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The ‘City Game’ returns after an 85-year break as Pitt hosts crosstown rival Duquesne
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Antonio Epps’ childhood growing up in Pittsburgh’s southern suburbs was dotted with…
Falcons are banking on QB Penix and RB Robinson to help them end their 7-year playoff drought
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons (8-9) Expectations There is a win-now atmosphere around…
Saints with rookie coach Kellen Moore begin a new era with unproven players at key spots
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints (5-12) Expectations Twice since the 2000 season, the…
San Francisco 49ers aim to return to contention in NFC after injury-filled 2024
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-11) Expectations Despite coming off a six-win season, the 49ers enter 2025…
Cardinals hope beefed-up defense and continuity on offense can end playoff drought
Arizona Cardinals (8-9) Expectations Arizona took a big step forward last season, finishing with eight…
New-look Oregon Ducks ready to embark on their second Big Ten season
The new season has brought some big changes for both Oregon and Montana State. Neither…
Vikings turn to untested McCarthy at QB after rookie-year knee injury kept him out of 14-win season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-4) Expectations The fourth year together for coach Kevin O’Connell…
No. 1 Texas at No. 3 Ohio State and No. 9 LSU at No. 4 Clemson are the spotlight games involving SEC
Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference: Game of the week No. 1…
Giants aim to be more competitive after revamping at QB following 3-14 season
New York Giants (3-14) Expectations There is nowhere to go but up for the Giants…
Top QBs clash as No. 4 Clemson hosts No. 9 LSU in huge college football season opener
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has national championship aspirations and is one…
Titans eager to speed up rebuilding process with No. 1 draft pick QB Cam Ward
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — TENNESSEE TITANS (3-14) Expectations The Titans benefit from nobody expecting anything…
Top-ranked Texas faces No. 3 and defending champion Ohio State in hyped college football opener
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Texas and Ohio State are used to dealing with pressure. The…
Chiefs brace for Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension with deep wide receiver roster
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs knew that Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension…
Georgia Tech faces Colorado in Friday night showdown at Folsom Field
Georgia Tech at Colorado, Friday, 8 p.m. ET BetMGM College Football Odds: Georgia Tech by…
Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins seek a turnaround after injuries derailed last season’s playoff hopes
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins (8-9) Expectations The Dolphins had high hopes entering…
After winning 4 straight division titles, Buccaneers are aiming for a deeper playoff run
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-8) Expectations The four-time defending NFC South champions…
New Patriots coach Mike Vrabel aims to turn team around after back-to-back 4-13 seasons
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots (4-13) Expectations The Patriots made an abrupt course…
Expectations remain high for Allen-led Bills, with focus on team finally dethroning Chiefs atop AFC
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills (15-5) Expectations They’re high as usual for the…
Less pork, more veggies keeps Willie Jefferson a dominant defensive force in the CFL
WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson is sipping from the fountain of youth these days. The Winnipeg…
Steelers place rookie QB Will Howard on injured reserve
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Will Howard’s NFL career will start by watching from the sideline in…
Safety Jordan Poyer happy to be in what he calls ‘home’ by rejoining the Bills on practice squad
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — If Jordan Poyer had his way, the safety wouldn’t have…
Need a vacation? Imagine how US Open tennis players feel during their long season
NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka was on a boat. She was lounging by the…
Lions coach Dan Campbell says this is his best team in 5 years with franchise, coming off early exit
DETROIT (AP) — DETROIT LIONS (15-3) Expectations Lions coach Dan Campbell said this season’s team…
Bolstered Denver Broncos are confident they can take further steps after ending long playoff drought
DENVER (AP) — DENVER BRONCOS (10-8) Expectations Coach Sean Payton set the bar high, suggesting…