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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 …
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.
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.
Shough throws 3 TDs and No. 11 Oregon survives Bruins 38-35
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Shough and Devon Williams have found their on-field chemistry.
Iowa beats Penn State; Nittany Lions 0-5 for first time
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Spencer Petras smiled and admitted he’s not the strongest runner when he has the football in his hands.
No. 17 Cyclones rout Kansas St 45-0 behind Purdy's 3 TDs
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Purdy passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns and No. 17 Iowa State extended a historic start in Big 12 play, beating the Wildcats 45-0 on Saturday.
Mobley, Peasant score TDs, Middle Tennessee beats Troy 20-17
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Chaton Mobley and Frank Peasant had touchdown runs and Middle Tennessee shut out Troy for most of the second half for a 20-17 victory on Saturday.
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Atlético in pole position after beating Barça, Madrid slip
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atlético Madrid strengthened its status as the early front-runner in the Spanish league title race on Saturday after beating Barcelona and watching Real Madrid fall further behind.
Orlando City, Columbus advance to MLS Eastern semifinals
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Benji Michel scored in a second penalty shootout and a late save by a reserve defender summoned to play goalie helped send Orlando City into the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals with a wild 1-…
Columbus beats New York 3-2 to reach Eastern semifinals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Pedros Santos, Darlington Nagbe and Gyasi Zardes scored and the Columbus Crew beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on Saturday to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals.
No. 8 BYU routs overmatched North Alabama to improve to 9-0
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU relied on efficient offense to demolish another overmatched opponent.
Man United gets 1st league win at home with help from VAR
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Two favorable video reviews helped Manchester United beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Saturday for its first home win in the English Premier League this season.
Haaland gets 4 for Dortmund, 16-year-old Moukoko sets record
BERLIN (AP) — Erling Haaland scored four goals and Youssoufa Moukoko became the youngest player in Bundesliga history as Borussia Dortmund beat Hertha Berlin 5-2 to move second on Saturday.
Bengals put RB Mixon on IR ahead of matchup with Washington
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have placed running back Joe Mixon on injured reserve with a foot injury.
No. 3 Ohio State holds off No. 9 Indiana 42-35
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Master Teague ran for a career-high 169 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Fields accounted for three scores and No. 3 Ohio State held off a comeback bid by Michael Penix Jr., Ty Fryfogle and No…