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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…
Nick Saban, Alabama AD Greg Byrne test positive for COVID-19
Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, three days before the second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia in a clash of Southeastern Conference and n…
No. 11 Texas A&M seeks encore to upset at Mississippi State
No. 11 Texas A&M (2-1, 2-1 SEC) at Mississippi State (1-2, 1-2), Saturday at 4 p.m. ET (ESPN).
Long view: Falcons, Vikings have veered off contending track
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Less than four years after their infamous Super Bowl loss on a blown 25-point lead, the Atlanta Falcons hit the reset button with a
Senators sign Evgenii Dadonov to 3-year, $15 million deal
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators signed forward Evgenii Dadonov to a three-year, $15 million contract Thursday.
RB Walker wins appeal, immediately eligible for Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia says the NCAA's Committee on Legislative Relief has granted Indiana transfer running back Ronnie Walker Jr., immediate eligibility.
No. 1 Clemson hopes to avoid letdown against Georgia Tech
No. 1 Clemson (4-0, 3-0 ACC) at Georgia Tech (2-2, 2-1), Saturday at noon ET (ABC).
Texas AD "expects" players stand together for school song
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said Wednesday he expects players to “stand together as a unified group” to show appreciation for the school and fans during the playing of the school so…
Windy NLCS Game 4 with roof open has players checking eyes
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Atlanta's Freddie Freeman and Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw apparently had trouble seeing early in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series because of windy conditions in a sta…
No. 2 Alabama braces for No. 3 Georgia's visit minus Saban
The bombshell news came three days and change before college football's biggest regular season game of the year.
No. 23 Virginia Tech looks to rebound against surprising BC
Boston College (3-1, 2-1 ACC) at No. 23 Virginia Tech (2-1, 2-1), Saturday at 8 p.m. (ACC Network).
No. 1 Clemson provides measuring stick for rebuilding Tech
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech couldn't ask for a better opportunity to show how far the program has come in coach Geoff Collins' second season.
MATCHDAY: Leader Rennes away to Dijon, depleted PSG at Nimes
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Friday:
Washington, Giants once again bringing up rear in NFC East
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New coaches, roster changes and even the deletion of a team nickname haven’t changed things on the field for the New York Giants and the Washington Football Club five games into the NFL…
Tampa, Phoenix chosen as women's Final Four sites
The NCAA women's basketball Final Four is finally headed west again.
CAA releases schedule designed to limit travel, exposure
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Colonial Athletic Association released its men's and women's basketball schedules for the 2020-21 season using a format designed to limit travel and exposure to COVID-19.