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Big games will separate contenders from pretenders

If the past two weeks seemed short on big games, everything is about to change. It’s time for conference rivalries, and that means the college football season is going to get seriously entertaining.

Thursday night football scoreboard

Canyon Springs shut down Liberty and Green Valley outlasted Basic in the battle of Henderson. Get the rest of Thursday night’s scores here.

NFL Week 5: Vikings at Packers prediction

Aaron Rodgers implored anxious fans of the Green Bay Packers to “relax” and then went out and made sure they were able to do just that with a brilliant performance in a lopsided rout at bitter rival Chicago on Sunday. With a much brighter outlook surrounding the team, Rodgers and Green Bay will host another NFC North opponent when the Minnesota Vikings pay a visit on Thursday night.

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Lawsuit seen likely against FSU’s Winston

Jameis Winston avoided criminal charges after a woman said he sexually assaulted her. But the Florida State quarterback can’t seem to move on from the case as a possible civil lawsuit and potential punishment from the university looms ahead.

Former judge appointed to hear Ray Rice appeal

A former U.S. District judge was appointed Thursday by the National Football League to hear an appeal filed by Ray Rice, a former Baltimore Ravens running back suspended indefinitely for knocking out his future wife.

Cowboys back Spillman pending sex assault investigation

With his coach’s backing, C.J. Spillman returned to the Cowboys practice field Thursday as he awaits the results of a police investigation into his role in an alleged sexual assault last month at a suburban Dallas hotel.

UNLV’s Hughes no longer wears redshirt

UNLV removed the redshirt from freshman defensive tackle Mike Hughes Jr. on Saturday at San Diego State. Much is expected of the Palo Verde High School graduate.

NFL Sunday Ticket to remain on DirecTV

DirecTV extended its exclusive contract to sell the Sunday Ticket package of National Football League games, and sources said the company will pay $1.5 billion a year to keep the popular offering that has helped attract subscribers.

Halfway through, it’s time for Fieldies

This week marks the unofficial halfway point of the prep football season, which means it’s time to hand out the Fieldies.

Canyon Springs eyes Liberty breakthrough

Liberty has ended Canyon Springs’ football season in four of the past five seasons. The Pioneers hope to have more success in their first meeting as league foes.

Five high school football games to watch this week

Yom Kippur means that high school football moves mostly to Thursday night this week. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting matchups.