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Cougs fall in midweek game at Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The Washington State Cougars (7-12) fell short to Utah 8-5 Tuesday after an unsuccessful late pus…
Top chef: As Vikings chase playoffs, Cook as busy as ever
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings wanted to keep Dalvin Cook fresh for the final stretch of their race for the playoffs, concerned about an increasing number of punishing hits on the star running back.
The Latest: North Carolina men's hoops adds home game
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' arm angles causing defenses fits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes grew up in baseball parks, tagging along with his big leaguer father and spending plenty of time on the diamond himself, often goofing around by slinging the ball sidearm and…
Former Alabama, NY Giants coach Ray Perkins dies at 79
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ray Perkins, the former Alabama receiver who replaced Bear Bryant as Crimson Tide's coach and started the transition with the New York Giants that led to two Super Bowl titles, died Wednesda…
Giants' Jones says hamstring feels better, but mum on game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — While saying his injured right hamstring was feeling better, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones scrambled when asked whether he would be able to play this weekend against the Ariz…
MLS celebrates 25th anniversary with release of 25 Greatest
There were times Cobi Jones didn't think Major League Soccer would survive its first few years, let alone a quarter-century.
College Football Picks: Conference title game spots on line
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12, Southeastern Conference, American Athletic Conference and Sun Belt championship game matchups are locked in, leaving no drama this weekend in those leagues.
Rookie RB James Robinson proving to be 'real deal' for Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s next regime won’t have to start from scratch. The Jaguars have a surprising number of building blocks in place, none more impressive this season than running back James Robi…
Chiefs regain top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Steelers at No. 3
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are No. 1 again.
Finally healthy and running hot, Ravens seek strong finish
BALTIMORE (AP) — The sight of Lamar Jackson racing toward the end zone on a 37-yard, fourth-down trek showed just how effective the Baltimore Ravens' offense can be when their quarterback is the centerpiece of a mu…
Collier's 20 points, 11 rebounds help No. 23 Texas women win
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Charli Collier had 20 points and 11 rebounds and No. 23 Texas made 12 3-pointers in beating Idaho 73-48 on Wednesday.
Salah breaks Liverpool scoring records in 1-1 at Midtjylland
HERNING, Denmark (AP) — Mohamed Salah eclipsed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool’s top scorer in the Champions League by netting after 55 seconds — another club record — in a 1-1 draw against FC Midtjylland on Wednesday.
European leagues group says there's room for more CL games
GENEVA (AP) — An expanded Champions League format with four extra games per team can be made to fit in soccer’s congested calendar, the head of Europe’s domestic leagues group said Wednesday.
The Latest: Charleston Southern pauses men's basketball
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New chancellor: Vanderbilt will spend to compete in SEC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt is looking for a new football coach, and the new chancellor and athletic director want to make clear that person will have a say in how the university improves their facilities.