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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…
Former Texas State coach Kaspar denies allegations of racism
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Danny Kaspar, the former Texas State basketball coach who resigned while under investigation for allegations he directed racist taunts at Black players, said he holds “only love in my heart for…
Hurricanes, Pittsburgh both hoping to bounce back Saturday
Pittsburgh (3-2, 2-2 ACC) at No. 13 Miami (3-1, 2-1), Saturday at noon ET (ACC Network).
No. 15 Auburn seeks second straight win, vs. South Carolina
No. 15 Auburn (2-1 SEC) at South Carolina (1-2), Saturday at noon ET (ESPN).
No. 17 SMU aims to extend recent dominance of erratic Tulane
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The football series between No. 17 SMU and Tulane could not be more evenly matched, with each winning 13 times since they first played in 1943.
Packers' Alexander emerging as one of NFL's top cornerbacks
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s Jaire Alexander believes meditation has helped him develop into one of the game’s top young cornerbacks.
Chiefs sign Le'Veon Bell 2 days after release from Jets
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Le’Veon Bell late Thursday, two days after he was released by the New York Jets, giving them some much-needed depth at running back and another weapon for quart…
Bayern shows off new signings in cup win over 5th-tier club
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich gave its new signings space to shine as it beat fifth-tier club Düren 3-0 on Thursday in the first round of the German Cup.
Virus curbs widen England's north-south rift, stir animosity
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool, the English port city that gave the world the Beatles, weathered decades of industrial decline before becoming a celebrated symbol of urban renewal. Now, the coronavirus is putt…
Saints scrutinizing NFL-worst red-zone defense during bye
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The way the Saints have played defense within 20 yards of their own goal line has coach Sean Payton seeing red.
Women’s wrestling, rugby backers join Iowa gender complaint
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — University of Iowa students who want to establish intercollegiate women’s wrestling and rugby programs were added as plaintiffs Thursday to a lawsuit seeking more sports opportunities for fem…
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.
Gamecocks' improving offense set for test vs No. 15 Auburn
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill sees his offense getting better. Hill and the Gamecocks will get the chance to show how improved they are against No. 15 Auburn.
No. 14 BYU looks to improve to 5-0 in visit to Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — BYU coach Kalani Sitake is urging his 14th-ranked team to remain focused after its 4-0 start.
Kyler Murray leads homecoming parade as Cards visit Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — It's homecoming week for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals, or at least it feels that way about as much as an NFL game can.
Cavaliers, Demon Deacons looking for signs of improvement
Virginia will be looking to put a poor performance in the rearview mirror when it plays at Wake Forest on Saturday. The Demon Deacons are happy to have a chance to play again.