Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

The ramifications of Saturday’s showdown between No. 4 Michigan and. No. 10 Ohio State in Columbus seem more consequential than usual.

It was always assumed that if Hitchcock, 66, was presented with the right opportunity, he would be back behind the bench.

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was upset with forward Lukas Sedlak’s defensive coverage on what become Toronto’s game-winning goal.

Texas will play for a spot in the Big 12 championship game without the presence of its steer mascot Bevo. Kansas bans the live mascots from games.

While there are a number of people in the early conversation for NHL awards, there are just as many teams and people disappointed with their starts.

A number of NHL teams made trades this offseason, including the Sabres (Jeff Skinner) and the Sharks (Erik Karlsson). How have they gone so far?

The Blackhawks fired Joel Quenneville after 10 seasons not because he doesn’t know how to coach. They needed a fresh voice.

Ohio State’s No. 10 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, but the Buckeyes are more concerned about bouncing back after loss to Purdue.

The Carolina Hurricanes could be among the most interesting teams this offseason with a bevy of players on the trade market. But it’s a Senators star who tops the list.