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GALLERY: Summer sports highlights
MOSES LAKE — It’s the last week of July and with the arrival of August, fall sports is set to begin imminently. Th…
Raiders' struggling D has tough test with Mahomes, Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther believed he finally had the pieces in place this season to have a successful unit after two years of ranking near the bottom of the NFL.
Chiefs ride suddenly stingy defense as Raiders visit Sunday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After he was asked the standard questions about the brilliance of Patrick Mahomes and the scourge of COVID-19, Raiders coach Jon Gruden finally lit up when someone questioned him about the v…
SEC threatens fines, suspensions for breaking mask protocols
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey is threatening schools with $100,000 fines and individuals with suspensions if coaches fail to keep masks on during games as the league tries to play through the cor…
Storm sends No. 17 LSU to Mizzou to face new starting QB
No. 17 LSU (1-1, 1-1 SEC) at Missouri (0-2, 0-2), Saturday at noon ET (ESPN).
Texas-Oklahoma rivalry a test for quarterbacks and Big 12
No. 22 Texas (2-1, 1-1 Big 12) vs. Oklahoma (1-2, 0-2) in Dallas, on Saturday at noon ET (FOX).
Governor warns against large groups, defends more NFL fans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine pleaded Thursday with Ohioans to avoid crowded gatherings, citing the “absolutely heartbreaking” case of a wedding he said led to the coronavirus deaths of two grandfathers, w…
No. 24 Cyclones guard against letdown as Texas Tech visits
Texas Tech (1-2, 0-2 Big 12) at No. 24 Iowa State (2-1, 2-0), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
Pats prepare to host Broncos in shadow of positive tests
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — For the second straight week, the New England Patriots are heading into a game after having their preparations disrupted by a teammate testing positive for the coronavirus.
McManus driven by Fangio's refusal to let him go for record
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — On a cold afternoon last December, a furious Brandon McManus ripped his helmet off and flung it to the ground after Vic Fangio summoned him back to the sideline just as he was about to attem…
Jordan Mailata goes from Aussie rugby star to NFL starter
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Mailata said he knew “peanuts” about the NFL when he decided to stop playing rugby in Australia and pursue a career in football only three years ago.
Syracuse hosts winless Duke but remains an underdog again
The Syracuse Orange have one streak going for them — they're picked as the underdog for the fourth straight time, even at home against a winless team and after a bye week to heal.
Texans look for 1st win of season after O'Brien's firing
HOUSTON (AP) — The Bill O’Brien era is over in Houston, and now it’s up to Romeo Crennel to help the Texans try to turn around this dreadful season.
No. 8 Tar Heels, No. 19 Hokies meet in key ACC matchup
No. 19 Virginia Tech (2-0, 2-0 ACC) at No. 8 North Carolina (2-0, 2-0), Saturday at noon ET (ABC).
Herbert named Chargers' starting QB for rest of season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Lynn has taken the temporary starter tag off quarterback Justin Herbert.
No. 15 BYU hosts UTSA on homecoming with no fans in stands
UTSA (3-1) at No. 15 BYU (3-0), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2).