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Vikings fall in straight sets against Yakima Valley
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (4-8) had a tough matchup against the Yakima Valley Yaks (18-5…
Mullen's Florida staff receives nearly $500K before pandemic
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen didn’t get a raise or an extension after his team’s 11-2 finish last season. His staff got the money.
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Defense ahead of the offense early in ACC season
Defense seems to have the early edge in the Atlantic Coast Conference after the start of this pandemic-affected college football season.
Coach Fuente hopes Hokies 'able to play' Wolfpack this week
First it was North Carolina State that couldn’t play Virginia Tech because of positive coronavirus tests, and then it was the Hokies who had to pull out of a game against Virginia because of the virus.
Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is the media favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title while Florida is the pick to win the Eastern Division.
Minnesota star WR Bateman wants to opt back into 2020 season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman has decided to opt back in for the 2020 football season in light of the Big Ten's resumption of fall competition, contingent on the star junior gaining the …
Ill. Rep. Schakowsky backs College Athlete Bill of Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, chairwoman of the House Commerce Subcommittee, is backing the College Athlete Bill of Rights crafted by a group of Democratic senators.
Houston, FAU still waiting after virus disrupts 3 more games
The Houston Cougars are again without an opponent and still waiting to play their season opener as COVID-19 issues wiped out three more major college football games Wednesday.
Aranda optimistic Baylor will play Big 12 opener vs Kansas
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Dave Aranda expressed optimism Monday that his team will be able to play its Big 12 opener against Kansas on Saturday after having to call off a game last weekend because of positive…
Games go on, but many traditions on hold in college football
To the delight of fans young and old, an English bulldog named Uga has been stationed on the sideline at all but one Georgia home football game since 1956.
No. 5 Florida will open season without starting O-lineman
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 5 Florida will open the season short-handed up front.
No. 5 Florida settles into normal routine, braces for chaos
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen is finally settling into a somewhat normal routine.
Lopers announce 4-game football schedule starting in Oct. 31
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska-Kearney has announced a four-game nonconference football schedule beginning Oct. 31.
Texas Tech softball coach resigns amid reported inquiry
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech softball coach Adrian Gregory resigned Tuesday, saying only that it was “best to part ways” amid a report that the program is the subject of school inquiry into the well-being of it…
Former UGa player says he experienced racism, manipulation
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia defensive back Otis Reese says he left the school because of racist treatment on campus, and contends that coach Kirby Smart manipulated him to continue playing for the Bulldogs last s…