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By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Edin Džeko has scored twice to put Inter Milan on the cusp of reaching the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in 10 years after it beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0. Džeko’s two goals came in the space of six minutes in the second half. Inter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have placed backup quarterback Logan Woodside on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He becomes their second player put on that list in three days. The Titans also put linebacker Joe Jones on the COVID-19 reserve list Monday. This leaves starter Ryan Tannehill as the only quarterback on the roster as

DUBLIN (AP) — World Rugby has relaxed its eligibility rules to allow national team players to switch countries as of January. The governing body made the announcement Wednesday in what it described as a “landmark” change. Players can change allegiances if they were born in the country they want to represent or have a parent

By The Associated Press Eighth-ranked Mississippi and in-state rival Mississippi State both aim to maintain winning streaks as well as claim Magnolia State bragging rights in the 94th Egg Bowl in Starkville. Ole Miss has won three in a row overall and seeks its first 10-win regular season in program history. Mississippi State has won

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Joe Hampton scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Long Beach State beat Wright State 85-76. Joel Murray added 21 points for the Beach. Grant Basile led the Raiders with 21 points and seven rebounds.

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Marcus Bingham Jr. dunked home an alley-oop pass from Tyson Walker with 3.4 seconds left to lift Michigan State past Loyola Chicago 63-61 in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Hall got into the paint and lobbed the ball in traffic to Bingham on the right side of

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer It’s rivalry week across the Southeastern Conference, with plenty of stakes beyond bragging rights. Yes, it’s time for the the Iron Bowl, the Egg Bowl and the assorted other rivalry football games involving SEC teams. And to paraphrase the league’s slogan: they do just mean more. No. 3 Alabama

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The NFL and Rams owner Stan Kroenke will pay $790 million to settle a lawsuit filed by St. Louis interests over the team’s relocation to Los Angeles. The settlement announced Wednesday ends a lawsuit filed in 2017. Kroenke and the NFL failed to have the lawsuit

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Even the mind of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, whose ability to put on blinders and focus only on the future is downright legendary, can find its way back to a season that looked remarkably like this one. It was only two years

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Nick Plummer has agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Mets. The 25-year-old spent last season in the St. Louis Cardinals’ minor league system. He hit .280 with 20 doubles, six triples, 15 homers, 54 RBIs and 13 steals for Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. The Mets said

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich says players Joshua Kimmich and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have tested positive for the coronavirus. Both players were already in isolation over close contact with people suspected of having the virus. Bayern says both are “doing well.” Kimmich said last month in a TV interview that he had not yet made

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Azar Swain scored 16 points and Yale ended a two-game skid beating Milwaukee 69-56. Donovan Newby led the Panthers with 16 points with four 3-pointers in the Fort Meyers Tip-Off

ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Ali Ali tied his career high with 20 points and Akron beat Evansville 69-60 in a Gulf Coast Showcase matchup. Jawaun Newton led the Purple Aces with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints both have seen recent stumbles overshadow promising starts to the season as they prepare for a Thanksgiving night clash in the Superdome. The Saints have lost three straight. The Bill have lost three of five and are coming

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have sent psychologists to the home of defensive end Everson Griffen. They’ve been working with police on guiding Griffen through another alarming mental health situation. The 12th-year player has been refusing to come out of his house, according to police. Griffen took a

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Seven first-time eligible former players, including wide receivers Andre Johnson, Steve Smith and Anquan Boldin, are among 26 modern day semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2022. Joining them as candidates for induction next year are outstanding kick returner Devin Hester; pass-rushing standouts Robert

MIAMI (AP) — Tevin Brewer posted 12 points as Florida International got past North Dakota 65-56.  Paul Bruns had 18 points for the Fighting Hawks (2-4). Ethan Igbanugo added 10 points. Tsotne Tsartsidze had 10 points.

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders are trying to get back on track in a Thanksgiving meeting Thursday. They have one victory between them in November with the playoff push time also known as December coming next. Dak Prescott and the NFC East-leading Cowboys