College football reporter David Hale discusses the latest College Football Playoff rankings, highlighting Miami’s drop to No. 8 despite a strong resume, questioning the SEC’s strength outside of Texas, and noting BYU’s fall to No. 14 after a loss to Kansas. The committee’s perceived biases and the implications for conference rankings are examined, with a focus on key teams and their playoff chances. The article provides insight into the current state of college football and the committee’s decision-making process.
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Hampshire’s Barker to return in July after year-long ban for failed drug test
Hampshire’s Keith Barker expressed concern for his career during a nine-month wait for the outcome of a failed drug test attributed to a "genuine administrative error." He has been cleared to return to cricket on July 4, following a ban reduced to 12 months after testing positive for indapamide, a substance prescribed for high blood pressure. The tribunal found Barker bore "no significant fault," and Hampshire's director of cricket acknowledged the incident as a regrettable...
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