Six Saints assistant coaches have tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports. The Saints’ entire coaching staff has been vaccinated.
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Fans catch falling cat with American flag during Miami-Appalachian State game
Quick-thinking fans at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami were able to break the fall of a stray cat that fell from the upper deck by holding up the flag.
No. 12 Iowa capitalizes on turnovers to beat No. 10 Iowa State 27-17 for Cy-Hawk trophy
Iowa capitalized on four turnovers and beat their in-state rival Iowa State 27-17; its sixth straight victory in the series.
Feds unseal records in man’s $3M scheme to kill Kobe Bryant rape accuser
The FBI unseals records detailing a man’s alleged offer to make Lakers guard Kobe Bryant’s 2003 rape case go away by killing his accuser.
Ole Miss softball coaches cleared after Title IX allegations over improper relationship
Ole Miss softball coaches have been cleared after a Title IX investigation found unsubstantiated claims of inappropriate behavior.
NBC Sports adds new NFL streaming show after ‘Sunday Night Football’ to air on Peacock
A new NFL postgame show will debut this weekend after “Sunday Night Football” and stream on Peacock. Kathryn Tappen and Chris Simms will host.
Top-ranked Alabama dominates No. 16 Miami 44-13
Defending national champion Alabama blows out Miami in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game in Atlanta. The Crimson Tide pick up where they left off.
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux leaves Fresno State game with leg injury
Oregon preseason All-American Kayvon Thibodeaux hurts his leg and was seen wearing a walking boot on the sidelines against Fresno State.
Former New England Patriots WR David Patten dies at 47
Former NFL wide receiver David Patten, who caught Tom Brady’s first postseason touchdown pass, has died at the age of 47.
Analysis: Illinois beats Nebraska in college football’s opener as Cornhuskers’ troubles grow
Bret Bielema wins in his debut with the Illini, but quarterback Brandon Peters injures his left shoulder and leaves the game in the first quarter.