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FAA grounds flights nationwide, disrupting NBA, NHL and college football travel for the weekend The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to ground all flights nationwide Friday caused chaos in the sports world. NBA, NHL, and college teams scrambled to reach their destinations for weekend games. Transportation officials cited "extraordinary circumstances" due to communications issues. Some teams searched for hotel rooms, rescheduled flights, or even chartered buses. The Southeastern Conference moved Mississippi's football game at Oklahoma from Saturday to Sunday. Other college teams like Texas and Tennessee returned to campuses during the stoppage. The Big 12 adjusted game times, and NBA teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers faced travel disruptions. NFL teams were expected to fly as planned Saturday.

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Dieffenbach returns from injury scare, No. 4 UCLA remains unbeaten with 22-14 victory over Illinois PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Ty Dieffenbach threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns and overcame a left shoulder injury that sidelined him, and No. 4 UCLA remained unbeaten with a rain-soaked, 22-14 victory over Illinois. Aiden Mizell had six catches for 176 yards and a touchdown, and Semaje Morgan added 56 yards receiving and a score for the Bruins (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten, No.

4 CFP). Scooter Jackson had two interceptions, the last with 2:50 left to stymie the Illini (6-4, 4-3). UCLA started a season 10-0 for the third time in program history. Dieffenbach left with 35 seconds to go in the first half after he fell hard on his shoulder following a hit by defensive lineman Carter Janki. Third-stringer Madden Iamaleava played the next three series.

Colorado beats No. 14 Houston 42-32 for 1st AP top-15 win since 2007 with Sanders on hot seat BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado earned its first win over an AP top-15 team since 2007 in beating No. 14 Houston 42-32 on Friday night to slightly cool down the hot seat for Deion Sanders. The last time the Buffaloes beat a team ranked that high was No.

3 Oklahoma on Sept. 29, 2007. The fans poured out of the stands to celebrate. The Buffaloes (4-6, 2-5 Big 12) need to win out to become bowl eligible — and avoid a third losing campaign in Sanders’ four seasons at Colorado. Sanders is 20-27 since taking over the program. Conner Weigman threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns for the Cougars (7-3, 4-3 Big 12, No. 14 CFP). He also threw an interception.

SEC moves No. 19 Ole Miss-Oklahoma game to Sunday, Sooners' AD rips decision by Sankey NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has announced that Mississippi's game at Oklahoma will be delayed to Sunday. The FAA's decision to ground all flights prevented the Ole Miss team from leaving Oxford on Friday night. The SEC said a late-night departure couldn't be arranged. The Rebels will now travel to Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon. The game, originally set for Saturday, will kick off at 1 p.m. Eastern on Sunday. Oklahoma's athletic director criticized the decision, saying it was unfair to their athletes and fans. He said the SEC threatened Oklahoma with a forfeit if they didn't agree to the change.

Ravens coach says Lamar Jackson's injury typically requires a 6-10 week healing period OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter says quarterback Lamar Jackson is recovering from a broken and dislocated thumb — and that it typically takes six to 10 weeks to heal from that type of injury. Jackson was hurt in Week 8 against Buffalo. This was the first time Minter and the Ravens offered any real detail on the injury. The update came in the form of a statement on social media, and Minter cautioned that timelines are difficult to predict. Baltimore hosts the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.

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Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying the content caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions. In a statement on Instagram, Santander said reflection and conversations with people he trusts made him recognize he should have been more thoughtful about what he shared and the responsibility that comes with having a public voice. He expressed respect for the Muslim community and pledged to avoid sharing content that promotes hate.

Preliminary study finds a clue in the quest to help diagnose CTE in the living WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists stumbled onto a hint that measuring a toxic protein tied to Alzheimer’s disease just might one day be useful in diagnosing a different brain disease in football players and others who have suffered repeated blows to the head. CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is linked to concussions and other brain trauma and can only be diagnosed at autopsy. Researchers studying how to track abnormal tau in Alzheimer’s also found higher levels of that protein when testing autopsy samples from 11 CTE patients. They stress far more study is needed to tell if there is really a connection.

Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who tearfully leaves US job to revive former power FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United’s head coach, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team to take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of English soccer’s once dominant force. Just three months after announcing a contract to lead the Americans through the 2030 World Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Pochettino will depart next next week for Old Trafford. The 20-time English champion is in the relegation zone after 10 games of the Premier League season. He will become United’s eighth permanent coach or manager since club great Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

DeMarvion Overshown's penalty raises question of whether Cowboys have discipline problem FRISCO, Texas (AP) — DeMarvion Overshown's unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for running onto the field in street clothes has raised the question of whether the Dallas Cowboys have a discipline problem. The Cowboys overcame the inactive linebacker's error and plenty of others in a 27-23 victory over Indianapolis. But Dallas has been mistake-plagued most of the season. It's part of the reason the Cowboys haven't been able to string together consecutive victories. Overshown and quarterback Dak Prescott don't think Dallas has a discipline issue. But Prescott said the penalties are a problem. The Cowboys play NFC-leading San Francisco at home Sunday.

McIlroy shares lead with Hatton at season-ending World Tour Championship on European tour DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy has recovered from a back-nine wobble to birdie No. 18 and share the 36-hole lead at the season-ending World Tour Championship. It left him well-placed to win a record-tying eighth Race to Dubai golf title. McIlroy birdied four of his first 10 holes in the second round and was blemish-free until making three bogeys in a tough six-hole stretch from No.

12 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The world No. 2 regained his composure to reach the green in two at the par-5 18th and roll in a 6-foot birdie putt for a 2-under 70. He joined Tyrrell Hatton (69) on 5-under par for the week and was four shots ahead of Race to Dubai rival Eugenio Chacarra.

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