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Central Washington falls in sweet-16
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats (25-7) were defeated 57-51 Monday by California State Polytechnic Uni…
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.
No. 6 Florida hosts LSU, goes for 13th straight win in Swamp
LSU (3-5, 3-5 SEC) at No. 6 Florida (8-1, 8-1, No. 6 CFP), Saturday at 7 p.m. EST (ESPN).
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Dec. 17
Orange Bowl in mind for No. 9 Miami, No. 20 North Carolina
No. 20 North Carolina (7-3, 6-3 ACC, No. 17 CFP) at No. 9 Miami (8-1, 7-1, No. 10), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST (ABC).
Unbeaten No. 11 Coastal Carolina ends regular season at Troy
No. 15 Coastal Carolina (10-0, 7-0 Sun Belt, No. 13 CFP) at Troy (5-5, 3-3), Saturday at 3 p.m. EST (ESPN plus).
Slovis, No. 16 USC face improved UCLA in rivalry showdown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's Kedon Slovis carved out his own place in the rivalry with UCLA with a school-record 515 passing yards last year.
After 1st loss, No. 14 BYU looks to bounce back against SDSU
San Diego State (4-3) at No. 14 BYU (9-1, No. 18 CFP), Saturday at 10 p.m. EST (ESPN2).
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).
Panthers coach: McCaffrey not expected to play vs. Broncos
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey seems likely to spend another week watching from the sideline.
Napoli, Real Sociedad, Young Boys advance in Europa League
Napoli and Real Sociedad both advanced from a tightly contested Europa League group after a 1-1 draw on Thursday, with Willian José netting a crucial equalizer for the Spanish team in the 90th minute.
Big Ten West clinched, Northwestern eyes win over Illinois
Illinois (2-4, 2-4 Big Ten) at No. 15 Northwestern (5-1, 5-1, No. 14 CFP), Saturday at noon EST (ESPN2).
Nomadic Stanford ready for Jefferson and Oregon State
Stanford was preparing for Oregon State's prolific running back Jermar Jefferson, anyway.