Undefeated Oregon got top billing in the first set of rankings on the road to college football's new, 12-team playoff.

While first responders are working to clean up the damage left behind by last week's deadly windstorm in the sweltering heat, the last thing on their minds is probably laundry. That's why the popular laundry detergent company Tide is stepping in.

Alabama got the kind of game it wanted in its first Final Four appearance.

Mark Sears hit seven 3-pointers and Alabama recovered from its early long-distance shooting woes to beat Clemson 89-82 and reach the Final Four for the first time.

Blake Corum rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on the second snap of overtime, and top-seeded Michigan advanced to its first College Football Playoff championship game with a 27-20 victory over fourth-seeded Alabama in the Rose Bowl.

Alabama’s national championship hopes came down to fourth-and-31 with a loss and more than a few close calls along the way.

Jalen Milroe rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns and passed for another 219 yards to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 42-28 victory over No. 13 LSU.

Procter & Gamble Co., the maker of such household products like Crest toothpaste, Tide detergent and Charmin toilet paper, reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results that showed consumers’ appetite for its items even as it continued to push up prices.

Alabama All-America forward Brandon Miller is heading to the NBA after displaying versatile talent and potential in his lone season of college basketball.

Whether you have a go-to detergent or you buy whatever is on sale, you should know not all laundry detergents are created equal. Higher-priced detergents don't always get your clothes as clean as less expensive products.

Tide Cleaners offer free laundry services to Houston residents impacted by the winter storms. HOUSTON – Tide is stepping up for Houstonians. The laundry detergent company is providing free laundry services for those impacted by last month’s winter storm. Interested families can drop off their clothes, grab a ticket and pick up the laundry the same day until Saturday, March 6. The services are available at True Light MBC at 7120 N. Main St.Drop-offs are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.For questions, contact Tanya Debose at 281-924-5500.