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Canada's Kailen Sheridan keeps clean sheet to help San Diego Wave earn NWSL Shield
Jaedyn Shaw and Alex Morgan scored to give the San Diego Wave a 2-0 win against Racing Louisville on Sunday, earning the NWSL Shield for best record and the top seed for the playoffs.
Bowl projections after Week 7 - the matchups at season's midpoint - ESPN
With the college football season at the midway point, the bowl picture is beginning to take shape.
Washington cracks top 5; Air Force ranked for 1st time since 2019 - ESPN
Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies' best ranking in six years, after a thrilling victory against Oregon and unbeaten Air Force was ranked for the first time since 2019.
Tez Walker leads North Carolina Tar Heels past Miami Hurricanes - ESPN
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina coach Mack Brown said all week that Tez Walker would make an already dynamic Tar Heels offense even better.
Hornets' Miles Bridges turns himself in after warrant issued - ESPN
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges turned himself in on Friday after an arrest warrant was issued for an alleged protection order violation stemming from a domestic violence case last year.
College football Week 7 buzz: Oregon-Washington, USC's defense - ESPN
This weekend's biggest game is a Pac-12 showdown between two of the best offenses around as the Oregon Ducks face the Washington Huskies in a matchup with serious College Football Playoff implications.
College football Week 7 betting tips: Oregon-Washington, USC-Notre Dame - ESPN
Week 7 of the college football season features four top-25 matchups including two marquee matchups involving teams in the heavily contested Pac-12. The first game features a pair of undefeated foes when the No. 7 Washington Huskies, led by Michael Penix Jr. face Bo Nix and the No. 8 Oregon Ducks (3:30 p.m. ET on ABC). Both teams enter into Saturday afternoon's game with similar profiles. Washington and Oregon have strong offenses with Heisman-contending quarterbacks and have a chance at the Pac-12 championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff with a victory.