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South Carolina guard Zia Cooke (1) celebrates a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina Gamecocks 2/21/2021

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Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) defends against Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 6 Alabama aims to clinch SEC against Mississippi State

By John Zenor 7 hrs ago

Wake Forest forward Ody Oguama (33) fouls Duke forward Matthew Hurt (21) on a rebound attempt during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
No. 11 Florida State's trip to North Carolina tops ACC slate

By Aaron Beard 7 hrs ago

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Devils right wing Kurtis Gabriel works out prior to an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Newark, N.J. The Devils are back at work after a COVID-19 wildfire landed 19 players on the NHL’s isolation list and forced the postponed of seven games since the end of January. The Devils practiced Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, for the first time since beating the Sabres in Buffalo on Jan. 31. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
The Latest: Sharks report no more positive tests after Hertl

By The Associated Press 21 hrs ago

Gonzaga coach Mark Few, left, speaks with guard Jalen Suggs during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
The Latest: West Coast Conference tourneys won't have fans

By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2021 12:27 PM EST

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after hitting his second shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
The Latest: Charleston Southern pauses athletics

By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2021 07:05 PM EST

New Jersey Devils left wing Nikita Gusev (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Kyle Palmieri (21), center Jack Hughes (86) and defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 07:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2017, file photo, Mitch Barnhart, athletic director at Kentucky, takes part in a panel discussion at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tenn. There is no need to worry about geography in this year's NCAA Tournament. Get ready for plenty of talk about the so-called “S curve” instead. And do not worry — it's not that complicated. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
NCAA OKs limited fan attendance at men's, women's tourneys

Feb. 19, 2021 12:08 PM EST

Duke's Matthew Hurt (21) shoots against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
No. 7 Virginia visits Duke in season's lone ACC meeting

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 19, 2021 02:54 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Michigan athletic director Warde Manue watches the team's NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich. The university and Manuel have agreed on a five-year contract extension, shortly after the head of the department negotiated a new deal with football coach Jim Harbaugh. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan, AD Warde Manuel agree on 5-year contract extension

Feb. 18, 2021 06:23 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (75) and Kyle Turris (8) defend against Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: Ivy League not having spring sports season again

Feb. 18, 2021 11:39 AM EST

Texas A&M men's & women's games postponed due to storm

Feb. 17, 2021 12:00 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — A doubleheader of Texas A&M men’s and women’s basketball games scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to a winter...

Motorist on County Road West drive past a power station Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. Many residents and businesses were left without power following a weekend of below freezing temperatures in Midland and Odessa. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP)
Frigid weather scraps more sports events in Texas, Oklahoma

Feb. 17, 2021 10:53 AM EST

North Carolina's Walker Kessler, left, is pressured by Virginia forward Sam Hauser (10) and forward Jay Huff during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, Pool)
The Latest: SEC shifts men's basketball schedule

By The Associated Press Feb. 15, 2021 11:23 AM EST

The Latest: ACC postpones Va Tech-North Carolina for Tuesday

By The Associated Press Feb. 13, 2021 03:59 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Atlantic Coast Conference...

Arizona head coach Sean Miller reacts after a play against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona and Northern Arizona reach 10-year scheduling deal

Feb. 12, 2021 01:59 PM EST

North Carolina State head coach Wes Moore directs his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/7/2021

Feb. 12, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov, front, defenseman Carson Soucy, back left, and center Kyle Rau react at the end of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Latest: Minnesota Wild returning after 10-day pause

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 04:11 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 02:34 PM EST
Feb. 13 1923 — The New York Renaissance, the first all-black pro basketball team, is organized. Rens become one of the dominant basketball...

Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. shoots against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Latest: Howard U cancels remainder of men's hoops season

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2021 12:49 PM EST