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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …
Injured Packers DL Montravius Adams likely out for season
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers reserve defensive lineman Montravius Adams is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a toe injury.
The Latest: Driskel on virus list, rest of Broncos cleared
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COVID-19 remains biggest opponent for Big Ten football teams
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic was considered by many coaches to be the biggest opponent for Big Ten Conference teams coming into this virus-delayed football season, and it certainly has been.
LSU's struggles just latest hurdle for resilient Ed Orgeron
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Ed Orgeron forged a career path that led him to the top of his profession by persevering through personal and professional hardships.
Shaky PSG defense awaits revenge-seeking Ben Arfa
PARIS (AP) — The last thing Paris Saint-Germain’s shaky defense needs right now is to face a highly skilled player with a major point to prove against his former club, and a great scoring record at its stadium.
Lions RB Swift inactive with concussion against Texans
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift is inactive against the Houston Texans.
Huskers hoping to push back this time against physical Iowa
Nebraska knows what's coming whenever it plays Iowa. The hard part is stopping it.
U of M football announces 10 more virus cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota football program announced late Wednesday that ten more people within the team have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Latest: Another Browns player tests positive for virus
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No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in key ACC matchup
No. 2 Notre Dame (8-0, 7-0 ACC) at No. 25 North Carolina (6-2, 6-2), 3:30 p.m. EST (ABC).
Last-place Schalke must overcome suspensions, injuries
BERLIN (AP) — Suspensions, injuries and the coronavirus, Schalke must be hoping it can get no worse.
No. 15 Iowa St would get title shot with win at No. 20 Texas
An Iowa State program that has alternately been an underdog and overachiever in its modest football history is on the cusp of going somewhere it's never gone before.
No. 15 Iowa St can nab title game shot against No. 20 Texas
No. 15 Iowa State (6-2, 6-1 Big 12) at No. 20 Texas (5-2, 4-2), Friday at noon EST (ABC).
Bama's Jones, Auburn's Nix playing well entering Iron Bowl
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones was a skinny three-star recruit who had to wait in a daunting line for a starting shot. Bo Nix arrived at Auburn as a prized recruit and has started every game since.
No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in pivotal ACC matchup
Second-ranked Notre Dame is moving closer to playing for its first-ever conference championship and returning to the College Football Playoff. The next challenge is slowing No. 25 North Carolina’s high-scoring offe…