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Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Multiple Pac-12 schools facing quarterback competitions

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - American League pitcher Don Sutton of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the 48th All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, July 20, 1977. In 2021, baseball lost three notable former players, Hall of Famer Sutton, Ray Fosse and J.R. Richard. Sutton won 324 games with five teams. (AP Photo, File)
Aaron, Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2021 03:41 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:57 AM EDT
Oct. 26 1907 — Jim Thorpe makes his Carlisle (Pa.) debut dazzling a crowd of 22,800 in a 26-6 defeat of No. 4 Penn at Philadelphia’s...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: MSU's Nailor has 221 yards receiving

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2021 10:09 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: A&M's upset sends season into full tilt

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young celebrates in front of fans as he leaves the field after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 1 Alabama set to host Southern Miss in between SEC games

By John Zenor Sep. 23, 2021 12:08 PM EDT

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs past Mercer defensive back Lance Wise (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Alabama hosts Southern Miss after toughest test so far

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 11:13 AM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) drops back to pass against Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Old SWC rivals Texas A&M-Arkansas game highlights SEC slate

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 23, 2021 03:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 1973, file photo, Southern California fullback Sam Cunningham, left, and running back Anthony Davis embraces in locker room after USC.s 42-17 triumph in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Pasadena, Calif. Cunningham, an All-American fullback at Southern California whose performance against Alabama was credited for helping integrate football in the Deep South before he went on to a record-setting career with the New England Patriots, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at his home in Inglewood, Calif., according to USC. He was 71. (AP Photo/File)
Sam Cunningham, who starred at USC and in NFL, dies at 71

By Beth Harris Sep. 07, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Ex-Alabama player, Jacksonville State coach Jim Fuller dies

Sep. 02, 2021 12:41 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Former Alabama player and assistant coach Jim Fuller, who worked as both athletic director and head coach for Jacksonville State, has...

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saban's new deal worth at least $84.8 million over 8 years

Aug. 02, 2021 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, file photo. Saban, who has won a record seven national championships, has agreed to a three-year contract extension running through the 2029 season. Alabama announced the extension on Monday, June 7, 2021, including $8.425 million in base salary and talent fee for the current contract year with annual raises of unspecified amounts. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Alabama, Saban agree to new 8-year deal through 2028 season

Jun. 07, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

White team quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws over Crimson team defensive back Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) during Alabama's spring NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby/The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
QB front-runner Young mostly shines in Alabama's spring game

By John Zenor Apr. 17, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Another boring blowout in the era of super teams

By Paul Newberry Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws for a touchdown against Clemson during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Alabama in record 5th CFP title game vs 1st champ Ohio State

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 02, 2021 01:58 AM EST

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his team react at the end of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan State in Arlington, Texas, in this Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, file photo. Alabama won 38-0 to advance to the championship game. Saban's dominating run at Alabama is more than just wins and championships. He's also ruined the careers of many of his fellow SEC coaches and cost the league's other 13 schools more than $100 million in buyouts -- all in search of someone who can knock the game's greatest coach from his perch.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Column: Alabama's Nick Saban is Coach Killer of the SEC

By Paul Newberry Dec. 18, 2020 02:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 1971, file photo, Baltimore wide receiver Ray Perkins is surrounded by Cleveland Browns defenders including Jim Houston (82) and John Garlington (50) after picking up 13-yards in the second half of the AFC Championship game in Cleveland. Perkins, who replaced Hall of Famer Bear Bryant as Alabama’s football coach and started the transition with the New York Giants that led to two Super Bowl titles, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, 2020, in Tuscaloosa. He was 79. The school announced his passing on Wednesday, and daughter Rachael Perkins posted news of his death on her Facebook page. (AP Photo/File)
Former Alabama, NY Giants coach Ray Perkins dies at 79

Dec. 09, 2020 02:40 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles away from Tennessee linebacker Kivon Bennett (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 1 Alabama hosts No. 22 Auburn days minus Nick Saban

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 12:41 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Tide's Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 25, 2020 10:55 AM EST