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ACH secures state berth Wednesday
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors had a successful Wednesday afternoon as they earned a 3-0 victor…
49ers promote CB Jamar Taylor from practice squad
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have promoted cornerback Jamar Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster.
Duke overcomes turnovers, beats Syracuse 38-24
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Duke coach David Cutcliffe did what he expected to do after that elusive first win — he danced with his team in a locker room full of joy.
Jansen shaky, role as Dodgers closer muddled going into NLCS
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — In a season that's gone exceedingly well for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a late problem that popped up is causing a lot of concern: Can they still count on Kenley Jansen as their closer?
NBA Finals get intense, and Game 6 of Lakers-Heat looms
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Miami’s Jae Crowder both ended up on the floor midway through the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Lindsay: juggling, uncertainty just part of 2020 NFL season
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two-time 1,000-yard rusher Phillip Lindsay is ready to return to the Denver Broncos’ lineup after recovering from a turf toe injury he sustained in the opener.
Carter, No. 8 UNC run past No. 19 Virginia Tech 56-45
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Michael Carter and Javonte Williams kept finding wide lanes and gaping holes to run through for eighth-ranked North Carolina.
Patriots return to practice after week of uncertainty
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots were forced to prepare for two opponents this week — the Denver Broncos, and COVID-19.
Spiller helps No. 21 A&M upset No. 4 Florida 41-38
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Isaiah Spiller rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 21 Texas A&M beat fourth-ranked Florida 41-38 on Seth Small's 26-yard field goal as time expired Saturday.
Leary, Knight lead Wolfpack past Virginia, 38-21
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Devin Leary got North Carolina State off to a fast start with two first-quarter touchdown passes and the Wolfpack's defense forced four turnovers and blocked a punt in a 38-21 victory ag…
Special teams, defense spark unbeaten Liberty to 40-7 win
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Treon Sibley and Damario Douglas starred on special teams and Liberty beat Louisiana-Monroe 40-7 on Saturday.
Disgusted and dismayed, Yanks face big decisions for 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Voit, backwards cap atop his head, was disgusted and dismayed.
The Latest: Rome site of 2 anti-mask protests despite surge
ROME – Rome was the site of two anti-mask protests on Saturday, even as Italy undergoes a resurgence of coronavirus infections.
Mizzou's goal-line stand helps beat No. 17 LSU, 45-41
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — In a game that was dominated by a pair of offenses that seemingly couldn't be stopped, it was the much-maligned Missouri defense that managed to stand tall against No. 17 LSU when it came time …
Several Stanley Cup winners breaking up championship core
While Braden Holtby saw his split with the Washington Capitals coming, Patric Hornqvist, Corey Crawford and Alex Pietrangelo weren't so lucky.
South Carolina gets 1st win of season, beating Vandy 41-7
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The South Carolina Gamecocks ran the ball so well on a rainy, sloppy day that quarterback Collin Hill would not have minded if he never threw the ball.