UCLA picked to win Pac-12 in preseason poll

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UCLA picked to win Pac-12 in preseason pollSAN FRANCISCO (AP) UCLA is the preseason pick to win the Pac-12 for the first time since 2011-12.The Bruins, ranked No. 20 in The Associated Press preseason poll, received nine first-place...

Florida tweaks schedule again, now opening with UMass Lowell

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Florida tweaks schedule again, now opening with UMass LowellGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida is shuffling its basketball schedule again.Having already been forced to replace their home-opening opponent, the Gators will now face a different team to start the season.Florida...

K-State to lean on 8 newcomers as it seeks to rebuild

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AP Basketball WriterK-State to lean on 8 newcomers as it seeks to rebuildBy DAVE SKRETTAMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State coach Bruce Weber doesn't have to look far to find some inspiration when it comes to winning with freshmen.His...

UConn hoping return to Big East will improve fortunes

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AP Sports WriterUConn hoping return to Big East will improve fortunesBy PAT EATON-ROBBSTORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn, a charter member of the Big East Conference, is hoping its return to the league this season will help restore the program...

No. 20 USC gets another test against Arizona in road opener

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AP Sports WriterNo. 20 USC gets another test against Arizona in road openerBy JOHN MARSHALLTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Southern California was outplayed for 57 minutes in its season opener against Arizona State. The Trojans pulled it together just in...

Ramsey readies No. 23 Northwestern for showdown at Purdue

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AP Sports WriterRamsey readies No. 23 Northwestern for showdown at PurdueBy MICHAEL MAROTQuarterback Peyton Ramsey is off to a solid start with No. 23 Northwestern.He's won his first three games with the Wildcats and helped put them back in...

Rebels, Gamecocks carry on amid SEC’s COVID troubles

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AP Sports WriterRebels, Gamecocks carry on amid SEC's COVID troublesBy JOHN ZENORMississippi and South Carolina both appeared to score one big victory this week in otherwise disappointing seasons.They meet Saturday night in Oxford, Mississippi, for one of the few...

Talent show: Rookie class shines despite virus limitations

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AP Pro Football WriterTalent show: Rookie class shines despite virus limitationsBy DAVE CAMPBELLIf ever there were a year in the NFL when newcomers could be forgiven for a lack of progress, this virus-altered season would be it.Spring practices vanished,...

Raiders thriving despite patchwork offensive line

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AP Pro Football WriterRaiders thriving despite patchwork offensive lineBy JOSH DUBOWWhen the Las Vegas Raiders set out to build their roster for 2020, a priority was placed on beefing up the offensive line.The Raiders invested more money into the...

NFC-East leading Eagles seek ninth straight against Giants

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NFC-East leading Eagles seek ninth straight against GiantsBy The Associated PressPHILADELPHIA (3-4-1) at NEW YORK GIANTS (2-7)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FoxOPENING LINE - Philadelphia by 3 1/2RECORD VS. SPREAD - Eagles 3-5, Giants 6-3SERIES RECORD - Eagles lead...