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Penn State’s Shelton reprimanded for spitting on opponent
The Big Ten has reprimanded Penn State defensive tackle Antonio Shelton for spitting on a Michigan State player during a game
No. 20 Appalachian State seeks 14th straight win Thursday
The Mountaineers are ranked in the AP Top 25 for the third straight week, a Sun Belt Conference record
Around the Pac-12: Verdell turns heads among Pac-12 RBs
Oregon’s CJ Verdell has emerged as a runner to watch with a record-setting performance against Washington State
NCAA investigating No. 12 Seton Hall; Willard out 2 games
The NCAA has launched an investigation into the basketball program at No 12 Seton Hall
Cruz’s $12 million option for next season exercised by Twins
Nelson Cruz’s $12 million option for next season has been exercised by the Minnesota Twins
Cruz’s $12 million option for next season exercised by Twins
Nelson Cruz’s $12 million option for next season has been exercised by the Minnesota Twins.
Patriots release kicker Nugent, tight end Tomlinson
Patriots have released kicker Mike Nugent and tight end Eric Tomlinson
Yeovil wins FA Cup qualifier originally stopped over racism
Yeovil secured a spot in the FA Cup by beating Haringey 3-0 Tuesday in a match that was originally abandoned because of racist abuse
Scherzer set up to start Game 7 if Nationals get that far
The Washington Nationals say ace Max Scherzer is set to start Game 7 of the World Series if they make it that far
Man City, Leicester, Everton through to League Cup quarters
Man City, Leicester, Everton through to League Cup quarters
NFL teams did their wheeling and dealing early this year
NFL teams did their wheeling and dealing early this year
No. 2 overall pick Nick Bosa making big impact on 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers’ decision to take defensive end Nick Bosa with the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft is working out quite well
Inter wins 2-1 at Brescia to move top of Serie A
Inter Milan moved back atop the Serie A standings with a 2-1 win at struggling Brescia
Fresh start: Brandon Allen gets his break with Broncos
Broncos fans are brushing up on quarterback Brandon Allen as he prepares to make his first NFL start against Cleveland
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 4
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 4
Gnabry, Müller save Bayern from German Cup upset in Bochum
Serge Gnabry and Thomas Müller scored late to save Bayern Munich avoid an upset with a 2-1 win at second-division Bochum in the German Cup on Tuesday
Packers sign CB Tremon Smith off practice squad
The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Tremon Smith off of their practice squad Tuesday, releasing tight end Evan Baylis and receiver Darrius Shepherd
Twins’ top prospect Royce Lewis shines in Arizona Fall League
The Minnesota Twins’ top prospect, shortstop Royce Lewis, was recently named the MVP of the Arizona Fall League
Suzuki out of Nats lineup again vs. Astros in World Series
Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki is out of Nationals lineup again for Game 6 of World Series against Astros
Nielsen says World Series is a snooze for most TV viewers
The Nielsen company says the five games so far of the Washington-Houston matchup is the least-watched World Series ever