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Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 10 Iowa State blows past Marquette
Audi Crooks scored 14 of her 18 points in the first half, helping No. 10 Iowa State jump ahead early and coast to an 84-73 win over Marquette on Friday in the opening round of the Coconut Classic in Fort Myers, Fla.,The Cyclones (8-0) took a 15-4 lead behind a 10-0 stretch and led 47-35 at the half,...
Six in double figures help No. 1 Purdue demolish Eastern Illinois
Daniel Jacobsen did not miss from the field, making all eight of his attempts on his way to scoring a career-high 24 points in top-ranked Purdue's 109-62 win over Eastern Illinois on Friday afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind.,Jacobsen also grabbed nine rebounds and blocked six shots during his 18-minu...
Broncos bring 8-game winning streak into clash with Commanders
Two teams coming out of their bye week in opposite directions meet in prime time on Sunday when the Denver Broncos visit the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md.,Denver (9-2) has won eight straight and holds the second seed in the AFC behind the New England Patriots (10-2) and ahead of the Indiana...
Chargers, Raiders both trying to fix painful pass-protection issues
After an extra week to think about a dreadful defeat that has complicated their playoff outlook, the Los Angeles Chargers can savor a matchup with the reeling Las Vegas Chargers on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif.,From there, the road becomes far less predictable.,When last on the field, the Chargers (7-...
Jaguars visit Titans looking to build home-stretch momentum
With six weeks left in the regular season, the Jacksonville Jaguars currently are positioned to make the playoffs in head coach Liam Coen's first season.,The Jaguars are one of three AFC teams with a 7-4 record that occupy the three wild-card spots entering Week 13. Jacksonville is in sixth entering...
49ers focused on limiting damage by Browns' Myles Garrett
Two defenses coming off impressive performances set their targets on history-defying young quarterbacks when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.,Brock Purdy will be looking for a third consecutive victory, while Shedeur Sanders will be seeking to deliver the Brown...
Rookie QB Max Brosmer to start as Vikings visit Sam Darnold, Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks will be facing what amounts to a rookie quarterback when they play host to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.,Minnesota is all too familiar with the quarterback at the controls of the Seahawks' offense. ,J.J. McCarthy, a first-round pick in 2024 who missed all of last season after...
Falcons' fading hopes in Kirk Cousins' hands as team visits Jets
Desperate for a win to keep their slim postseason hopes alive, the Atlanta Falcons will look to extend their recent success against the New York Jets on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Atlanta (4-7), which has won three straight road games against the Jets dating back to 2009, snapped a five-game lo...
As Dolphins rise, Saints strive to stop freefall
The Miami Dolphins are finally headed in a positive direction.,The Dolphins (4-7) were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL when they lost seven of their first nine games.,But then they routed the Buffalo Bills 30-13 on Nov. 9, beat the Washington Commanders 16-13 in overtime in Madrid and...
Matthew Stafford, surging Rams take aim at Panthers
The Los Angeles Rams are the hottest team in the NFC, but Carolina is among the conference's teams with the most to prove.,The Rams visit the Panthers for Sunday afternoon's game in Charlotte, N.C.,Los Angeles (9-2) has won six games in a row and holds a one-game edge on Seattle in the NFC West. The...
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield likely to get green light vs. Cardinals
Baker Mayfield has not missed a start with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and his 45-game streak appears to be safe after he completed practice Friday.,Mayfield's sprained left shoulder was problematic, drawing doubt about his status for Tampa Bay's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. ...
Colts finally home, turn to OL to fend off oncoming Texans
Hold the coronation of the Indianapolis Colts. The two-time defending AFC South champions might have something to say in the matter.,Houston hits Indiana's capital city with a three-game winning streak and a healthy quarterback, momentum the Texans plot to put to good use in closing the gap in the d...
No. 6 Oregon looks to handle heated rival Washington
No. 6 Oregon enters the final weekend of Big Ten football still very much in play for a spot in the conference championship game.,The most plausible scenario for the Ducks (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) to earn a rematch with Indiana for the Big Ten title is if Oregon wins at underdog Washington in Seattle on ...
No. 5 Texas Tech chases berth in Big 12 title game, braces for West Virginia
After a full week of rest, No. 5 Texas Tech will be out to make a statement Saturday afternoon when it closes out its regular-season schedule with a visit to West Virginia at Morgantown, W. Va.,The Red Raiders (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) have a chance to earn their first-ever spot in the conference champions...
No. 1 Ohio State looks for redemption vs. No. 15 Michigan
Whether Ohio State has its top receivers available has not been determined, at least publicly, but the possible absences of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate won't diminish the stakes when the No. 1 Buckeyes play at No. 15 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday.,Tate has missed the past three games and Smi...
Reports: C Frank Ragnow ends retirement, rejoins Lions
Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is coming out retirement and rejoining the Detroit Lions, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,The Lions appeared to confirm the news by posting a picture of Ragnow on its social media sites.,It's unclear when Ragnow would return to Detroit (7-4), who ...
Iron Bowl just part of prize for No. 10 Alabama vs. Auburn
For No. 10 Alabama, the stakes for Saturday's Iron Bowl vs. Auburn are clear.,If the Crimson Tide (9-2, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) beat the rival Tigers on the road, they will clinch a berth in the SEC championship game the following week in Atlanta and likely lock up a College Football Playoff be...
Seahawks add RB Cam Akers; S Quandre Diggs returns
The Seattle Seahawks signed running back Cam Akers to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, while safety Quandre Diggs returned to the organization after signing to the practice squad.,The Seahawks also added cornerback Shaquill Griffin and linebacker Patrick O'Connell to the 53-man roster from the practi...
'He's back': Bengals activate QB Joe Burrow from IR
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow officially was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday and is expected to start Thursday's game against the host Baltimore Ravens.,The Bengals announced the move over social media and posted a slow-motion video of Burrow along with the caption: "He's bac...
Christian Anderson propels No. 20 Texas Tech past New Orleans
Christian Anderson had 23 points and five assists on Wednesday afternoon, helping No. 20 Texas Tech post an 82-50 victory over visiting New Orleans in Lubbock.,JT Toppin totaled 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Red Raiders (5-2), who bounced back from their 30-point loss to No. 1 Purdue. Luke Bamgb...