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THIS DAY IN SPORTS 1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football NUMBERS GAME and basketball teams starting in the fall. C4 Antelope Valley Press, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Morning rush XFL unveils new rules for kickoff next month Valley Press news services By BARRY WILNER mantra is “no gimmicks — ever.” Catcher Jason Castro, Angels finalize Associated Press Luck and Fox analyst Dean $6.85M, 1-year deal NEW YORK — When the Blandino, the former head of ANAHEIM — Catcher Jason Castro has finalized a XFL debuts in February, it will NFL officiating now overseeing $6.85 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles take a “Star Trek” approach of XFL officiating, believe these and Angels. The Angels announced the agreement Tuesday going where no football league other changes are worth a try. after the sides reached a deal last week. Left-hander has gone before. NEW RULES Such as the double forward Adalberto Mejía was designated for assignment to The eight-team league will In this 2019 file photo, pass. make room. have options for extra points XFL Commissioner “My thought as I watch the The 32-year-old Castro is a respected defensive worth one, two or three points. It Oliver Luck gestures game develop, there are more catcher who committed just one error last season and will allow double forward passes during a press quarterbacks out of the shotgun bolstered his reputation for working well with young conference in Seattle. and already 6 yards back from behind the line of scrimmage. The XFL debuts in pitchers. He spent the last three seasons with the Min- Kickoffs will look way differ- February. the line,” Luck explains. “You nesota Twins, and he posted a career-best .767 on-base ent, in the name of both safety Associated Press aren’t wanting to throw a lateral percentage last season while contributing 13 homers and excitement. Overtime will to a receiver who would have to and 30 RBIs. The Bay Area native is expected to join look like the NHL’s version of set- replay reviews will be initiated sense from a flow perspective, be 7 yards or more behind the Max Stassi as the Angels’ new catching duo. Both are tling matters with a “shootout.’’ by an officiating booth, with no TV perspective and fan perspec- line of scrimmage. I thought to former Houston Astros catchers. No coin tosses here, with each coaches challenges. tive. And I am looking forward to myself that the traditional trick California bill aims to boost safety after team getting up to five shots To XFL Commissioner Oliver as we launch, will our players be plays would be enhanced. ... We Luck, a former NFL quarterback required to be in better shape? racehorse deaths to score from the 5-yard line are excited to have that in the — similar to World Cup soccer and longtime football executive, They’ll be moving fast and play- repertoire.” SACRAMENTO — A California lawmaker introduced a speedier game means a more ing with tempo. That is going to legislation Tuesday that could require more safeguards shootouts. The one-foot-in-bounds entertaining one. be neat; conditioning may play for racehorses after dozens died in recent years at a Is it a catch at the sideline? completions should ease the Southern California track. Well, the officiating calls might be “From research we had done, more of a role in our game.” strain on pass catchers — and Democratic Sen. Bill Dodd of Napa said his bill easier because the XFL will use fans think there’s too much The XFL kicks off on Feb. officials. is expected to include reforms recommended by the the college rule of receivers need- downtime and dead time. I sup- 8, the weekend after the Super “When you look at the college California Horse Racing Board. ing only one foot in bounds rath- pose games have gotten longer,” Bowl, seeking more success than rule versus the NFL,” Blandino er than the NFL’s two-feet rule. Luck says. “We wanted to take its predecessor in 2001 (one sea- says, “it definitely is still a skilled Speaking of officiating, there a step forward by going back to son) and last year’s Alliance of play, but an easier play. But I will be a dedicated ball spotter to games under three hours based American Football (less than a will say there will be less replay Planner ensure a faster tempo that comes on all our fan research. More ac- season). Its innovations could be reviews; it’s easier to officiate with a 25-second play clock. A tion and more plays speed it up. a turn-on for fans who never tire looking for that one body part. I COMING UP IN THE VALLEY running clock, too, except in the “Our data analysts looked at of football. Or they could come see less controversy in terms of final two minutes of each half. All hundreds of games. This makes off as gimmicks, though the XFL catch/no catch.” ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE (Junior College) ■ M Basketball: Today vs. Canyons, 7 p.m. ■ W Basketball: Today vs. College of the Canyons, NFL COLLEGE FOOTBALL NBA NHL SPORTS ODDS 5 p.m. AMERICAN CONFERENCE College Football Schedule WESTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE NBA West Friday, Dec. 13 Pacific Division Pacific Division Today UNIVERSITY OF ANTELOPE VALLEY (NAIA) W L T Pct PF PA FCS PLAYOFFS W L Pct GB GP W L OT Pts GF GA FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG ■ y-Kansas City 12 4 0 .750 451 308 Quarterfinals L.A. Lakers 30 7 .811 — Arizona 45 25 16 4 54 133 114 Toronto 3½ (209) at CHARLOTTE M Basketball: Thurs.at Cal St. Maritime,7:30 p.m. Denver 7 9 0 .438 282 316 James Madison 17, N. Iowa 0 L.A. Clippers 26 12 .684 4½ Vegas 46 24 16 6 54 147 137 at INDIANA OFF (OFF) Miami ■ W Basketball: Thurs. at Cal St. Maritime,5:30 p.m. Oakland 7 9 0 .438 313 419 Montana State 24, Austin Peay 10 Sacramento 15 23 .395 15½ Edmonton 45 23 17 5 51 137 142 at ORLANDO OFF (OFF) Washington L.A. Chargers 5 11 0 .313 337 345 Weber St. 17, Montana 10 Phoenix 14 23 .378 16 at BOSTON OFF (OFF) San Antonio Calgary 45 23 17 5 51 125 135 at DALLAS 2 (OFF) Denver East Saturday, Dec. 14 Golden State 9 29 .237 21½ Vancouver 43 23 16 4 50 143 134 W L T Pct PF PA Southwest Division Houston 8 (235½) at ATLANTA Navy 31, Army 7 San Jose 45 19 22 4 42 121 151 at NEW ORLEANS OFF (OFF) Chicago COMING UP IN SOCAL y-New England 12 4 0 .750 420 225 FCS PLAYOFFS W L Pct GB Ducks 43 17 21 5 39 113 136 at UTAH 11 (218½) New York x-Buffalo 10 6 0 .625 314 259 Quarterfinals Houston 24 11 .686 — Kings 44 17 23 4 38 112 140 at GOLDEN STATE OFF (OFF) Milwaukee CLIPPERS (National Basketball Association) N.Y. Jets 7 9 0 .438 276 359 N. Dakota St. 9, Illinois St. 3 Dallas 23 13 .639 1½ Central Division COLLEGE BASKETBALL Miami 5 11 0 .313 306 494 Friday, Dec. 20 San Antonio 15 20 .429 9 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Today ■ Friday vs. Golden State, 7:30 p.m., PRIME South Bahamas Bowl at Nassau Memphis 16 22 .421 9½ St. Louis 44 27 10 7 61 138 121 FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG ■ Sunday at Denver, 5 p.m., PRIME W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 31, Charlotte 9 New Orleans 12 25 .324 13 Colorado 44 25 15 4 54 159 130 at GEORGETOWN 5 St. John’s y-Houston 10 6 0 .625 378 385 Frisco (Texas) Bowl Northwest Division Dallas 42 24 14 4 52 115 104 at NORTH CAROLINA 4½ Pittsburgh ■ Jan. 14 vs. Cleveland, 7:30 p.m., PRIME x-Tennessee 9 7 0 .563 402 331 Kent State 51, Utah State 41 W L Pct GB Winnipeg 43 23 16 4 50 133 131 at NC STATE OFF Notre Dame Indianapolis 7 9 0 .438 361 373 Saturday, Dec. 21 Denver 25 11 .694 — Minnesota 43 20 17 6 46 133 144 at GEORGE MASON 2½ St. Bonaventure LAKERS (National Basketball Association) Jacksonville 6 10 0 .375 300 397 Celebration Bowl at Atlanta Utah 24 12 .667 1 Nashville 42 19 16 7 45 144 143 at RHODE ISLAND 3 Davidson North Oklahoma City 21 16 .568 4½ at UMASS 2 La Salle ■ Friday at Dallas, 6:45 p.m., SpectrumSN/ESPN NC A&T 64, Alcorn State 44 Chicago 44 19 19 6 44 128 143 Duquesne 7 at ST. JOSEPH’S W L T Pct PF PA New Mexico Bowl at Albuquerque Portland 16 22 .421 10 EASTERN CONFERENCE ■ Saturday at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m., SpectrumSN y-Baltimore 14 2 0 .875 531 282 Minnesota 14 22 .389 11 at INDIANA 13½ Northwestern San Diego State 48, Central Michigan 11 Atlantic Division at NC GREENSBORO 2 E Tennessee St ■ Monday vs. Cleveland, 7:30 p.m., SpectrumSN Pittsburgh 8 8 0 .500 289 303 Cure Bowl at Orlando, Fla. EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA at ALABAMA 3½ Mississippi St Cleveland 6 10 0 .375 335 393 Liberty 23, Georgia Southern 16 Atlantic Division Boston 44 25 8 11 61 146 113 W. Carolina 6 at VMI DUCKS (National Hockey League) Cincinnati 2 14 0 .125 279 420 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl W L Pct GB Tampa Bay 42 25 13 4 54 156 127 Bradley 1 at EVANSVILLE NATIONAL CONFERENCE FAU 52, SMU 28 Boston 25 9 .735 — Toronto 44 24 15 5 53 159 141 at FAIRFIELD 12 Marist ■ Thursday vs.