College football
FILE - Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) during an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Purdy and Jalen Hurts could be primed for a shootout in the NFC championship game. . Hurts and No. 9 Oklahoma held off Purdy and Iowa State 42-41 on Nov. 9, 2019 in Norman, Oklahoma in their last meeting in college. By Dan Gelston.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Hurts, Purdy set for college-era rematch in NFC title tilt

By Dan Gelston Jan. 28, 2023 10:27 AM EST

FILE - Minnesota linebacker Mike Rallis (26) is shown at an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Minneapolis. Better known as WWE star Madcap Moss, Mike Rallis is in the mix for Saturday's Royal Rumble. Younger brother Nick Rallis is a linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia, File)
Western Michigan-Minnesota 9/15/2012

Jan. 27, 2023 04:21 PM EST

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP source: Bill O'Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 24, 2023 02:38 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaps for a two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Pederson, Reid face off again as Jags visit KC for playoffs

By Dave Skretta Jan. 19, 2023 05:44 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston (50) celebrates a sacks of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Next man up: Injuries lead to more change on Bengals O-line

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 18, 2023 06:10 PM EST

FILE - Then-New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches. The Senior Bowl said Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, that Getsy will coach the American team and Graham the National team in the Feb. 4 showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects.(AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Bears Getsy, Raiders Graham to coach Senior Bowl teams

Jan. 18, 2023 12:18 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon waits for the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The Tennessee Titans have hired San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon as their 14th general manager and first minority for a franchise founded in 1960. The Titans announced the hiring Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 2023, wrapping up a search that formally started Jan. 12.(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Titans hire 49ers' Ran Carthon as 14th general manager

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 18, 2023 11:40 AM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets a hug from teammate Randall Cobb as the head off the field following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won 20-16. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers says he can play at MVP level in right situation

Jan. 17, 2023 06:33 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) walks off the field after an NFL wild-card football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars won 31-30. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Saturday perfection: Lawrence's 37-0 mark at stake vs Chiefs

By Mark Long Jan. 17, 2023 06:26 PM EST

Chicago Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey, left, shakes hands with new President & CEO Kevin Warren during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Warren ready to embrace new challenge as Bears president

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 17, 2023 04:10 PM EST

FILE - Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days on Oct. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about the vacancy at the top of the organization and is a candidate to become the team’s next president and CEO, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Warren as team president

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 12, 2023 11:29 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyle Van Noy (8) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers say inexperience doesn't matter in playoff return

By Greg Beacham Jan. 11, 2023 07:44 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Howard breaks Chamberlain's record

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12 1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title. ...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard walks the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, Ballard told reporters he would not rush to hire a new coach and could wait until after the Super Bowl if it meant getting the right candidate. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Ballard will be patient in finding right coach for Colts

By Michael Marot Jan. 10, 2023 03:51 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) meets with Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bears GM Poles expects Fields to be starting QB next season

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 10, 2023 03:06 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith observes a moment of silence with Texans and Indianapolis Colts players before their NFL football game in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texans' Caserio begins search for 3rd coach in three years

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2023 08:39 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury looks towards the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kingsbury, Keim out as Cardinals undergo franchise makeover

By David Brandt Jan. 09, 2023 12:29 PM EST

Today in Sports History-House scores 61 points to tie record

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8 1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall. 1973 —...

Today in Sports History-Jan. 7-Jackson gets 900th NBA win

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

Today in Sports History-Griffey Jr. elected to Hall of Fame

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. 1976 — Ted...