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High school football: Callaway puts 14 players on media all-district football teams Fourteen players — led by six from the South Callaway Bulldogs in Class 1 — represent Callaway County on the media's 2020 Central Missouri all-district football teams released this past week. by Ryan Boland Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 6:00am

Chiefs expect Brady-led Buccaneers to be at their best The Kansas City Chiefs aren't buying all the talk about Tom Brady's struggles. They insist he's still playing at a high level and will have to be at their best to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The reigning Super Bowl champions (9-1) visit the Bucs (7-4) today, with Patrick Mahomes facing Brady for the fourth time in his young career and Brady looking to shrug off a couple of subpar performances against playoff contenders. by Associated Press Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:50am

AP sources: NFL DQs Broncos QBs for not wearing masks The Denver Broncos won't have any of their four quarterbacks available today when they face the New Orleans Saints because of coronavirus concerns. Starter Drew Lock, backup Brett Rypien and practice squad veteran Blake Bortles were deemed high-risk close contacts with No. 3 quarterback Jeff Driskel on Wednesday, the day before Driskel tested positive for COVID-19. by Associated Press Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:15am

Jones, No. 1 Bama roll past No. 22 Auburn 42-13 minus Saban Once the Iron Bowl kicked off, Nick Saban was just another passionate, heavily invested fan who was powerless to help his team win. His team still won — big. Mac Jones passed for 302 yards and a career-high five touchdowns, highlighted by two long ones to DeVonta Smith, and No. 1 Alabama rolled past rival No. 22 Auburn 42-13 on Saturday without Saban. by Associated Press Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:10am

Missouri steamrolls Vanderbilt 41-0 Missouri's offense was nearly perfect Saturday and the defense wasn't far behind as the Tigers improved to 4-3 and shut out Vanderbilt 41-0 at Faurot Field. by Colin O'Brien Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

Vanderbilt K Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5 Sarah Fuller was playing around with a teammate a couple months ago when she kicked a soccer ball through the uprights from 45 yards away. She joked about being able to kick a football with teammates during the Southeastern Conference soccer tournament. On Saturday, she made history. by Associated Press Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

No. 4 Clemson, QB Lawrence throttle Pittsburgh 52-17 Trevor Lawrence has stuck to his plan throughout his time at Clemson — and if this is his final game at Death Valley, he couldn't come up with a more perfect end. Lawrence threw for 403 yards and two touchdowns in his first game in five weeks to lead the fourth-ranked Tigers to a 52-17 victory against Pittsburgh in what's likely to be his last home game. by Associated Press Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

High school football: T-Birds' Cash chosen EMO offensive player of year North Callaway senior running back Cody Cash was recently named the Eastern Missouri Conference's 2020 offensive football player of the year and was also a unanimous first-team pick as a defensive back. by Ryan Boland Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 6:00am

Missouri football 'grateful for the opportunity to play' vs. Vanderbilt Scheduling changes have become common in the Southeastern Conference this season, and the Missouri Tigers have seen more than their fair share. After two open weeks — a bye and a postponed game because of coronavirus issues within the program — Missouri was back in action last weekend, but COVID-19 issues within the Arkansas program threatened to leave the Tigers open for three of their four Saturdays in November. by Colin O'Brien Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:50am

Woman soccer player will dress, poised to play for Vandy Women's soccer player Sarah Fuller will don a football uniform today for Vanderbilt and is poised to become the first woman to play in a Power 5 game when the Commodores visit Missouri. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:35am

Minus Nick Saban, Alabama hosts rival Auburn It was never going to be the typical Iron Bowl atmosphere, not with a mere 20,000 or so watching in person. Making it seem even more surreal: Alabama coach Nick Saban won't be among those in the stadium. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:30am

U.S. women beat Netherlands 2-0 in World Cup rematch Rose Lavelle scored against the Netherlands again, Kristie Mewis scored in her first appearance for the United States in six years and the U.S. women won a rematch of last year's World Cup final by the same score, 2-0, on Friday. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:25am

Book, defense help No. 2 Notre Dame beat No. 25 North Carolina 31-17 Ian Book kept scrambling to buy time and help No. 2 Notre Dame put together multiple long touchdown drives. The Fighting Irish's defense allowed little room for Sam Howell and No. 25 North Carolina's potent offense to do the same. Book threw for a score while the Fighting Irish defense locked down the Tar Heels for the final three quarters in a 31-17 victory Friday. The win kept Notre Dame on course to earn a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:20am

Ravaged by COVID-19, Ravens face issues beyond new schedule With reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson under quarantine as part of an outbreak of COVID-19 that has ravaged the Baltimore Ravens, the team has turned its focus from breaking out of a slump to simply getting healthy and back to practice. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:15am

Lolo Jones back in bobsledding, seeks elusive Olympic medal Lolo Jones hasn't returned to China since 2008, since one bad step in what was then the biggest race of her life cost her an Olympic gold medal. She's never wanted to go back. Her stance might change in 2022. by Associated Press Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:10am

PGA Tour gets share of European Tour TV as part of alliance The PGA Tour has acquired a minority stake in the European Tour's media production company as part of an alliance announced Friday, a big first step toward developing a more unified golf schedule around the world. The deal effectively makes the two leading tours more partners than rivals. The tours said in a statement the alliance would allow them to collaborate on commercial opportunities and global media rights in certain territories. Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

High school boys' soccer: Mahoro, Dervishi earn all-state soccer acclaim Fulton senior midfielder Clement Mahoro and junior forward Alban Dervishi were named to the Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association's Class 2 all-state team announced Wednesday. by Ryan Boland Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:55pm

High school boys' basketball: Calvary Lutheran 63, New Bloomfield 33 NEW BLOOMFIELD — Senior guard Joe Fuhriman logged 14 points and seven rebounds in the Wildcats' loss to the Lions on Tuesday night. by Ryan Boland Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:55pm

Smith, Washington in first after win against Cowboys Alex Smith has Washington at least temporarily in first place in the NFC East after winning on Thanksgiving for the first time, two years after a planned holiday showing was wrecked by the quarterback's career-threatening leg injury. Smith and his teammates aren't going to concern themselves with how bad their division might be. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:20am

Watson's 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win against Lions Deshaun Watson dropped back in a protected pocket at midfield and perfectly lofted one of his four touchdown passes, connecting with Will Fuller in stride just before he reached the end zone. Houston's star quarterback made it look easy, and the Detroit Lions did their part to not put up much of a fight. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:15am

Reports: Ravens QB Jackson tests positive for COVID-19 Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple media outlets. Last year's NFL MVP is the biggest star to become infected by the virus. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:10am

Vandy women's soccer player may kick vs. Missouri Women's soccer player Sarah Fuller has practiced with the Vanderbilt football team, and coach Derek Mason said Wednesday she's a good option to be the Commodores kicker Saturday against Missouri. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:05am

Hanifan, offensive line coaching great, dies at 87 Jim Hanifan, the former St. Louis Cardinals coach who returned to the city as offensive line coach to help the Rams win the Super Bowl, has died. He was 87. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:00am