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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New...

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Boise State pulls out of Arizona Bowl due to COVID-19 issues

Dec. 27, 2021 05:06 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 28 1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 9-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings. ...

Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos watches a replay during the second half of an NCAA football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Mora to retain former UConn interim head coach Spanos as DC

Dec. 15, 2021 05:05 PM EST

Jim Mora speaks with the media during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Connecticut University football, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Mora says UConn was the uphill job he wanted to take

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 29, 2021 01:15 PM EST

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) scores a touchdown as Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (19) fails to makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Tune throws for 4 TDs, leads No. 19 Houston over UConn 45-17

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2021 03:47 PM EST

Jim Mora speaks with the media during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Connecticut University football, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Houston at Connecticut 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 11:29 AM EST

Houston Cougars running back Ta'Zhawn Henry carries for a touchdown against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
No. 19 Houston visits 1-win UConn in season finale

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 26, 2021 03:00 AM EST

No. 19 Houston tunes up for conference title game at UConn

Nov. 25, 2021 06:48 PM EST
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — No. 19 Houston (10-1, 8-0 American) at UConn (1-10), Saturday at noon EST (CBSSN) Line: Houston by 32 1/2,...

Keene, Richardson propel UCF past UConn 49-17

Nov. 20, 2021 08:52 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Freshman Mikey Keene threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and Johnny Richardson rushed for 147 yards and a TD as UCF cruised to...

Connecticut quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) throws a pass as he is pressured by the Central Florida defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Connecticut at UCF 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Connecticut defensive back Stan Cross (17) is called for pass interference on Clemson wide receiver E.J. Williams (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Connecticut at Clemson 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:55 PM EST

Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos, right, speaks with officials in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee State, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (Jessica Hill/Hartford Courant via AP)
Clemson's Swinney knows the job is to win big over UConn

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 11, 2021 12:12 PM EST

FILE - UCLA head coach Jim Mora walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. On Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, UConn hired former UCLA coach Jim Mora, who also coached two NFL teams, to lead the Huskies. Mora has been out of coaching and has been working as a television analyst after spending six seasons (2012-17) leading UCLA to a 46-30 record.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UCLA at USC 11/18/2017

Nov. 11, 2021 10:27 AM EST

FILE - UCLA head coach Jim Mora walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. On Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, UConn hired former UCLA coach Jim Mora, who also coached two NFL teams, to lead the Huskies. Mora has been out of coaching and has been working as a television analyst after spending six seasons (2012-17) leading UCLA to a 46-30 record.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UConn hires former UCLA coach Jim Mora to lead Huskies

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2021 10:12 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 16 1929 — Southern California and Notre Dame play before 112,912 at Soldier Field in Chicago, with the Fighting Irish prevailing 13-12...

Middle Tennessee State's Jimmy Marshall, front left, scores a touchdown while Connecticut's Jeremy Lucien, right, defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (Jessica Hill/Hartford Courant via AP)
Middle Tennessee at Connecticut 10/22/2021

Oct. 22, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Middle Tennessee State's Jimmy Marshall, front left, scores a touchdown while Connecticut's Jeremy Lucien, right, defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (Jessica Hill/Hartford Courant via AP)
Middle Tennessee breaks away from UConn in 2nd half, 44-13

Oct. 22, 2021 09:45 PM EDT

UConn beats Yale, ends 11-game losing streak

Oct. 16, 2021 04:13 PM EDT
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Steven Krajewski threw for two touchdowns, ran for another and UConn snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 21-15 win over Yale on...

Merriweather carries UMass to 1st win, 27-13 over UConn

Oct. 09, 2021 08:14 PM EDT
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Ellis Merriweather carried 39 times for 171 yards and two touchdowns and UMass ground out a 27-13 win over UConn in a battle of...