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Knights XC finds success while hosting SCAC meet
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights cross country team hosted a late season South Central Athletic Conference meet at R…
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…
UEFA gives soccer official life ban for racist behavior
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — A club official from Azerbaijan was banned from soccer for life by UEFA on Thursday for “racist behavior” after posting comments on social media.
Dolphins optimistic Tua will face Jets despite sore thumb
MIAMI (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa's sore thumb was better Thursday, and Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores expressed optimism his rookie quarterback will be able to play Sunday against the New York Jets.
MATCHDAY: Tottenham vs virus-depleted Ludogorets in Europa
A look at what’s happening in the Europa League on Thursday:
Platini to AP: Maradona was the 'greatest football lover'
BRUSSELS (AP) — France great Michel Platini, one of Diego Maradona's fiercest rivals in the Italian league during the 1980s, calls him “the greatest football lover there was."
Move over St. Paul: Napoli stadium to be named for Maradona
Move over St. Paul and make way for Maradona.
Real Sociedad, Villarreal aim to stay contenders in Spain
MADRID (AP) — Real Sociedad and Villarreal face each other this weekend looking to continue their rare run for the Spanish league title.
Only half of EPL clubs allowed fans when restrictions eased
LONDON (AP) — Only half of the Premier League stadiums — mainly in London — will be allowed the return of some fans when coronavirus restrictions are relaxed next week, according to new government measures announce…
Naples' mayor begins process to rename stadium for Maradona
The mayor of Naples started the formal process to rename the San Paolo stadium for Diego Maradona on Thursday.
No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 25 UNC meet in ACC headliner this week
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 12: