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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed displays his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the Ravens and the New England Patriots in Baltimore. The Ed Reed Foundation announced on social media Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, that Bethune-Cookman declined to ratify Reed's contract and “won't make good on the agreement we had in principle, which had provisions and resources best needed to support the student athletes.” (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens 11/3/2019

Jan. 21, 2023 04:16 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown as North Carolina State linebackers Payton Wilson (11) and Drake Thomas (32) trail during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
UNC's Maye rides star-making season into ACC title game

By Aaron Beard Nov. 30, 2022 11:30 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their first traditional...

FILE - Fans cheer as the Oakland Raiders announce their fourth round draft pick during an NFL football draft event in Las Vegas, April 29, 2017. Las Vegas oddsmakers had argued for years that sports betting is easier to monitor where it's legal and regulated. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
NCAA awards Final Four to Las Vegas for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....

FILE - Jake Crouthamel, athletic director at Syracuse University, announces his retirement during a news conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Nov. 17, 2004. Crouthamel, a star two-way halfback at Dartmouth in the late 1950s and an accomplished football coach before finding his ultimate niche as athletic director at Syracuse University died Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Hanover, N.H., according to the Wendell F. Hartley, Jr. of the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home. He was 84. (John Berry/The Post-Standard via AP, File)
Former Syracuse athletic director Jake Crouthamel dies at 84

Nov. 09, 2022 05:30 PM EST

FILE - Announcer Jim Nantz looks on after NFL Super Bowl 53, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. Nantz will step away from calling the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament after next year and will be succeeded by Ian Eagle. CBS Sports confirmed the news Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, after it was first reported by the New York Post. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Nantz to call last Final Four in '23, Eagle to take over

Oct. 24, 2022 09:15 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Tyson retains title with a Biggs KO

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 16 1897 — Michigan beats Ohio State 34-0 at Ann Arbor, the first meeting between theses storied rivals. 1932 — After a 0-0 tie...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14 1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ...

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene (6) reacts after a play against Towson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
Donaldson, Mathis piled up rushing TDs, WVU whips Towson

By John Raby Sep. 17, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. ...

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
B1G deal: Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contracts

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 18, 2022 09:27 AM EDT

Sports writer J.P. Pelzman is shown in a photo, date and location not known. Pelzman, who worked for Newsday, The Record, Asbury Park Press, Forbes and Rivals, has died. He was 57. The Lynbrook, N.Y., police department confirmed Pelzman's death Thursday, July 21, 2022. There was no information available about a cause of his death. (The Record via AP)
Veteran sports writer J.P. Pelzman dies at 57

Jul. 21, 2022 10:34 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Ohio State receivers coach Stan Drayton calls out to players during NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2011. New Temple coach Stan Drayton is one of 15 Black head coaches currently set to start next season at 131 FBS schools. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)
Temple, Maryland rare D-I schools with top Black leadership

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pauses between batters while wearing No. 21 on his cap during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Winners of the Roberto Clemente Award, like Wainwright, will wear his No. 21 on back of their caps for the rest of their major league careers. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Opening Day in MLB: New No. 21 patches, NL DHs and Guardians

By Ben Walker Apr. 08, 2022 02:53 AM EDT

Baylor, AD Mack Rhoades agree on 10-year contract extension

Apr. 04, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor announced a 10-year contract extension for athletic director Mack Rhoades on Monday, saying the deal would allow him to “complete his...

FILE - George Mikan, of the Minneapolis Lakers, polishes off the sign on the marquee of Madison Square Garden in New York, on Dec. 13, 1949. Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Wednesday night, March 23, 2022, because no public announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)
Column: NIT joins other sports tradition in fading away

By Paul Newberry Apr. 01, 2022 04:41 PM EDT

Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell (24) and Texas guard Aliyah Matharu (2) eye a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Texas Longhorns at Stanford Cardinal 3/27/2022

Mar. 25, 2022 08:52 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 11:12 AM EDT
March 25 1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters golf tournament by one stroke over Craig Wood. 1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...