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Wildcats’ Sims named conference player of the week
ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University junior women's basketball forward Capri Sims was named the Great Northw…
Teams not playing in '20 will not be ranked in coaches' poll
TYSONS CORNER, Va. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic that has altered the upcoming college football season will also change the way the weekly coaches' poll published by USA Today is conducted.
Texas Tech without 20-plus players with positive COVID tests
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech is practicing without at least 20 players who have tested positive for COVID-19, as well as an unspecified number of additional players also being isolated because of contact with t…
No. 8 Florida gets WRs Grimes, Toney, Copeland back at camp
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 8 Florida has its top two receivers back at practice and ready to play this season.
Forbes: transfer Wilkins immediately eligible at Wake Forest
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes says Virginia Tech transfer Isaiah Wilkins will be immediately eligible this season.
Family of late New Mexico lineman sues former coach, school
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Former New Mexico coach Bob Davie ignored a player's plea for help in his fight against depression and instead made the lineman play a game before he took his own life, according to a lawsui…
Etienne comfortable deciding to return to Clemson amid virus
Travis Etienne had several choices to weigh during the offseason — and his decisions always led him back to Clemson.
Pitt to host Austin Peay in 2020 season opener Sept. 12
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh will host Austin Peay in the 2020 season opener at Heinz Field on Sept. 12.
Marshall to allow fans at home football games
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University announced Tuesday that it will allow fans to attend its home football games under a reduced capacity during the coronavirus pandemic.
Orgeron: LSU in the market for a transfer cornerback now
LSU coach Ed Orgeron is looking to add a transfer defensive back at a time when uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic could theoretically help the No. 6 Tigers land an established player from another major…
Anderson gets to 600 wickets; England clinches series win
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — England paceman Jimmy Anderson became the first fast bowler to reach 600 wickets in test cricket before the third and final test against Pakistan finished as a draw on Tuesday, leaving t…
Parsons, Sewell among AP preseason All-Americans not playing
Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons and Oregon tackle Penei Sewell are among 11 players selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first team who are not slated to play this fall.
AP Preseason All-America Team
The 2020 AP Preseason All-America Team (x-team not scheduled to play in the fall; y-opted out of season):
Tennessee restricts tickets to about 25% of Neyland's seats
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will be selling tickets for approximately 25% of the fan seats at Neyland Stadium this season, officials announced Tuesday. The stadium has a capacity of 102,455, counting everybod…
Loss of college football games a blow for Pullman businesses
The athletes weren't the only ones affected when Washington State University's fall football season was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. Merchants in tiny Pullman, Washington, who depend on big football crowds…
CFP selection committee set to release 1st ranking Nov. 17
The College Football Playoff unveiled a revised schedule Monday for its weekly rankings, with the first set pushed back two weeks to Nov. 17 and the final list now on tap for Dec. 20.