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UConn says positive test wasn't from a player or a coach
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says he's been trying to convince his team that despite having the start of its season postponed because of a positive coronavirus test, everything is going to be just…
COVID-19 causes Gophers to cancel game with No. 18 Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the first time in 114 years, the Minnesota-Wisconsin game has been bumped off the schedule.
Undefeated Nevada picks up two MWC player of the week awards
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada defensive tackle Dom Peterson and punter Julian Diaz have been named two of the Mountain West Conference’s three players of the week after the Wolf Pack extended their undefeated record to …
SEC shuffles games, pushes back Arkansas-Missouri, UT-Vandy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has shuffled its schedule, pushing back the Arkansas-Missouri and Tennessee-Vanderbilt games that had been set for Saturday.
Huskers' Miller expected to fully recover from spinal injury
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Scott Frost said linebacker Collin Miller visited teammates at practice Monday but is unlikely to play the rest of the season after he injured his spine making a tackle against I…
Slovis, dominant defense power No. 20 USC past Utah 33-17
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The great Southern California teams were known for their confidence. On the road against Utah, these Trojans took another step toward restoring the program’s past glory.
Georgia finally has its QB, likely too late to salvage 2020
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia finally has its quarterback, though it's probably too late to salvage the Bulldogs' lofty goals for this season.
Arkansas virus cases again top 2,000 in a single day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' known coronavirus cases again topped 2,000 in a single day and hospitalizations remained at a record level Tuesday, state officials said.
Billy Evans, 88, member of 1956 gold medal U.S. team, dies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Billy Evans, a member of the 1956 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team and Kentucky Hall of Famer who helped the Wildcats go 25-0 in 1953-54, has died. He was 88.
The Latest: Washington-Washington St. football game canceled
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
POLL ALERT: Alabama is unanimous No. 1 as top 8 remain unchanged; No. 11 Northwestern jumps to best ranking in 24 years.
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Alabama is unanimous No. 1 as top 8 remain unchanged; No. 11 Northwestern jumps to best ranking in 24 years.
Howell, No. 25 Tar Heels offense a challenge for No. 2 Irish
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly has postponed No. 2 Notre Dame’s Thanksgiving dinner for two days — perhaps for good reason.
Bluebloods Penn St., Michigan enter game with case of blues
Things to watch during the sixth week of play in the Big Ten Conference:
Auburn imposes postseason ban for former assistant's scheme
Auburn’s basketball team won’t participate in postseason play this season as a self-imposed penalty stemming from a bribery scheme involving former assistant coach Chuck Person.
Minnesota matchup helps No. 18 Badgers turn page after loss
No. 18 Wisconsin believes it still has plenty of incentive even though it no longer controls its destiny in the Big Ten title race.