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Missed chances cost Mariners in series-opening loss
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners (56-61) are currently 3-3 in August after suffering a 2-1 loss against the Tampa Ba…
Marshall University marks 50 years since fatal plane crash
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University is putting up new memorial banners to mark the 50 years since a plane crash killed all 75 football players, coaches and others aboard a flight home from a college matchu…
OU changes student section rules for upcoming football games
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The University of Oklahoma announced a number of changes on Friday to its student seating section for next week's football game after what it described as “disappointing behaviors" by students …
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's eligible? Who's playing?
The second regular-season AP Top 25 of the season includes Southeastern Conference teams that begin playing next week but not Big Ten teams that start playing in about a month.
Lions' collapse starts well before fourth quarter this time
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This time, the Detroit Lions didn’t bother waiting until the fourth quarter to blow a double-digit lead.
Chargers QB Herbert answers late call with strong NFL debut
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn didn't find out his starting quarterback was injured until right after the coin toss.
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Newton nearly pulls off comeback, but Patriots fall short
SEATTLE (AP) — Down 12 with less than 5 minutes remaining, Cam Newton nearly pulled off the most unlikely of comebacks in his first road start with New England.
Ga Tech missing top runner, defensive lineman vs No. 14 UCF
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech did not have its leading runner and a top defensive player for Saturday's game against No. 14 Central Florida.
Trubisky throws 2 TD passes, Barkley hurt, Bears edge Giants
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears were happy with another close win, while the New York Giants have greater concerns than their 0-2 record: a potentially serious injury to star running back Saquon Barkley.
Butker good from 58 in OT, Chiefs survive Herbert's LA debut
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Harrison Butker wasn't nervous about his third attempt to kick a game-winning field goal in overtime for the Kansas City Chiefs. After a false start and Los Angeles Chargers timeout, Butker…
On Football: Week 2 not for the weak as injuries hit NFL
As careful as the NFL has been about preventing an outbreak of the coronavirus within the league, one thing it can’t control is a rash of
Alabama coordinator expects better from Crimson Tide defense
Pete Golding doesn’t make excuses for Alabama’s uncharacteristic defensive shortcomings last season, and he probably could.
Week 3 Preview: ACC quarterback matchup tops light schedule
The college football schedule is still looking light, with the Southeastern Conference a week away from starting and the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conference still just warming up.
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Book, No. 7 Notre Dame run by USF 52-0 to extend home streak
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book just needed to stick to the routine against South Florida.