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Quincy standout ‘Duckie’ Workinger returns home to lead Vikings womens wrestling
MOSES LAKE — Shannon “Duckie” Workinger was named the new head coach of women’s wrestling at Big Bend Community Co…
Kiffin's high-scoring Mississippi team anything but boring
Lane Kiffin’s first Mississippi team is many things, but boring is not among them.
Florida halts meetings, practices amid 19 new COVID cases
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 10 Florida paused all team activities Tuesday following “an increase in positive COVID tests among players," putting Saturday's home game against defending national champion LSU in jeop…
Brown, No. 5 UNC aim to maintain highest ranking in 23 years
It took Mack Brown less than two years to lead a struggling North Carolina program to its highest ranking in more than two decades.
Mullen brushes aside criticism for wanting to 'pack Swamp'
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen was given several more chances Monday to clarify any confusion regarding his comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the co…
AP Top 25: LSU drops out of poll for first time since 2017
LSU is out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2017 and is the first defending national champion to drop from the rankings in nine years.
Syracuse grappling with injuries as it slides in the ACC
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse is struggling in this most difficult of seasons as injuries pile up and inexperienced players fill lineup holes where needed.
No. 21 ULL hosts Coastal Carolina with rankings at stake
Coastal Carolina (3-0, 1-0 Sun Belt) at No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette (3-0, 2-0), Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).
Vanderbilt at Mizzou is 1st SEC game postponed by COVID-19
Vanderbilt’s football game at Missouri on Saturday has been postponed because COVID-19 issues have left the Commodores without enough players.
Smart hopes resilient Georgia starts strong against Alabama
The resiliency demonstrated by No. 3 Georgia in second-half comeback wins over Arkansas and Tennessee makes coach Kirby Smart excited about the Bulldogs' potential for a special season.
No. 1 Clemson brushes off latest ACC challenger for the top
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has seen this so many times before: A rising, well-hyped Atlantic Coast Conference challenger eager for the chance to take down the top-rated Tigers.
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Sun Belt's best clash as No. 21 ULL hosts Coastal Carolina
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — For the 21st-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns, the unbeaten Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the Sun Belt Conference, a hurricane delay provided a silver lining.
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Herman will sing "Eyes of Texas" and respect those who don't
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Tom Herman said Monday he'll encourage players and staff to sing “The Eyes of Texas” after games, but will respect those who don't want to join the long-standing school tradition th…
Alabama's Najee Harris braces for Georgia's stingy defense
Najee Harris was front and center for Alabama leading up to the season.