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FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban paces as his team warms up before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Saban says college football is not a business that operates like the NFL and warned that without more uniform rules on player compensation only the biggest spenders will compete for championships. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Saban says current track in college football will lead to less competitive balance

By Ralph D. Russo May. 30, 2023 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) reacts after receiving the game's MVP trophy after the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner has committed to Alabama, where he will be reunited with former Fighting Irish offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Buchner announced his decision in a Twitter post Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Notre Dame transfer QB Buchner commits to Alabama and Rees

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2023 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (2) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Barion Brown set school freshman marks last season with 50 catches for 628 yards. Brown also averaged 27.5 yards per kick return. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
SEC spring wrap: 14 players to watch in 2023

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2023 02:45 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida's Anthony Richardson all will make fan bases very happy on April 27, but the steal of the draft could end up being Tennessee's Hendon Hooker.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2023 02:14 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) runs the ball during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Milroe, Simpson vying to replace Bryce Young

By John Zenor Apr. 22, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Texas A&M guard Andre Gordon (20) is unguarded as he attempts a three-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Smith, Moore lead Mississippi State over No. 25 Texas A&M

By Paul Jones Feb. 25, 2023 06:14 PM EST

FILE - Florida State head coach Mike Norvell lifts the trophy after the team's win against Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, on Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Norvell, whose team ended last season with a six-game winning streak, was rewarded with a three-year contract extension that will pay him an average of $8.05 million annually through 2029, rhe school announced Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Norvell gets raise, 3-year extension from Florida State

Feb. 08, 2023 06:01 PM EST

American lineman O'Cyrus Torrence of Florida (56) lines up for the play during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Portal to Pros: NFL teams eyeing rising number of transfers

By John Zenor Feb. 01, 2023 04:20 PM EST

Ole Miss hires Alabama's Golding as defensive coordinator

Jan. 14, 2023 05:12 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding is leaving for the same job at rival Mississippi. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin announced...

Kentucky guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) turns the ball over as he tries to work around Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 13, 2023 02:18 PM EST

Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Record churn in rankings ... again

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 01:25 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) lands in the end zoneafter a catch for a touchdown against TCU during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 11:01 PM EST

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
No. 1 Georgia tries to launch dynasty against emboldened TCU

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2023 04:28 PM EST

Today in Sports History-House scores 61 points to tie record

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8 1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall. 1973 —...

Today in Sports History-Jan. 7-Jackson gets 900th NBA win

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart holds the The George P. Crumbley Trophy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Get Smart: Kirby's carves his own path to dynasty at Georgia

By Paul Newberry Jan. 05, 2023 05:24 PM EST

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is presented a belt after being named the most valuable player in the team's win in the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Changes on horizon for bowls as CFP expands to 12 teams

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2023 03:11 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Jan. 6-Jan.12

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. 1976 — Ted...

Florida State wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) makes a reception while defended by Oklahoma defensive back Justin Broiles (25) during the second half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Gore's record performance headlines AP all-bowl selections

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2023 09:37 AM EST

FILE - TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) runs as Michigan linebacker Junior Colson (25) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU had quite a conference-hopping journey on way to the national championship game after the small private school deep in the heart of Texas was left out of the original Big 12 lineup. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
'Been Everywhere': TCU conference-hopping run to title game

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 04, 2023 05:28 PM EST