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Bell throws four touchdowns as Eagles survives UNC rally
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (2-5) earned a much-needed win over the University of Northern Colorado Bea…
Norman limits city bar, restaurant capacity on football days
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The city of Norman is limiting restaurant and bar seating capacities on days when the University of Oklahoma has a home football game in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
QB D'Eriq King set for Miami Hurricanes debut against UAB
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami is hoping quarterback D'Eriq King can lead a Hurricanes' offensive revival.
Georgia Tech mum on name of Yellow Jackets' starting QB
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech has finally decided on a starting quarterback.
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Unique circumstances give NHL's its first 'Final Four'
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning checked into the JW Marriott across the street from Rogers Place, coach Jon Cooper ran into half of the Vegas Golden Knights and rode the elevator with some Dal…
The Summer of COVID-19 ends with health officials worried
The Lost Summer of 2020 drew to a close Monday with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another c…
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Arizona set to return to sports after false positives
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The University of Arizona could return to athletic activities next week after retests of COVID-19 for 13 student-athletes have shown 11 false positives.
Swinney: No. 1 Clemson ready to begin another title run
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is not sure he has ever been this eager to start a season for the top-ranked Tigers after months of uncertainty due to the global pandemic.
Revamped, revised college schedule produces Navy-BYU opener
Navy was supposed to open its football season in August against Notre Dame in Ireland before the coronavirus pandemic put an end to that endeavor.
Oregon's Sewell opts out of the season for NFL Draft
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell, who won the Outland Trophy as a sophomore last season, has decided to opt out of the season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Forecasting freshman stars particularly tough this season
Figuring out which true freshmen could make an impact is more challenging than usual this year with the coronavirus pandemic having such an impact on the preseason.
For college football on TV, 'the season itself is the story'
The networks that televise college football are adjusting to a smaller inventory of games because many conferences won't be playing this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rice delays start of practice 4 weeks before expected opener
HOUSTON (AP) — Rice has delayed the start of preseason football practice less than four weeks before the Owls are scheduled to open their pandemic-delayed and shortened season.
Dwight Anderson, former Kentucky and USC hoops player, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Anderson, who earned the nickname “The Blur” because of his speed on the court playing basketball at Kentucky and Southern California, has died. He was 61.