College football
Marv Marinovich, former USC football captain, dies at 81

12 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marv Marinovich, who captained Southern California’s national championship football team in 1962 and famously employed his strength and...

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) waves to fans as he leaves the team's home field for the last time, after the team's win over Pittsburgh in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
Pittsburgh at Clemson 11/28/2020

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Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) and coach Lane Kiffin talk before the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 31-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State at Ole Miss 11/28/2020

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The Latest: Browns get 2 more players back from COVID list.

By The Associated Press 19 hrs ago
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Cleveland Browns got two more...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 21 hrs ago
Dec. 5 1924 — Red Green of the Hamilton Tigers scores five goals in a 10-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1971 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:14 PM EST
Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 4 1945 — “Mr. Inside” Doc Blanchard of Army becomes the first junior to win the Heisman Trophy. Blanchard also becomes the only...

Former football coach Lou Holtz smiles after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump honors football coach Holtz as 'one of the greatest'

By Kevin Freking Dec. 03, 2020 09:46 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. 1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named...

Therese Johaug of Norway wears a protective face mask after finishing the women's cross country skiing classic style 10-kilometer competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic event in Kuusamo, Finland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva via AP)
The Latest: Boise State-UNLV football game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 09:54 AM EST

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass against Northwestern during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 29-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern at Michigan State 11/28/2020

Dec. 01, 2020 05:40 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm directs his players against Arkansas-Pine Bluff during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
The Latest: Kentucky S Kelvin Joseph opts out, NFL next

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2020 01:30 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

The Latest: Florida heads to 'Bubbleville' for hoop games

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2020 05:27 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Florida's men's basketball team...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to his players during an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Indiana at Ohio State 11/21/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 01:44 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
The Latest: Wake Forest pausing football activities

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 12:38 PM EST

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Time is running short for the NHL to start its season on Jan. 1. Various pandemic-related geographic and economic issues remain unresolved. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Column: Sports hanging by the thread of the almighty dollar

By Paul Newberry Nov. 27, 2020 07:39 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury removes his mask to yell before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. The New England Patriots host the Cardinals on Sunday Nov. 29. With a win, Arizona can also add yet another blow to the New England’s fading playoff hopes. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Latest: No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 10:36 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall, left, hauls in a touchdown pass in the end zone as Denver Broncos defensive back Bradley Roby (29) watches during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Marshall’s transition to life after football following the 2018 season has gone smoothly. But none of it would be possible if Marshall hadn’t realized he needed help nearly a decade ago to deal with isolation and bouts of depression. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos 9/9/2018

Nov. 27, 2020 01:18 AM EST