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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 10:27 AM EDT
June 6 1919 — Man o’ War wins his first race, a 5-furlong contest over a straightaway at Belmont Park. The 3-to-5 favorite wins by six...

Ga Tech lands pair of men's basketball transfers

Apr. 22, 2020 04:17 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech has landed a pair of men's basketball transfers, including a post player who spent his freshman season at rival Georgia. ...

FILE - In this March 26, 2006, file photo, George Mason's Jai Lewis carries the NCAA Regional championship trophy as he greets fans at their home arena, the Patriot Center, in Fairfax, Va. Earlier in the day, George Mason advanced to the NCAA men's Final four in Indianapolis after defeating Connecticut in Washington. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post via AP)

NCAA's storied party crashers includes 'Dunk City,' Loyola

By Eric Olson Mar. 26, 2020 12:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles. Okongwu was selected to the Associated Press All Pac-12 team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020.(AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

USC's Onyeka Okongwu declares for NBA draft after 1 season

Mar. 25, 2020 01:42 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2020 01:27 PM EDT
March 30 1940 — Indiana routs Kansas 60-42 for the NCAA basketball championship. 1943 — Ken Sailors scores 16 points to...

Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3) brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)

Pac-12 Tournament could be a wild ride in Las Vegas

By John Marshall Mar. 10, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives against Arizona State,in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Nnaji was selected to the Associated Press All Pac-12 team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Nnaji was also seleced AP Newcomer of the Year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Oregon's Pritchard, UCLA's Cronin win AP Pac-12 honors

By John Marshall Mar. 10, 2020 12:56 PM EDT

Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic (31) dunks over UCLA forward Jalen Hill (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Mathews, USC snap UCLA's 7-game streak on last-second 3

By Beth Harris Mar. 07, 2020 05:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, celebrates with a teammate after the team's win over Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. The first-place Bruins own a half-game lead over Oregon and can clinch at least a share of the league crown with a victory at crosstown rival Southern California on Saturday, March 7, 2020. They haven't won the regular-season title since 2012-13. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

UCLA on seven-game winning streak, tied for Pac-12 lead

By Beth Harris Mar. 06, 2020 12:32 PM EST

UCLA guard David Singleton celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. UCLA won 69-64. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

UCLA to face USC with Pac-12 title on the line

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2020 02:18 AM EST

Arizona State guard Remy Martin (1) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Mathews, Utomi lead Southern Cal past Arizona St. 71-61

By Jill Painter Lopez Feb. 29, 2020 10:25 PM EST

Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

USC beats cold-shooting Arizona 57-48

Feb. 28, 2020 12:43 AM EST

USC guard Ethan Anderson (20) goes to the basket as Utah forward Mikael Jantunen (20) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Allen, Plummer help Utah beat USC 79-65, snap 3-game skid

By John Coon Feb. 23, 2020 08:31 PM EST

No. 18 Colorado holds off Southern California 70-66

By Michael Kelly Feb. 20, 2020 11:24 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV had 15 points, including a floater in the lane in the final minutes, to help No. 18 Colorado hold off Southern...