NFL Draft
Pitt defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman opts out of 2020 season

Aug. 08, 2020 02:14 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh junior defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman has opted out of the 2020 season to focus on next year's NFL draft. ...

The Latest: Saints have two on COVID-19 reserve list.

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The New Orleans Saints have...

Star Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons opts out of season

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EDT
Penn State All-American Micah Parsons is opting out of the 2020 season because of concerns about COVID-19. The junior linebacker made his...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) turns upfield against Auburn during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football gam in Tampa, Fla. Bateman has opted out of the 2020 season amid concerns about the coronavirus, forgoing his remaining two years of eligibility to enter the 2021 NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Gophers WR Bateman skips season amid virus worries, goes pro

By Dave Campbell Aug. 04, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, shows the Pac-12 logo during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz. The Pac-12 has set Sept. 26 as the start of its 10-game conference-only football schedule. The Pac-12 announced three weeks ago it would eliminate nonconference games for its 12 member schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Next in summer of player empowerment: Pac-12 players unite

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 03, 2020 01:46 AM EDT

49ers sign first-round picks Kinlaw, Aiyuk to 4-year deals

Jun. 26, 2020 06:24 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed first-round draft picks Javon Kinlaw and Brandon Aiyuk to four-year deals, the team said Friday....

Clemson WR Ross has surgery to correct spinal issue

Jun. 05, 2020 03:48 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross had surgery Friday for a congenital fusion in his spine that will keep him off the field this upcoming...

Clemson WR Ross out for the year due to spinal condition

Pete Iacobelli Jun. 01, 2020 05:14 PM EDT
Clemson receiver Justyn Ross, considered a first-round NFL draft pick next spring, will miss the upcoming college season due to a spinal condition uncovered...

Clemson WR Ross to have shoulder surgery

May. 21, 2020 07:56 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson receiver Justyn Ross will have shoulder surgery next month to take care of an issue that cropped up during the team's spring...

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, file photo, Penn State offensive lineman Will Fries (71) plays against Washington during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, in Glendale, Ariz. These times amid the coronavirus pandemic have brought an extra level of anxiety for current college players hoping for a stellar season or at least one that will raise their profile with NFL scouts. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Virus has NFL prospects pondering threat of a lost season

By Mitch Stacy May. 18, 2020 01:43 AM EDT

Taulia Tagovailoa transferring from Alabama to Maryland

May. 15, 2020 08:14 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa, a backup quarterback at Alabama behind star brother Tua Tagovailoa, is transferring to Maryland. ...

Oklahoma State RB Hubbard named top Canadian NCAA player

May. 06, 2020 04:55 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard has won the Cornish Trophy, presented annually to the top Canadian player in NCAA football. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young watches a play develop during the second half of the team' NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Chase led the nation in sacks with 16 1-2 and forced fumbles with six last season, finishing fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Recruiting stars shine at NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2020 11:29 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked...

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2019, file photo, Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin discusses the team's signing class during a press conference at the Manning Center in Oxford, Miss. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The ensuring national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for next season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something from the ground up. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)/
AP Top 25 Podcast: Who takes Tua? Catching up with Kiffin

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 22, 2020 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La. Burrow is a posible first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
What is 'It'? Identifying and developing intangibles in QBs

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 21, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

In this April 7, 2020, photo provided by Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, a “Flatten the Curve” banner adorns the 120-foot Big Bat outside Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Ky., in an effort to help spread the "stay healthy at home" message and bring down the number of COVID-19 cases. (Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory via AP)
The Latest: Louisville AD: 15% cut from budget, furloughs

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, Georgia coach Kirby Smart looks on during warm ups for an NCAA football preseason scrimmage in Athens, Ga. Georgia coach Kirby Smart says quarterback is the position most affected by spring practice being canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. It's bad timing for the Bulldogs, who would have used the spring as a time to have Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman and others compete to replace three-year starter Jake Fromm. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia's search for new QB on hold with no spring practice

By Charles Odum Mar. 31, 2020 03:04 PM EDT

Oklahoma to unveil Baker Mayfield statue at Spring Game

Mar. 10, 2020 10:35 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma will unveil a statue of 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield at its spring game April 18. Oklahoma coach...

Defensive end Marlon Davidson runs through defensive drills during Auburn NCAA college football Pro Day, Friday, March 6, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn's Brown, Davidson hoping to share first-round status

By John Zenor Mar. 06, 2020 05:45 PM EST