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FILE - New York Giants general manager George Young addresses a news conference at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., where he announced that coach Dan Reeves would not be returning, in this Monday, Dec. 23, 1996, file photo. A five-time NFL Executive of the Year, Young was selected to the Hall’s Class of 2020, one of 20 members chosen in conjunction with the league’s centennial. (AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer, File)
George Young: HS teacher to architect of Giants' Super Bowls

By Tom Canavan Jul. 23, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

FILE - Former Husker and current Athletic Director of the University of Nebraska Omaha, Trev Alberts, is shown at halftime of an NCAA college football game between Nebraska and Wisconsin in Lincoln, Neb., in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, file photo. Nebraska announced Wednesday, July 14, 2021, that it has hired former star football player Trev Alberts as its new athletic director. Alberts will fill the job that opened with the retirement of Bill Moos. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, FIle)
Nebraska picks Trev Alberts to serve as new Husker AD

By Grant Schulte Jul. 14, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, file photo, Navy special teams defender Cameron Kinley celebrates a missed field goal by Memphis during an NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. military will allow Naval Academy graduate Kinley to pursue a career in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP, File)
Pentagon chief allows Naval Academy grad to pursue NFL job

Jul. 06, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, the national office of the NCAA in Indianapolis is shown. The NCAA Board of Directors is expected to greenlight one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics when it clears the way for athletes to start earning money based on their fame and celebrity without fear of endangering their eligibility or putting their school in jeopardy of violating amateurism rules that have stood for decades. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colleges scramble to ensure NIL deals are safe, compliant

By Steve Reed Jul. 02, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

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...

New York Jets backup quarterbacks James Morgan (4) and Mike White (5) watch quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throw a pass during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Solid start to NFL education for Jets' 'unflappable' Wilson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 17, 2021 04:38 PM EDT

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

UNLV extends contract of AD Reed-Francois by 4 years

Apr. 30, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV has extended athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois' contract by four years. The extension announced Friday will run...

FILE - Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore (58) celebrates a sack against Western Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo. Cleveland Browns veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson's surprise release last week due to salary-cap concerns has created an unexpected hole up front. Alabama's Christian Barmore could fill it. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NFL Draft: Irish LB; Big 12's best; 'Bama DT still on board

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2021 08:00 AM EDT

Broncos promote Brittany Bowlen, hire new VP of diversity

Apr. 26, 2021 05:36 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have promoted Brittany Bowlen to senior vice president of strategy and hired China Jude for the newly created...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Rutgers tight end Johnathan Lewis (11) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in State College, Pa. Andre Odom joined Athletes First as an agent two years ago and later this month two of his clients — Kyle Pitts and Micah Parsons — could be picked in the top 10 of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Andre Odom went from scouting players to representing them

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 20, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt (33) lines up against Alabama State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. The scouts were there in big numbers. But NFL prospects who were timed and tested, poked and prodded at the pro days didn’t have the usual contingent of underclassmen looking on and offering their support. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Pro days key for NFL hopefuls with no combine this year

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 17, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

Ottawa receiver Jazlyn Camacho (15) makes a catches while covered by Midland defender E'leseana Patterson (16) during an NAIA flag football game in Ottawa, Kan., Friday, March 26, 2021. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics introduced women's flag football as an emerging sport this spring. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Following their passion, women go far to play flag football

By Eric Olson Apr. 06, 2021 03:54 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith watches the players during the school's Pro Day football workout on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons re-sign DE Steven Means to 1-year contract

Apr. 01, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, New York Giants nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson looks on against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, in Seattle. In a deal announced late Monday, March 15, 2021, the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with former New York Giants defensive tackle Tomlinson. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer, File)
'Our big prize': Vikes laud Tomlinson's size, skill, smarts

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Boston College forward Andrew Kenny (23), who joined the team as a walk-on, congratulates teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Boston. With COVID-19 protocols limiting Boston College to six scholarship players for its games against North Carolina State and Wake Forest, the Eagles relied on walk-ons to fill out their bench. Kenny had two rebounds in the six minutes he played against Wake Forest. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debut

By The Associated Press Feb. 16, 2021 12:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020 file photo San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman speaks during a media availability in Miami, for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Sherman has partnered with the NFL Alumni Association (NFLA) and Million Stories Media as part of the Million Stories initiative. The partnership emphasizes engagement in financial literacy education to prepare for future job loss or career changes. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, file)
NFL alumni group updates its playbook to address money game

By Barry Wilner Feb. 13, 2021 01:05 PM EST

This undated photo provided by the United States Coast Guard shows a U.S. Coast Guard cutter named for Emlen Tunnell, docked in Bollinger Shipyard, in Lockport, La. Tunnell, the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, served in the Coast Guard during and after World War II, where he was credited with saving the lives of two shipmates in separate incidents. Now, a Coast Guard cutter and an athletic building on the Coast Guard Academy campus are being named in honor of the former New York Giants defensive back. (United States Coast Guard via AP)
Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 06, 2021 08:26 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chargers QB Justin Herbert excited for new start with Staley

By Joe Reedy Feb. 04, 2021 04:21 PM EST

NFL won't allow in-person workouts for scouting combine

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 18, 2021 07:05 PM EST
The NFL will not allow in-person workouts for the scouting combine due to health and safety precautions because of COVID-19. The league...