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Colorado athletic director Rick George introduces Deion Sanders as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Coach Prime delivers pizzazz to college football's wasteland

By Arnie Stapleton And Pat Graham Dec. 04, 2022 08:03 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) tries to tackle North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the second half during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Oregon, North Carolina meet in Holiday Bowl at Petco Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:49 PM EST

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) hands the ball to running back Tyjae Spears (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Tulane won 38-28. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
History, high stakes surround No. 16 Tulane vs. No. 22 UCF

By Brett Martel Nov. 10, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei hurdles Notre Dame safety DJ Brown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 35-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 12 Clemson looks to win ACC Atlantic outright vs. Cards

Nov. 10, 2022 11:04 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scrambles away from Vanderbilt linebacker CJ Taylor (13) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia is new CFP No. 1, followed by Ohio St, Michigan, TCU

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 08, 2022 07:26 PM EST

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 28-Nov. 3

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 1 1913 — Notre Dame meets Army for the first time and comes away with a 35-13 win behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards. ...

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates with safety Adrian Amos (31) after intercepting a ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Football, World Series most popular on television

Nov. 01, 2022 07:12 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Alec Bohm during the second inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
MLB Playoffs: Pads-Phils 1-up in NLCS; Astros lead Yanks 2-0

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2022 01:50 AM EDT

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Mariners at Royals 9/24/2022

Oct. 20, 2022 12:19 PM EDT

Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (13) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia marks return to No. 1 with 55-0 rout of Vanderbilt

By Paul Newberry Oct. 15, 2022 07:10 PM EDT

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

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 18 1924 — Harold “Red” Grange accounts for six touchdowns in Illinois’ 39-14 win over Michigan. Grange returns the opening kickoff 95 yards for a...

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...

Former Michigan tight end Jake Butt throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Phillies at Cubs 9/27/2022

Sep. 27, 2022 10:57 PM EDT

Harvard University President Larry Bacow, left, and Harvard football coach Tim Murphy throw out ceremonial first pitches before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Orioles at Red Sox 9/27/2022

Sep. 27, 2022 10:13 PM EDT

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. ...

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-29

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 23 1926 — Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey with a 10-round decision to retain the world heavyweight title. 1952 — Rocky Marciano...

Former New York Mets' John Stearns waves during Old-Timers' Day ceremony before a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in New York. Stearns, a four-time time All-Star catcher with the New York Mets, has died after a long battle with cancer, the Mets announced Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. He was 71. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rockies at Mets 8/27/2022

Sep. 16, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - New York Mets president Sandy Alderson speaks during a news conference before the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 29, 2021, in New York. Alderson will step down as president of the Mets when the team finds his replacement. The 74-year-old Alderson, a cancer survivor who has served two stints as New York's general manager, will move to a new role as special advisor to owners Steve and Alex Cohen and the senior leadership team. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Marlins at Mets 9/29/2021

Sep. 16, 2022 12:29 PM EDT