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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…
Bobby Bowden leaves hospital after COVID-19 treatment
Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden was released from a hospital Thursday after being treated for COVID-19.
A-10 commissioner: NCAA penalties against UMass unfortunate
The NCAA is stripping Massachusetts of victories in men’s basketball and women’s tennis for overpaying 12 athletes about $9,100 in financial aid over three years, prompting criticism of the penalty from the Atlanti…
No. 4 Irish put winning streaks on line against Cardinals
Louisville (1-3, 0-3 ACC) at No. 4 Notre Dame (3-0, 2-0), Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC).
Cincinnati-Tulsa postponed due to Bearcats' COVID-19 issues
No. 8 Cincinnati’s game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players.
Alabama's Saban tests negative for COVID-19 in follow-up
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested negative in a follow-up test for COVID-19, leaving open the possibility of a return to the sideline for the Georgia game.
Kansas forward de Sousa opting out of upcoming season
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas forward Silvio de Sousa is opting out of the upcoming college basketball season, potentially ending what has been one of the most controversial tenures of any player to have joined coac…
Minus Saban, No. 2 Alabama set to meet No. 3 Georgia
No. 3 Georgia (3-0, 3-0 SEC) at No. 2 Alabama (3-0, 3-0), Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (CBS).
UCLA will still be outfitted by Under Armour despite lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA will still be outfitted by Under Armour this season even though the university is suing the apparel company for breach of contract.
No. 5 UNC plays Florida State aiming to stay unbeaten in ACC
No. 5 North Carolina (3-0, 3-0 ACC) at Florida State (1-3, 0-3), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
Alabama officials trying to combat virus vaccine resistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — With a possible vaccine for COVID-19 still more than two months away, Alabama health officials said Thursday that they already are working to combat the reluctance among some to accept an im…
College coaches still scrambling to fill hoops schedules
College coaches endured a tense time waiting for the NCAA to green light the 2020-21 basketball season.
After NIL, next NCAA challenge is restructuring Division I
As the NCAA moves toward landmark changes that will empower athletes more than ever, the next big debate within college sports is on the horizon: How to reform and restructure Division I?
Instate neighbors Duke, NC State meet after 7-year hiatus
North Carolina State and Duke are finally getting back together in football.
Miller, Whillock among 4 Northwestern players opting out
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Defensive end Samdup Miller, safety Travis Whillock, quarterback Aidan Smith and tight end Jason Whittaker have opted out of Northwestern's pandemic-shortened season, the school announced Frid…
No. 11 Texas A&M looks to keep rolling vs Mississippi State
Jimbo Fisher wants No. 11 Texas A&M to savor a big victory.