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ACH secures state berth Wednesday
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors had a successful Wednesday afternoon as they earned a 3-0 victor…
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.
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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.
As football opens, Wisconsin's other fall athletes must wait
Wisconsin’s football team is practicing amid a pandemic knowing the start of its season is only a week away. Members of the Badgers’ other fall sports teams have no choice but to be more patient.
NCAA grants Olivia Owens immediate eligibility at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says the NCAA has granted former Maryland center Olivia Owens immediate eligibility to play this season for the Wildcats after transferring in June.
Healthy Verrett one of few bright spots on 49ers defense
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have been so decimated by injuries at cornerback that they have been forced to start a different duo outside in every game this season.
More England discipline problems put Southgate on defensive
LONDON (AP) — Indiscipline among England players is becoming a concern for Gareth Southgate.