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South Carolina runs over No. 10 Texas A&M 44-20 to finally beat an elite SEC team

Nov. 03, 2024 00:26 AM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — LaNorris Sellers ran for 106 yards and threw for 244 more and South Carolina finally knocked off one of the Southeastern Conference's playoff contenders, beating No. 10 Texas A&M 44-20 on Saturday night. The Gamecocks (5-3, 3-3) took LSU and Alabama to the...

Barbie, Strong combine for more than 200 yards rushing to lead McNeese over Texas A&M Commerce 31-3

Nov. 03, 2024 00:04 AM EDT

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Joshon Barbie and Bryce Strong each ran for more than 100 yards and a score to lead McNeese to a 31-3 victory over Texas A&M Commerce on Saturday night. Barbie had 20 carries for 124 yards that included a 6-yard touchdown run in the first quarter....

Daniel Richardson's 5 TD passes carry Florida A&M past Texas Southern 52-28

Nov. 02, 2024 20:59 PM EDT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Richardson threw three of his five touchdown passes in the first half and Florida A&M took a 28-0 lead to start the second and the Rattlers rolled to a 52-28 win over Texas Southern Saturday to remain in the hunt for a Southwestern Athletic Conference title. ...

Behren Morton leads late TD drive as Texas Tech posts 23-22 upset for No. 11 Cyclones' first loss

Nov. 02, 2024 20:40 PM EDT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Behren Morton drove Texas Tech 71 yards for the winning touchdown with 19 seconds left, and the Red Raiders denied No. 11 Iowa State its best start in program history with a 23-22 upset Saturday. Tahj Brooks's 5-yard touchdown run came after the Cyclones had taken...

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue

Nov. 02, 2024 18:09 PM EDT

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year. The Dallas-based company's Chapter 11 filing in a Texas federal court...

Kanye Udoh scores two touchdowns and leads No. 21 Army over Air Force 20-3

Nov. 02, 2024 17:22 PM EDT

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Kanye Udoh rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns Saturday to help No. 21 Army to a 20-3 victory over Air Force and the Black Knights’ nation-leading 12th straight victory. Playing without starting quarterback Bryson Daily, who missed the game for...

It's a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

Nov. 02, 2024 15:38 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control of Congress are at a stalemate, essentially a toss-up for the House and fight to the finish for the Senate. ...

Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally. Here's how it works

Nov. 01, 2024 07:11 AM EDT

Texas hospitals must ask patients starting Friday whether they are in the U.S. legally and track the cost of treating people without legal status following an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott that expands the state's clash with the Biden administration over immigration. Critics...

Exxon: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 01, 2024 06:38 AM EDT

SPRING, Texas (AP) — SPRING, Texas (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) on Friday reported third-quarter net income of $8.61 billion. On a per-share basis, the Spring, Texas-based company said it had profit of $1.92. The results beat Wall Street expectations, but Exxon...

New Chicago manager Will Venable takes over White Sox team that set modern record for season losses

Oct. 31, 2024 14:32 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Will Venable understands his first job as a major league manager will be a tough one, taking over a team with a record 121 losses last season. Yet he’s embracing the opportunity with the Chicago White Sox. “I don’t think that there’s one...