College baseball
New York Islanders center Anders Lee (27) falls to the ice after colliding with Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list at season-low three players

By The Associated Press Mar. 02, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Head coach Mick Cronin speaks with Tyger Campbell #10 of the UCLA Bruins against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half of a NCAA basketball game at Pauley Pavilion in Westwood on Saturday, January 30, 2021. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Oregon State Beavers at UCLA Bruins 1/30/2021

Feb. 03, 2021 02:46 AM EST

Miller, Flagg help Texas A&M rally, beat Tarleton St. 73-66

Dec. 02, 2020 09:45 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Emanuel Miller had a career-high 23 points and 10 rebounds, Savion Flagg added 21 points and nine boards, and Texas A&M...

Markusson carries Loyola Marymount over S. Utah 85-83

Nov. 25, 2020 11:40 PM EST
Freshman Jalin Anderson hit a short baseline jumper as time expired and Loyola Marymount gave new coach Stan Johnson a first win to remember, edging Southern...

Former AP sports writer Ken Rappoport dead at age 85

By Barry Wilner Oct. 13, 2020 10:25 PM EDT
Some people light up a room with their smile. Ken Rappoport could energize an entire arena or stadium with his laugh. Not to mention his...

In this April 25, 2020 photograph, a small Mississippi state flag is held by a participant during a drive-by "re-open Mississippi" protest past the Governor's Mansion, in the background, in Jackson, Miss. This current flag has in the canton portion of the banner the design of the Civil War-era Confederate battle flag, that has been the center of a long-simmering debate about its removal or replacement. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 19, 2020 11:30 AM EDT

Mountain West to eliminate some postseason tournaments

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2020 10:40 PM EDT
The Mountain West is eliminating postseason tournaments in baseball, men’s and women’s tennis and women’s soccer and shortening other postseason events. ...

FILE - In this March 23, 2007, file photo, Alabama-Huntsville's Shaun Arvai, left, kneels on the ice after Alabama-Huntsville lost 3-2 to Notre Dame in two overtimes in a semifinal of the NCAA men's hockey Midwest Regional in Grand Rapids, Mich. When the word came down in one of those end-of-the-week news dumps that Alabama-Huntsville was dropping its men's hockey team, it hit especially hard. UAH also eliminated its men's and women's tennis teams at the same time it announced hockey's demise _ all in the name of balancing a bottom line that has taken a huge hit during the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/Adam Bird, File)
Column: A college hockey program worth saving in Alabama

By Paul Newberry May. 29, 2020 06:56 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 10:22 AM EDT
May 30 1903 — Flocarline becomes the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes. 1908 — Jockey Joe Notter misjudges the...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: LSU to resume voluntary workouts June 8

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 14, 2019, file photo, the College World Series logo is partially painted at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., as Vanderbilt players practice ahead of their College World Series game against Louisville. A group of Power Five coaches led by Michigan’s Erik Bakich is proposing a later start to the college baseball season to trim expenses in the post-coronavirus era, make the game more fan friendly and reduce injury risk to players. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
College baseball into July? Coaches say it would save money

By Eric Olson May. 22, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 11:13 AM EDT
May 16 1884 — Isaac Murphy, a black jockey considered one of the greatest U.S. riders, wins the first of his three Kentucky Derby titles...

FILE - In this March 15, 2019, file photo, Buffalo's Dontay Caruthers (22) looks to pass as Central Michigan's Dallas Morgan (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament in Cleveland. The Mid-American Conference is eliminating postseason tournaments in eight sports, including baseball and softball, and men's and women's basketball are among nine sports that will have postseasons scaled back. The MAC's announced the cost-cutting move Tuesday in response to the financial crisis being brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
MAC eliminating and scaling back postseason tournaments

By Ralph D. Russo May. 12, 2020 07:58 PM EDT

Merrill carries load as Utah St. eliminates New Mexico

Mar. 06, 2020 12:10 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sam Merrill scored 29 points on 10-of-15 shooting and Justin Bean had a double-double and Utah State beat New Mexico 75-70 in the...

Duquesne beats back George Mason with Carry at foul line

Feb. 29, 2020 10:32 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sincere Carry scored 23 points, Marcus Weathers finished with a double-double and Duquesne held off George Mason for an 81-78 win on Saturday...

Clemson's Clyde Trapp, center, dribbles after a steal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson, Newman surprise No. 5 Louisville with 77-62 win

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 15, 2020 06:20 PM EST

Sheffield's 31 leads Elon past College of Charleston 72-65

Feb. 08, 2020 08:19 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Marcuss Sheffield scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Elon knocked College of Charleston out of a tie for the league lead with...

Hobbs' leads streaking Boise St. past Wyoming 67-62

Feb. 05, 2020 12:22 AM EST
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Alex Hobbs scored a career-high 24 points off the bench to help Boise State rally late for a 67-62 win over Wyoming on Tuesday night. ...

Johnson lead W. Michigan past Miami (OH) 64-60

Feb. 04, 2020 09:40 PM EST
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Johnson scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and foul line and Western Michigan beat Miami (Ohio) 64-60 Tuesday...

Former San Diego State forward Kawhi Leonard, now with the Los Angeles Clippers, watches as his No. 15 jersey is retired during a halftime ceremony in San Diego State's NCAA college basketball game against Utah State, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Mitchell, No. 4 SDSU rally to beat Utah State 80-68

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 02, 2020 12:21 AM EST