Walter Payton
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...

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

FILE - Jackson State coach Deion Sanders gets his team's attention during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Deion Sanders confirmed Monday, Nov. 28, the University of Colorado is among multiple head coaching jobs he’s been offered.(Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP, File)
Deion Sanders says report of job offer from Colorado is true

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) leaps over Rutgers defensive back Robert Longerbeam (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Michigan RB Blake Corum gives thanks during Ohio State week

By Larry Lage Nov. 21, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18 1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33. 1970 — Joe...

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders looks on during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Valley State in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Hannah Mattix/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)
Deion Sanders says HBCUs can be path to NFL for top players

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 19, 2022 09:30 AM EDT

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...

Today in Sports History-Payton passes Brown career rushing

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...

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) runs the ball past South Carolina defensive back Gilber Edmond (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 10 Arkansas to face Petrino, upset-minded Missouri State

Sep. 15, 2022 10:05 AM EDT

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) escapes from Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ducks look forward, not back, ahead of Eastern Washington

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei throws in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
No. 5 Clemson faces Furman, looks to stay perfect vs. FCS

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:48 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 9-15

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 13 1930 — Tommy Armour beats Gene Sarazen 1 up to win the PGA Championship. 1964 — Roy Emerson beats fellow Australian Fred Stolle...

Gardner-Webb rushes for 8 TDs in rout of Limestone

Sep. 01, 2022 10:42 PM EDT
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Narii Gaither had 137 of Gardner-Webb's 412 rushing yards, Janiero Crankfield rushed for three scores, and the Runnin' Bulldogs routed...

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, left, confers with Mississippi wide receiver Sellers Shy (15) during an NCAA college football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
It's Prime time in Mississippi, with dose of Kiffin, Leach

By John Zenor Aug. 26, 2022 02:51 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California defensive back Domani Jackson warms up during NCAA college football practice April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Despite suffering a season-ending knee injury in the first game of his senior season in high school, Jackson figures to battle for playing time in the Trojan's secondary. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
PICK SIX: Freshmen with high expectations to watch in 2022

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 18, 2022 02:30 AM EDT

Alabama State running back Ezra Gray stretches out before doing a broad jump at the NFL HBCU Combine at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. Nearly a year after no HBCU players were selected in the NFL Draft, Gray and other products of of historically black colleges and universities have somethig to prove. (Dan Anderson/AP Images for NFL)
HBCU players hoping combine, Legacy Bowl boost NFL chances

By John Zenor Feb. 01, 2022 02:06 PM EST

FILE - East Tennessee State running back Quay Holmes breaks free against Wofford for a first down during an NCAA college football game Oct. 2, 2021, in Johnson City, Tenn. Holmes was selected to The Associated Press FCS All-America team. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP, File)
SE La QB Kelley, ETSU RB Holmes leads AP FCS All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2021 12:04 PM EST

FILE - SMU's Eric Dickerson (19) runs the ball against against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, Nov. 7, 1981. The former SMU running back, who played for the Mustangs from 1979-82, was one of 27 players invited to the Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, induction ceremony for the College Football Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. Dickerson was voted into the 2020 class, but the ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic. (AP Photo/David Breslauer, File)
SMU’s Eric Dickerson finally goes into College Hall of Fame

By Danny Webster Dec. 07, 2021 08:25 PM EST

James Madison running back Solomon Vanhorse (3) dives after a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football playoff game against Southeastern Louisiana in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP)
Cole Johnson, JMU storm into FCS quarterfinals, 59-20

Dec. 04, 2021 05:48 PM EST

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. ...