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Andonovski aware of expectations as new US women’s coach
Vlatko Andonovski is well aware of the expectations he faces as the new coach of the U.S women’s national team

Ole Miss rushing attack to face major test at No. 11 Auburn
Ole Miss ground attack faces challenging stretch run beginning at No. 11 Auburn

Bears see signs of offensive growth even in loss to Chargers
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy looks past Mitchell Trubisky’s 4th-quarter mistakes and sees real growth in his team’s offense

Back from bye, healthier Ravens await showdown with Patriots
Healthy and rested, Ravens return from bye to begin preparation for Sunday night’s showdown against the unbeaten New England Patriots

Texans look to move on after injury to J.J. Watt
The Houston Texans must deal with a season-ending injury to J.J. Watt for the third time in four years

Offensive production increases as Pats’ schedule toughens
Offense’s production increases as Patriots prepare for much tougher schedule in second half

Jets’ Adam Lowry suspended 2 games for boarding
Jets’ Adam Lowry suspended 2 games for boarding; forward will lose about $71,000 in salary

Purdue sticks with Plummer as starting QB vs Huskers
Purdue sticks with Plummer as starting QB vs Huskers

Slumping Georgia offense needs strong ground game vs Gators
No. 8 Georgia’s slumping offense braces for ‘ultimate test’ from No. 6 Florida defense in top 10 showdown of SEC East leaders

Basketball player sues school after assault during practice
Basketball player sues school after assault during practice

Vols’ Pruitt optimistic Maurer will be available against UAB
Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt cautiously optimistic about QB Brian Maurer’s availability for UAB game

Moore, Chiefs defense show they can mind the store with Mahomes out
Hope is not lost if Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can’t play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

Blue Jackets place Texier, Murray on injured reserve
Blue Jackets place rookie forward Alexandre Texier and defenseman Ryan Murray on injured reserve

Ionescu returns to Oregon for final season to chase title
Sabrina Ionescu has no doubts she did the right thing returning to Oregon for her final season and working toward her master’s degree rather than turning pro

Baylor women big favorites for 10th Big 12 title in row
Defending national champ Baylor is overwhelming favorite to win 10th consecutive Big 12 women’s basketball title

Nationals still uncertain on Scherzer status after injection
Nationals still uncertain on Scherzer status after injection

Jaguars hope to carry momentum across pond, against Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars hope to carry their momentum across the pond and against the Houston Texans

Padres officially announce hiring of manager Jayce Tingler
The San Diego Padres have officially announced the hiring of Jayce Tingler as their new manager

Deep, talented Maryland women’s team favored to win Big Ten
Loaded with talent, Maryland’s women’s basketball team expects to be a national powerhouse and the dominant force the Big Ten _ again

NC State turning to Leary at QB at No. 23 Wake Forest
North Carolina State will start redshirt freshman Devin Leary at quarterback this weekend at No. 23 Wake Forest