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Looking for sheds provides the fun of the hunt
PLAIN — For people who like to spend as much time outdoors than they do indoors – if not more time outdoors – the …
Vincent Davis rushes for 247 yards, Pitt beats Ga Tech 34-20
ATLANA (AP) — Vincent Davis knew on the very first play it was going to be a very good night.
No. 17 Northwestern women beat EIU 93-57 in season opener
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Veronica Burton scored 21 points, Lindsey Pulliam added 18 and No. 17 Northwestern opened its season with a 93-57 rout against Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
Steelers show vulnerability, head to big test at Buffalo
Now that an undefeated season is gone, the Pittsburgh Steelers almost seem vulnerable. Losing at home to an NFC East team will give you that look.
Nearly 20% of MLS players tested positive during season
The Major League Soccer Players' Association says nearly 20% of the league's players tested positive for the coronavirus over the course of the season.
Lowe, Harrell help Southern Miss beat Florida Atlantic 45-31
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Trey Lowe threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Camron Harrell returned a kickoff 100 yards for a TD, and Southern Miss beat Florida Atlantic 45-31 on Thursday night in the seaso…
Ohio governor extends overnight curfew into new year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's overnight curfew will be extended into the new year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday as he urged residents to do everything possible to protect themselves and others from the corona…
Texas Rio Grande Valley tops Texas A&M-CC 68-64
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Quinton Johnson II had 20 points as Texas Rio Grande Valley narrowly beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 68-64 on Thursday night.
Hometown hurdle? Henry has been quiet in games at Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Some of Derrick Henry’s biggest plays and most productive games have come against the Jaguars.
Waters scores 20 to lift Troy over North Alabama 62-57
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Khalyl Waters had a career-high 20 points as Troy edged past North Alabama 62-57 on Thursday night.
No. 19 Iowa plays No. 25 Wisconsin out to extend win streak
No. 25 Wisconsin (2-2, 2-2 Big Ten) at No. 19 Iowa (5-2, 5-2, No. 16 CFP), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST (FS1).
End around: Browns' Garrett goes from villain to Man of Year
One regrettable, violent moment nearly changed everything for Myles Garrett.
Trent Williams harbors no grudges to former Washington team
All the bitterness and anger that characterized Trent Williams’ final year in Washington when he sat out the 2019 season, feuded with management and ultimately forced a trade to San Francisco are in the past.
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Week 15: Buffs need win, USC loss to reach Pac-12 title game
A weekend devoid of drama appears to be setting up in college football unless you're Colorado.
Belichick not ready to move on from Newton as Patriots' QB
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Bill Belichick wasn't about to let a quarterback controversy develop, even in the immediate aftermath of one of the New England Patriots' worst offensive showings in years.