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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 …
Bowden says he is improving after contracting COVID-19
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, hospitalized last week after contracting COVID-19, says he is feeling better and hopes to go home soon.
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.
Jurkovec throws 3 TDs; BC beats Pitt in OT on missed PAT
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Jeff Hafley was trying to figure out how to stop Pittsburgh's offense in a second overtime when he took a quick look and realized the game was over after the Panthers missed an ex…
Battered Burrow, Bengals lacking in big plays, consistency
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Future opponents are bound to get ideas after watching tape of Joe Burrow being flummoxed and chased by the Baltimore Ravens' blitzing defenders. The Cincinnati Bengals, on the other hand, nee…
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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.
Rams roll toward division play after sweeping NFC East
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' four-game sweep of the NFC East sometimes seemed like the preseason that NFL teams never got this year.
Late fumble helps Jacksonville State beat Mercer 34-28
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Nicario Harper's 64-yard fumble return for a touchdown with about five minutes left helped Jacksonville State pull away from Mercer for a 34-28 victory on a rainy Saturday.
Blocking is only one problem of many for Bears' line
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — It’s a difficult time to be an offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears even with the team sitting at 4-1 on the season.
Kansas State has 3-0 start in Big 12 after 21-14 win at TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kansas State got another non-offensive touchdown and a solid performance from a true freshman quarterback in his first start against one of the Big 12's best defensive coaches.
Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson to miss rest of season
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his throwing shoulder, leaving freshman Will Howard to lead the No. 22 Wildcats the rest of the way.
Altuve's 2 early throwing errors doom Astros in ALCS Game 2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Whether they're in the field or at the plate, the Houston Astros are finding it tough to summon their usual postseason proficiency so far in the AL Championship Series.
Kentucky intercepts 6 passes to beat Mississippi State 24-2
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Terry Wilson threw a second-quarter touchdown, and Chris Rodriguez rushed for another after the first of six interceptions that helped Kentucky beat Mississippi State 24-2 on Saturday night.
Kennesaw State coach Agnus Berenato taking leave of absence
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Kennesaw State coach Agnus Berenato is taking a leave of absence following recent surgery for breast cancer.