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This Oct. 4, 2020, file photo, taken with a fisheye lens, shows an empty Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers and other teams may need to find a temporary new home after Santa Clara County on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, banned all contact sports from holding games and practices for the next three weeks. County officials issued the directives in response to rising cases of the coronavirus in the area. The rules take effect Monday and will last for three weeks. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers 10/4/2020

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Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) goes in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Maryland at Indiana 11/28/2020

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

The Latest: Wake Forest pausing football activities

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FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury removes his mask to yell before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. The New England Patriots host the Cardinals on Sunday Nov. 29. With a win, Arizona can also add yet another blow to the New England’s fading playoff hopes. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks 11/19/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 07:09 PM EST

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, right, pulls down a rebound over Arizona State's Alonzo Verge Jr. in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

The Latest: No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 07:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Column: Sports hanging by the thread of the almighty dollar

By Paul Newberry Nov. 27, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Wisconsin CB Wildgoose says he plans to enter NFL draft

Nov. 27, 2020 01:52 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose is declaring for the NFL draft and isn’t expected to play in the Badgers’ remaining games this...

Michigan's Cade McNamara throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 48-42. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Michigan QB Cade McNamara expected to start against Penn St

By Larry Lage Nov. 27, 2020 11:07 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaves the field with his teammates after Clemson lost to Notre Dame 47-40 in two overtimes during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. As virus disruptions mount and the Dec. 19 end of college football's regular season draws closer, the possibility grows that conference championships, major awards and even College Football Playoff participants will be determined by COVID-19. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Trevor Lawrence set for possibly his final Clemson home game

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 27, 2020 10:58 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Buffalo Bills at Arizona Cardinals 11/15/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 07:33 PM EST

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki looks back as he runs for a 50-yard interception return touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns 11/22/2020

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FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Porter Gustin watches from the bench during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Browns placed Gustin on the COVID-19 list, further weakening a group already without star Myles Garrett. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals 12/15/2019

Nov. 26, 2020 04:59 PM EST

The Latest: Colorado-Southern Cal football game canceled

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 04:57 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 05:27 PM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 05:27 PM EST
Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...