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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks up during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
South Florida: Heat and Panthers play for titles, plus arrival of soccer star Lionel Messi

By Tim Reynolds And Stephen Whyno Jun. 08, 2023 03:24 PM EDT

FILE - Then-incoming Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark listens during a news conference opening the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, July 13, 2022. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said expansion remains a focus for the conference that wrapped up its spring meetings Friday, June 2, 2023, with a record revenue distribution of $440 million to split among its 10 current schools.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 Mexico extends league's reach with basketball games, possible bowl game

Jun. 08, 2023 12:35 PM EDT

FILE - LSU head coach Kim Mulkey holds the winning trophy after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
No 'joke': Biden celebrating LSU, UConn champion basketball teams at White House

By Darlene Superville May. 26, 2023 02:15 PM EDT

FILE - Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels, left, and Air Force running back Brad Roberts, right, look on as President Joe Biden holds a football during an event to present the Commander-in-Chief's trophy to the Air Force Academy in the East Room of the White House, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Sports no sure respite from politics when title-winning athletes visit the White House

By Chris Megerian And Josh Boak May. 25, 2023 12:59 PM EDT

FILE -Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks to reporters during a press conference the day after winning the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against TCU, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif. Georgia's national championship football team is declining an invitation to visit the White House. According to a statement released by the Georgia athletic association, the Bulldogs will not be able to attend a June 12 event with other college teams at the White House described by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden as “College Athlete Day.”(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Georgia's Smart says declining invitation for White House visit was not political

May. 10, 2023 08:05 PM EDT

FILE -Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks to reporters during a press conference the day after winning the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against TCU, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif. Georgia's national championship football team is declining an invitation to visit the White House. According to a statement released by the Georgia athletic association, the Bulldogs will not be able to attend a June 12 event with other college teams at the White House described by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden as “College Athlete Day.”(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Georgia's championship team declines White House invitation

May. 09, 2023 08:29 PM EDT

President Joe Biden, accompanied by first lady Jill Biden, walks from the Oval Office to attend a ceremony honoring the Council of Chief State School Officers' 2023 Teachers of the Year in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, April 24, 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Bidens to host UConn, LSU basketball teams at White House

May. 08, 2023 11:54 AM EDT

NCAA's four-year academic progress rate score steady

May. 02, 2023 01:01 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The ever-evolving world of college sports hasn't yet made a significant impact on the NCAA's annual Academic Progress Rate scores. ...

FILE - LSU's Theresa Plaisance (55) walks past as then-LSU assistant coach Tasha Butts celebrates the team's win over Kentucky with guard Jeanne Kenney after an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 24, 2013. Long-time college assistant Tasha Butts was hired as head coach of Georgetown's women's basketball team on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Butts replaces James Howard, whose contract was not renewed last month after four consecutive losing seasons at the school. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Kentucky-LSU (Women) 2/24/2013

Apr. 11, 2023 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - LSU's Theresa Plaisance (55) walks past as then-LSU assistant coach Tasha Butts celebrates the team's win over Kentucky with guard Jeanne Kenney after an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 24, 2013. Long-time college assistant Tasha Butts was hired as head coach of Georgetown's women's basketball team on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Butts replaces James Howard, whose contract was not renewed last month after four consecutive losing seasons at the school. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Tasha Butts hired as Georgetown’s women’s basketball coach

Apr. 11, 2023 12:39 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Tiger Woods wins Masters, sweeps Majors.

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 8 1935 — Gene Sarazen gets a double eagle on the 15th hole to erase Craig Wood’s three-stroke lead, then goes on to win the Masters. ...

Today in Sports - Diego Maradona suspended for 15 months.

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 6 1896 — The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. James B. Connelly wins the first event — the hop, step and jump. ...

Colorado State rep. Sheila Lieder, front center, is joined by State Senator Joann Ginal, front left, and Rep. Meg Froelich, front right, and other lawmakers for a photograph before greeting first lady Jill Biden during a stop to attend a roundtable discussion on the federal workforce training program to help community college students earn certificates for entry-level jobs Monday, April 3, 2023, outside the State Capitol in Denver. Both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers were on hand for the first lady's visit, the first of four stops across the country to promote the Biden Administration's effort to invest in America. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Biden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn't mention Iowa

By Darlene Superville Apr. 04, 2023 11:51 AM EDT

Today in Sports - K. Abdul-Jabbar records most career points

By The Associated Press Apr. 04, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 5 1915 — Jess Willard beats Jack Johnson in the 26th round to win the world heavyweight boxing title in Havana. 1927 — Johnny...

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey celebrates after cutting down the net after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LSU's Mulkey talks "timing" as national champs return home

Apr. 03, 2023 06:24 PM EDT

Today in Sports - H. Aaron ties B. Ruth with 714th HRs.

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 4 1921 — The NHL champion Ottawa Senators beat the Pacific Coast Hockey Association champion Vancouver Millionaires 2-1 to win the Stanley Cup 3...

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma yells to his team during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game of the NCAA tournament against Ohio State, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Women's hoops might rule UConn, but men vying for 5th title

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 02, 2023 04:10 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Florida wins first NCAAMB National Title.

By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 3 1923 — “Black Sox” sue White Sox (unsuccessfully) for back salary. 1930 — The Montreal Canadiens win the NHL Stanley Cup with a...

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey celebrates after an NCAA Women's Final Four semifinals basketball game against Virginia Tech Friday, March 31, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 79-72 to advance to the championship game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Morris reunion with Mulkey has NCAA title game finale at LSU

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 01, 2023 04:36 PM EDT

Today in Sports - A-Rod youngest MLB player to hit 300 HRs.

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 2 1939 — Ralph Guldahl beats Sam Snead by one stroke to capture the Masters golf tournament. 1969 — Toronto center Forbes Kennedy...