Halls of fame
The University of Oklahoma dedicated a statue honoring the Selmon brothers — defensive linemen Lucious, Dewey and Lee Roy — on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. The trio starred for Oklahoma from 1971 to 1975 and helped the Sooners compile a 54-3-1 record with national championships in 1974 and 1975 and four Big Eight titles. (AP Photo/Cliff Brunt)
Oklahoma honors defensive stars Selmon brothers with statue

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 24, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) rushes in for a touchdown 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

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores on a 15-yard touchdown reception against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Another big day for Williams leads No. 10 USC past Stanford

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 10, 2022 11:21 PM EDT

Artwork showing legendary Grambling football coach Eddie Robinson is displayed at the College Football Hall of Fame, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. The Hall has a new exhibit dedicated to historically black colleges and universities. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Column: A tribute to the trailblazers of college football

By Paul Newberry Sep. 17, 2021 03:23 PM EDT

Steve Spurrier stands in front of a display of memorabilia including his college jersey, helmet and his Heisman Trophy at his new restaurant, the Gridiron Grill, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. The restaurant doubles as Spurrier's personal museum. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Spurrier uses memorabilia to create one-of-a-kind restaurant

By Mark Long Aug. 14, 2021 03:01 AM EDT

FILE - Fans cheer before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, file photo. The field at Iowa's Kinnick Stadium will be named for Duke Slater, the trailblazing Black player who was an All-American tackle a century ago, played in the NFL and became a pioneering Chicago judge. The university's Board of Regents approved the naming of the field during its meeting in Cedar Falls on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Regents approve naming Iowa's football field for Duke Slater

Jul. 28, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

HBCU Legacy Bowl to be played next February in New Orleans

Mar. 18, 2021 11:12 AM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Black College Football Hall of Fame has established the HBCU Legacy Bowl, a postseason all-star game that will showcase NFL draft...

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea adds Earl Bennett to his staff

Feb. 08, 2021 02:49 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has hired two more staff members, with former NFL wide receiver Earl Bennett as director of player...

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 1984, file photo, San Diego Padres Steve Garvey, center, is carried triumphantly off the field by his teammates after hitting a game-winning home run in the ninth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs, in Game 4 of the National League Playoffs in San Diego. The biggest piece of San Diego's sports history is slowly being knocked down and ground to bits. Now the stadium is coming to an unceremonious end, leaving generations of fans feeling melancholy because, due to the coronavirus pandemic, they didn't get to say a proper goodbye to the place where they tailgated with gusto in the massive parking lot before cheering on the Chargers, Padres and Aztecs, or watched myriad other events and concerts. (AP Photo/File)
San Diegans left feeling sad as 'The Murph' comes down

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 22, 2020 05:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020, file photo, signs about COVID-19 stand outside a door to enter the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse during an NFL football practice at the headquarters of the Denver Broncos in Englewood, Colo. The pandemic has determined much of what we've seen thus far, and almost certainly will continue to with the predicted spikes in the coronavirus as the calendar heads toward winter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pac-12 cancels Washington State-Stanford game

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 02:05 PM EST

Security reminds fans to mask up before entering Sanford Stadium before the start of the Georgia-Tennessee NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
The Latest: Eagles allowing some fans to game against Ravens

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2020 01:24 PM EDT

Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas is honored as the first inductee into the Oklahoma State football Ring of Honor at half time of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Hubbard, No. 15 Oklahoma State, escape with another victory

By John Tranchina Sep. 26, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

Bud Cauley tees off on the third hole during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Thursday, June 25, 2020, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: Morehouse cancels football, cross country

By The Associated Press Jun. 26, 2020 12:43 PM EDT

Protesters take over the elevated Interstate 10 during a march in New Orleans, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, protesting the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 in Minneapolis after being restrained by police. In the background is the Superdome. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Latest: 32 positive virus tests for Superdome workers

By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2020 01:08 PM EDT

Police stand guard around the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic park as protests continue over the death of George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Atlanta. Protests were held in U.S. cities over the death of Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (Ben Gray/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
College Football Hall of Fame damaged in Atlanta protests

By Paul Newberry May. 31, 2020 12:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 8, 2020, file photo, an empty Parkview Field minor league baseball stadium is shown in downtown Fort Wayne, Ind. Unlike the NFL, NBA or Major League Baseball that can run on television revenue, it's impossible for some minor sports leagues in North America to go on in empty stadiums and arenas in light of the coronavirus pandemic. These attendance-driven leagues might not play again at all in 2020, putting some teams in danger of surviving at all and potentially changing the landscape of minor league sports in the future. (Mike Moore/The Journal-Gazette via AP, File)
The Latest: Louisville athletes to begin voluntary workouts

By The Associated Press May. 21, 2020 03:44 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass away from Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) and defensive lineman Simon Sandberg (45) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon QB Herbert wins Campbell Trophy, top scholar-athlete

Dec. 10, 2019 09:45 PM EST

FILE - In this March 21, 2019, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game against Northeastern in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City. A person familiar with the situation says the University of Kansas received a notice of allegations from the NCAA on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, that alleges significant violations within its storied men's basketball program. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the NCAA nor the school had announced the notice, which was first reported by Yahoo Sports. That initial report, citing unnamed sources, said the notice included three Level 1 violations tied primarily to recruiting, lack of institutional control and a responsibility charge leveled against Hall of Fame coach Self. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, File)
KU receives notice of allegations from NCAA in men's hoops

By Dave Skretta Sep. 23, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, University of Southern California's new athletic director Lynn Swann pauses during his appointment news conference at the USC campus in Los Angeles. Southern California athletic director Swann has resigned. USC President Carol L. Folt announced the decision in a letter Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
USC athletic director Lynn Swann abruptly resigns

By Greg Beacham Sep. 09, 2019 05:20 PM EDT

Former Texas football player Brian Orakpo, background left, visits the Frank Denius Family University of Texas Athletics Hall of Fame, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Displays honor all 55 of Texas' National Championship teams, 599 conference team titles, hundreds of individual national champions, 171 Olympians at 21 Olympiads, academic All-Americans and other scholastic honorees, as well as the traditions and tales that encompass the history of Longhorns. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
University of Texas opens new Hall of Fame

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 30, 2019 05:40 PM EDT