College basketball
North Carolina guard Cole Anthony (2) reacts from the sidelines with an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Yale in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Yale Bulldogs at North Carolina Tar Heels 12/30/2019

Jan. 15, 2020 02:56 PM EST

In this Saturday Jan, 4, 2020, photo, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looks up during a workout before the Pelicans played the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Williamson, who is recovering from a knee injury, has now participated in full-court and five-on-five drills as the top overall draft choice moves closer to making his league debut. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 02:55 PM EST

LSU rallies in regulation to take down Texas A&M in OT 89-85

Jan. 14, 2020 10:52 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — LSU arrived to Texas A&M earlier than usual for a road conference game, thanks to the Tigers football team. ...

Duke's Vernon Carey Jr., center, works while defended by Clemson's Clyde Trapp, left, and Aamir Simms during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Consolation prize: Clemson knocks off No. 3 Duke in hoops

By Jeffrey Collins Jan. 14, 2020 09:32 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Column: Long layoff, regional dominance tarnish title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 10, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis ramping up prep work for 2022 championship game

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

Florida State guard Anthony Polite (2) attempts to get away from the defense of Louisville guard Lamarr Kimble (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Walker leads No. 18 FSU to 78-65 win over No. 7 Louisville

By Steve Bittenbender Jan. 04, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Oregon guard Chris Duarte, right, drives to the rim past Colorado guard D'Shawn Schwartz in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright takes over late, Colorado beats No. 4 Oregon 74-65

By Pat Graham Jan. 02, 2020 11:29 PM EST

Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, center, celebrates with her teammates Lydia Giomi, left, Erin Boley and Ruthy Hebard, right, after defeating Kansas State 89-51 in an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Name dropping: A few up-and-comers who may make mark in '20

By Pat Graham Dec. 30, 2019 05:25 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins reacts to a play against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. West Virginia defeated Ohio State 67-59. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
No. 22 West Virginia rallies, upsets No. 2 Ohio State 67-59

Brian Dulik Dec. 29, 2019 05:30 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 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...

Hughes scores 19, Syracuse tops Niagara 71-57

By John Kekis Dec. 28, 2019 09:13 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Elijah Hughes nearly pulled off the first triple-double for Syracuse in almost two decades. That he fell just short didn't matter one bit...

Utah State guard Abel Porter (15) passes past Florida forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, part of the Orange Bowl Classic tournament, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Merrill's 21 points help Utah State beat Florida 65-62

By Steven Wine Dec. 21, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Danny Gonzales, a former New Mexico assistant coach and player, greets fans during a halftime introduction at an NCAA college basketball game between New Mexico and Grand Canyon, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Albuquerque, N.M. Gonzales is set to become the 32nd head coach of the football team. (Greg Sorber/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
Grand Canyon Antelopes at New Mexico Lobos 12/17/2019

Dec. 18, 2019 05:38 PM EST

Indiana athletic director announces pending retirement

By Michael Marot Dec. 16, 2019 12:34 PM EST
Indiana athletic director Fred Glass announced Monday he will retire at the end of this academic school year. The 60-year-old Glass spent...

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, front, drives past Colorado State guard Kendle Moore in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Collins, Colo., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (Bethany Baker/Fort Collins Coloradoan via AP)
Gatling helps No. 24 Colorado hold off Colorado State 56-48

By Pat Graham Dec. 13, 2019 10:18 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, and Florida head coach Dan Mullen, right, listen during a news conference for the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Hollywood, Fla. Florida plays Virginia in the Orange Bowl Dec. 30 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Florida-Virginia bowl matchup: 'a lot of orange and blue'

By Steven Wine Dec. 11, 2019 06:40 PM EST

Butler guard Kamar Baldwin (3) celebrates a 3-point basket against Florida in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Butler defeated Florida 76-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Butler trip to Baylor highlights Top 25 college hoops slate

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 03:11 AM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) defends as Arizona guard Nico Mannion (1) looks for space during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No. 18 Baylor beats No. 12 Arizona 63-58 in freebie for fans

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 07, 2019 02:35 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney greets Trevor Lawrence (16) after a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia square off for ACC title

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 06, 2019 01:51 PM EST