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No. 1 Tide runs poll streak to 210, 3rd-best ever
Alabama was No. 1 for the fifth week in a row Sunday and extended its streak of consecutive poll appearances to 210, the third longest in the history of The Associated Press college football poll.
No. 14 Coastal Carolina stops No. 8 BYU on short notice
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) Mateo Sudipo stopped BYU s Dax Milne at the 1 as time expired and No. 14 Coastal Carolina beat the eighth-ranked Cougars 22-17 in a short-notice showdown of 9-0 teams Saturday nigh
Defense delivers as Penn State beats Rutgers to earn program’s 900th all-time win
It was an offensive gameplan from a previous century. And a defensive performance that would have shined in any era.
PSU notebook: Lions stay strong, disciplined on fourth down
Fourth down would come and Rutgers would switch quarterbacks. Maybe put some guys in motion. Anything that might get Penn State defenders hesitating or taking a wrong step.
PSU gameday: Nittany Lions slowly regaining confidence heading into Rutgers
One win hasn t exactly changed everything for Penn State.
No. 2 Notre Dame hope to build ACC, CFP resume against Syracuse
SOUTH BEND, Ind. The script has been rewritten off and on for No. 2 Notre Dame in a year dominated by the pandemic, but the overall goal remains the same for Brian Kelly and his team: win two champi
Anything goes, from one day to the next, in craziest Big Ten season yet
The Big Ten s delayed, shortened season has proved to be an unpredictable, day-to-day adventure.
Dupree’s ACL injury is latest hurdle for undefeated Steelers
PITTSBURGH Bud Dupree slammed the turf in anger, well aware of what the pain in his right knee meant.
Unbeaten but far from perfect: Sloppy Steelers 11-0 after edging shorthanded Ravens
PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin isn t one for excuses. Even as COVID-19 wreaked havoc with his team s schedule, pushing their matchup with Baltimore from Thanksgiving night to middle of the afternoon in the
Penn State still staying clear of virus despite outbreak this week at Michigan
For the second time this season, Penn State s most recent opponent is dealing with a serious COVID-19 outbreak. But as of Wednesday evening, the Nittany Lions have managed to stay clear of a similar c
MAC announces winter sports plan: Basketball could start in February
King s, Wilkes and Misericordia still have a chance to play winter sports this school year.
Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation; Notre Dame stays No. 2
Ohio State held on to the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night after having its previous game canceled, landing behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemso
High School Sports Notebook: Lackawanna League swimming plans progressing
Athletic directors and head coaches of the 10 Lackawanna League schools that sponsor the sport were planning to meet virtually Tuesday night to continue discussions for the upcoming season.
Penn State set to get players back, including RB Devyn Ford, for Rutgers game
Penn State appears to have settled its situation at quarterback for the time being. Now attention will be turned to the other half of the backfield.
Eagles’ troubles start at the top with personnel decisions
PHILADELPHIA Three years after winning a Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles are spiraling.
Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame Elects Class of 2020
The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame has announced that it will induct eight new members for 2020.
MLB launches wood-bat league for draft-eligible prospects
NEW YORK Major League Baseball is creating a minor league for top eligible prospects leading to the summer draft.
Virus forces Gophers to cancel game vs. Northwestern
Minnesota announced Monday it has called off this weekend s game against No. 16 Northwestern, the second straight cancellation for the Gophers due to a spike in COVID-19 cases within the program.
Saban expects to return to sidelines for LSU game
Alabama coach Nick Saban expects to be back on the sidelines Saturday at LSU.
49ers to play 2 upcoming home games in Arizona
The San Francisco 49ers will play two home games in Arizona after new coronavirus regulations put in place by officials in Northern California forced the team to find a temporary new home.