haven’t won much lately’

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/10/washington-ad-troy-dannen-takes-shot-at-ohio-state-and-texas-football/71130269007/

Big Ten takes, picks: Wisconsin looks to distance itself in West race as division goes out with whimper

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-takes-picks-wisconsin-looks-to-distance-itself-in-west-race-as-division-goes-out-with-whimper/

Van Jefferson trade grades: Rams deal veteran WR to Falcons for swap of late-round draft picks

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/van-jefferson-trade-grades-rams-deal-veteran-wr-to-falcons-for-swap-of-late-round-draft-picks/

Moving on: Behind Nathan Eovaldi gem, Rangers sweep Orioles to reach first ALCS since 2011

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2023/10/10/texas-rangers-baltimore-orioles-alds-sweep/71137000007/

Rintaro Sasaki, slugging Japanese phenom, to play college baseball in U.S., per report

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/rintaro-sasaki-slugging-japanese-phenom-to-play-college-baseball-in-u-s-per-report/

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for her life’ while battling pneumonia, daughter says

https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/olympic-legend-mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life-while-battling-pneumonia-daughter-says/

Press Conference | Napier: Nice to Get a Win, But Climb Up Mountain Continues

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/9/football-press-conference-napier-nice-to-get-a-win-but-climb-up-mountain-continues.aspx

First-Round WNBA Draft Pick, Rhyne Howard Joins Florida’s Coaching Staff

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/9/general-first-round-wnba-draft-pick-rhyne-howard-joins-floridas-coaching-staff.aspx

Gators in the NFL: Week 5

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/9/football-gators-in-the-nfl-week-5.aspx

Florida’s snap count report against Vanderbilt

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/floridas-snap-count-report-against-vanderbilt/

Will Richard’s Consistency A Key For This Year’s Gators

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-basketball/will-richards-consistency-a-key-for-this-years-gators/

Filler Makes History, Gators Own 13 Stroke Lead at Tar Heel Invitational

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/9/womens-golf-filler-makes-history-gators-lead-by-13-strokes-at-tar-heel-invitational.aspx

Evaluating Florida’s 2023 transfer class through six games

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/evaluating-floridas-2023-transfer-class-through-six-games/

Friday Night Frenzy Recap week 7: Florida Gators recruiting

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/friday-night-frenzy-recap-week-7-florida-gators-recruiting-8/

Texas is not back? Louisville is the new TCU? Overreactions from college football Week 6

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/09/college-football-overreactions-week-6-texas-louisville/71109008007/

Anthony Richardson injury updates: Colts QB could miss a month with shoulder ailment

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2023/10/08/anthony-richardson-injury-shoulder-arm-indianapolis-colts-quarterback/71111398007/

Georgia impresses, but Michigan still leads the college football NCAA Re-Rank 1-133

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/09/college-football-re-rank-georgia-michigan/71114872007/

What does it cost to go to an SEC football game? About $160 a head for a family of four

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2023/10/09/sec-football-cost-to-attend-a-game-more-than-600-for-family-of-four/71118147007/

Miami’s Shannon Dawson takes ownership for calling run play instead of kneel in loss to Georgia Tech

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/miamis-shannon-dawson-takes-ownership-for-calling-run-play-instead-of-kneel-in-loss-to-georgia-tech/

Alabama trolls Chris Doering with Texas A&M recap video

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/alabama-trolls-chris-doering-with-texas-am-recap-video.html

Raiders vs. Packers Monday Night Football highlights: Las Vegas ends three-game skid

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/10/09/packers-raiders-score-monday-night-football-predictions-odds-watch-time/71123330007/

Florida Downs Alabama in Straight-Sets

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/8/volleyball-florida-downs-alabama-in-straight-sets.aspx

Florida and RV Georgia Soccer Tie 0-0

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/8/florida-and-rv-georgia-soccer-tie-0-0.aspx

Boireau rates his Florida Gators visit a perfect “10”

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/boireau-rates-his-florida-gators-visit-a-perfect-10/

Paul Finebaum still can’t trust Alabama, even after win over Texas A&M

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/paul-finebaum-still-cant-trust-alabama-even-after-win-over-texas-am.html

Colts QB Anthony Richardson knocked out of game vs. Titans with shoulder injury

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2023/10/08/anthony-richardson-injury-shoulder-arm-indianapolis-colts-quarterback/71111398007/

Oklahoma is among teams moving up in top 10, while Texas tumbles in US LBM Coaches Poll

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/08/coaches-poll-college-football-oklahoma-top-10-texas-tumbles/71108997007/

AP Top 25 poll: USC falls after winning for third straight week, Miami still in college football rankings

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ap-top-25-poll-usc-falls-after-winning-for-third-straight-week-miami-still-in-college-football-rankings/

College football Week 6 grades: We’re all laughing at Miami after the worst loss of year

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/08/college-football-grades-week-6-miami-mario-cristobal-jimbo-fisher/71106193007/

‘Just an embarrassment:’ Major League Baseball managers are grossly underpaid

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/10/08/major-league-baseball-managers-grossly-underpaid/71106218007/

Jimbo Fisher too timid for Texas A&M to beat Nick Saban’s Alabama

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2023/10/08/jimbo-fisher-too-timid-for-texas-am-to-beat-nick-sabans-alabama/71110025007/

32 things we learned in NFL Week 5: Ravens, Patriots spiral as other teams get right

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2023/10/08/nfl-week-5-takeaways-ravens-steelers-patriots-cowboys-niners/71115167007/

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill penalized for giving football to his mom after scoring touchdown

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2023/10/08/dolphins-tyreek-hill-touchdown-mom-ball/71111821007/

FINAL: Gators 38, Vanderbilt 14

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/7/football-final-gators-38-vanderbilt-14.aspx

A Happy Homecoming — And Some Relief — For Gators

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/7/football-gators-a-happy-homecoming-and-some-relief-for-gators.aspx

Florida vs Vanderbilt takeaways

https://onlygators.com/10/07/2023/florida-vs-vanderbilt-score-takeaways-gators-take-care-of-business-despite-early-miscues/

Everything Billy Napier said after Florida’s homecoming victory over Vanderbilt

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/everything-billy-napier-said-after-floridas-homecoming-victory-over-vanderbilt/

Postgame quotes from Graham Mertz, Shemar James, and Tyreak Sapp after Florida’s week six victory

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/postgame-quotes-from-graham-mertz-shemar-james-and-tyreak-sapp-after-floridas-week-six-victory/

Miami could have taken a knee to beat Georgia Tech. Instead, Hurricanes ran, fumbled and lost.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/08/miami-doesnt-take-knee-fumbles-loses-georgia-tech/71108303007/

Georgia Tech knocks off Miami on improbable touchdown catch by former Alabama receiver

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/10/georgia-tech-knocks-off-miami-on-late-touchdown-catch-by-former-alabama-receiver.html

Jimbo Fisher explains 4th down decision, how Alabama beat Texas A&M

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/jimbo-fisher-explains-4th-down-decision-how-alabama-beat-texas-am.html

3 takeaways: Alabama controls SEC West after big 26-20 win over Texas A&M

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/3-takeaways-alabama-rallies-against-texas-am-with-big-plays-wins-26-20.html

The irresistible attraction of a messy Alabama

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/goodman-the-irresistible-attraction-of-a-messy-alabama.html

Week 6 college football winners, losers: Huge wins for Alabama and Oklahoma highlight day

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/07/college-football-week-6-winners-losers-alabama-oklahoma/71099915007/

Colorado scores dramatic win but Deion Sanders isn’t happy. He’s ‘sick’ of team’s ‘mediocrity.’

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2023/10/08/deion-sanders-frustrated-colorado-beats-arizona-state/71108607007/

College football winners, losers in Week 6: Georgia finally steps on gas pedal, Notre Dame’s CFP hopes vanish

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-winners-losers-in-week-6-georgia-finally-steps-on-gas-pedal-notre-dames-cfp-hopes-vanish/

MLB playoffs: What we learned from NLDS Game 1s as D-backs rock Clayton Kershaw, Phillies quiet Braves

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-playoffs-what-we-learned-from-nlds-game-1s-as-d-backs-rock-clayton-kershaw-phillies-quiet-braves/live/

Florida Falls to No. 25 Auburn

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/6/volleyball-florida-falls-to-no-25-auburn.aspx

The Opening Kickoff: Gators vs. Vanderbilt — A Welcome Home Matchup

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/6/football-the-opening-kickoff-gators-vs-vanderbilt-xxxxx-working.aspx

Gators seek to rebound

https://onlygators.com/10/06/2023/florida-football-friday-final-gators-seek-much-needed-rebound-with-pressure-on-billy-napier/

UF Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inducted

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/6/uf-athletic-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023-inducted-tonight.aspx

Injured players report

https://onlygators.com/10/06/2023/florida-football-depth-chart-bunch-of-offensive-players-including-trevor-etienne-on-injured-report/

Scouting the Vanderbilt Commodores

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/scouting-the-vanderbilt-commodores/

College football Week 6 games to watch: Oklahoma-Texas leads seven must-see contests

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/06/college-football-schedule-week-6-games-watch/71031032007/

Ranking MLB’s eight remaining playoff teams: Who’s got the best World Series shot?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2023/10/06/mlb-playoffs-bracket-power-rankings-postseason-world-series/71077078007/

Why beating Texas this year is so important to Oklahoma and coach Brent Venables

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2023/10/06/oklahoma-brent-venables-need-texas-win/71082847007/

Florida-Vanderbilt: What You Need to Know

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/5/football-florida-vanderbilt-what-you-need-to-know.aspx

Press Conference | Napier Eyes Execution, Action vs. Vandy

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/5/football-press-conference-napier-eyes-execution-action-vs-vandy.aspx

Broadcast Info: Florida vs. Vanderbilt

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/5/football-broadcast-info-florida-vs-vanderbilt.aspx

Roundtable: Florida vs Vanderbilt

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/florida-vs-vanderbilt-roundtable/

Friday Night Frenzy Preview Week 7: Florida Gators recruiting

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/friday-night-frenzy-preview-week-7-florida-gators-recruiting-7/

Florida Soccer Loses 1-0 to MSU

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/5/florida-soccer-loses-1-0-to-msu.aspx

Open Baseball Practice Kickstarts Sunday

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/5/fall-baseball-practice-kickstarts-sunday.aspx

EJ Jarvis Retiring From Basketball

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-basketball/ej-jarvis-retiring-from-basketball/

7th Ranked Jayden Quaintance To Visit Florida

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-basketball/7th-ranked-jayden-quaintance-to-visit-florida/

There are 22 college football teams still unbeaten. Here’s when each will finally lose.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/05/college-football-unbeatens-first-loss-predictions/71032258007/

Big Ten football schedule: Conference releases opponents, protected rivalries for 2024-28 seasons

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-football-schedule-conference-releases-opponents-protected-rivalries-for-2024-28-seasons/

NFL Thursday night: Bears win after losing Dick Butkus

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/10/nfl-thursday-night-bears-win-after-losing-dick-butkus.html

Chicago Bears great Dick Butkus was brutal, fierce and mean on the field. He was the NFL.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2023/10/05/dick-butkus-ferocious-legacy-chicago-bears/71077657007/

How NIL, transfer portal have surprisingly brought some much-needed talent parity to college football

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/how-nil-transfer-portal-have-surprisingly-brought-some-much-needed-talent-parity-to-college-football/

Gallaudet University to debut ‘groundbreaking’ 5G-connected helmet for deaf football players

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/gallaudet-university-to-debut-groundbreaking-5g-connected-helmet-for-deaf-football-players/

Watch Nick Saban take jab at NIL as he gifts Pat McAfee Alabama T-shirt with name on it

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/watch-nick-saban-take-funny-jab-at-nil-as-he-gifts-pat-mcafee-alabama-t-shirt-with-name-on-it.html

Utah QB Cameron Rising reveals new details on knee injury: ‘I tore my ACL, meniscus, MPFL and MCL’

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/utah-qb-cameron-rising-reveals-new-details-on-knee-injury-i-tore-my-acl-meniscus-mpfl-and-mcl/

Apple, Amazon in discussion for College Football Playoff broadcasting rights

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/apple-amazon-in-discussion-for-college-football-playoff-broadcasting-rights.html

Gators looking to build continuity on the offensive line

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/gators-trying-to-build-continuity-on-the-offensive-line/

Event-Filled Weekend for UF Homecoming 2023

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/4/football-event-filled-weekend-for-uf-homecoming-2023.aspx

Gators Bringing 7’6″ Olivier Rioux On Visit

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-basketball/gators-bringing-76-olivier-rioux-on-visit/

NCAA tightens December football transfer portal window from 45 days to 30

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/10/ncaa-tightens-december-football-transfer-portal-window-from-45-days-to-30.html

NCAA to advocate for stricter sports gambling regulations, protect athletes

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/04/ncaa-advocating-stricter-sports-gambling-regulations/71060224007/

GatorMade Program Reaches Far Beyond Field

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/3/football-gatormade-feature-riley-simonds-derek-wingo-billy-napier-savannah-bailey.aspx

Nick Saban talks Texas A&M, pass protection, transfer portal windows and more

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/live-updates-from-nick-sabans-press-conference-before-alabama-football-plays-texas-am.html

It’s Texas-OU’s last Red River Rivalry in the Big 12. This split is a sad one.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/10/04/texas-ou-red-river-rivalry-last-big-12-sec/71061274007/

2023 MLB playoffs: Seven takeaways from unique sweep-filled day in baseball’s postseason

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2023-mlb-playoffs-seven-takeaways-from-unique-sweep-filled-day-in-baseballs-postseason/live/

Dribble Handoff: Kansas, Michigan among college basketball’s best assistant coaching staffs

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/dribble-handoff-kansas-michigan-among-college-basketballs-best-assistant-coaching-staffs/

Napier remains play caller, believes in current process

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/napier-remains-play-caller-believes-in-current-process/

Lauren Embree is Vandy “Ms. Two Bits”

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/3/football-lauren-embree-is-vandy-ms-two-bits-oct-3-2023.aspx

Alabama DB recalls ‘unreal’ 2022 Texas A&M game when lipreading saved Tide

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/alabama-db-recalls-unreal-2022-texas-am-game-when-lipreading-saved-tide.html

Alabama football: Terrion Arnold explains how to survive a Nick Saban butt-chewing

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/alabama-football-terrion-arnold-explains-how-to-survive-a-nick-saban-butt-chewing.html

Report: Alabama’s Nick Saban is highest-paid coach in college football

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/report-alabamas-nick-saban-is-highest-paid-coach-in-college-football.html

How does Hugh Freeze’s salary at Auburn compare to other college football head coaches?

https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2023/10/how-does-hugh-freezes-salary-at-auburn-compare-to-other-college-football-head-coaches.html

Who are college football’s most overpaid coaches? Hint: SEC leads the way.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/03/college-football-coaches-salaries-most-overpaid-jimbo-fisher/70962829007/

Florida State to add women’s lacrosse team after USA TODAY investigation

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/10/03/florida-state-to-add-womens-lacrosse-team-title-ix/71048755007/

MLB playoffs highlights: Phillies, D-backs win to cap off postseason’s opening day

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2023/10/03/2023-mlb-playoffs-wild-card-live-updates-scores-bracket/71039404007/

NCAA begins process of making NIL rules changes on its own

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2023/10/03/ncaa-name-image-and-likeness-rules-changes/71052102007/

LOOK: Tennis player disqualified on match point after accidentally hitting ball into umpire’s face

https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/look-tennis-player-disqualified-on-match-point-after-accidentally-hitting-ball-into-umpires-face/

Press Conference | Napier: ‘I’ve Got A Ton Of Confidence In What We Do And How We Do It’

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/2/football-press-conference-napier.aspx

Freshman receiver Andy Jean set for increased role following Douglas’ injury

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/freshman-receiver-andy-jean-set-for-increased-role-following-douglas-injury/

‘All Aboard’ on the Boards in ’23-24

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/2/mens-basketball-all-aboard-on-the-boards-in-23-24-Gators-oct-2-2023.aspx

Gators in the NFL: Week 4

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/2/football-gators-in-the-nfl-week-4.aspx

How Riley Kugel Can Take The Next Step As A Sophomore

https://www.gatorcountry.com/florida-gators-basketball/how-riley-kugel-can-take-the-next-step-as-a-sophomore/

Friday Night Frenzy Recap Week 6: Florida Gators recruiting

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/friday-night-frenzy-recap-week-6-florida-gators-recruiting-9/

Michigan moves past Georgia for No. 1 spot in college football’s NCAA Re-Rank 1-133

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/02/college-football-re-rank-michigan-passes-georgia/71025283007/

Russ Francis, former Patriots, 49ers tight end, killed in plane crash

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/10/02/russ-francis-former-nfl-tight-end-killed-in-plane-crash/71032078007/

College Football Power Rankings: Michigan jumps Ohio State, Oklahoma and Kentucky make major gains in top 25

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-power-rankings-michigan-jumps-ohio-state-oklahoma-and-kentucky-make-major-gains-in-top-25/

Giants’ season is already spiraling out of control after latest embarrassment in prime time

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2023/10/03/new-york-giants-daniel-jones-brian-daboll-seattle-seahawks/71040778007/

NFL Week 4 winners, losers: Bengals in bad place with QB Joe Burrow

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/10/02/nfl-winners-losers-bengals-joe-burrow-patriots-mac-jones/71026562007/

Georgia shouldn’t be No. 1, ACC should dump Notre Dame. Overreactions from college football Week 5

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/02/college-football-week-5-overreactions-georgia-no-1/71029172007/

Gators Down Gamecocks in Four

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/1/volleyball-gators-down-gamecocks-in-four.aspx

Billy Napier’s method to prepare his team for road games isn’t working

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/billy-napiers-method-to-prepare-his-team-for-for-road-games-isnt-working/

Snap count report vs Kentucky

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/snap-count-report-vs-kentucky/

Florida Tennis Concludes a Weekend of Fall Tournament Play

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/10/1/womens-tennis-florida-tennis-concludes-a-weekend-of-tournament-play.aspx

After Auburn’s near upset against Georgia, what is the playcalling plan?

https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2023/10/auburn-football-after-near-upset-against-georgia-what-is-the-playcalling-plan.html

Nick Saban explains why Alabama can be ‘apprehensive’ to go under center

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/10/nick-saban-explains-why-alabama-can-be-apprehensive-to-go-under-center.html

Tim Wakefield, longtime Boston Red Sox knuckleball pitcher, dies at 57

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/10/01/tim-wakefield-red-sox-pitcher-dies/71026528007/

Texas rises in top five, Utah and LSU tumble in US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 5

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/01/coaches-poll-texas-rises-utah-lsu-tumble/71024274007/

Fueled by hat controversy Europe win Ryder Cup to extend USA’s overseas losing streak

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/ryder/2023/10/01/team-europe-fueled-by-a-hat-controversy-wins-2023-ryder-cup-in-rome/51812809/

Deion Sanders invited rapper DaBaby to speak to Colorado team. It was a huge mistake.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2023/10/01/deion-sanders-dababy-colorado/71017009007/

College football Week 5 grades: Bloviating nonsense has made its way to ‘College GameDay’

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/10/01/college-football-grades-week-5-pat-mcafee-espn-college-gameday/71021927007/

Parenting tip from sons of ex-MLB players: Baseball – and sports – is least important thing

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/10/01/mlb-players-sons-parenting-advice/71007718007/

AP Top 25 poll: Notre Dame into top 10, Oregon jumps USC in college football rankings

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ap-top-25-poll-notre-dame-into-top-10-oregon-jumps-usc-in-college-football-rankings/

Sorting the Sunday Pile, Week 4: Bills look like NFL’s best, Bengals season unwinding, Bears’ silver lining

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/sorting-the-sunday-pile-week-4-bills-look-like-nfls-best-bengals-season-unwinding-bears-silver-lining/

Jawaan Taylor penalty causes Chiefs safety during Sunday night matchup with Jets

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jawaan-taylor-penalty-causes-chiefs-safety-during-sunday-night-matchup-with-jets/