College sports
UConn coach says refusal to violate protocols led to ouster

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jun. 17, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
A former strength coach for UConn's men's basketball team has sued the school, claiming his contract wasn't renewed after he refused demands from coach Dan...

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole joke with the media after announcing a donation to Miracle Park on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Rock Hill, S.C. Miracle Park, an inclusive place in Rock Hill where people with all different abilities can participate in a full-range of sports. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers owner: 'No way' I'd build domed stadium post-COVID

By Steve Reed Jun. 08, 2021 03:40 PM EDT

University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank, right, shakes hands with Chris McIntosh after introducing him as the university's new athletic director in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Amber Arnold/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin promotes Chris McIntosh to replace Alvarez as AD

By Steve Megargee Jun. 02, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2021 06:50 PM EDT
May 21 1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to form the world’s first national...

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, the Pac-12 logo is displayed on the field at Sun Devil Stadium during an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State in Tempe, Ariz. The Pac-12 hired sports entertainment executive George Kliavkoff to be the conference's next commissioner on Thursday, May 13, 2021, replacing Larry Scott with a person with a similar resume short on college sports experience. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Pac-12 picks MGM executive Kliavkoff as next commissioner

By Ralph D. Russo May. 13, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Bills sign 5 draft picks, including 2nd-round DE Basham

May. 13, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills signed five of their eight rookie draft picks, including second-round selection defensive end Carlos Basham of Wake...

FILE - Former Florida football player Tim Tebow speaks to fans after he was inducted in the Ring of Honor at Florida Field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo. Tebow and Urban Meyer are apparently getting back together, this time in the NFL. The former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback is expected to team up with his college coach by signing a one-year contract to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL Network reported Monday, May 10, 2021. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
LSU at Florida 10/6/2018

May. 10, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

Vikings sign TE Shane Zylstra from Minnesota State

May. 07, 2021 05:25 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed tight end Shane Zylstra out of the NCAA Division II program at Minnesota State that produced two-time Pro...

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey throws a pass against West Virginia during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Still hoping to get a chance at playing professionally, Dungey has been invited to Cincinnati Bengals minicamp. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
West Virginia at Syracuse 12/28/2018

May. 07, 2021 02:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey throws a pass against West Virginia during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Still hoping to get a chance at playing professionally, Dungey has been invited to Cincinnati Bengals minicamp. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Former Syracuse QB Eric Dungey not giving up on his dreams

By John Kekis May. 07, 2021 02:09 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
May 7 1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by one length over Dauber. 1955 — Swaps, ridden by...

The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in a baseball game Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves announced they plan to expand attendance limits to full capacity beginning May 7. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Washington expects full house for NFL home games

By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

Dolphins release McCain, agree to terms with Jason McCourty

May. 06, 2021 11:09 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Safety Bobby McCain was released Thursday by the Miami Dolphins, who agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Jason McCourty. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2020 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Stories on pandemic, Black coaches, among AP award winners

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 11:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu runs up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa. One of the biggest problems for the Minnesota Vikings last season was the performance of their special teams units. They made improvement there a clear priority on the third day of the draft by selecting Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu in the fourth round, and Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette in the fifth round. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Texas Tech at Iowa State 10/10/2020

May. 01, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Wake Forest defensive linemen Carlos Basham Jr. (18) celebrates after sacking Towson quarterback Tom Flacco in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Buffalo Bills opened the 2021 draft by selecting edge rushers, Miami's Greg Rousseau and Wake Forest's Carlos Basham, with their first two picks, and then taking Northern Iowa offensive tackle Spencer Brown in the third round on Friday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Towson at Wake Forest 9/8/2018

May. 01, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Myers blocks against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. The Green Bay Packers selected Myers in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Rutgers at Ohio State 11/7/2020

May. 01, 2021 12:54 AM EDT

Eagles draft an offensive and defensive linemen on Day 2

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 30, 2021 08:00 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Landon Dickerson’s ability to do cartwheels at his size is a testament to his athleticism and may be harder than anything he has to do on...

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo, Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) runs back an interception for a touchdown against South Florida during an NCAA football game in Tampa, Fla. Collins has gone from having college coaches telling him he’s not good enough for a Division I scholarship to having every NFL team show up at his Pro Day. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Tulsa at South Florida 10/23/2020

Apr. 29, 2021 10:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 file photo, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama is scheduled to appear in person in Cleveland at the NFL draft later this month. Smith, the wide receiver projected to be a high first-round pick, is among a group of players who have accepted their invitations to attend the draft.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Eagles select Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith at No. 10

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 29, 2021 10:02 PM EDT