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BYU needed quality football opponent, AD says, and Coastal Carolina fulfilled 'incredible opportunity' After the College Football Playoff selection committee made it clear in each of its past two rankings that BYU's weak schedule was dragging it down, athletic director Tom Holmoe said Thursday that there was "no question" he felt a greater sense of urgency to ...
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New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin believes in his defense In the run-up to this year's NBA draft, one of the biggest questions about Obi Toppin was how his defense would hold up at the NBA level. There is one person, however, who isn't worried about those concerns: Toppin himself. "I feel really good going into any ...
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Raiders, Carr head to Meadowlands, wary of 0-11 Jets EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Derek Carr has been here before, on a winless team deep into a season and hungry for an elusive victory. That's why the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is wary, not wanting his squad to be the team the 0-11 New York Jets ...
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Ground game: Browns, Titans meet with plenty at stake NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are about to get a sense of just how good they might be this season. So are the Tennessee Titans. Tennessee poses the biggest test yet for the Browns (8-3) who have only one win over a team currently with ...
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K-State hosts Texas in Longhorns' first of consecutive games in Sunflower State MANHATTAN, Kan. — The end of Charlie Strong's tenure at Texas was probably sealed with a late-season loss to lowly Kansas. Four years later, Tom Herman's tenure could likewise be decided in the Sunflower State. The Longhorns begin a two-game ...
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Bengals rookie QB Joe Burrow undergoes 'successful' knee surgery Joe Burrow's lengthy rehab can now begin. The Bengals announced the rookie quarterback underwent "successful" surgery Wednesday, 10 days after tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee. "Joe Burrow underwent successful surgery yesterday," the team ...
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Paul George says Doc Rivers misused him in Clippers offense, failed to adjust while blowing 3-1 lead to Denver After entering last season with the loftiest expectations in franchise history, the Los Angeles Clippers suffered one of the most painful playoff exits imaginable, losing three consecutive games in nearly identical fashion to blow a 3-1 series lead to the Denver ...
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Charles Leclerc admits he feared Romain Grosjean was dead after fiery crash Charles Leclerc says he feared Romain Grosjean was dead following the Frenchman's fiery crash in Bahrain. Grosjean spent three nights in the hospital before being discharged on Wednesday morning after receiving treatment for burns on both hands.
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32 players nominated for NFL's Sportsmanship Award From star quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Holmes to standout center Jason Kelce to dynamic defensive end Joey Bosa, 32 players have been nominated for the seventh annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Each NFL team nominated one ...
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Every hidden Baker Mayfield press conference reference so far this season Maybe Baker Mayfield had more free time to brainstorm in quarantine. Maybe he's a trivia all-star. Either way, no NFL QB has left more Easter eggs for reporters than the one in Cleveland. His reference game is at ...
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Popular ESPN personality Dan Le Batard to leave the company after 22 years Dan Le Batard, a longtime sportswriter and radio host who has become one of ESPN's most recognizable personalities, is leaving the company after 22 years. ESPN announced in a news release Thursday that Le Batard will exit the company in early 2021, ...
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Errol Spence looks to complete his road to recovery from near-fatal accident with a win over Danny Garcia When thinking back to the last time he was in a boxing ring some 14 months ago, Errol Spence Jr. doesn't mince words when tasked to describe where his life was at the time. Feeling like he was "on top of the world," the unbeaten welterweight champion had ...
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No. 8 Michigan State Hosts Detroit Mercy on Friday Night East Lansing, Mich. – The No. 8-ranked Michigan State men's basketball team returns home to the Breslin Center for a pair of games this weekend, beginning with a matchup against Detroit Mercy on Friday, Dec. 4. Tipoff is slated for 5 p.m.. The game will air ...
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Bud Dupree ACL injury leaves undefeated Steelers with more obvious questions than emphatic answers Steelers coach Mike Tomlin typically relies upon a few pet phrases to carry him through his interactions with the public — through the media, of course — that have become part of the lexicon in the Pittsburgh region. There's even a breakfast burrito at one of ...
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Tavon Austin hopes to show the 'Real Ta' in Green Bay GREEN BAY – Step 1 was getting healthy again. Before any type of comeback could be mounted, Tavon Austin wanted to take time to properly heal the knee injury that ended the eighth-year receiver's shot at making San Francisco's 53-man roster coming ...
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Michigan State mailbag: Mel Tucker's culture, Foster Loyer's fit With the Ohio State game two days away, we still don't have a clear picture on what will happen this weekend. Will Michigan State play the Buckeyes, who had last week's game canceled because of COVID-19 issues? Will they play someone else, perhaps ...
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Red Sox reportedly showing interest in outfielder Eddie Rosario Among all of the non-tenders we saw on Wednesday, one of the more surprising names was Eddie Rosario, who was also freely available on waivers before he was non-tendered. No one claimed him and the Twins did indeed non-tender him, so now the ...
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Against The Spread | Kentucky's bowl outlook; Indiana's new QB; ACC/SEC squawk LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- I'll begin this week's edition of Against the Spread with an early score: 44-12. At 4 p.m. Thursday, 44 games remained on the schedule while a dozen have been postponed or canceled because of the novel coronavirus, including ...
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Flashes Take on No. 15 Virginia KENT, Ohio- The Kent State men's basketball team hits the road for the first time this season as the Flashes head to Charlottesville, Va. to take on No. 15 Virginia on Friday night. Tip time between the Golden Flashes and Cavaliers is set for 6 p.m.. THE GAME.
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UCF QB Milton decides to enter the transfer portal ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton has decided to enter the transfer portal and attempt a comeback elsewhere from a serious right leg injury two years ago, the school said Thursday. Milton's injury caused nerve damage and ...
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he Bulls announced Thursday they will begin the 2020-21 NBA season without fans in the United Center. "The health and safety of our fans, players and staff remains our top priority, and after careful consideration in collaboration with the NBA and city and state officials, we will not be hosting fans in the United Center for the beginning of the 2020-21 NBA season," ...
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Staten Island Yankees fold, will sue MLB After being removed from affiliated ball, the Staten Island Yankees (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will fold operations and have filed suit against the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball. The SI Yankees were left out of the new Yankees ...
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NFL notebook: Newton on injury report, expected to be OK against Chargers New England quarterback Cam Newton was limited with an abdomen injury and will be monitored as the Patriots prepare to travel to Los Angeles. News service report. Email Writer. Share. facebook · tweet · reddit · email · print. 0 Comments. Cam Newton ...
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Penn State coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca remains confident that offense will improve Kirk Ciarrocca has endured rough times during his 30-plus years as a college football coach, and 2020 has been no exception. In Ciarrocca's first season as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Penn State has struggled to score in the first half and ...
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Marquinhos emerging as PSG's natural leader in tough season PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain was barely hanging on against Manchester United in the Champions League when Marquinhos emerged again to help his team secure a win. The center half is shining at both ends of the field this season, and the French ...
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Texas guard Matt Coleman III sinks buzzer-beater to top North Carolina, win Maui Invitational ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Matt Coleman III hit a stepback jumper with 0.1 seconds left to help No. 17 Texas beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-67 on Wednesday to win the relocated Maui Invitational. Coleman finished with 22 points and was the tournament's most ...
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Minnesota and Wisconsin Standouts Earn National Honors ROSEMONT, Ill. - A pair of Big Ten standouts claimed monthly national honors from the Hockey Commissioners' Association on Thursday, as Minnesota's Jack LaFontaine was named the Goaltender of the Month and Wisconsin's Linus Weissbach earned ...
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Spurs, AC Milan advance in Europa League AC Milan came from two goals down to beat Celtic 4-2 on Thursday and qualify for the Europa League's knockout stage, while Tottenham advanced despite giving up a late equalizer. Gareth Bale scored his first Europa League goal since returning to ...
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Louisiana Tech football vs North Texas |Live updates, score Louisiana Tech returns from an extended layoff, taking on rival North Texas (3-3, 2-2) Thursday. Kickoff is 5 p.m. and the game will be televised by CBS Sports Network. Ending what coach Skip Holtz called a "frustrating time" where four consecutive games ...
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Stefon Diggs, Andre Roberts retain leads in AFC Pro Bowl voting, Jordan Poyer moves up Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs and return specialist Andre Roberts remain atop their respective positions among AFC players in fan voting for the Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Thursday. Safety Jordan Poyer has moved into first place at his position with ...
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120320-spt-broncos ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Many viewers cringed at Denver's ugly loss to the Saints behind a rookie receiver pressed into duty because every Broncos quarterback was barred by the NFL over coronavirus concerns. Among them was Drew Lock. "It hurt my heart, ...
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Men's Basketball: No. 23 Ohio State slugs out 77-44 win over Morehead State The Buckeyes were able to pull out their third straight win in what was a defensive slugfest Wednesday. No. 23 Ohio State (3-0) used a suffocating defensive performance to lift it over Morehead State 77-44. Sophomore forward E.J. Liddell said the Buckeyes' ...
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Houston Rockets City Edition Jersey, NBA's City Edition Jersey's launch and gear, where to buy The NBA's City Edition Jerseys were released this past week; here are all the teams ranked best to worst. As one of those dedicated supporters, make sure you are repping the Houston Rockets appropriately this season in this James Harden 2020/21 City ...
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Fall 2020 commencement ceremonies to be held virtually; three alumni giving speeches EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State University officials have announced that all commencement ceremonies will be held virtually and streamed on the MSU commencement website. More than 2,600 Michigan State University graduates will be ...
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