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Cougs name Citowicki new women's soccer head coach
PULLMAN — Washington State athletics announced Chris Citowicki as its new head coach of the Cougars women’s soccer…
Mississippi State's Hill opts out to prepare for NFL draft
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill tweets that he is leaving school to prepare for the NFL draft, citing his brother's recovery from brain surgery and COVID-19, which also affected h…
Stingy Irish defense faces huge test from No. 1 Clemson
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — As Notre Dame gets set to welcome the nation’s No. 1 team, the Fighting Irish do so with a group poised to be their No. 1 defense in 40 years.
Marshall games called off by virus rescheduled for December
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — No. 16 Marshall will play two rescheduled games in December after they were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
College Football Picks: Top-10 matchups shape playoff race
In a normal college football season, the College Football Playoff rankings likely would have debuted this week.
Record Democratic turnout not enough for Jones in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama U.S. Sen. Doug Jones received more than 200,000 more votes this year than he did when he won the seat three years ago.
AP VoteCast: Voters split on virus, economy, even football
WASHINGTON (AP) — As they chose a leader in a time of turmoil, supporters of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden found little common ground on the top crises facing the nation.
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North Dakota consensus No. 1 in preseason NCAA hockey poll
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — North Dakota is the consensus No. 1 team in college hockey with the sport set to restart after an eight-month pause due to the pandemic.
Washington State names de Laura as starting QB for opener
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman Jayden de Laura has been named the starting quarterback for Washington State when the Cougars open their season at Oregon State on Saturday, first-year coach Nick Rolovich said.
Problem for No. 1 Clemson is defensive breakdowns, not QB
Clemson has proven its got a capable young replacement for Heisman Trophy contender Trevor Lawrence. The top-ranked Tigers, though, are still searching for consistent answers for a banged-up, depleted defense that …
No timetable available for winter, spring sports at UMaine
ORONO, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine System said no determination has been made about winter and spring sports competitions, and no timetable is available about when those decisions could be made.
Penn State trying to stay upbeat despite 0-2 start
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — There’s an unmarked grave somewhere along Penn State’s two outdoor practice fields.
Cat-Griz football game scheduled for March 27 in Missoula
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Cat-Griz football game in March? That's the plan.
Patterson, defense help Buffalo beat Northern Illinois 49-30
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Jaret Patterson had 20 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns and the Buffalo defense scored three TDs as the Bulls beat Northern Illinois 49-30 on Wednesday night.
Marshall to limit attendance for crash anniversary events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University will limit the number of people who can attend events that will mark the 50th anniversary of the worst disaster in U.S. sports history.