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BYU has formally notified the Big 12 of its interest in joining the conference and would be open to discussing a football-only option to get into the league, Cougars athletic director Tom Holmoe told ESPN.com.Holmoe said, however, that full membership with the Big 12 would be BYUs goal.Were obviously open to listening to what they want to do, said Holmoe, whose school has been an independent since 2011. Were going to go through this process with an open mind to listen to what they have to say.Because of its connection with the Mormon church, BYU does not play games on Sundays. That has created questions within the Big 12 as to whether the conference could make full membership work with the Cougars, should the league elect to offer BYU an invitation.The Big 12 stages several games in non-football sports on Sundays, notably soccer and baseball. The league also plays several of its non-football championships on Sundays.Shortly after the Big 12 announced Tuesday that it would be exploring expansion candidates, commissioner Bob Bowlsby said the league would consider football-only options, though it wouldnt be the leagues preferred route.Holmoe, however, said he believes BYUs no-Sunday rule can be resolved with the Big 12.I believe thats something that can be worked out, he said. Weve been in a lot of leagues through the years, and weve been able to work it out.There would be a difference in the Big 12 because that would be a Power 5 conference. Theyre going to ask questions. Well have our solutions, creative ideas of what we can do. Were going to do everything we can.Holmoe added that BYU would be willing to take partial distribution initially to join the Big 12 as well.Though University of Texas president Greg Fenves endorsed the University of Houston as an expansion candidate Thursday, Holmoe said he believes BYU has a compelling case to make to the Big 12.The criteria they list fit us well, he said. We feel very confident in what BYU is.Cheap New Balance Canada . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. New Balance Canada Discount . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. http://www.newbalancesalecanada.com/ . The winner Saturday will remain in the elite 10-team field next year. "We talked about wanting to be disciplined and stick with our game plan and good things will come," Draisaitl said, who had two goals for the victors. New Balance Outlet Canada .ca! Hi Kerry, Heres an interesting one. I know its common knowledge that all players are responsible for their sticks. We witnessed that when Zack Kassian hit Edmontons Sam Gagner in the face after a missed check. New Balance Shoes Canada . Thousands of fans at Mosaic Stadium will be cozying up to each other in an effort to stay warm in chilly temperatures and block the Prairie wind that locals say can knock your socks off.WHERE WILL THE FOUR NATIONS TEST BETWEEN ENGLAND AND NEW ZEALAND BE WON?Sam Burgess v Jason TaumaloloTwo of the best forwards in the world who are also the key men in their respective packs. Burgess makes his first England appearance since 2013 as captain and with a point to prove to the English public following his ill-fated stint in rugby union. Taumalolo at his damaging best is a handful for any side and the Kiwis need him to stand tall in whats a crucial clash for both sides.Josh Hodgson v Issac LukeLuke struggled to replicate his South Sydney form with the Warriors last season but has been a consistent performer for his country over the years. Leader of the Haka and a ferocious tackler. Hodgson had a magnificent debut season in the NRL with Canberra helping the GGreen Machine to their best season in years and usurping James Roby as Englands first-choice No.dddddddddddd9.Gareth Widdop v Shaun JohnsonEngland are still haunted by Johnsons heroics in the 2013 World Cup semi-final. The Warriors playmaker, when in-form, is capable of ripping teams apart with the ball in hand and with his kicking game. England will be hoping he has one of his off days. Widdop is coming off a poor season with St George Illawarra and, with a rookie halfback in Luke Gale alongside him, will have to stand up and perform during this tournament.Overall record between England/GB and New ZealandPlayed: 122Eng/GB: 70NZ: 46Drawn: 6 ' ' '