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NEW YORK -- Bon Jovis upcoming album is entitled, This House is Not For Sale, and apparently neither are the Tennessee Titans.Earlier this week, CBS Sports reported that Bon Jovi and Peyton Manning were monitoring the Tennessee Titans ownership situation, leading to speculation they were looking to purchase the Nashville-based team. That prompted Titans acting owner, Amy Adams Strunk to say the team is not for sale.On Wednesday, Jon Bon Jovi sat down with The Associated Press to set the record straight.Let me dispel the rumors right now, he said with a laugh. I wake up to these headlines with my name on them and theyre just not true. I want to make it perfectly clear that the team is not for sale, nor has it ever been, and I respect and admire (late franchise founder) Bud Adams legacy. End of story, I wish them all the success in the world.He added: You wake up to that and youre, `Wait a minute. I dont want to upset anybody. I didnt do anything.While the New Jersey rocker hopes to add NFL owner to his resume one day, its not happening yet.I love the NFL, and I did in fact try to buy the Buffalo Bills, but this has nothing to do with that. All Im doing -- Im in the music business. End of story.---Follow John Carucci at http://www.twitter.com/jacarucciCustom Colorado Avalanche Jerseys . Darren Helm scored on Detroits sixth attempt in the shootout and then Jonas Gustavsson stopped Andrew Shaws shot, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Colorado Avalanche Shirts . -- Catcher Brett Hayes has agreed to a $630,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, avoiding salary arbitration. https://www.cheapavalanche.com/ . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. 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The winner takes command of a loaded Atlantic Division that also features No. 12 Florida State, which already got blown out at Louisville two weeks ago.Louisville is averaging 63.5 points to lead all Football Bowl Subdivision programs.Clemson allows just 11 points per game and is tied for fifth nationally in scoring defense. The Tigers also have won 18 straight regular-season games and a school-record 18 straight home games.HEISMAN WATCHThat Louisville-Clemson showdown also could have major Heisman Trophy implications.Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson entered the season as one of the Heisman favorites, but his thunder has been stolen a bit by Louisville quarterback Lamar Jacksons sensational September. Watson could reassert himself as a Heisman front-runner by outplaying Jackson in a Clemson victory.I know (Watsons) the best player in the country, Clemson receiver Ray-Ray McCloud said. 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The Sooners try to continue that streak Saturday when they visit No. 21 TCU after losing to Ohio State in their last game.OFF THE RADARMemphis had to replace its coach and quarterback as Virginia Tech hired away Justin Fuente and the Denver Broncos drafted Paxton Lynch in the first round. But the new-look Tigers have done just fine so far, as they have outscored opponents 155-27 in the first three games of Mike Norvells coaching tenure.The Tigers face a much tougher test this week at No. 16 Mississippi. The Rebels are seeking to avenge the 37-24 loss at Memphis last season.We went up there and got embarrassed last year, Ole Miss defensive lineman John Youngblood said. I dont think we prepared well, and we didnt have our mindset good enough going into the game.COACH IN NEED OF A WINNotre Dame coach Brian Kellys decision to bring back Brian VanGorder as defensive coordinator this season backfired when the Fighting Irish staggered to a 1/3 start while allowing 33.5 points per game.Kelly fired VanGorder on Sunday, the day after a 38-35 home loss to Duke. Greg Hudson is taking over the defense on an interim basis.Notre Dame opened the season ranked 10th and has a quarterback (DeShone Kizer) being mentioned as a potential No. 1 overall draft pick, but the Irish will struggle to finish above .500 if they dont fix their defense.Kelly and the team try to turn things around Saturday when Notre Dame faces Syracuses up-tempo attack at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.---Online: The APs college football page: http://collegfootball.ap.org ' ' '