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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay, left, tries to bring down Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker after he intercepted a pass from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Latest: Purdue losing DE George Karlaftis for 3 weeks

By The Associated Press an hour ago

Billy Evans, 88, member of 1956 gold medal U.S. team, dies

19 hrs ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Billy Evans, a member of the 1956 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team and Kentucky Hall of Famer who helped the Wildcats go 25-0 in 1953...

FILE - This Feb.16, 2020, file photo shows South Florida's Shae Leverett, left, and Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla. UConn, one of the original members of the Big East Conference, is hoping a return to the league will help put the Huskies back among the elite programs in college basketball. The Huskies spent seven years in the American Athletic Conference, on a mostly downward trajectory since winning a fourth national title in 2014. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2020 11:54 AM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Auburn imposes postseason ban for former assistant's scheme

By John Zenor Nov. 22, 2020 06:43 PM EST

In this image provided by Sun Devil Athletics, Arizona State's Josh Christopher works out during NCAA college basketball practice on Nov. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. Christopher is blessed with prodigious basketball talent and a strong inner drive to be the best at what he does, a combination that made him one of that nation's top recruits in the class of 2020. (Katie MacCrory/Sun Devil Athletics via AP)
Arizona State's Christopher embracing Hurley's intensity

By John Marshall Nov. 20, 2020 04:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley (5) shoots a three-point basket as Texas A&M guard Quenton Jackson (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Station, Texas. Quickley was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Kentucky Wildcats at Texas A&M Aggies 2/25/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 10:46 PM EST

FILE - TCU guard Desmond Bane, right, drives to the basket as Texas Tech forward TJ Holyfield, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, file photo. Bane is a possible pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Colo Colo vs Universidad de Chile 1/22/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 02:38 PM EST

FILE - Florida State guard Devin Vassell (24) shoots during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Tallahassee, Fla., in this Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, file photo. Florida State won 54-50. Vassell is a possible pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State Seminoles 1/15/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 12:02 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) shoots over Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2020 04:14 AM EST

Former Detroit college basketball star Duerod dies at age 64

Nov. 13, 2020 06:20 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Terry Duerod, a college basketball standout who played for Dick Vitale at Detroit in the 1970s before winning an NBA title with the Boston...

Fans attending the NCAA college football game between Northern Illinois and Buffalo on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill., follow guidelines about mask-wearing and social distancing. (Mark Busch/Daily Chronicle via AP)
The Latest: Bengals assistant won't attend Pittsburgh game

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 02:25 PM EST

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright and forward Jermaine Samuels (23) celebrate from the bench in the last seconds of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence in Providence, R.I., in this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, file photo. Villanova won, 64-60. Villanova will begin the college basketball season at No. 3 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
No. 3 Villanova back again as team to beat in Big East

By Dan Gelston Nov. 13, 2020 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2020, file photo, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh in Durham, N.C. Krzyzewski's ninth-ranked Blue Devils are picked to finish second in the Atlantic Coast Conference behind No. 4 Virginia. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
No. 9 Duke hopes depth, freshman class offset big losses

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 11:16 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:53 AM EST
Nov. 15 1879 — Princeton beats Harvard 1-0 in a college football game held in New Jersey. The Tigers unveil the concept of using blockers...

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Juwan Howard reacts to a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Howard's 2021 class is rated No. 1 in the 247Sports composite. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan's Juwan Howard lands top-rated recruiting class

By John Marshall Nov. 11, 2020 05:33 PM EST

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, South Carolina head coach Frank Martin talks to Jermaine Couisnard (5) and Alanzo Frink (20) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. South Carolina coach Frank Martin carries a new perspective into this season with the Gamecocks. Martin caught COVID-19 during the spring when fear of the disease was spiking and few people knew how to deal with it. But Martin's time in isolation and recovery led to a deeper appreciation of when he and his players would return to the court. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
South Carolina plans to make most of the season amid COVID

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 11, 2020 01:32 PM EST

FILE — In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. plays against SMU in an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn. Pippen started 31 games as a freshman and is the leading returning scorer after averaging 12 points a game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Stackhouse sees Vanderbilt better prepared in his 2nd season

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 11, 2020 01:17 PM EST

FILE - In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in Iowa City, Iowa. Seniors Garza of Iowa and Baylor's Jared Butler headline The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Garza, Butler headline AP preseason All-America team

By John Marshall And Aaron Beard Nov. 11, 2020 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 4, 2020, file photo, Arkansas coach Eric Musselman reacts on the sidelines against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. This season, a host of newcomers will have opportunities for second-year coach Musselman. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Arkansas to depend on newcomers after Joe, Jones leave early

By Chip Souza Nov. 11, 2020 11:52 AM EST

FILE - Georgia coach Tom Crean gestures during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Florida in Athens, Ga., in this Wednesday, March 4, 2020, file photo. The Bulldogs finished 16-16 last season under coach Crean. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Wheeler taking lead role as Georgia looks to replace Edwards

By Charles Odum Nov. 11, 2020 09:36 AM EST