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Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 stude…
Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next up
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book’s final game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday was one for the record books — both for him and the second-ranked Fighting Irish.
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19
The NFL has seen major COVID-19 outbreaks for the Titans and Ravens. Big stars and coaches have been stricken by the disease. There have been plenty of scheduling adjustments. Here’s a look at how each team has bee…
No. 12 Iowa State, No. 13 Oklahoma set for Big 12 title game
The Big 12 championship game matchup is set after No. 12 Iowa State and No. 13 Oklahoma won their games Saturday.
Vogel: Lakers 'have to be even better' to repeat as champs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the longest season and the shortest offseason in NBA history, the champion Los Angeles Lakers are back at work with two content superstars, a younger lineup around them — and a steady confi…
QB Duggan paces TCU in 29-22 win over No. 19 Oklahoma State
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU receiver Derius Davis was working to come back for the ball when he saw Max Duggan under pressure. The quarterback had a different idea.
South Florida tops No. 6 Mississippi State 67-63 in OT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Elisa Pinzan scored two of her team-high 14 points on late free throws in overtime, and South Florida beat No. 6 Mississippi State 67-63 on Saturday night.
Reyna, McKennie, Pulisic 1st US trio of Euro goals since '05
Three Americans scored in Europe's top five leagues on the same day for the first time in 15 years — since the father of one of the trio was among the U.S. players to score.
No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcomes bad snaps to beat App State
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — It was anything put pretty, and at times downright nerve-wracking, yet coach Billy Napier and Louisiana-Lafayette finally got the best of Appalachian State.
Ramsey and Hopkins to meet again, this time in NFC West
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Ramsey thought he was done playing DeAndre Hopkins twice a season when he got traded to the Los Angeles Rams.
No. 7 Kansas outlasts North Dakota State 65-61
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tyon Grant-Foster drove for the go-ahead basket with just over a minute to go, then swatted away Sam Griesel’s layup with 10 seconds left, helping seventh-ranked Kansas escape with a 65-61 vic…
Georgia Southern stays undefeated at home, beats FAU 20-3
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Logan Wright ran 12 times for 57 yards and a score and caught two passes for 65 yards to help Georgia Southern beat Florida Atlantic 20-3 on Saturday.
Steelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for Dupree
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree stood at the line of scrimmage during a stoppage in play Wednesday against Baltimore and did what the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker almost always does when there's a lull in action.
'Happy about where I'm at': Westbrook discusses move to DC
Russell Westbrook made a few things clear Saturday. He will remain a Dallas Cowboys fan even though he’s now playing in Washington, he’s not going to abandon his policy against being friendly with opponents during …
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Ex-NFL player Burfict arrested in Vegas on battery charge
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL player Vontaze Burfict, a linebacker who in 2019 received the most severe punishment in league history for an on-field infraction, was arrested Saturday in Las Vegas, according to court …