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The best college football player you don't know, a different kind of rivalry week and more for Week 13 Mack Brown was standing on the sideline at Kenan Stadium in April 2019, watching his new North Carolina football team run through a spring scrimmage. Next to him was Urban Meyer, the former Ohio State coach, in town to speak at a clinic. The two chatted ...
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Jacksonville Jaguars turn to QB Mike Glennon to make first start in three seasons JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars are making a quarterback change in the midst of a franchise-record-tying nine-game losing streak, as coach Doug Marrone is going with Mike Glennon over rookie Jake Luton and second-year player Gardner Minshew ...
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Brandon Allen to replace injured Joe Burrow at QB for Cincinnati Bengals, source says A sixth-round pick in the 2016 draft, Allen was picked up by the Bengals during training camp as a contingency option because of COVID-19. He was among the team's final preseason cuts and was added to the practice squad.
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Florida Gators Game Preview: Kyle Trask's Rise to Stardom Comes Full Circle Florida versus Kentucky, the game that marks the unexpected emergence of Kyle Trask. After an unfortunate turn of events in 2018 stalled Trask's rise to star quarterback of the Florida Gators following a disheartening loss to the Missouri Tigers, the Manvel ...
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NFL DFS: DraftKings cheat sheet for Week 12 Set a winning NFL DFS lineup in Week 12 by combining value picks in each roster slot and exploiting the best matchups, all within the confines of the salary cap. Every week, we evaluate all of your DraftKings options to identify the best values among the ...
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But there might be some value in sitting Wentz if he ever wanted to consider it. Speaking with NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark this week, even Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, when asked, said he thinks sitting Wentz might be able to take some pressure off of him. "Do I think there can be some value in stepping away?
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Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive, showing COVID-19 symptoms According to a statement released by the university, Saban received the positive test Wednesday morning and is showing "very mild symptoms." Because Saban is symptomatic, the test will not be categorized as a false positive.
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Cincinnati-Temple canceled due to COVID-19 issues for both schools Cincinnati's game at Temple on Saturday has been canceled and will be declared a no contest due to positive COVID-19 cases and the ensuing contact tracing of athletes at both schools, the American Athletic Conference announced on Wednesday.
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Ron Rivera might 'smash pumpkins' to jumpstart Washington offense vs. Cowboys Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Wednesday that the light-hearted move energized his team. "Our team was inspired," Jones said. "I don't ...
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NCAA suspends Nebraska Cornhuskers' Derrick Walker for 16 games over violation at Tennessee LINCOLN, Neb. -- The NCAA has suspended Nebraska basketball player Derrick Walker for the first 16 games of the season for a rules violation while he was at Tennessee in 2018-19. The Nebraska athletic department made the announcement Wednesday, ...
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MLS Playoff Power Rankings: Defending Champ Seattle Has That Look Things can change awfully quickly in the world of MLS single-elimination playoffs. The Philadelphia Union found that out the hard way. Fresh off winning their first Supporters' Shield, they were set up nicely at home (where they hadn't dropped a point in nine ...
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Inbox: Packers are going to get Bears' best game Rod from Ephrata, PA. It's Bear Week and do you think Vince would say, "Gentlemen, this week we start The Big Push"? I think he'd just expound on his famous introduction: "Gentlemen, this is a football. This is a football game. This is a football game we must ...
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Late for Work 11/25: Schefter: Status of Ravens-Steelers Game Is 'Teetering' Schefter: Status of Ravens-Steelers Game Is 'Teetering'. The Ravens and Steelers are still set to kick off tomorrow night, but could the game be in jeopardy? After placing running backs Mark Ingram II and J.K. Dobbins, and defensive tackle Brandon Williams ...
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Vanderbilt women's soccer player 'an option' to kick for football team due to COVID-19 roster issues Vanderbilt women's soccer player Sarah Fuller could take snaps on Saturday when the Commodores' football team travels to Missouri. Coach Derek Mason said Wednesday that Fuller, Vanderbilt's goalkeeper, is "an option" for his team due to the shortage of ...
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Jaguars Name Mike Glennon Starting Quarterback For Week 12 For the second time this month, the Jacksonville Jaguars have a new starting quarterback. Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone announced Wednesday that eighth-year veteran quarterback Mike Glennon will start in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Alabama vs. Auburn odds, prediction, betting trends for the 2020 Iron Bowl No. 22 Alabama travels to Bryant-Denny Stadium to take on No. 1 Alabama at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The Iron Bowl will be televised on CBS. 0:00. Alabama (7-0) will be looking to avenge last year's 48-45 loss to the Tigers. The Crimson Tide remain in position to ...
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Bam Adebayo, Heat agree to five-year, max rookie contract extension worth up to $195 million, per report The Miami Heat haven't made many moves this offseason outside of re-signing veteran guard Goran Dragic to a two-year, $37.4 million deal to retain one of their most effective scorers in the postseason last season. They also added veterans Avery Bradley ...
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Patrick Mahomes says he puts ketchup on Thanksgiving meal of turkey and ham If you're having Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes over for Thanksgiving, first of all, that's pretty cool, and second, be sure to have some ketchup on the table. The defending Super Bowl champion is known for his incredible plays on the field, ...
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Julian Edelman injury: Bill Belichick gives positive update on Patriots WR Patriots head coach Bill Belichick sounded fairly optimistic in his video press conference Wednesday. "I think Julian's definitely headed in the right direction," Belichick explained. "I spoke to him, and he's feeling ...
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MLB Rumors: Red Sox have Yasiel Puig on their radar in free agency Report: Red Sox among teams interested in Yasiel Puig originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. Could the Boston Red Sox add a Wild Horse to their outfield in 2021? The Red Sox join the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles among the teams that have ...
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NFL COVID-19 updates: Browns close facility after another player tests positive for COVID-19 Browns have another positive test. The Browns were forced to close their Berea headquarters Wednesday morning because a player tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced. The club did not immediately disclose the identity of the player who will ...
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Report: Rays Star Randy Arozarena Detained After Domestic Violence Allegations Rays star Randy Arozarena was detained in Mexico's Yucatan state after an incident in which he allegedly attempted to take his daughter from her mother and then assaulted the woman's father, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. According to ESPN, MLB is ...
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Saints at Broncos 2020 Week 12 Preview Following a dominating 24-9 victory over the Atlanta Falcons for their eighth consecutive victory, the New Orleans Saints (8-2) will look to start a three-game road trip of on a winning note when they play at the Denver Broncos (4-6). In looking to guarantee four ...
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New edition of 'The Match' is all about raising dollars and awareness for inclusion in golf In his first year as the head coach of the men's and women's golf programs at Howard University, which was also to be the school's first in Division I, Sam Puryear didn't get a chance to see his players compete, the fall season having been canceled because of ...
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State of the AFC South Following Week 11 Indianapolis Colts (7-3, 1-1): One of two AFC South games that went to overtime in Week 11, the Colts beat the Packers 34-31 after regulation, helping them keep the top spot in the AFC South. They currently hold a tiebreaker over the Titans. Tennessee Titans ...
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Hall of Fame Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda Remains Hospitalized but Improving Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda's condition has improved while he remains hospitalized in Southern California. Los Angeles Dodgers spokesman Steve Brener said Tuesday that the team's 93-year-old former manager has been taking online calls from ...
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NWHL to squeeze shortened 2021 season into 2-week bubble The NWHL plans to hold its entire season -- including the Isobel Cup playoffs -- during a two-week span from Jan. 23 to Feb. 5 while in a bubble in Lake Placid, New York, the league announced Wednesday. The NWHL's six teams will each play five games, ...
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Alabama, Notre Dame top first college playoff rankings; Northwestern sits at No. 8 Alabama was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday night, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State. Texas A&M was fifth and Florida sixth, giving the Southeastern Conference three of the top six teams. Alabama is ...
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Bucs puzzled by inconsistency against playoff contenders TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are searching for answers for their inconsistency. The team's prime-time woes continued with a 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, however what's been even more curious during a stretch in ...
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Three takeaways from the Revolution's playoff win over Philadelphia Despite entering the night 0-4-1 against the Philadelphia Union in 2020, and having lost seven straight times at Subaru Park, the Revolution upset the odds to pull off a 2-0 statement win over the Eastern Conference's top seed. Polish striker Adam Buksa ...
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Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury saw Bill Belichick's softer side once he left New England The Patriots drafted future Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL draft. Kingsbury spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve, helping the team along its Super Bowl journey primarily through film study. The following summer ...
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Texans adapt to NFL's enhanced COVID-19 travel protocols As the NFL instituted enhanced COVID-19 travel protocols this week, the Texans are one of the first teams to deal with the changes. The NFL informed all clubs in an internal memo that teams are allowed a limit of 62 players traveling for games. That means ...
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'You have to stay ready,' Danville native Julian Pearl taking advantage of his opportunities for Illinois CHAMPAIGN — At some point as the letters flooded Julian Pearl's mailbox from college football teams, signaling their interest in the once-too-skinny Danville athlete, he realized his path forward was pretty clear. Pearl liked basketball and was a standout at ...
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Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Evansville Purple Aces (Photo of Mamadi Diakite, Malik Williams: Jamie Rhodes/USA TODAY Sports). Evansville Purple Aces (0-0, 0-0 MVC) at Louisville Cardinals (0-0, 0-0 ACC). - Tipoff: Wednesday, November 25 at 4:00 p.m. EST - Location: KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.
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Asmussen | What comes next for Smith, Illinois football? CHAMPAIGN — Lovie Smith's sole focus at the moment is on Ohio State. As it should be. The third-ranked Buckeyes (4-0) visit Champaign on Saturday for an 11 a.m. kickoff. It's a critical game for Ohio State, which was less than impressive in the second half ...
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College basketball schedule 2020-21: Ranking the best early-season tournaments and multi-team events This is a reality everyone is keenly aware of given the state of the pandemic, and yet it is one that bears repeating: this college basketball season -- like most of the sports world over the last few months -- will be anything but ordinary. Early-season events like ...
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Texans' Deshaun Watson provides Thanksgiving dinners to families Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and his charitable foundation worked together with Pro-Vision Academy and several others to provide Thanksgiving meals to families. Watson's charitable foundation and the Sunnyside school teamed up to give over 500 ...
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Report: Mets interviewed Chris Young for GM, Bobby Heck not in running Former pitcher Chris Young has interviewed for the New York Mets' general manager job, according to the New York Post's Mike Puma on Wednesday. The 41-year-old, who spent 14 seasons as ...
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Texas State football player Khambrail Winters killed in San Marcos shooting The City of San Marcos said the shooting happened on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at around 9:13 p.m. at The Lodge Apartments. That complex is located at 1975 Aquarena Springs Drive.
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"We're looking forward to playing": Previewing WVU hoops in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic The Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic is set to begin Wednesday, even though the current tournament field looks vastly different from the one that was announced in October. Still, head coach Bob Huggins thinks his Mountaineers are ready for whatever ...
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Indiana isn't immune to college basketball's scheduling madness Rising from his seat inside Indiana's media room, Archie Miller muttered a reminder to himself. A tuft of Miller's hair was still battered from Indiana's final preseason practice Tuesday afternoon. During the press conference, Indiana was still set to open the ...
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Ruffino's Restaurant owner Ruffin Rodrigue dies The owner of Ruffino's restaurants in Baton Rouge and Lafayette has died. Ruffin Rodrigue Jr.'s death was announced Wednesday by Ruffino's Restaurant and says that he passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday night. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his ...
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GONZAGA NOTES: Zags' Nembhard can play right away From wire and news services. SPOKANE — Gonzaga junior transfer Andrew Nembhard's waiver to become eligible immediately has been approved by the NCAA, Bulldogs coach Mark Few announced Tuesday. Gonzaga opens Thursday vs. Kansas in Fort ...
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Cade McNamara set to start at quarterback Saturday, according to teammate Speaking to reporters on a Zoom call Tuesday afternoon, Vincent Gray accidentally tipped the Michigan football team's hand. The junior cornerback was asked about Penn State's quarterbacks ahead of Saturday's game, but Gray thought the question ...
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California curfew moves up start time of Washington State-USC game With the introduction of a 10 p.m. curfew in California, the kickoff time for the Dec. 4 game between Washington State and USC has been moved up by a half-hour. The Cougars and Trojans will now kick off at 6 p.m. on FS1, WSU announced Tuesday.
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City of Phoenix To Host 500-Team Soccer Tourney Over Holiday Weekend Public officials in Arizona have told residents to take proper precautions for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, including eating outdoors when possible, but the city of Phoenix has approved a 500-team youth soccer tournament set to bring thousands of ...
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