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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) looks for an open receiver in the first half of the Southeastern Conference Championship football game against the LSU Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia QB Bennett is old-school Heisman Trophy contender

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2022 05:45 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Abdul-Jabbar reaches 30,000 points

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 19 1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans. 1961...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18 1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33. 1970 — Joe...

Baylor running back Richard Reese, right, runs the ball against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Reese has 148 yards, 3 TDs as Baylor beats Texas Tech 45-17

Oct. 29, 2022 11:32 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14 1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ...

FILE - Texas Tech runner Jonathan Johnson, left, is timed during practice by track coach Wes Kittley, on May 20, 2004, in Lubbock, Texas. Johnson competes in the 800-meter run this week at the NCAA national meet in Austin, Texas. Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley is the son of the longtime Texas Tech track coach and NCAA championship winner Wes Kittley. The younger Kittley was always consumed by football growing up. (AP Photo/Joe Don Buckner, File)
Kittley coaching tree at Texas Tech adds football to track

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 28, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 16 1885 — The America’s Cup is successfully defended by U.S. yacht Puritan as it beats Britain’s Genesta in two heats. 1926 — Henri...

FILE - Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, center, is dunked with water by Wes Welker (27), left, and Cody Campbell (64) right during the final minutes against Navy in the Houston Bowl on Dec. 30, 2003 in Houston. Of the top 25 most-prolific passing seasons in major college football history by yards per game, 12 have direct connections to Hal Mumme and Leach — from Kentucky to Houston to Texas Tech to New Mexico State to Washington State. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Air Raid evolution: Pioneering offense passes test of time

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2022 09:21 AM EDT

FILE - Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas on Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Former Oregon transfer Tyler Shough threw for 872 yards and six touchdowns in his four games last season before breaking his collarbone. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
McGuire hopes to 'accelerate process' for Texas Tech title

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 19, 2022 12:52 PM EDT

Team Gaither quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19), of Tennessee State, throws a pass against Team Robinson during the first half of the HBCU Legacy Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
QBs Hickbottom, Witt, WR McClain stand out in Legacy Bowl

By Brett Martel Feb. 19, 2022 07:49 PM EST

FILE - Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams walks the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The inaugural Legacy Bowl in New Orleans is giving top football players from historically black colleges and universities a new level of exposure to pro scouts and executives. The Legacy Bowl is the brainchild of former NFL quarterbacks Doug Williams and James “Shack” Harris, who both played at Grambling. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
New Legacy Bowl enhancing exposure for HBCU all-stars

By Brett Martel Feb. 18, 2022 03:17 PM EST

FILE - LSU quarterback Myles Brennan passes in the second half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 26, 2020. Brennan has decided to exit the transfer portal and return to LSU under new head coach Brian Kelly. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Thompson to lead Kansas State against LSU in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2022 04:31 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) celebrates an interception of a Murray State pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. Gardner, an Associated Press All-American who hasn't given up a touchdown in his college career, still has to declare for the draft. But he generally projects higher than any of his teammates, so that decision seems clear. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Cincinnati showcases names to keep in mind for NFL draft

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 30, 2021 02:05 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:57 AM EST
Nov. 19 1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:47 AM EST
Nov. 19 1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans. ...

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves)
Good deal: Benching doesn't sully Rattler's marketability

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2021 10:07 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 02:19 PM EDT
Sept. 14 1923 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Luis Firpo in the second round for his last successful defense of his world heavyweight title, at...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talks with Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texas Tech at Houston 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball away from Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. As college athletes like Ibrahim begin making money from the use of their names, images and likenesses, concerns are being raised over how the new rules will affect team chemistry. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Will athletes' new college cash flow impact team chemistry?

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 24, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, TCU offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie waits for the time out during the second half of the NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday,, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech coach Matt Wells knew something had to change after a pair of four-win seasons with offenses not nearly up to par with what's expected from Tech fans, so Wells hired Sonny Cumbie as the new offensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Texas Tech hoping old and new QBs revive offense for Wells

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 20, 2021 11:40 AM EDT