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Tide might turn in favor of Blount

An eventful first week of the college football season is in the books, and the biggest losers are Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount and Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford.

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College football polls all about (mis)perceptions

It doesn’t matter which voter from The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll said it. The message is far more important, because it again cuts to a reality of how many continue to buy into that cartel known as Bowl Championship Series.

51s can tout success, despite losing record

The 51s got off to a slow start this season and never recovered in their first year as Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, whose top farm team has suffered nine straight losing seasons.

Defense should key Steelers’ cover

A destructive weapon against the run, safety Troy Polamalu is the motor of a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that ranked second to none in the NFL last season.

FISHING REPORT

• LAKE MEAD — Anglers are having success for stripers. In the Vegas Wash Arm, they are catching striped bass with top-water and jigging techniques. Hemenway and the beach area are slow, but a few anglers are having success near the tires at Hemenway. Stewart’s Point has been good with top-water techniques.

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