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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

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 9-12

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 9 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9...

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, right, talks to quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 10 Alabama aims to rebound on visit to No. 11 Ole Miss

By John Zenor Nov. 10, 2022 01:05 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs past Stanford coach David Shaw, right, on a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Nix has 4 TDs and No. 13 Oregon downs Stanford 45-27

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 02, 2022 03:04 AM EDT

Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell gestures as he leaves the field after his team won an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 13 Oregon, Stanford have an unpredictable history

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 29, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game againts Colgate in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
No. 10 Southern California visits Stanford in Pac-12 opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

Colgate quarterback Michael Brescia (5) looks for a receiver as Stanford defensive lineman Jaxson Moi (51) rushes during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
E.J. Smith leads Stanford in 41-10 rout of Colgate

By Cameron Salerno Sep. 03, 2022 11:44 PM EDT

Stanford looks to bounce back from worst season since 2006

By Josh Dubow Aug. 18, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach David Shaw's tenure the formula was pretty simple. The Cardinal...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:28 PM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. ...

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...

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

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 9 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
Oct. 25 1947 — Before a capacity crowd of 35,000 at Columbia’s Baker Field, the Lions end Army’s 32-game unbeaten streak with a 21-20 upset...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, center, celebrates with her teammates Lydia Giomi, left, Erin Boley and Ruthy Hebard, right, after defeating Kansas State 89-51 in an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Name dropping: A few up-and-comers who may make mark in '20

By Pat Graham Dec. 30, 2019 05:25 PM EST

Huskies and Ducks duel for Pac-12's best signing day

The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2019 09:16 PM EST
CONFERENCE: Pac-12 BEST IN CLASS (based on 247 Sports composite rankings through Wednesday afternoon): The heated rivalry between...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks during a news conference ahead for the College Football playoffs Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. Ryan Day of Ohio State was unable to attend. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Playoff participants also contend for team recruiting title

By Steve Megargee Dec. 18, 2019 06:45 PM EST

Florida wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) celebrates with running back Lamical Perine (2) after catching a touchdown pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Perine, defense lift No. 10 Florida past No. 7 Auburn, 24-13

By Mark Long Oct. 05, 2019 07:18 PM EDT