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Tigers keep stride to earn top 10 at state
PASCO — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team had quite the day at the state championships over the weekend with e…
Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans ejected for throwing punch
DENVER (AP) — Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans was ejected Monday night after throwing a punch at Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt late in the first quarter.
Rams' new defense gets off to strong start in beating Dallas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams saw some encouraging early returns from Sean McVay's offseason decision to make systemic changes to what was already a pretty good defense.
Williams' 3 TDs help No. 18 UNC pull away from Syracuse 31-6
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina opened a high-expectation season with a fast start and a strong finish, sandwiched around a run of mistake-filled play. And all of it came amid the unusual backdrop of sectio…
Louisville football coach to auction off visor for charity
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — University of Louisville football coach Scott Satterfield is participating in an auction that will benefit local charities.
NCAA seeks to dismiss college athletes' federal lawsuit
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The NCAA is seeking to dismiss a federal lawsuit by two college athletes that seeks to prevent the association from limiting compensation athletes can make from their names, images and likenesse…
Tired of waiting: Ohio State stars opt out, move on to draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With the chances of the Big Ten Conference playing a football season slipping away, two of Ohio State's best players have chosen to opt out and start preparing for the NFL draft.
Garoppolo comes up short in 49ers season-opening loss
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers still had a chance to win despite several missed chances on offense and a defense that wilted late against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals.
Doege, RBs shine, West Virginia beats E. Kentucky 56-10
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jarrett Doege threw three touchdown passes, Leddie Brown and Alec Sinkfield gave West Virginia's running game a lift it hadn't seen in quite some time, and the Mountaineers beat Eastern Ken…
Malzahn: 10 Auburn players sidelined by COVID-19 issues
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Coach Gus Malzahn said No. 11 Auburn had five starters out of practice this week because of COVID-19-related issues.
Fourth-quarter woes costly for Lions again in loss to Bears
DETROIT (AP) — Matt Patricia's tenure in Detroit has been marked by fourth-quarter collapses.
Saints unsatisfied with offense, gratified by opening win
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sean Payton wasn't pleased with his play-calling. Drew Brees wasn't pleased with his passing.
Pitt races away from Austin Peay, 55-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a touchdown pass and ran for another as Pittsburgh scored on each of its first six offensive possessions and raced to a 55-0 victory over Austin Peay at Heinz Field on Saturday.
Stunner from James helps big-spending Chelsea to opening win
After a spending spree of $250 million on some of Europe’s most exciting stars, Chelsea was indebted to a wonder strike from one of its homegrown players during a win in its opening English Premier League game.
Ravens' Jackson can't expect many early exits under Harbaugh
There's no question that keeping Lamar Jackson healthy is a top priority for Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh.
Appalachian State opens season with 35-20 win over Charlotte
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Thomas Hennigan caught a 51-yard touchdown pass, Daetrich Harrington added two fourth-quarter scoring runs and Appalachian State beat Charlotte 35-20 in both teams' season opener on a rainy Satur…