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Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation
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Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation

December 1, 2020

The selection committee’s top seven teams were unchanged from last week’s rankings after the playoff contenders either won comfortably or didn’t play because of COVID-19 issues. Texas A&M (6-1) was…

Sarah Fuller only kicker on Vanderbilt’s roster
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Sarah Fuller only kicker on Vanderbilt’s roster

December 1, 2020

Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller, right, kicks off as Ryan McCord (27) holds to start the second half of a game against Missouri last Saturday in Columbia, Mo. With the kick, Fuller…

Olympic rings back in Tokyo Bay; a sign of hope in pandemic
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Olympic rings back in Tokyo Bay; a sign of hope in pandemic

December 1, 2020

The Olympic Symbol is reinstalled after it was taken down for maintenance ahead of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics.Eugen Hoshiko/Associated Press They were removed for maintenance four months ago shortly…

Virus, fan eagerness may spur sports betting expansion
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Virus, fan eagerness may spur sports betting expansion

December 1, 2020

A gambler makes a sports bet at Bally’s casino in Atlantic City N.J.Wayne Parry/Associated Press file Speaking at the Betting On Sports America online conference, gambling executives, analysts and lawmakers…

Stapleton: Broncos could have avoided quarterback quagmire
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Stapleton: Broncos could have avoided quarterback quagmire

December 1, 2020

Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) throws against the New Orleans Saints during the second half Sunday in Denver.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Coach Vic Fangio deemed as overkill that pandemic precaution…

Taysom Hill leads Saints march through QB-challenged Broncos
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Taysom Hill leads Saints march through QB-challenged Broncos

December 1, 2020

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) is tackled by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) and defensive end Dre’Mont Jones during the second half Sunday in Denver.Jack Dempsey/Associated…

Vanderbilt will have Sarah Fuller in uniform to kick
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Vanderbilt will have Sarah Fuller in uniform to kick

November 27, 2020

“Let’s make history,” senior Sarah Fuller wrote Friday on Twitter with a photo of herself wearing a football jersey with a soccer ball between her feet while holding a football…

U.S. women beat Netherlands in World Cup rematch
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U.S. women beat Netherlands in World Cup rematch

November 27, 2020

The older sister of starter Sam Mewis came in as a second-half substitute and scored in the 70th minute. It was Kristie Mewis’ second goal for the team, after her…

Broncos: Lock safe after QB Driskel goes on COVID-19 list
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Broncos: Lock safe after QB Driskel goes on COVID-19 list

November 26, 2020

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, right, confers with quarterback Riley Neal during practice Wednesday in Englewood.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Lock, backup Brett Rypien and practice squad QB Blake Bortles all practiced…

Colorado men’s basketball set to play Kansas State
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Colorado men’s basketball set to play Kansas State

November 26, 2020

Colorado’s McKinley Wright IV is off to a strong start in his senior season after scoring in bunches in the opener Wednesday against South Dakota.John Locher/Associated Press file Fred Bramlage…