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Ravens-Steelers moved to Wednsday due to COVID-19
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Ravens-Steelers moved to Wednsday due to COVID-19

· November 30, 2020

The Baltimore Ravens struggle to contain an extended outbreak of the coronavirus forced their rescheduled game Tuesday night against the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers to be moved back to Wednesday.

Metcalf, Wilson lead Seahawks over Eagles 23-17
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Metcalf, Wilson lead Seahawks over Eagles 23-17

PHILADELPHIA DK Metcalf again made the Philadelphia Eagles regret passing him up in the draft.

Outbreak puts Ohio State’s title hopes in jeopardy
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Outbreak puts Ohio State’s title hopes in jeopardy

· November 29, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State officials are unsure when the team can practice again, let alone play next week at Michigan State, after an outbreak of COVID-19 put the No. 3 Buckeyes Big Ten title hopes

Fuller sticking with Vanderbilt football after historic kick
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Fuller sticking with Vanderbilt football after historic kick

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Vanderbilt s Sarah Fuller, the most famous walk-on in college football this season, isn t ready to walk away from the sport.

Eagles center Jason Kelce set to make 100th straight start
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Eagles center Jason Kelce set to make 100th straight start

PHILADELPHIA Jason Kelce wore a brace on his injured elbow and needed help from a teammate to buckle his chin strap.

Penn State snaps the skid, grinds down Michigan for first win in 11 months
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Penn State snaps the skid, grinds down Michigan for first win in 11 months

· November 28, 2020

In a different year, James Franklin might well have kept running his offense at the end of an already-decided game, looking to put more points up on his Michigan counterpart, Jim Harbaugh.

PSU notebook: Freshman RB Keyvone Lee breaks out in first career start
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PSU notebook: Freshman RB Keyvone Lee breaks out in first career start

· November 28, 2020

Keyvone Lee was one of Penn State s last players to arrive on campus this summer. When the true freshman was able to get to Happy Valley during the pandemic from his home in St. Petersburg, Fla., it w

Former NBA lottery pick saw wave of Nigerian players coming
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Former NBA lottery pick saw wave of Nigerian players coming

· November 28, 2020

Fifteen years after Ike Diogu was a first-round NBA draft pick, Nigerians are setting records.

Wentz hasn’t been the same since Eagles last faced Seattle
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Wentz hasn’t been the same since Eagles last faced Seattle

PHILADELPHIA Carson Wentz didn t finish the game the last time he faced the Seattle Seahawks because of a concussion.

PGA Tour gets share of European Tour TV as part of alliance
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PGA Tour gets share of European Tour TV as part of alliance

· November 28, 2020

The PGA Tour has acquired a minority stake in the European Tour s media production company as part of an alliance announced Friday, a big first step toward developing a more unified golf schedule arou

PSU gameday: Limping Lions hoping to break through at Michigan
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PSU gameday: Limping Lions hoping to break through at Michigan

· November 27, 2020

James Franklin often beats the sunrise to make it into the office and get to work.

No. 2 Notre Dame tops No. 25 UNC
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No. 2 Notre Dame tops No. 25 UNC

· November 27, 2020

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Ian Book kept scrambling to buy time and help No. 2 Notre Dame put together multiple long touchdown drives. The Fighting Irish s defense allowed little room for Sam Howell and No.

Ohio State’s Day tests positive, won’t coach vs. Illinois
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Ohio State’s Day tests positive, won’t coach vs. Illinois

Ohio State coach Ryan Day has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be with the Buckeyes if they play at Illinois on Saturday.

Ravaged by COVID-19, Ravens face issues beyond new schedule
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Ravaged by COVID-19, Ravens face issues beyond new schedule

· November 27, 2020

With reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson under quarantine as part of an outbreak of COVID-19 that has ravaged the Baltimore Ravens, the team has turned its focus from breaking out of a slump to simply gett

Brazilians mourn death of Argentinian archrival Maradona
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Brazilians mourn death of Argentinian archrival Maradona

SAO PAULO Brazil and Argentina are long rivals for soccer supremacy in South America, and Brazilians naturally think of their own Pel as the best footballer in history. But they are putting aside t

Doubts remain about local colleges winter season
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Doubts remain about local colleges winter season

· November 27, 2020

It has been 263 days or eight months and 17 days since any local college has held an athletic event.

Washington thrashes Dallas to move into first place in NFC East … for now
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Washington thrashes Dallas to move into first place in NFC East … for now

ARLINGTON, Texas Antonio Gibson ran for three touchdowns, Alex Smith had a scoring pass and Washington at least temporarily moved into first place in the woeful NFC East with a 41-16 Thanksgiving vi

No. 2 Notre Dame visits North Carolina in pivotal ACC matchup
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No. 2 Notre Dame visits North Carolina in pivotal ACC matchup

· November 26, 2020

Second-ranked Notre Dame is moving closer to playing for its first-ever conference championship and returning to the College Football Playoff. The next challenge is slowing No. 25 North Carolina s hig

Ravens-Steelers game moved from Thursday night to Sunday because of COVID concerns
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Ravens-Steelers game moved from Thursday night to Sunday because of COVID concerns

· November 25, 2020

The Thanksgiving night game between the Ravens and Steelers has been switched to Sunday because of coronavirus issues with Baltimore.

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies of a heart attack at 60
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Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies of a heart attack at 60

· November 25, 2020

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use an