Allegations mounted that Russian air defenses shot down the plane while attempting to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike.

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Mel Brown rushed for 96 yards for UConn and Skyler Bell caught three passes for 77 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown that gave the Huskies a 10-0 first-quarter lead. Chris Culliver returned the ...