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Basin soccer roundup, Oct. 15-21
MOSES LAKE — The final week of Basin soccer is upon us, as teams battle for a spot in the postseason. See below ho…
Extra hurdles not keeping Kendricks from improving for Vikes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two friends of Eric Kendricks — fellow standouts on the Minnesota Vikings' defense — are done for the season with injuries. The sixth-year linebacker has a host of under-25 players behind him in …
Louisville begins short-handed with several new faces
Louisville faces the stiff challenge of bringing together a young roster, a task that has been made more difficult with two of its experienced players going down with injuries last week.
Ex-football players sue Iowa, alleging racial discrimination
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A lawyer for 13 Black former Iowa football players announced Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit alleging his clients suffered racial discrimination under longtime coach Kirk Ferentz.
Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19
The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball.
Elzy takes over at Kentucky, cites Mitchell, other mentors
Kyra Elzy envisioned succeeding Matthew Mitchell as he “rode off into the sunset” of retirement.
UConn hoping return to Big East will improve fortunes
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn, a charter member of the Big East Conference, is hoping its return to the league this season will help restore the program to a perennial national title contender.
NFL coaches, players on fewer fans affecting home-field edge
NFL home teams have a losing overall record this late in the season for the first time in almost 40 years. The pandemic is limiting teams to partial capacity in most stadiums. About a third of the league’s faciliti…
MATCHDAY: Portugal vs. France in clash of Europe's top teams
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati roll over East Carolina, 55-17
CINCINNATI (AP) — Desmond Ridder had another big game, and Cincinnati’s defense got some revenge.
Forbes begins work trying to turn around Wake Forest program
Steve Forbes inherited a big challenge at Wake Forest.
4 Dolphins assistants to miss Chargers game due to COVID-19
MIAMI (AP) — Four Miami Dolphins assistant coaches will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers because of COVID-19 protocols.
Seahawks without starting center, both starting CBs vs. Rams
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Kyle Fuller is drawing quite the task for his first start since 2017 as he steps into the middle of the Seattle Seahawks offensive line.
Fading Bears look to stop skid against resurgent Vikings
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are piling up losses, looking more like a team fading from contention in the NFC North than one poised to make a run at the division.
Paul Hornung, a Hall of Fame running back who starred for Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers, has died at age 84.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Paul Hornung, a Hall of Fame running back who starred for Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers, has died at age 84.
Miami Hurricanes expect to rebound after two losing seasons
MIAMI (AP) — Coach Jim Larranaga is coming off back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 1991-93, and he knows why.