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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 …
Herman will sing "Eyes of Texas" and respect those who don't
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday he'll encourage players and staff to sing “The Eyes of Texas” after games, but will respect those who don't want to join the long-standing school tradition th…
Alabama's Najee Harris braces for Georgia's stingy defense
Najee Harris was front and center for Alabama leading up to the season.
LEADING OFF: Altuve, shaky Astros in 2-0 hole vs Rays
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NWHL restructures; Rylan Kearney steps down as commissioner
NEW YORK (AP) — National Women's Hockey League founder Dani Rylan Kearney is stepping down as commissioner as part of a restructuring of the league’s governing model.
Brees gratified by Sanders' rising role in Saints offense
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Emmanuel Sanders is beginning to produce the way Saints quarterback Drew Brees predicted he would when New Orleans signed the veteran receiver away from San Francisco as a free agent.
Florida's defensive debacle could prompt changes before LSU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s offense is potent enough to win championships. Its defense is porous enough to lose every game.
Baylor 32 active COVID-19 cases in wake of postponed game
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor had 32 active COVID-19 cases in its athletic department in the wake of having to postpone a football game for the second time this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest international soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus.
Tennessee has lots to work on after snapping winning streak
The 18th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have plenty of areas to work on after have their eight-game winning streak ended.
Huskers-Hawkeyes football game to be day after Thanksgiving
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Nebraska will play at Iowa on the day after Thanksgiving, continuing a tradition that started when the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten in 2011.
Mizzou unleashes Drinkwitz's offense in upset of No. 17 LSU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Eli Drinkwitz arrived at Missouri with a reputation for being one of college football's brightest offensive minds.
Riley HR in 9th leads Braves past Dodgers 5-1 in NLCS opener
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Atlanta Braves fans were still doing tomahawk-chop chants as they filed out of the stadium, real people who replaced the cardboard cutouts players got so accustomed to this season.
Cowboys sign QB Gilbert from Browns after Prescott injury
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert off Cleveland's practice squad Tuesday after Dak Prescott's season-ending ankle injury.
California panel recommends limits to police crowd control
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Days after police and members of an unruly crowd were injured following the Los Angeles Lakers' latest basketball championship, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday released a report urging better…
Rays beat Astros 5-2, move within 1 victory of World Series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier and the Tampa Bay Rays — with big assists from two former Padres who know Petco Park's outfield well — are one win from the second World Series appearance in franchise history.