David Shaw

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Montee Ball and Stepfan Taylor have barely met, Taylor is pretty sure they would get along famously. "We had a quick hello this week, but you can tell we've got a lot in common," the Stanford running back said. "At least on the field." In an era of college football dominated by spread schemes and prolific quarterbacks, these two tailbacks personify an old-fashioned, smash-mouth approach to offense. Running behind similar ma...

For food and beverage companies, crowdsourcing new flavors has become nearly as trendy as salted caramel or pumpkin spice. Early next year, Budweiser will release "Black Crown," a new beer with more alcohol that emerged from a competition this summer surveying 25,000 consumers at events nationwide. Using feedback on 12 new possible flavors developed in its regional breweries, Budweiser selected three varieties that are being sold in a limited edition pack this fall, dubbed "Proj...