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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 …
Pache in Braves lineup with Duval out, Pederson is DH for LA
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…
Clemson duo of QB Lawrence, RB Etienne in line for Heisman
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tailback Travis Etienne are doing their best to complement each other as teammates as they trample opponents.
Breakaway threat by Premier League elite troubles English FA
Leading clubs allegedly threatened to quit the Premier League in a bid to push through a transformation of English soccer being engineered by Liverpool and Manchester United that would
Florida halts meetings, practices amid uptick in COVID cases
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 10 Florida paused all team activities Tuesday following “an increase in positive COVID tests among players.”
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).
The Latest: North Dakota ranks first in new cases per capita
BISMARCK, N.D. — Health officials in North Dakota said Tuesday that a sixth straight day of record active COVID-19 cases put the state’s number of current infections at 4,600.
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.
Champions Hockey League cancels season because of pandemic
ZUG, Switzerland (AP) — The Champions Hockey League, one of Europe’s leading ice hockey competitions, canceled its 2020-21 season Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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…
Sleek, determined Fields driven by quest for national title
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Not knowing when or if Ohio State was going to play in 2020, Justin Fields never stopped working toward another college football season. He stayed in Columbus, embraced a vegan diet and filled…
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the latest international soccer star to test positive for the coronavirus.
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.
Pac-12 football may be back, but not all the revenue will be
The return of football isn't likely to make a dramatic dent in the losses athletic departments across the Pac-12 will ultimately incur because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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: Champions Hockey League cancels upcoming season
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: