Narrower goal posts could add intrigue to NFL games

Through Oct. 14, NFL kickers had made 325 of 371 field goals (87.6%) and are on pace for their most accurate season. Tighter uprights could make field-goal and extra-point attempts more interesting.

Collin Klein, Kansas State rout Geno Smith and West Virginia, 55-14

Collin Klein runs for four touchdowns and passes for three, outshining Geno Smith in showdown of Heisman hopefuls, as No. 4 Wildcats trounce No. 17 Mountaineers.

Robert Woods sets USC record, then honors late sibling

The Trojans receiver recalls the encouraging words of his sister Olivia, who died of cancer at 17. 'I just liked thanking her right then and there,' he says.

Giants put their faith in Ryan Vogelsong

With an NLCS must-win Game 6 at hand Sunday, San Francisco is counting on the late-blooming right-hander who finally has found success with the club.

Stepfan Taylor leads Stanford past California, 21-3, in Big Game

The Cardinal running back runs for a career-high 189 yards and one touchdown as Stanford wins the rivalry game for the third straight year.

Clippers sit three starters in exhibition loss to Jazz

Blake Griffin, Caron Butler and Willie Green, who hadn't missed any practices or preseason games, watch as teammates fall to Utah, 99-91.

Michigan edges Michigan State, 12-10, on last-gasp field goal

Wolverines gain their first win in the series since 2007 on Brendan Gibbons' 38-yard kick with five seconds left. A Denard Robinson pass sets up the score.

NFL Sunday night spotlight: Steelers vs. Bengals

History supports Pittsburgh as the favorite, but home-field advantage and receiver A.J. Green give Cincinnati a slight edge.

Notre Dame feeds off runner's high in 17-14 win over Brigham Young

Theo Riddick supplies the energy with a career-high 143 yards, sparking a ground game that amassed 270 yards in rally against Cougars defense that entered the game third in the nation against rush.

No. 3 Florida dominates No. 9 South Carolina in 44-11 victory

Jeff Driskel throws four touchdown passes, and the Gators avenge consecutive losses to the Gamecocks.

Rivero, Hill lead Colorado past Chivas USA, 2-0

Martin Rivero and Kamani Hill score first-half goals as the Rapids roll Chivas USA.

No. 24 Boise State shuts down UNLV, 32-7

D.J. Harper rushes for two touchdowns and defense comes up with three turnovers and gives up only 210 yards as Broncos improve to 6-1.

Giants, Cardinals gear up for Game 6 in NLCS

San Francisco is facing elimination but is back at home and relying on Ryan Vogelsong, who is going up against Chris Carpenter in a rematch of Game 2.

U.S. men's soccer team looks to regroup for next stage

A ticket to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is at stake next year in the final round of qualifying, and improvements are needed after a shaky performance in the previous round.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has more in the tank, wins Nationwide race

He comes back from two laps down to collect his sixth win of the season when cars in front of him run out of gas.

Coach Sean Pollard executes an impressive turnaround at Van Nuys

Four seasons after Sean Pollard took over a program that had gone 0-10 the previous year, the Wolves are 8-1 and have clinched a tie for Mission League title.

Oregon vs. Alabama: Can Ducks swim against the Tide?

Chris Dufresne takes time out (he gets three per half) each Friday during the season to answer questions on college football. This week's topics include a possible BCS championship matchup, USC's struggling offense and Notre Dame's resurgence.