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Youthful Utah aims to defy Pac-12 expectations
Utah returns just two starters and three rotation players from a squad that finished third in the league a year ago

Hundreds protest Washington NFL team name in Minneapolis
Hundreds protesting Washington Redskins team name march, chant ‘We are not your mascot’ in Minneapolis

Hundreds protest Washington NFL team name in Minneapolis
Hundreds of protesters chanting ‘We are not your mascot’ march in Minneapolis against the Washington Redskins team name

Peterson active vs. Vikings despite ankle injury
Peterson active for Redskins vs. Vikings despite questionable designation with ankle injury

Led by Wright, Colorado enters season with lofty prospects
The Colorado Buffaloes enter season with high expectations behind a deep squad led by playmaker McKinley Wright IV.

Michigan has Big House advantage over Notre Dame
Irish have lost seven of their last eight visits to Ann Arbor

Jets’ Darnold in ‘really good place’ after ‘ghosts’ comment
Jets’ Sam Darnold in ‘really good place’ after ‘ghosts’ comment, struggles vs. Patriots

No. 21 Arizona aiming to get back on track
No. 21 Arizona is expecting a return to the NCAA Tournament behind a stellar recruiting class

Canada gains for CONCACAF hexagonal qualifying berth
Canada gains for CONCACAF hexagonal qualifying berth

Return of CJ Elleby good news for Washington State hoops
The biggest win during Kyle Smith’s first few months on the job at Washington State was keeping one of the stars he was inheriting from moving on to the NBA

Kings F Marvin Bagley out 4 to 6 weeks with thumb injury
Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III will miss four to six weeks after injuring his thumb in the season opener

Without DeSean Jackson, Eagles struggling at wide receiver
Without DeSean Jackson, Eagles struggling at wide receiver

Jones speaks up, tries to get Falcons on track
Julio Jones addresses teammates, tries to get Falcons on track

Rookie RB Josh Jacobs carrying heavy load for Raiders
Rookie RB Josh Jacobs carrying heavy load for Raiders

Trump says he is planning to attend World Series
President Donald Trump says he is planning to attend the World Series on Sunday if it goes to a fifth game

Alex Gordon is a finalist for his seventh AL Gold Glove
Kansas City Royals LF Alex Gordon long ago ran out of hands with which to carry his Gold Gloves. But he just might have to figure out how to handle another.

Lady Vols happy heralded freshman Horston still at Tennessee
After sticking with Tennessee amid coaching change, heralded freshman Jordan Horston eager to make immediate impact for Lady Vols

Trump gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to racing’s Penske
Trump gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to racing’s Penske

Astros fire Taubman over clubhouse incident with reporters
Astros fire Taubman over clubhouse incident with reporters

Milwaukee Brewers 2019 season awards
The best players, moments and more from the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2019 season