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FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Los Angeles. Slovis returns s quarterback for his sophomore season in November. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Loaded No. 21 USC grateful to be in Pac-12 title chase

By Greg Beacham Oct. 28, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Magistrate Judge Norah McCann King moved a change of plea hearing from June 18 to July 1, 2020, for Daniel Rippy. Rippy is accused of making an "electronic communication" threat from California during this game between Ohio State and the University of Michigan threatening a shooting and vowing to hurt players on the football team. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
1-year sentence for angry fan who made football game threat

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins Oct. 27, 2020 08:31 AM EDT

Seats are empty due to the coronavirus orders at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, during the ATP bett1HULKS Indoors tennis match between Germany's Alexander Zverev and Spain's Fernando Verdasco, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. Zverev won the match 6-4, 6-1. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: Md. allowing up to 10% capacity at NFL stadiums

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2020 07:02 PM EDT

Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs (21) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Louisville at Georgia Tech 10/9/2020

Oct. 09, 2020 10:57 PM EDT

This booking photo provided by the Hunt County (Texas) Sheriff's Office shows Wolfe City Police Officer Shaun Lucas on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Lucas has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience store in a small East Texas town over the weekend, authorities said. (Hunt County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Texas officer charged in Black man's fatal shooting fired

By Jamie Stengle Oct. 08, 2020 07:06 PM EDT

This booking photo provided by the Hunt County (Texas) Sheriff's Office shows Wolfe City Police Officer Shaun Lucas on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Lucas has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience store in a small East Texas town over the weekend, authorities said. (Hunt County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Texas officer charged with murder in fatal store shooting

By Juan A. Lozano And Jamie Stengle Oct. 06, 2020 06:26 AM EDT

Georgia students gather in the stands before Georgia's NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Auburn at Georgia 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

Hawaii, Bahamas bowls canceled by ESPN due to pandemic

By The Associated Press Oct. 02, 2020 06:12 PM EDT
The Hawaii and Bahamas bowls were canceled by ESPN Events on Friday because of the pandemic and related travel restrictions. The games are...

TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) tackles Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Iowa won 37-34. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Oklahoma's upset loss to Kansas St. opens up Big 12 race

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 29, 2020 02:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Joe Montana and his wife, left, Jennifer walk onto the field at Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara, Calif. Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder who attempted to kidnap their grandchild over the weekend, law enforcement confirmed on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Joe Montana, wife block attempted kidnapping of grandchild

Sep. 27, 2020 04:25 PM EDT

Budget shortfall forces deep cuts in Ohio St sports program

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 23, 2020 02:22 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State's athletic department will cut 25 jobs, furlough hundreds of other employees and ask coaches and others to take 5% pay cuts to...

Flanked by other members of the Illinois congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky speaks about the importance of the United States Postal Service during a press conference outside the USPS Chicago Headquarters. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Ill. Rep. Schakowsky backs College Athlete Bill of Rights

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2020 10:59 AM EDT

Kansas head coach Les Miles, left, greets Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas, K-State try to rebound in Big 12 from Sun Belt blows

By Dave Skretta Sep. 22, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics outfielders Mark Canha (20) and Ramon Laureano, second from right, wear masks as they greet teammates after they defeated the Seattle Mariners in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Seattle. Both games were played in air smoky from wildfires in Oregon, Washington, and California. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Falcons and MLS Atlanta United to have some fans

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2020 11:10 AM EDT

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff over Heinz Field before the start of an NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Syracuse , Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died late Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse at Pittsburgh 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 01:39 PM EDT

The Husker Hounds sports apparel store in Omaha, Neb., shows on television screens Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, a Big Ten virtual news conference to discuss the reopening of the football season. President Donald Trump was quick to spike the ball in celebration when the Big Ten announced the return of fall football at colleges clustered in some of the Midwest battleground states critical to his reelection effort. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
With Big Ten reversal, Trump aims to score in battlegrounds

By Aamer Madhani Sep. 17, 2020 12:18 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, the Pac-12 logo is displayed on the field at Sun Devil Stadium during an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State in Tempe, Ariz. As the wealthiest conferences like the Pac-12 lay out plans they hope will protect athletes from contracting and spreading COVID-19, most of the schools in the second-tier of Division I football have given up on trying to play in the fall. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Pac-12 football plans remain in holding pattern

By John Marshall Sep. 16, 2020 02:52 PM EDT

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Washington. Seat at left is Larry Kudlow, White House chief economic adviser, left, and former coach Lou Holtz. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Longtime football coach Lou Holtz to get Medal of Freedom

By Darlene Superville Sep. 04, 2020 06:37 PM EDT

University of Alabama football Coach Nick Saban speaks at a social justice rally in front of Fosters Auditorium, the sight of the famous stand in the Schoolhouse Door to voice his support for social justice Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Then Governor George Wallace made his famous stand in this doorway to attempt to prevent the integration of the university. Football players at Alabama staged the march and rally to support Black Lives Matter and issues of social justice. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
Nick Saban, Alabama players hold protest march on campus

Aug. 31, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn directs his team during the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Tampa, Fla. Auburn spokesman Kirk Sampson confirmed that Auburn hadn't practiced Wednesday or Thursday as scheduled. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Auburn expected to be without 16 players in practice return

Aug. 30, 2020 09:51 PM EDT