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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a first down reception as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) closes in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Arlington, Tx. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

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Higgins active, Olave scratched for Bengals-Saints matchup
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Sun,10/16/22-11:06AM , 812 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bengals receiver Tee Higgins has been activated and Saints leading receiver Chris Olave has been scratched for Cincinnati's game at New Orleans on Sunday.
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Nets start season at home against the Pelicans
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Sun,10/16/22-9:54AM , 638 Reads
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets

New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nets -4; over/under is 230

BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the New Orleans Pelicans for the season opener.
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Texas A&M-Commerce shuts out McNeese in 2nd half, wins 40-15
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Sat,10/15/22-10:39PM , 983 Reads
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Eric Rodriguez threw two of his three touchdown passes to Andrew Armstrong and Texas A&M-Commerce shut out McNeese in the second half in a 40-15 victory on Saturday night.
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Northwestern St. blasts Houston Christian early in 37-10 win
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Sat,10/15/22-10:08PM , 331 Reads
HOUSTON (AP) — Zachary Clement threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns and Northwestern State took control from the beginning in a 37-10 win over Houston Christian on Saturday.

Northwestern State (3-4 overall) is 3-0 in the Southland Conference for the first time since 2002.
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