Accidents and disasters

One-time Clemson starter, DB Fred Davis II, to transfer

Dec. 04, 2022 07:44 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — One-time Clemson starting defensive back Fred Davis II, sued by an accident victim when he and teammate Malcolm Greene allegedly were seen...

Memorial flowers and stuffed animals line walkway at Scott Stadium after three football players were killed in a shooting on the grounds of the University of Virginia Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Universities focus on athletes' mental health after crises

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2022 05:18 PM EST

This undated photo provided by San José State University shows Camdan McWright. Officials say a school bus carrying students struck and killed McWright, a San Jose State University freshman football player, as he rode a scooter near campus. The California Highway Patrol says the San Jose Unified School District bus had the green light when McWright, 18, entered the crosswalk directly in its path.(Terrell Lloyd/San José State Athletics via AP)

San Jose St. postpones game following death of running back

Oct. 21, 2022 07:58 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches a video replay during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Clemson DBs Greene, Davis II sued by accident victim

Oct. 05, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

A first responder with Orange County Fire Rescue makes her way through floodwaters looking for residents of a neighborhood needing help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Climate change added at least 10% more rain to Hurricane Ian, a study prepared immediately after the storm shows. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

SMU-UCF rescheduled again due to impact of Hurricane Ian

Sep. 30, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer questions a penalty during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina State on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

South Carolina tops SC State 50-10 in game moved for Ian

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 29, 2022 10:27 PM EDT

Florida head coach Billy Napier watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Florida schools, South Carolina move home games ahead of Ian

By Mark Long Sep. 27, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

The South Carolina mascot and the marching band lead the Gamecock walk before an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Hurricane Ian moves SC State-South Carolina game to Thursday

Sep. 27, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45), left, celebrates after scoring against Indiana State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)

O'Connell, Jones help Purdue take easy route past Sycamores

By Michael Marot Sep. 10, 2022 07:17 PM EDT

Indiana State football assistant head coach Mark Smith hugs a player after a vigil on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, Ind., for students, including fellow football players, who were involved in a car crash earlier in the day. (Joseph C. Garza/The Tribune-Star via AP)

Grieving Indiana State looks ahead after deadly car crash

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones is tackled by Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Boilermakers are hoping to rebound against Indiana State

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 11:37 AM EDT

Ouachita Baptist DL Clark Yarbrough dies at 21

Sep. 05, 2022 12:22 PM EDT
ARKADEPLHIA, Ark. (AP) — Ouachita Baptist defensive lineman Clark Yarbrough died Sunday after collapsing suddenly, the school said in a social media post. ...

Cole's big plays on defense spark Indiana State in opener

Sep. 01, 2022 10:05 PM EDT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Rylan Cole had two interceptions and a key tackle for loss and Indiana State defeated North Alabama 17-14 in overtime in a season-opener on...

Cal DL Brett Johnson out for season with lower-body injury

Aug. 27, 2022 05:32 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California defensive lineman Brett Johnson will miss a second straight season after going down with a lower-body injury. Coach...

Members of the Indiana State football team console one another after a vigil at Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute, Ind., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, for students, including fellow football players, who were involved in a car crash earlier in the day. (Joseph C. Garza/The Tribune-Star via AP)

2 Indiana State football players among 3 killed in crash

Aug. 22, 2022 12:16 PM EDT

FILE - Oregon Ducks tight end Spencer Webb (18) is shown after a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Arizona on Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Webb has died after falling and striking his head on rock slides at a popular swimming lake near Eugene, Oregon. Authorities say the 22-year-old was unresponsive when they arrived at Triangle Lake on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, and found him about 100 yards down a steep trail. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson, File)

Oregon tight end, social media star, dies of head injury

Jul. 14, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

Emporia State football player dies in cliff-diving accident

Jul. 05, 2022 12:58 PM EDT
EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) — Brexten Green, a wide receiver on the Emporia State football team, died over the weekend in a cliff-diving accident at Grand Lake in Oklahoma,...

Fire at Camp Randall Stadium renovation injures one person

Apr. 13, 2022 04:52 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A fire broke out Wednesday morning during a renovation project at Camp Randall Stadium, causing one worker to get taken to the hospital with...

Court to hear support case against Tavaris Jackson estate

Nov. 12, 2021 12:53 PM EST
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Minnesota woman seeking more than $360,000 in child support from the estate of one-time NFL quarterback Tavaris Jackson, who died in...