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Oakland Raiders excited to return home after tough 48-day stretch

Detroit Red Wings acquire F Brendan Perlini in trade with Chicago Blackhawks

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

Ole Miss ground attack faces challenging stretch run beginning at No. 11 Auburn

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy looks past Mitchell Trubisky’s 4th-quarter mistakes and sees real growth in his team’s offense

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

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

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

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

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

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt cautiously optimistic about QB Brian Maurer’s availability for UAB game

Hope is not lost if Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can’t play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

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

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

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

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

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