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    BYU star RB LJ Martin to return, play vs. No. 3 Utah

    BYU star RB LJ Martin to return, play vs. No. 3 Utah

    BYU star RB LJ Martin, who hasn't played since Oct. 3 due to an ankle injury, will play in the Cougars' showdown vs. No. 3 Utah, coach Kalani Sitake ESPN.

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    How Miami mom Linda Fletcher is traveling with her son, Hurricanes this season

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