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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 …
Big hit: Browns star Garrett on COVID list, out for Eagles
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett has been slowed down just when the Browns need him most.
Nevada goes to 5-0 with 26-21 win over San Diego State
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carson Strong threw two touchdown passes and Nevada's defense stifled San Diego State in the second half, stopping the Aztecs with a last-minute goal-line stand in a 26-21 victory on Saturday.
Chargers place leading tackler Kyzir White on COVID-19 list
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have placed linebacker Kyzir White on the COVID-19 list and called up three players from the practice squad Saturday.
Nashville, New England advance in MLS playoffs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Randall Leal and Hany Mukhtar scored 10 minutes apart in the first half and Nashville beat Inter Miami 3-0 on Friday night in an all-expansion play-in round game.
Illini win 2nd in row 41-23 over turnover-plagued Huskers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — For most teams that come into Memorial Stadium, beating Nebraska doesn't mean as much as it used to considering the Cornhuskers' fall from the upper echelon of college football the last two dec…
Titans place Clowney on IR, rule Vaccaro out for Sunday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney has gone on injured reserve as he deals with a knee issue.
McCormick scores twice, leads UTSA over Southern Miss 23-20
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Sincere McCormick ran for 173 yards and two touchdowns to lead UTSA to a 23-20 victory over Southern Mississippi on Saturday.
Player-coach Wayne Rooney starts with Derby defeat
BRISTOL, England (AP) — Wayne Rooney's first game in joint charge of English second-tier club Derby ended in a 1-0 loss to Bristol City on Saturday.
Air Force's Roberts scores 3 TDs in 28-0 win over New Mexico
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Brad Roberts rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns, Haaziq Daniels added 56 yards rushing and a score, and Air Force overcame three second-half turnovers to beat New Mexico 28-0 …
Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Every clutch play by Peyton Ramsey. Every big hit by Northwestern's defense. It was all designed to send a message.
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Missouri, Bazelak start fast to beat South Carolina 17-10
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz was proud his team wouldn't let the obstacles they've faced this season keep them from success.
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AP source: VanVleet staying with Raptors; Hayward to Hornets
Fred VanVleet bet on himself. It paid off.
Brighton beats Villa to end 2-month wait for EPL win
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — A powerful shot from Solly March lifted Brighton to a 2-1 win at Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Saturday, the visitors' first victory in the competition for two months.