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AP Top 25: Oregon is No. 1 for first time since 2012; Vanderbilt enters poll and Michigan drops out

Oregon became the fourth team this season to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press college football poll, moving into the top spot on Sunday for the first time in 12 years after Texas lost at home to Georgia. Vanderbilt made its first appearance since the 2013 season, at No. 25, and defending […]

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Lynx and Liberty ready for winner-take-all Game 5 of WNBA Finals with history on line for both teams

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA Finals have come down to a winner-take-all Game 5 on Sunday night with both New York and Minnesota looking to make history. The Liberty are looking for their first title having lost in the Finals five times. The team was one of the original eight franchises when the league

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Bigsby scores 2 TDs as Jaguars show fight in 32-16 win over Patriots in London

LONDON (AP) — Tank Bigsby rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns and Parker Washington returned a punt 96 yards for a score in Jacksonville’s 32-16 comeback win over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. Rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. caught a touchdown pass as the Jaguars (2-5) erased an early 10-0

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East Carolina fires coach Mike Houston after 5 seasons and loss to Army

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina has fired coach Mike Houston after five seasons. Athletic director Jon Gilbert made the announcement Sunday, a day after the Pirates (3-4) lost to No. 23 Army 45-28. Defensive coordinator Blake Harrell will be interim coach for the remainder of the season. “After earning back-to-back bowl invitations, we looked

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Stones scores injury-time winner as Man City beats struggling Wolves 2-1 in Premier League

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — John Stones came up with an injury-time goal again as Manchester City narrowly avoided a major setback by beating struggling Wolves 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Stones headed home a corner in the fifth minute of second-half injury time and the goal stood despite the VAR asking referee Chris

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It may be a golden age for France in the NBA. And not just because of Victor Wembanyama

The reigning NBA rookie of the year. The reigning NBA defensive player of the year. The No. 1, No. 2 and No. 6 overall picks in this year’s NBA draft. They all have something in common. They’re French. It’s not a new concept for France to have players in the NBA; there’s been about four

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Victor Wembanyama lived up to all the hype as an NBA rookie. In Year 2, the Spurs star wants more

Here are some of the awards that Victor Wembanyama received over the last 12 months: the NBA rookie of the year trophy, a spot on the All-Rookie team, a first-team All-Defense selection, three rookie of the month awards and most recently an Olympic silver medal. They’re all nice. They’re also not enough. Wembanyama wants more,

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Haason Reddick is ending his contract holdout and plans to report to the Jets on Monday

Haason Reddick is ending his long holdout with the New York Jets and will report to the team on Monday. Agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press on Sunday that Reddick agreed to an adjusted contract for this season and the sides will continue to work toward a long-term deal beyond this year. The agreement

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Patriots RB Stevenson active but Jags RB Etienne out for Wembley game

LONDON (AP) — New England Patriots leading rusher Rhamondre Stevenson was listed as active against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Wembley Stadium after missing one game with a foot injury. Stevenson has gained 356 yards on 77 carries with three touchdowns this season. The fourth-year back has also caught 13 passes for 37 yards.

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