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LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets
ASSOCIATED PRESS — The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers and be…
As football opens, Wisconsin's other fall athletes must wait
Wisconsin’s football team is practicing amid a pandemic knowing the start of its season is only a week away. Members of the Badgers’ other fall sports teams have no choice but to be more patient.
NCAA grants Olivia Owens immediate eligibility at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says the NCAA has granted former Maryland center Olivia Owens immediate eligibility to play this season for the Wildcats after transferring in June.
Week 7: Georgia-Alabama in spotlight; schedule disrupted
The COVID-19 pandemic is packing a punch in college football this week, nowhere harder than in the Southeastern Conference.
No. 18 Tennessee tries to bounce back against rival Kentucky
The 18th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers seem to have the perfect opponent up next for them as they try to bounce back with a victory after an ugly loss.
15 combined TDs in Arkansas State's Fun Belt victory
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Layne Hatcher threw for 332 yards and four touchdowns, starter Logan Bonner added 197 yards passing and three scores, and Arkansas State beat Georgia State 59-52 on Thursday night in a game f…
No. 18 Tennessee looks to continue home streak vs. Kentucky
Kentucky (1-2) at No. 18 Tennessee (2-1), Saturday at noon ET (SEC Network).
Elderly, health care workers likely to receive vaccine first
Residents who are elderly or medically at-risk, as well as health care workers and other essential workers, will likely receive the first doses of an anticipated COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut, according to a draf…
New Mexico marks another daily record for virus cases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico set a single-day record with 819 confirmed COVID-19 cases, health officials confirmed Friday.
Unbeaten Liberty visits struggling Syracuse in big test
A year ago, Hugh Freeze was relegated to a hospital bed to coach his first game at Liberty and watched his Flames get steamrolled at home by No. 22 Syracuse.
No.. 17 SMU beats Tulane 37-34 in OT to improve to 5-0
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Crossley ended the first overtime possession with an interception and Chris Naggar made a 34-yard field goal to give No. 17 SMU a 37-34 victory over Tulane on Friday night.
The Latest: Md. allowing up to 10% capacity at NFL stadiums
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Can a 7-win Pac-12 team make the playoffs? It's complicated
As the last Power Five conference to jump into the college football season, the chances that a Pac-12 team can reach the national championship, even the playoffs, seem slim.
Vermont Health Department probes hockey-related outbreak
The Vermont Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 cases related to youth and adult recreational hockey and broomball teams in central Vermont, officials said Friday.
SEC postpones 3rd game this week, moving Missouri-Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference postponed next week's game between Missouri and No. 10 Florida on Friday, the third league contest moved this week because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 3 Georgia takes center stage in SEC
Here are things to watch in Week 4 in the Southeastern Conference: