Men's sports
West wide receiver Binjimen Victor, of Ohio State, (19) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of East cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver III, of Florida International University, (39) during the second half of the East West Shrine football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
LeMay's 2 TDs lead East over West 31-27 in Shrine Bowl

By Fred Goodall Jan. 18, 2020 07:38 PM EST

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) reacts from the sidelines with an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Yale Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/30/2019

Jan. 15, 2020 02:56 PM EST

In this Saturday Jan, 4, 2020, photo, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looks up during a workout before the Pelicans played the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Williamson, who is recovering from a knee injury, has now participated in full-court and five-on-five drills as the top overall draft choice moves closer to making his league debut. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 02:55 PM EST

LSU rallies in regulation to take down Texas A&M in OT 89-85

Jan. 14, 2020 10:52 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — LSU arrived to Texas A&M earlier than usual for a road conference game, thanks to the Tigers football team. ...

Duke's Vernon Carey Jr., center, works while defended by Clemson's Clyde Trapp, left, and Aamir Simms during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Consolation prize: Clemson knocks off No. 3 Duke in hoops

By Jeffrey Collins Jan. 14, 2020 09:32 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Column: Long layoff, regional dominance tarnish title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 10, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Tebow will be at Mets' spring training for 4th straight year

Jan. 09, 2020 01:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Tebow will be at spring training with the New York Mets for the fourth straight year. The Mets said Thursday the 2007...

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis ramping up prep work for 2022 championship game

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

Trump planning to attend college football championship game

By Kevin Freking Jan. 06, 2020 06:05 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning to attend the Jan. 13 College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans. ...

Florida State guard Anthony Polite (2) attempts to get away from the defense of Louisville guard Lamarr Kimble (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Walker leads No. 18 FSU to 78-65 win over No. 7 Louisville

By Steve Bittenbender Jan. 04, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Stars forward Corey Perry suspended 5 games for elbowing

Jan. 03, 2020 05:58 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry was suspended for five games without pay by the NHL on Friday for elbowing Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan...

Oregon guard Chris Duarte, right, drives to the rim past Colorado guard D'Shawn Schwartz in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright takes over late, Colorado beats No. 4 Oregon 74-65

By Pat Graham Jan. 02, 2020 11:29 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is tackled by Boston College defensive back Jason Maitre (3) as he carries the ball during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ridder, No. 23 Cincinnati romp over Boston College, 38-6

By John Zenor Jan. 02, 2020 07:40 PM EST

Notre Dame's Kmet changes mind, declares for NFL draft

Jan. 02, 2020 06:31 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Cole Kmet is the latest Notre Dame player to give up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft, changing his mind after...

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Boston College faces No. 23 Cincinnati minus Dillon, Addazio

By John Zenor Jan. 01, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Nashville Predators' centers Matt Duchene (95) and Mikael Granlund (64) battle for the puck with Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) and defenseman Jamie Oleksiak, right, in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at the Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Stars rally to beat Preds 4-2 in Winter Classic at Cotton

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 01, 2020 05:23 PM EST

Dallas Stars fan Zac Martinez walks towards Cotton Bowl as the Texas Star ferris wheel rises in the distance before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Outdoor hockey in Texas? Sure thang, and it was quite a hit

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 01, 2020 04:58 PM EST

FILE - In this June 30, 2013 file photo, members of the Armed Forces hold a large flag at Target field in Minneapolis where the Minnesota Twins hosted Armed Forces Appreciation Day prior to the baseball game between the Twins and the Kansas City Royals. The 2021 NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Minnesota Wild at Target Field, the home stadium of the MLB's Twins. NHL officials announced the site for next Winter Classic during this season's game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Royals-Twins 6/30/2013

Jan. 01, 2020 04:30 PM EST

FILE - In this June 30, 2013 file photo, members of the Armed Forces hold a large flag at Target field in Minneapolis where the Minnesota Twins hosted Armed Forces Appreciation Day prior to the baseball game between the Twins and the Kansas City Royals. The 2021 NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Minnesota Wild at Target Field, the home stadium of the MLB's Twins. NHL officials announced the site for next Winter Classic during this season's game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Wild at Target: 2021 NHL Winter Classic headed to Minnesota

Jan. 01, 2020 04:14 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...