Gophers Cancel Weekend Game Over COVID-19 Surge
Minnesota cancels its weekend contest with No. 16 Northwestern after seven more positive COVID-19 cases, delaying football and forcing virtual meetings for the rest of the season. Fleck notes mild symptoms while the Big Ten coordinates isolation and plans for a remaining Nebraska game and a Dec. 19 opponent.
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Gonzaga and Baylor retain top spots in AP poll
The first regular season AP top 25 keeps Gonzaga at No. 1 with 57 first place votes and Baylor at No. 2 with six. Villanova falls to No. 12 after loss to Virginia Tech, which rises to No. 16, while Virginia drops to No. 15. Kansas hits No. 7 after beating Gonzaga, and Luka Garza fuels Iowa's rise with big early-season performances.
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South Carolina Holds No 1 Spot in Women’s AP Top 25
South Carolina remains atop the AP women’s basketball poll with 29 of 30 first‑place votes after a strong start to the season. Stanford, UConn, Baylor and Louisville follow in the top five as Texas debuts at No. 25 under Vic Schaefer.
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Saban to coach Alabama at LSU after COVID break
Alabama coach Nick Saban expects to be back on the sidelines for the LSU game after testing positive for COVID-19. He watched the Iron Bowl from home and will be evaluated by medical staff later in the week. Saban called the turnaround big for the program as No. 1 Alabama aims to stay undefeated.
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Saban's anticipated impact echoed by Tide safety Battle
Tide safety Jordan Battle says Nick Saban's influence remains strong even without a coach last week and expects a big effect, though he notes things won't change drastically.
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