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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 …
Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Long lines of people eager to cast ballots formed as early in-person voting began in Georgia on Monday, and problems soon developed in the state's most populous county.
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Golf tournament raises money for wrestling team during uncertain year
Twenty teams with four golfers each made the rounds through The Links at Moses Lake on Saturday morning in support of the Moses Lake High School wrestling team.
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…
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.
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.
Falcons fire coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff after 0-5 start
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Quinn, who guided Atlanta to the Super Bowl for only the second time in franchise history but infamously squandered a 28-3 lead to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, was fired Sunday night j…
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.
Astros' big bats go silent in ALCS opener loss to Tampa Bay
SAN DIEGO (AP) — After the Houston Astros bashed the ball all over Dodger Stadium for the past week, they found it a whole lot harder to slug when they moved a couple of hours down the coast for the AL Championship…
Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs' 13-game win streak, 40-32
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Derek Carr could be forgiven for thinking he was due for another miserable day at Arrowhead Stadium.
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.
Okla QB Rattler out in 2nd qtr, back later vs No. 22 Texas
DALLAS (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler returned in the second half against No. 22 Texas after being replaced following two turnovers before halftime Saturday.