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New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton passes against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Dalton thrives, Stafford leaves as Saints top Rams 27-20
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,11/20/22-3:15PM , 316 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Andy Dalton could sense the Rams' Aaron Donald closing quickly from the left edge on a third-and-9 play late in the third quarter of a three-point game.
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No. 8 Ohio State women roll past McNeese 99-43
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Sun,11/20/22-2:57PM , 127 Reads
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Thierry scored 15 points to lead five in double figures and No. 8 Ohio State routed McNeese 99-43 on Sunday.

The Buckeyes spotted the Cowgirls the first bucket of the game, then scored the next 26 points to lead 26-2 before McNeese scored again. Ohio State led 35-8 after one quarter and 60-23 at halftime.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Stafford leaves game, set for tests for possible concussion
By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press
Sun,11/20/22-2:27PM , 99 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An already disappointing season for Matthew Stafford and Los Angeles Rams could be getting worse.
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Jones lifts Western Carolina over Lindenwood 90-88 in OT
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Sun,11/20/22-2:18PM , 112 Reads
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Russell Jones Jr. had a three-point play with six seconds remaining in overtime to rally Western Carolina to a 90-88 victory over Lindenwood on Sunday.

Tre Jackson led Western Carolina (4-2) with 19 points. He added six rebounds and four steals. Jones finished with 17 points and Tyzhaun Claude scored 16.
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