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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…
Jones returns to practice as Falcons prepare to face Vikings
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant and hopes to play Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Minnesota Vikings.
Scheuer, Philly sports media denizen for decades, dies at 88
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jack Scheuer, the go-to guy at courtside, on the field and in the press box, who covered Philadelphia sports from the days of Wilt Chamberlain to Bryce Harper for The Associated Press and other …
The Latest: Virus knocks out 3 tennis tournaments in Canada
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Jets rookie Perine likely to have bigger role with Bell gone
NEW YORK (AP) — La'Mical Perine was drafted in April to be the New York Jets' running back of the future.
Yale raises virus alert level as outbreak hits hockey team
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University has closed two museums on campus, raised its alert status for the coronavirus and canceled athletic activities for the week after an outbreak infected at least 18 members of …
Lions rule out Trufant for Sunday, put Bryant on IR
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Desmond Trufant for Sunday's game at Jacksonville and have put tight end Hunter Bryant on injured reserve.
On Football: Flames under coaching hot seats intensify
Bill O'Brien went first.
Panthers place lineman Larsen on reserve/COVID-19 list
The Carolina Panthers have placed guard/center Tyler Larsen on the reserve/COVID-19 list, five days after he played against the Atlanta Falcons.
Arizona to allow 1,200 fans for Seahawks-Cardinals game
The Arizona Department of Health Services is permitting the NFL’s Cardinals to host a crowd of up to 1,200 people for the team’s next home game against the Seahawks on Oct. 25.
Wisconsin OL Dietzen's comeback delights Badgers teammates
Wisconsin offensive lineman Jon Dietzen spent much of his time away from football watching games and wondering how well he could still play if injuries hadn’t caused him to give it up.
OBJ doesn't practice, Mayfield better for banged-up Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield finally fired some passes on Friday — none to Odell Beckham Jr.
Chiefs' locker room mum on Bell's arrival - well, almost
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The only member of the Kansas City Chiefs that was available and willing to discuss Le’Veon Bell, arguably the biggest free-agent signing since the offseason, happened to be the defensive co…
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.
Philadelphia's Brenden Aaronson transferred to Salzburg
Philadelphia Union midfielder Brenden Aaronson will join FC Salzburg following the conclusion of the Major League Soccer season.
NCAA penalizes UMass for violations in basketball, tennis
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.