The Pac-12 announced Thursday evening that it will begin playing college football on the weekend of Nov. 6. This comes as the Southeastern Conference finally kicks off its season this Saturday, and exactly one month before the Big Ten starts play. The Pac-12 stated it will hold a seven-game schedule, which is one fewer than the Big Ten. The SEC, which also delayed its season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will play a 10-game, conference-only schedule—starting this Saturday with a full slate of games....

The Wildcats closed out a spectacular regular season on Saturday, blowing out California to finish with an 18-2 conference record. Now, Arizona is looking to continue its run of dominance at the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas. Can anyone stop the Wildcats in as they attempt to lock up a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament? Or will the tournament simply be a coronation? The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the 2022 Pac-12 Tournament, including times, dates, seedings and more....

“Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm, Rosa Parks and even Harriet Tubman all the way back then, they didn’t have the resources we have right now. They did all they could to affect change. Now I can sit at the table with my white friends. Now I can go down the street to a restaurant with my white friends. I can use the same bathroom as my white friends. I can go on trips with my white friends and nobody think it’s weird or un-normal....

A collective groan from Pacific Division general managers could be heard coast to coast when the Sharks pulled off the biggest trade of the summer, adding superstar Erik Karlsson to their defensive stable on the eve of training camp. The landscape-altering deal elevated San Jose to elite contender status and effectively sealed their place as odds-on favorite to recapture the division title from the Golden Knights. As the rest of the division falls in line behind the Sharks, Vegas’ encore is the story to watch....

Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass to Russell Gage with 14 seconds remaining in regulation to cut Green Bay’s lead to 14-12. The Bucs needed a 2-point conversion to send the game to overtime. But Tampa Bay was unable to do that, and delay of game penalty played a part. The Bucs were whistled for the infraction and were backed up to the Packers’ 7. Brady’s conversion pass fell incomplete....

But to those who watched Dillon at BC, or looked at his Combine numbers, or have seen his limited Green Bay action, he’s not an unknown — he’s a 6-foot tall, 247-pound human form of future greatness. In Week 16, the Packers take on the Titans, which is the perfect time to take a look at Dillon. That’s because on the other sideline is Derrick Henry, the NFL’s leading rusher and its dominant big-bodied running back....

Adams was unable to corral on the ball. Then, Ward came in and put a bone-crunching hit on Adams that briefly left him motionless on the field. It looked as though he may have suffered a significant injury, possibly a concussion. MORE: How the Packers stunned the 49ers on 37-second game-winning drive However, Adams apparently just had the wind knocked out of him. He was able to re-enter the game after missing just one play....

Now they need to hold their breath on the health of another key pass-catcher, tight end Jermichael Finley.
Finley, who scored the Packers' opening TD from Aaron Rodgers in the first quarter, took a blow to the head when making a reception with 10:22 left in the fourth quarter. He collided with Browns safety Tashaun Gipson while going to the ground.
The helmet-to-helmet hit had bad enough effects for Finley to be carted off the field in a stretcher....

Lacy was diving for extra yardage after a 10-yard gain when Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather made a helmet-to-helmet hit. Lacy hasn't played since Sept. 15, though he is listed as probable for Sunday's game with the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Lacy told the Green Bay Press-Gazette that from now on, he will refrain from leaving his feet for extra yardage. "I don't see me jumping like that anymore, unless it's from the 5 or something like that," Lacy said....

McCarthy did say Monday that the team wants to make a decision on Rodgers' availability "sooner than later." MORE: Playoff picture | Year in review Rodgers, who has not played since fracturing his left collarbone against the Bears at Lambeau Field on Nov. 4, has missed the past seven games. Including the loss to the Bears when Rodgers was injured at the end of the Packers' opening series, the Packers have gone 2-5-1 with three different starters at quarterback....

The team placed Cobb on injured reserve/designated for return on Tuesday. The designation requires a player to miss at least six games. Cobb was hurt during the 19-17 win Sunday over the Ravens. MORE: Cobb’s broken leg | Fantasy injury report | Must-see Week 6 images The hobbled Packers also placed backup offensive lineman Greg Van Roten on injured reserve. He had a foot injury. The team replenished its roster by signing tight end Jake Stoneburner and Myles White off the practice squad, and signed linebacker Victor Aiyewa to the practice squad....

MORE: Top 10 Packers of all time | Brett Favre, Starr make for emotional ceremony Per the family statement: “Three days before Christmas, Bart fell in our bathroom and broke his hip. Thankfully, it is a minor break and surgery was not necessary. He will be in a wheelchair for six weeks. He is doing great now. He has no complaints of pain and is in good spirits. It is a bit of a setback, but we are confident he will have a quick and full recovery....

Team president Mark Murphy acknowledged the objections of the players’ union to the controversial Al Jazeera report linking the two All-Pro players to performance-enhancers. MORE: Ranking NFL GMs | Norman: Beckham ‘relevant because of a catch’ “I know there’s been some resistance from the NFLPA about the credibility of some of the sources there, but I don’t think we know much more than that,” Murphy told ESPN. Murphy confirmed the Packers are helping to arrange interviews but not much beyond logistics....

After Floyd Mayweather officially won (by unanimous decision at that), the Flilpino boxer told Max Kellerman he believed he had the fight all wrapped up. MORE: Must-see May-Pac photos | Fans find creepy way to watch fight | May-Pac blog Kellerman thought he misunderstood Pacquiao and had to repeat it back: “You thought you won the fight? Why?” It’s the thought that counts, Pac Man.

First discovered 20 years ago, the Grotte de Cussac cave, located in the southwest of the country, was frequented by members of the Gravettian culture of the European Upper Paleolithic, which appeared around 33,000 years ago leaving evidence of their existence across the continent. This culture is notable for its prolific cave art, “Venus” figurines portraying voluptuous female figures and elaborate burial rituals. For a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, an international team of researchers analyzed the cave and its remains using photographs and 3D renderings, concluding that the site provided a setting for the dead that is “unique” in the Palaeolithic....

CW S. Carolina = Climactic turnout battle between God squad (for Bush) and vets (for McCain). Michigan = Bush has to lose badly in S.C. to lose here 2/22. But watch those “McCain Democrats.” Bush = Is it “compassionate” to rip a war hero? He’ll do what it takes to get back on track. McCain = After slapping Dubya, renounces all attack ads. Smart for now; dumb for later? Gore + Droll on Leno....

This article discusses the symptoms of panic attacks and heart attacks, ways to tell the difference, and when to seek medical attention. Heart Attack A heart attack occurs when a blockage impairs blood flow in the arteries that feed the heart. The most common symptom is chest pressure or discomfort. However, additional symptoms like fatigue, nausea, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath can occur, especially in women. The following are symptoms associated with heart attacks:...

Speaking on Friday for the first time since suffering a broken nose in the incident, Ekblad remained openly angry with both Domi and the NHL’s decision not to suspend him into the regular season. “It’s kind of a gift…I don’t want to comment too much on the league’s decision, but I think it’s wrong,” said Ekblad, sporting a pair of black eyes. “In the end, it’s hockey. That the way it goes....