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The Latest: 32 positive virus tests for Superdome workers

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Oklahoma St. coach Gundy apologizes for wearing OAN T-shirt

OKLAHOMA CITY — One day after Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard lashed out at coach Mike Gundy on social media for wearing a T-shirt promoting a far-right news channel, Gundy...

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Schools debate whether to detail positive tests for athletes

Over the past two weeks, as college athletes have returned to campuses to work out and prepare for sports later this year, a handful of them have tested positive for the...

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USC welcomes back Reggie Bush after 10 years in NCAA exile

Reggie Bush was the centerpiece of Southern California's last football dynasty. He inspired players to become Trojans and continued to be adored by USC fans while spending a decade in...

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The Latest: Premier League says 1 positive among 1,213 tests

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Seniority, generosity may decide who enters college stadiums

Athletic administrators at schools with high ticket demand for college football are making plans to determine who gets a seat if stadium capacities are reduced because of concerns about the...

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FSU’s Norvell sorry after star player accused coach of lying

Florida State's Mike Norvell apologized Thursday after a star player accused the coach of lying about personally connecting with each player to discuss the police killing of George Floyd and...

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Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pitt coach, dies at 85

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national championship team and a former coach and star player at Tennessee, died Wednesday. He...

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Notre Dame-Navy football opener moved from Ireland to U.S.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The college football season opener between Notre Dame and Navy has been moved out of Ireland because of the cornavirus pandemic.

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College Football Hall of Fame damaged in Atlanta protests

ATLANTA — The College Football Hall of Fame is boarded up and assessing damage from a destructive night of protests in downtown Atlanta.

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Alabama coronavirus outlook worsening amid state reopening

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With Alabama's coronavirus caseload worsening while casinos, churches and more reopen, the state's most recognizable person had some stern words about bringing COVID-19...

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Football still a possibility at big 3 Cal State schools

SAN DIEGO — The California State University system’s plan for a mostly virtual fall semester due to the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t necessarily close the door on football at its three...

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Bye buy games? G5 could lose millions in Power 5 payouts

In 2018, with his school facing the possibility of cutting staff to make up a huge shortfall in state funding, Northern Illinois athletic director Sean Frazier added a football game at Florida...

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Carson Wentz embracing Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts in the second round has been one of the most intensely debated NFL topics over the past 10 days.

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AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season.

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Tech companies, like college athletes, eager to cash in

Imagine a major-college quarterback with a sizable social media following who posts entertaining and informative updates about his life on and off the field.

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Analysis: Expect college football to take a slow road back

While professional sports leagues can ponder plans to isolate their athletes from the new coronavirus and have them play in unusual, even secluded places, college sports have no such...

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Coronavirus causes major adjustments for injury rehab

Under normal circumstances, you would almost have to force Indiana linebacker Thomas Allen out of his school’s athletic facilities.

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With 1st pick, Dolphins likely to take QB _ but which one?

MIAMI — In 54 years of drafting, the Miami Dolphins have taken four quarterbacks in the first round, and two are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Pandemic puts first-year football coaches in deeper bind

Nick Rolovich dived right in when Washington State hired him in January. Like all first-year coaches, he had to make up ground in a hurry.

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Oklahoma State’s Gundy targets May 1 return to football

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Tuesday he hopes to have his team return to its facilities on May 1, a proposed timetable that would defy federal social-distancing guidelines and was quickly...

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Column: Virus will make the timeline for sports, too

The unthinkable, at least for sports fans, already has happened.

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Jim Houston, Browns’ ‘Mr. Dependable,’ had CTE

Donna Houston knew her husband’s mind was deteriorating when the college football Hall of Famer and Cleveland Browns All-Pro known as “Mr. Dependable” struggled to manage his money.

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Without spring practice, football coaches try to fill void

Since taking over as Florida State coach in December, Mike Norvell has spent seemingly endless hours laying the foundation of his program.

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NCAA says Clemson QB can resume coronavirus fundraising

CLEMSON, S.C. — It turns out Trevor Lawrence and his girlfriend didn't do anything wrong when they were trying to help coronavirus victims and their families.

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Trump spurns Sessions, backs Tuberville for Alabama Senate

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday night spurned his former Attorney General Jeff Sessions to endorse former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville in the U.S....

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Ex-Michigan football player suing school over alleged abuse

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A man who played football at the University of Michigan sued the school and its board of regents on Monday, alleging the late Dr. Robert E. Anderson sexually abused him....

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USC invests in supporting Helton rather than replacing him

LOS ANGELES — Mike Bohn took over as athletic director at Southern California on Nov. 7. His first major assignment was to assess the state of the football program and determine whether Clay...

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Jeff Sessions in fight to win back his old Senate seat

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — To reclaim the Alabama Senate seat he held for 20 years, Jeff Sessions must first get through a competitive GOP primary with challengers eager to capitalize on his very...

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Ohio State’s Day gets 3-year contract extension, salary bump

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day, who led Ohio State to a 13-1 record and a College Football Playoff appearance in his first year as head coach, is being rewarded with a three-year contract...

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Column: Shame on college football for lack of black coaches

Colleges around the country wrapped up their football signing classes this week, proudly touting scores of African-American athletes as the next big stars.

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Signing day: Undecided blue chips, finish strong, best class

The February signing period in college football is now about tying up loose ends.

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AP Interview: Manny Diaz believes Miami is already better

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — For Miami coach Manny Diaz, the end of 2019 was a disaster.

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Judge rejects Sandusky’s latest request for shorter sentence

BELLEFONTE, Pa. — A judge flatly rejected Jerry Sandusky's latest request to have his 30- to 60-year child molestation sentence reduced during a brief hearing Tuesday.

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Washington State’s Anthony Gordon leads North in Senior Bowl

MOBILE, Ala. — Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon led the North to three touchdowns in the third quarter in a 31-17 victory over the South in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.

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Coach O: National champ LSU ready to win more titles

NEW ORLEANS — LSU coach Ed Orgeron is already thinking about what comes next for his national champions. More specifically, who comes next.

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Clemson D, Lawrence falter as LSU rolls to championship

NEW ORLEANS — Clemson relied all year on a strong defense and quarterback Trevor Lawrence to give itself a shot at a second straight national title.

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Trump cheered loudly at college football title game

NEW ORLEANS — President Donald Trump turned sports fan for an evening as he watched No. 1 Louisiana State University and No. 3 Clemson battle it out in the College Football Playoff...

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North Dakota St. wins 8th FCS title 28-20 over James Madison

FRISCO, Texas — Redshirt freshman quarterback Trey Lance ran for 166 yards, with a clutch 44-yard touchdown to start the fourth quarter, and North Dakota State held on to claim its eighth FCS...

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LSU, Clemson arrive in New Orleans for CFP championship game

KENNER, La. — The championship countdown has started to feel like it's on — at last.

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North Dakota State and James Madison back in FCS title game

FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State and James Madison are both finishing up their first season with new head coaches. The Bison even have a freshman quarterback.

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Column: Long layoff, regional dominance tarnish title game

NEW ORLEANS — Gloomy clouds were lingering over the Big Easy as the contestants were scheduled to arrived for the so-called national championship game.