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University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman speaks during a press conference in Knoxville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, as Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer looks on. Tennessee has fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistants and seven members of the Volunteers' recruiting and support staff for cause after an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.” Chancellor Donde Plowman said Pruitt was responsible for overseeing the program. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee moves quickly, hires UCF's Danny White as new AD

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 21, 2021 02:49 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Robert Tonyan catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Indiana State hasn’t had anyone drafted in nearly a quarter-century but has two of its former players a game away from the Super Bowl. Both happen to play the same position on the same team. Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan emerged as one of the league’s breakthrough performers this year. Dominique Dafney went from working at a rooftop patio bar earlier this fall to catching a touchdown pass in the Packers’ regular-season finale.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Indiana State ties connect Packers tight ends Tonyan, Dafney

By Steve Megargee Jan. 19, 2021 12:17 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 01:37 PM EST

Northern Illinois fires coach Montgomery after 1-7 start

Jan. 03, 2021 02:59 PM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois fired coach Mark Montgomery on Sunday after a 1-7 start. Montgomery had just two winning seasons...

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg instructs the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
20-game Big Ten skid has Huskers' Hoiberg seeking answers

By Eric Olson Dec. 31, 2020 05:10 PM EST

Georgia's Crean hires former Pistons coach Michael Curry

Dec. 23, 2020 05:15 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Former Detroit Pistons and Florida Atlantic coach Michael Curry has joined Georgia coach Tom Crean's staff. Crean on...

Iowa State warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State-DePaul was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols inside the DePaul program according to a statement from Iowa State. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
The Latest: DePaul calls off 2 more men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2020 12:45 PM EST

The Latest: Florida heads to 'Bubbleville' for hoop games

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2020 08:55 AM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Florida's men's basketball team...

Markusson carries Loyola Marymount over S. Utah 85-83

Nov. 25, 2020 11:40 PM EST
Freshman Jalin Anderson hit a short baseline jumper as time expired and Loyola Marymount gave new coach Stan Johnson a first win to remember, edging Southern...

Small leads Texas St. past Mary Hardin-Baylor 98-59

Nov. 25, 2020 10:39 PM EST
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Isiah Small posted 17 points and eight rebounds and Texas State gave new coach Terrence Johnson and easy win in the season opener,...

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy takes part in drills during NFL football practice in Denver. While the Broncos are heading into another lost season, there is one bright spot on the field—the team's rookie wide receivers Jeudy and KJ Hamler are excelling in the NFL. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pac-12 cancels Washington State-Stanford game

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 03:14 PM EST

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren laughs with quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) after the team's 38-22 victory over Florida Stateof an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
No. 21 Liberty visits NC State seeking 3rd win vs. ACC teams

By Aaron Beard Nov. 19, 2020 11:06 AM EST

Auburn lands Top 5 recruit, prep forward Jabari Smith

Nov. 18, 2020 11:36 AM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn has landed the highest rated recruit in program history, five-star power forward Jabari Smith. Tigers coach...

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 09:01 AM EST

FILE - In this March 16, 2018, file photo, Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall reacts during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Marshall in San Diego. Marshall resigned Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, following an investigation into allegations of verbal and physical abuse, ending a tenure that soared to the Final Four and crashed on the eve of the upcoming season. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Wichita State coach Marshall resigns after misconduct probe

By Dave Skretta Nov. 17, 2020 11:33 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

Fans wearing protective face masks watch the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Jose Sena Goulao, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Lions put Jalen Elliott on reserve/COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 12:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 file photo, Penn State head coach Pat Chambers gestures in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind. Penn State’s Pat Chambers has resigned following an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct by the Nittany Lions’ basketball coach. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigns after investigation

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 21, 2020 07:07 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 12:55 PM 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. ...