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Seahawks sign 2-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs while Terrion Arnold remains unsigned
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Trevon Diggs on Wednesday. A person with knowledge …
Cutcliffe takes on playcalling as Duke seeks offensive spark
Duke coach David Cutcliffe knows the Blue Devils have to get more from their offense this season.
SEC remains loaded in season when little else is normal
The Southeastern Conference is trying to carry its football season on amid the COVID-19 pandemic while Georgia, Alabama and LSU forge ahead without their star quarterbacks.
Roll redemption: No. 3 Alabama aims to restore dominance
Alabama coach Nick Saban stressed the importance of humility to his players in a preseason talk, urging them to avoid the pitfalls of entitlement and self-satisfaction.
Tim Howard joining NBC's Premier League team as analyst
Former U.S. and Premier League goalkeeper Tim Howard is returning to NBC as an analyst when its coverage of England's top division begins next week.
Astros return against Rangers after coronavirus postponement
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros will return to play as scheduled on Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers after their game Sunday against the Oakland Athletics was postponed because a member of the A’s organiza…
Sevilla signs midfielder Rakitic from Barcelona
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Spanish club Sevilla reached a deal for the return of midfielder Ivan Rakitic on Tuesday.
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Doeren, Wolfpack aim for strong bounceback from 4-win season
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren saw his program take its first stumble last season after years of steady building. He’s hoping an offseason of changes and player development returns the …
South Carolina seeking improvement in challenging season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Will Muschamp is tired of dwelling on his team's struggles. This season might make that even harder not to do.
No. 11 Auburn banking on Nix, successful overhaul on lines
The Auburn Tigers have played for a Southeastern Conference championship, knocked rival Alabama from playoff contention and had a losing league mark.
Tar Heels aim to build on solid start to Brown's tenure
Mack Brown needed less than a year to stop North Carolina’s descent. Now he’s looking for a big jump in his second season.
Tennessee's challenge is building on 6-game winning streak
Tennessee proved a season ago it can do more than just compete with the Volunteers winning their final six games, capped by a comeback bowl victory.
Vanderbilt leaning on defense in tough SEC-only schedule
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason has plenty of experience back on his Vanderbilt defense. Better yet, the coach believes his Commodores are fast, talented and deep enough to have an impact in the Southeastern Co…
Ga Tech faces familiar question: Who's going to play QB?
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech begins its second season under coach Geoff Collins with the same big question that was hanging over the Yellow Jackets in Year 1.
No. 4 Georgia to lean on tough defense while finding new QB
Kirby Smart's concerns about No. 4 Georgia being behind schedule are easy to understand.