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Linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. eager to make impact on Seahawks talented defense
SEATTLE (AP) — For veteran linebacker Dante Fowler, Jr., the chance to join the Seattle Seahawks wasn't something …
Florida halts meetings, practices amid 19 new COVID cases
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 10 Florida paused all team activities Tuesday following “an increase in positive COVID tests among players," putting Saturday's home game against defending national champion LSU in jeop…
Brown, No. 5 UNC aim to maintain highest ranking in 23 years
It took Mack Brown less than two years to lead a struggling North Carolina program to its highest ranking in more than two decades.
Mullen brushes aside criticism for wanting to 'pack Swamp'
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen was given several more chances Monday to clarify any confusion regarding his comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the co…
PA loosens rent relief rules; Eagles to have fans in stands
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is extending the application deadline and changing the rules of a key rent and mortgage relief program in an effort to boost participation by landlords and keep more people in th…
AP Top 25: LSU drops out of poll for first time since 2017
LSU is out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2017 and is the first defending national champion to drop from the rankings in nine years.
Saints explore moving home games to LSU so fans may attend
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have begun discussions with LSU about holding the NFL club's future home games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, a team spokesman said Tuesday.
Altuve's throwing yips hurt Astros again in Game 3 of ALCS
SAN DIEGO (AP) — José Altuve was the AL MVP in 2017 when his Houston Astros sometimes knew exactly what pitches were coming.
Syracuse grappling with injuries as it slides in the ACC
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse is struggling in this most difficult of seasons as injuries pile up and inexperienced players fill lineup holes where needed.
Pache in Braves lineup with Duvall out, LA's Pederson at DH
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristian Pache is starting in center field and batting ninth for the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night, taking over after a season-ending l…
No. 21 ULL hosts Coastal Carolina with rankings at stake
Coastal Carolina (3-0, 1-0 Sun Belt) at No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette (3-0, 2-0), Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).
Vanderbilt at Mizzou is 1st SEC game postponed by COVID-19
Vanderbilt’s football game at Missouri on Saturday has been postponed because COVID-19 issues have left the Commodores without enough players.
Smart hopes resilient Georgia starts strong against Alabama
The resiliency demonstrated by No. 3 Georgia in second-half comeback wins over Arkansas and Tennessee makes coach Kirby Smart excited about the Bulldogs' potential for a special season.
The Latest: Italy orders strict new anti-virus measures
ROME — Italian Premiere Giuseppe Conte has ordered strict new anti-coronavirus measures, including limits on private gatherings and a ban on casual pickup sports.
Jets surprisingly cut Le'Veon Bell after exploring trades
NEW YORK (AP) — Later, Le'Veon.
No. 1 Clemson brushes off latest ACC challenger for the top
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has seen this so many times before: A rising, well-hyped Atlantic Coast Conference challenger eager for the chance to take down the top-rated Tigers.