The Dayton Police Department launched an internal investigation on October 11 into the incident involving Clifford Owensby after footage from the responding officer’s body camera went viral online. On October 8, the police department also released a community briefing via YouTube that explained the traffic stop in full detail. In an October 8 press statement, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said that the video footage of the traffic stop was “concerning....

Brett McMurphy — who also broke the news of Zach Smith’s alleged domestic abuse against ex-wife Courtney Smith — reported the altercation between Zach Smith and Grimes as the impetus for the latter’s transfer to Florida last season. Grimes’ father LeBron Grimes was the main source in the report, though McMurphy also spoke with described family friend Dennis Allen and three anonymous Florida players. MORE: Urban Meyer and Zach Smith: A timeline of key events in abuse scandal...

The team invaded the Wisconsin-Ohio State basketball game to treat fans to choreographed dance. Ezekiel Elliott, and his pink cast, was front and center as the team dazzled the crowd. These boys have moves on and off the field. MORE: Ohio State championship hype video | Best/worst to build on in 2015 | Georgia hype video Good cardio. Urban Meyer is sure working these boys hard in the offseason....

Welcome to the first College Football Championship between Ohio State (13-1) and Oregon (13-1). For those without a rooting interest, it might be tough to pick a team to root for. A viewer’s (haters) guide for who to root for (or against): Hey, Oregon: We get it with the uniforms. This isn’t “Project Runway" or the eighth-grade dance. We know you didn’t put enough green or yellow on your championship uniforms because you are still starved for our attention....

It’s a decision that’s been long awaited, and is certainly long overdue. There are still questions, though, because there are always questions with complicated issues. What is permissible and what is not permissible — and exactly how those hairs are going to be split — will have to be seen. The Board of Governors approved the NIL proposals, and a vote is expected to be taken in January 2021 for adoption for the 2021-22 academic year....

When the two programs met in the Fiesta Bowl in 2016 the Tigers thrashed the Buckeyes 31-0 en route to the championship game, where they defeated Alabama. Since then, Clemson has added another national title to its belt and arrives in Glendale, Arizona, on the back of a second consecutive undefeated regular season and have won their last 28 straight games. To put it another way, by the time the Tigers take to the field against the Buckeyes, they will be just four days away from going unbeaten for two calendar years—their last defeat coming against Alabama in the CFP semifinals on January 1, 2018....

The Buckeyes missed what would have been a game-sealing field goal with just under three minutes left, but Michigan quarterback John O’Korn threw an interception on the first play of the Wolverines’ next drive. From there, Mike Weber scored a 25-yard rushing touchdown to seal the win. It was an up-and-down day for the Ohio State offense. J.T. Barrett got off to a dreadful start in the game, recording -6 yards of total offense in the first quarter....

Line: Ohio State -3.5, Total: 137.5 ( current NCAA Tournament spreads and totals) Virginia Commonwealth Record: 26-9 ATS: 14-20 O/U: 13-16 Overview: The Rams shook out of their late-season doldrums by winning five straight games in route to their conference title, covering the spread in their last three. VCU is 4-1 SU and ATS in their opening Tournament game – and a bankable 9-3 ATS in the tournament overall under Shaka Smart....

According to The Associated Press, the bill faces challenges in the state Senate where Senate President Matt Huffman, a Republican, has publicly stated his opposition to any bills that regulate how private companies run their businesses. Gov. Mike DeWine has also stated his opposition to both vaccine mandates and bills like this one that would stop companies and schools from requiring vaccinations. The bill provides exemptions for workplace vaccine mandates for employees who can prove they have COVID antibodies, that they would have an adverse reaction to the vaccine, or file a legitimate religious objection....

But now, after defeating the Rangers (and old goaltending partner Henrik Lundqvist) 2-1 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, he may only keep an eye out for those games. “[I] haven’t beaten [them] since I’ve been traded,” noted Talbot, who made 23 saves in the victory. “These two games are always circled on the calendar for me, so now I got this one out of the way, I can just go back to it being just another game for me....

“My greatest honor in life will always be that I am Colby Cave’s wife,” Emily Cave said in a statement. “I love him dearly, I always will and miss him beyond words. He taught me so much. He was genuine, caring, selfless, had a contagious laughter, but most importantly had the biggest heart. “Though our time with him on earth was cut short, I am grateful that the whole world can now see how incredible my husband was and how lucky I am to be his wife....

Durant, who suffered a severe right ankle sprain after his return from foot surgery, has taken his time, leaving Russell Westbrook to hold down the fort. MORE: Big men dominate mock draft | Hornets lose Jefferson for up to 4 weeks | Burks out for season OKC Thunder coach Scott Brooks confirmed on Wednesday that Durant will return against the Suns. Durant’s numbers will stay within the “mid-thirties,” Brooks said....

In a message on Twitter, Gundy explained during a film session, he read aloud a word “I should never — under any circumstances — have uttered.” He said he was reading off the iPad of one of his players, who he said was distracted. “In the moment, I did not even realize what I was reading and, as soon as I did, I was horrified,” Gundy said. “I want to be very clear: the words I read aloud from that screen were not my words....

The owner of the bar says that he finds kneeling disrespectful. The protest action was started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick against police brutality and racial discrimination. Starlight Club owner Ed Burton in Ardmore, a town of an estimated 24,700 people in southern Oaklahoma, admits it could be a damaging business decision, but said patrons wanting to watch the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS or NASCAR will have to frequent another bar....

“The chant was not invented by the two that led it, but taught to underclassmen by people of higher authority," the statement read. “As a team, we have come to a consensus that, in any organization, the leadership is responsible for the culture created, an in this case, encouraged.” HAYES: What now for Oklahoma football? | Top 25 QBs | RBs | Spring story lines Per the statement, the Oklahoma players will seek to continue to raise awareness on the issue and reiterate that this is much greater than football....

But could the Heisman Trophy be awarded to … a punter? Oklahoma State punter Zach Sinor is already campaigning for the award. MORE: Ranking college football coaches from 1 to 130 With Big 12 Media Days this week, Sinor decided to announce the creation of his website – sinor4heisman.com. The punter’s website is intentionally crudely designed, with a scrolling banner that reads “Punters are people too!” and several other cheesy graphic effects on display....

Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. on FOX. This game carries huge implications in the Big 12 championship race for 2021. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian will get his first crack at the rivalry. The Longhorns (4-1) shook off their loss to Arkansas and rank sixth in the FBS with 43.8 points per game. Bijan Robinson ranks second in the FBS with 652 rushing yards and seven TDs. MORE: Picks agains the spread for Iowa-Penn State and all Top 25 games | Week 5 Winners and Losers...

She said that she had her order written down on her phone, like she has done in the past, and tried to hand it over to the worker in the window. Speaking to KFOR via an interpreter, Hollis said the worker pulled a “face of frustration” when she tried to hand the phone over. The Burger King worker eventually handed Hollis a letter explaining: “Can’t do a full order at the window....

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and the game will be televised on CBS. Alabama (4-0) remains the team to beat in the SEC under coach Nick Saban. Quarterback Bryce Young has emerged as a Heisman contender with a strong supporting cast. Young has 15 TDs and one interception, and the Crimson Tide ranks fourth in the FBS with 46.5 points per game. MORE: Kiffin’s loaded offense ready for Bama challenge | Arch Manning to visit Alabama for Ole MIss game...

Loughlin was among the parents charged in “Operation Varsity Blues,” a federal investigation into parents paying to falsify athletic and academic records to aid their child’s admission to various colleges. Some of those who were charged, including actor Felicity Huffman, pleaded guilty for their involvement and await sentencing dates, however, others, such as Loughlin, have pleaded not guilty. For months after news of the college admission scandal broke, Bella and Olivia Jade, Loughlin’s two daughters, refrained from posting on Instagram....