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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 …
Focus is on QB choice as Trubisky, Bears host Watson, Texans
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears went into the 2017 draft with their sights set on landing a franchise quarterback to serve as a building block for a struggling organization.
Tim Weah scores 1st goal for Lille in Europa loss at Celtic
American forward Tim Weah scored his first goal for Lille in his first start this season, a 3-2 loss at Glasgow Celtic on Thursday night in the Europa League.
Army hosts Navy for 1st time in 77 years due to COVID-19
Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo never tires of the feeling that permeates the locker room in the moments before the opening kickoff of the annual matchup against Army.
Buffalo Bills sign GM Beane to 4-year contract extension
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills signed general manager Brandon Beane to a four-year contract extension on Thursday, locking up the architect of a team in position to secure its third playoff berth in fo…
Alex Smith faces old 49ers team with no familiar faces
When Alex Smith steps on the field to take on the San Francisco 49ers for just the second time since being traded away more than seven years ago, little will look familiar.
Steelers rookie Highsmith not focused on being "Bud Light"
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Highsmith is not trying to imitate Bud Dupree. There's no point. The rookie Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands he doesn't have Dupree's mixture of experience, size and physicality.
Jalen Hurts gets first start vs. Saints, NFL's No. 1 defense
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles picked the toughest spot to give Jalen Hurts his first career start.
Penn State, Michigan State close out tough regular seasons
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford is grateful that the faces he’s been able to see and interact with in person have stayed close this season.
Washington State seeks to avoid meltdown versus Cal
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich acknowledges his team had a meltdown in falling behind by four touchdowns in the first quarter of a loss at Southern California.
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.
The Latest: Saints shrinking crowd size for Kansas City game
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Buffalo Bills sign GM Brandon Beane to contract extension
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills signed general manager Brandon Beane to a multi-year contract extension on Thursday, locking up the architect of a team in position to secure its third playoff berth in f…
No. 16 USC needs win over UCLA for spot in Pac-12 title game
No. 16 USC (4-0, 4-0 Pac-12, No. 15 CFP) at UCLA (3-2, 3-2), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST (ABC).
What's my motivation? Stakes low for 2-win Big Ten teams
Minnesota has had its last two games canceled because of COVID-19 issues, more than 20 players will be unavailable for this week's game and the Gophers' best player has opted out.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Bazley lead young Thunder core
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the man for Oklahoma City in just his third year in the NBA.