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Two Mavericks sign to play college soccer
MOSES LAKE — Two longtime Moses Lake Mavericks are taking their game to the next level. Seniors Dalton Freidig and…
Titans working to improve, close in on AFC South title
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans got an efficient, workmanlike victory highlighted by another standout performance from Derrick Henry.
Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Five wins in six weeks had put the Minnesota Vikings into the playoff hunt after their 1-5 start.
Harden practices with Rockets; coach says he'll play Tuesday
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden practiced with the Houston Rockets on Monday for the first time this season after missing the early part of camp while talk swirls that he wants out.
Notre Dame DC Clark Lea hired as Vanderbilt head coach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has hired Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea as its new football coach, bringing back a Nashville native and former Commodores fullback to revive the program.
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Chargers' defense gets momentum with second half vs Falcons
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers' defense has had two major deficiencies this season: generating turnovers and stopping opponents during the second half.
No. 1 Stanford moves VanDerveer one victory from wins record
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Tara VanDerveer told Francesca Belibi she will remember this moment forever.
Groundbreaking journalist Jeannie Morris dies at age 85
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeannie Morris, a groundbreaking sports journalist who became the first woman to report live from a Super Bowl in 1975, has died. She was 85.
Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's not the first time Ben Roethlisberger has openly — if knowingly — questioned his own skillset.
Rhule not ready to throw in towel on Bridgewater
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matt Rhule isn’t giving up on Teddy Bridgewater just yet.
Cambridge Jr. lifts Nevada over San Diego 79-72
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Desmond Cambridge Jr. was 7-of-11 shooting from 3-point range and scored 27 points and Nevada topped San Diego 79-72 on Monday night.
Taylor scores 31 to lead Austin Peay over McKendree 82-68
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Terry Taylor had 31 points as Austin Peay defeated Division II McKendree 82-68 on Monday night.
Texans take step back with embarrassing loss to Bears
HOUSTON (AP) — After coming one play short of beating the Colts last week, the Houston Texans took a big step back Sunday with a blowout loss to a Chicago team that entered the game having dropped six straight.
Giants no longer in control of their chances in the NFC East
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants had the NFC East lead and control of their playoff chances, and lost it with one bad game.
Alabama chasing just second undefeated season under Saban
Alabama has swept through the regular season with ease, navigating a schedule with all Southeastern Conference games amid the perils of COVID-19.