Jeff Hart

Florida's running game was a bruising, bashing attack the last three years. It was practical, predictable and one of the most potent in the country.

Mike Hartline's name is atop the Kentucky quarterback depth chart for the third straight preseason. But while the job is more familiar to him now than ever, his hold on it appears more tenuous.

After an offseason recovering from a broken foot, Ryan Mallett was understandably restless when practice finally started this week. Even a mundane drill with no tackling was enough to excite the Arkansas quarterback.

Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops is the latest person seeking change in how agents are involved in college basketball and the recruiting process.

The moderately good news for Georgia Tech is that the Yellow Jackets are ranked 17th in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll.

Ben Roethlisberger got a thumb's up from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and praise for the way he's reshaping his life. What's missing for now is a reduction of his six-game suspension.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen was placed on the 15-day disabled on Thursday with a partially torn ligament in his right elbow that could require reconstructive surgery.

Eric Hinske snapped an 0-for-17 hitless streak with a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Tim Lincecum to help the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.

A surge over the final four holes propelled the team of Cheyenne Woods and Michelle Shin from Wake Forest to a two shot victory in the inaugural Hooters Women

Other than perhaps opening night, no event in the world of high school football generates more excitement than the first day of fall practice.