College basketball
FILE - Texas sports editor, Denne Freeman listens to University of Texas Safety Stanley Richard during a news conference in Irving, Texas, just before the Cotton Bowl in 1991. Freeman, whose 32 years with the AP included covering all five Super Bowl championships won by the Dallas Cowboys and many golf majors, has died, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 after a series of health issues. He was 86. (AP Photo/Lee Baker)
Former AP sports writer Denne H. Freeman dies at 86

Feb. 04, 2023 04:04 PM EST

FILE - New York Giants linebacker Connor Barwin speaks to reporters during NFL football training camp, on July 26, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Europe’s soccer leagues are so full of teams owned and operated by American investors that the market could soon be saturated. That’s why a group of six accomplished professionals studying in the executive MBA program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School turned their attention to basketball and have acquired a 90% stake in the Italian team Pallacanestro Trieste. Former NFL linebacker Connor Barwin is one member of the ownership team. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
US owners of Italian team chose basketball over soccer

By Andrew Dampf Jan. 30, 2023 07:45 AM EST

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) battles Alabama center Jada Rice (31) under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Boston, Hall lead No. 1 Gamecocks past Alabama 65-52

Jan. 29, 2023 04:08 PM EST

FILE - Saint Peter's Jaylen Murray, left, and Latrell Reid celebrate after their team won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter’s, the New Jersey men’s basketball team that made a long-shot run to the Elite Eight of the March Madness tournament this year, was among the most profitable teams for sports bettors in 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Saint Peter's Peacocks at Purdue Boilermakers 3/25/2022

Dec. 30, 2022 08:45 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Johnson sets NCAA bowl record

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their first traditional...

UCLA's Adem Bona, left, fouls Baylor's Dale Bonner during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NCAA awards Final Four to Las Vegas for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) brings the ball up while guarded by Charlotte Hornets guard Theo Maledon (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets 11/16/2022

Nov. 21, 2022 01:05 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks for help against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets 10/29/2022

Oct. 30, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

FILE - Announcer Jim Nantz looks on after NFL Super Bowl 53, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. Nantz will step away from calling the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament after next year and will be succeeded by Ian Eagle. CBS Sports confirmed the news Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, after it was first reported by the New York Post. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Nantz to call last Final Four in '23, Eagle to take over

Oct. 24, 2022 09:15 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Tyson retains title with a Biggs KO

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 16 1897 — Michigan beats Ohio State 34-0 at Ann Arbor, the first meeting between theses storied rivals. 1932 — After a 0-0 tie...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14 1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ...

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. ...

Sports writer J.P. Pelzman is shown in a photo, date and location not known. Pelzman, who worked for Newsday, The Record, Asbury Park Press, Forbes and Rivals, has died. He was 57. The Lynbrook, N.Y., police department confirmed Pelzman's death Thursday, July 21, 2022. There was no information available about a cause of his death. (The Record via AP)
Veteran sports writer J.P. Pelzman dies at 57

Jul. 21, 2022 10:34 PM EDT

The 23 venues bidding to host World Cup matches in 2026

Jun. 15, 2022 02:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ...

FILE - Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith (56) dives on the ball to recover a fumble in front of Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) during an NCAA college football game Oct. 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Houston at Tulsa 10/1/2021

Apr. 28, 2022 10:59 PM EDT

Ukrainian flags are seen outside Wrigley Field as fans arrive for the Chicago Cubs home-opener baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Opening Day in MLB: New No. 21 patches, NL DHs and Guardians

By Ben Walker Apr. 07, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

Baylor, AD Mack Rhoades agree on 10-year contract extension

Apr. 04, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor announced a 10-year contract extension for athletic director Mack Rhoades on Monday, saying the deal would allow him to “complete his...