College Football

Rutgers players charged in fraud scheme — Eight current or former Rutgers football players have been charged in an alleged credit card fraud scheme. They are charged with crimes including conspiracy, promoting street crime and money laundering. They allegedly obtained credit card numbers belonging to others and transferred money to accounts for their personal use. Former linebacker Brendan DeVera pleaded not guilty in court Thursday. Other players are awaiting court appearances. The school says DeVera and defensive back K.J. Gray have been dismissed from the team. Two others have left for other schools. The remaining four did not participate in training camp. It was not immediately known if Gray had retained an attorney.

— From wire reports