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Mexico’s World Cup run ends short of quarterfinals again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico had an enormous home-field advantage and an opportunity to make its deepest run in the W…
McDonald 22 points, No. 6 Arizona routs Arizona State 65-37
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — No. 6 Arizona labored at times through its first three games, twice falling into early double-digit holes before rallying.
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.
Broncos, Panthers fallen on hard times since Super Bowl 50
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers looked like NFL powerhouses with bright long-term organizational futures when they met in Super Bowl 50.
Chidom lifts UC Riverside over Northern Arizona 74-50
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Arinze Chidom registered 17 points as UC Riverside romped past Northern Arizona 74-50 on Thursday night.
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.
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).
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Longtime Bengal Dalton returns to Cincy as Cowboys starter
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A week after the Cincinnati Bengals drafted Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the spring, they kicked longtime quarterback Andy Dalton to the curb.
Rebraca leads North Dakota over South Dakota 75-71
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Filip Rebraca had a career-high 26 points as North Dakota edged past South Dakota 75-71 on Thursday night in a Summit League opener for both teams.
Giants and Cardinals meet with playoff hopes on the line
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants are doing something they haven't managed in a few years. They're playing games in December with a chance to get into the playoffs.
Western Kentucky narrowly beats Gardner-Webb 86-84
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Charles Bassey had a career-high 29 points plus 14 rebounds as Western Kentucky beat Gardner-Webb 86-84 on Thursday night.
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.
Juhasz scores 27, No. 18 Ohio State women beat Miami (Ohio)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dorka Juhasz had a career-high tying 27 points and 15 rebounds for her 24th career double-double, and No. 18 Ohio State beat Miami (Ohio) 104-65 on Thursday.
BC opts out of bowl game to spend Christmas at home
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College, which managed to escape the worst of the coronavirus outbreak and the schedule and roster shuffling that has affected so many other college football teams, is passing on the opportunit…