CHARLES CROSS

Geno Smith did little to distinguish himself in his battle with Drew Lock for Seattle’s starting quarterback job as the sloppy Seahawks fell 27-11 to the Chicago Bears in the second preseason game for both teams.

In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night.

Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL Draft in Las Vegas later this month.

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach said it's selfish for players to opt out of bowl games and calls for them to finish what they started.

Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards.