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Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) smiles with teammate Davion Mitchell (45) while walking past Kansas guard Tristan Enaruna (13) following an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Baylor defeated Kansas 55-67. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Baylor jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25; Gonzaga stays No. 1

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Stanford forward Spencer Jones (14) shoots against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Stanford keeps up mastery of Washington State with 88-62 win

By Rick Eymer Jan. 11, 2020 08:17 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 04, 2020 04:01 PM EST
Jan. 5 1964 — Keith Lincoln of the San Diego Chargers, rushes for 206 yards in 13 carries, catches seven passes for 123 yards, completes...

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2019, file photo, members of the Vatican Athletics sports team run for the media in front of St. Peter's basilica, at the Vatican. The Vatican launched the official track team, complete with Swiss Guards, priests and nuns. The team is part of the Holy See’s effort to use sports as an instrument for dialogue, peace and solidarity. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
Sports quirks in 2019: Golf balls, oddballs, watches, pants

By Fred Lief Dec. 30, 2019 12:17 PM EST

File-This July 5, 2019 file photo shows United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff celebrating after beating Slovenia's Polona Hercog in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Wimbledon’s next and from afar, Comes Coco Gauff, uncharted star. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
Ode to Sports: Pats & Nats, a roster from A(stros) to Z(ion)

By Fred Lief Dec. 24, 2019 11:03 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) is brought down by New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet (23) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 02:28 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright talks to his team during a timeout during the second half of the Never Forget Tribute Classic NCAA college basketball game against Delaware, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
No. 1 KU, No. 18 Villanova set to renew rivalry in Philly

By Dan Gelston Dec. 20, 2019 12:35 PM EST

New England Patriots' Tom Brady embraces Patriots owner Robert Kraft after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams 2/3/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 09:44 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of a NFL football preseason game, Aug. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. The play was called back on a penalty on the Ravens. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens 8/15/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 09:44 AM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett hits Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 11/14/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 09:44 AM EST

WKU's Bassey to have season-ending left knee surgery

Dec. 09, 2019 02:41 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey will miss the remainder of this season after fracturing his left knee against Arkansas. ...

Memphis head coach Mike Norvell watches as players warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AP sources: Florida State introducing Norvell as new coach

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 07, 2019 09:00 PM EST

Kiffin becomes coach at Ole Miss, steps down at FAU

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 07, 2019 05:48 PM EST
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Lane Kiffin is headed to Ole Miss. Kiffin and the Rebels made the announcement Saturday after Florida Atlantic...

Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) scores in front of Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No. 18 Baylor beats No. 12 Arizona 63-58 in freebie for fans

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 07, 2019 02:35 PM EST

Tuesday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2019 02:34 AM EST
NFL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers fired coach Ron Rivera with four games left in the NFL season. Secondary coach...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 12:58 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington runs in a touchdown during the second half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 03:09 PM EST

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 03:58 AM EST
NBA SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Minutes after an NBA game ended, the Utah Jazz’s home arena was evacuated because of a suspicious package. ...

Pittsburgh's Xavier Johnson (1) dribbles around Robert Morris' Dante Treacy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Panthers at Robert Morris Colonials 11/12/2019

Nov. 12, 2019 07:20 PM EST