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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…
Old man quarterbacks Brady and Rodgers face off Sunday
Hey old-timer, what are you still doing on an NFL field?
Week 7: Georgia-Alabama in spotlight; virus impacts 6 games
The COVID-19 pandemic is packing a punch in college football this week, nowhere harder than in the Southeastern Conference.
OBJ tests negative for COVID after being sent home ill
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has tested negative for COVID-19 after being sent home by the team on Thursday because he wasn't feeling well.
Early voting to get underway at Fenway, other Mass. venues
BOSTON (AP) — Early voting gets underway this weekend in Massachusetts, where Bostonians will be able to cast ballots at Fenway Park and other venues.
Colts close practice facility after positive tests for virus
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts closed their practice facility after “several individuals” tested positive for COVID-19.
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Preds using grant for girls' hockey, learn-to-skate programs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators will use a half-million-dollar grant to develop girls' hockey and learn-to-skate programs in Middle Tennessee during the next two years.
French soccer club Montpellier reports 12 virus cases
MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — French soccer club Montpellier reported 12 positive tests for COVID-19 among its players and staff on Friday.
Steelers' stingy defense preparing for big test from Browns
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin has seen this before. The dynamic playmakers. The physical offensive line. The commitment to the run that simultaneously protects leads and wears down opponents.
The Latest: Men's hoops back on the court at Purdue
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Two high-flying offenses meet as Bills set to host Chiefs
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen doesn’t know if he can throw a football farther than Patrick Mahomes, but he’s eager to find out.
Saban still asymptomatic, but sidelined for Alabama-Georgia
Nick Saban won’t be allowed to coach No. 2 Alabama from home against third-ranked Georgia per NCAA guidelines, and also can't be in the stadium while testing positive for COVID-19.
Pitt-iful: Browns try to end 16-game losing streak at Heinz
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns have been pitiful in Pittsburgh — for half a century.
Seahawks hope Wilson's start just the beginning in '20
SEATTLE (AP) — Not that he needed to provide the endorsement, but in the midst of talking about his start of the season, DK Metcalf threw his support behind a growing candidacy.