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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…
Northwestern seeks quick jump after first-to-worst tumble
Northwestern underwent quite a transformation last season, and it sure wasn't the kind the Wildcats welcomed.
Moore's return provides Boilermakers' offense with boost
First, Rondale Moore couldn't wait to start working out with his Purdue teammates.
Iowa breaks in new QB while riding momentum from 2019 finish
Iowa is on the best five-year run in program history and now turns to Spencer Petras to continue it.
Coming off bowl season, Illini eye bigger things in Big Ten
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois appears poised to make a statement in the Big Ten. And coach Lovie Smith sees no reason why his team can't.
Next step arrives for Frost in his rebuild of Cornhuskers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It's been a slow build for Scott Frost at Nebraska.
College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test
The Southeastern Conference has the game of the week. The American Athletic Conference might have the most interesting set of games.
Neymar, Messi, Suárez impress in World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar and Luis Suárez rewrote some record books and Argentina is breathing easier thanks to Lionel Messi.
Marshall schedules events to mark crash's 50th anniversary
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University has scheduled a series of events next month to mark the 50th anniversary of the worst disaster in U.S. sports history.
LEADING OFF: Down 0-2 in NLCS, Dodgers turn to Urías
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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Oct. 15
Marleau returns to Sharks in pursuit of games played record
Patrick Marleau is back with the San Jose Sharks to chase down a record held by Gordie Howe.
Former AP sports writer Ken Rappoport dead at age 85
Some people light up a room with their smile. Ken Rappoport could energize an entire arena or stadium with his laugh.
LSU is first defending national champion to be unranked since 2011; Alabama-Georgia set for 2-3 matchup
NEW YORK (AP) — LSU is first defending national champion to be unranked since 2011; Alabama-Georgia set for 2-3 matchup.
COVID cases force delay of Baylor game vs No. 7 Oklahoma St.
WACO, Texas (AP) — An increase in positive COVID-19 cases at Baylor and concerns of an outbreak have led to the Bears' scheduled home game Saturday against No. 7 Oklahoma State being pushed back nearly two months.
Another blown lead has Chargers reeling going into bye week
The Los Angeles Chargers were 5-1 two years ago in games decided by seven points or fewer.