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Eagles optimistic ahead of 2026 season
SPOKANE — Aaron Best the head coach of Eastern Washington football, is heading into this season optimistic, he sai…
Men abused by Ohio State doctor call for NCAA investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some of the men alleging decades-old sexual abuse by an Ohio State team doctor are asking the NCAA and the Big Ten conference to investigate the university and force changes to protect student…
AP source: Angels give White Sox OK to interview La Russa
CHICAGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels granted the Chicago White Sox permission to interview Hall of Famer Tony La Russa for their managing job, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.
NFL cancels Pro Bowl in Las Vegas due to COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has canceled next January's Pro Bowl scheduled for Las Vegas.
Panthers lose Short to shoulder injury; McCaffrey still out
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have lost two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short to a shoulder injury for the second straight season, and 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is not quite read…
Wilson's rise brings back memories of BYU's time as QB U
A generation of college football fans grew up knowing BYU as QB U.
Dallas Wings fire coach Brian Agler after missing playoffs
The Dallas Wings have fired coach Brian Agler, the team announced Wednesday.
Editorial Roundup: Mississippi
Recent editorials from Mississippi newspapers:
New Orleans Super Bowl pushed back from 2024 to 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The next Super Bowl in New Orleans has been pushed back from 2024 to 2025 in order to avoid a conflict with the city's traditional Mardi Gras celebrations, the NFL announced Wednesday.
Virus wreaking havoc on SEC due to positive COVID-19 tests
The Southeastern Conference has had to postpone two games in the last three days because of positive COVID-19 tests.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6
Week 6 brings a four-team bye on the schedule as fantasy owners adjust to the absence of the Raiders, Chargers (and red-hot rookie QB Justin Herbert), Saints and Seahawks.
Mayfield confident he'll play Steelers despite sore ribs
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield's ribs are sore and he hasn't even exposed them to the Steelers.
Bills' leaky defense exposed in blowout loss to Titans
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Safety Micah Hyde insists there’s nothing wrong with the Buffalo Bills' defense that can’t be easily corrected.
Patriots rally around Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreak
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots activated quarterback Cam Newton from the NFL's COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday.
Vegas 'misfits' no more, Golden Knights now expected to win
People kept telling Nate Schmidt and the Vegas Golden Knights that they wouldn't be any good in their inaugural season, so they went about proving doubters wrong.
Coach Greg Schiano starts second rebuilding tour at Rutgers
Greg Schiano has turned around a horrible Rutgers football program once. Doing it a second time is going to be even harder, especially with the Scarlet Knights playing in the Big Ten.