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FILE - James Madison guard Kiki Jefferson (30) drives around Liberty center Mya Berkman (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference.(Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP, File)
James Madison finding success in transition to Sun Belt

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 23, 2023 01:20 PM EST

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze is introduced during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Auburn and Arkansas on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Arkansas Razorbacks at Auburn Tigers 1/7/2023

Jan. 07, 2023 08:49 PM EST

Arizona State's new football head coach Kenny Dillingham his son and wife Briana, right, attend the Sun Devils' NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona Wildcats at Arizona State Sun Devils 12/31/2022

Dec. 31, 2022 06:27 PM EST

This Sept. 10, 2022, photo provided by University of Buffalo Athletics shows University at Buffalo NCAA college football player Damian Jackson. Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional in preparing to play the final game of his college career next week. (Paul Hokanson/Univ. of Buffalo Athletics via AP)
Ex-Navy SEAL makes big impression on Buffalo football team

By John Wawrow Dec. 23, 2022 03:12 PM EST

Houston Christian names Braxton Harris as 2nd football coach

Dec. 14, 2022 11:51 AM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Braxton Harris has been named head coach at Houston Christian, becoming only the second coach for the FCS program that was known as Houston Baptist...

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2022 09:10 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Larry Nassar sentenced to 60-years

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. 1985 —...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) leaps over New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sports on TV joins turkey, parade as holiday traditions

By David Bauder Nov. 30, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Argentinian players acknowledge fans after winning the World Cup group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mexico vs Argentina 11/26/2022

Nov. 26, 2022 06:01 PM EST

Argentinian players acknowledge fans after winning the World Cup group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Biggest World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play

Nov. 26, 2022 05:53 PM EST

FILE - Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer (19) acknowledges the crowd after the team's 4-1 win over UCLA in a semifinal of the NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament in San Jose, Calif., on Dec. 6, 2019. Meyer’s parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford, saying the 21-year-old goalie was distressed over facing discipline over an incident from August 2021. Meyer took her own life in late February. The civil lawsuit was filed Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Santa Clara County Superior Court.(Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group via AP, File)
Family of Katie Meyer files wrongful death suit vs Stanford

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 02:50 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals...

FILE - David Neal, executive producer of Fox's FIFA World Cup soccer coverage from Qatar, mingles during a preview event Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in New York. Fox Sports executive producer David Neal first heard in 2015 that the World Cup was moving to near the holiday season and he thought it would be the biggest lump of coal for the network and soccer supporters. But Neal and others have discovered that the world’s biggest soccer tournament could be the ultimate gift for Fox, Telemundo and sports fans. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Fox, Telemundo see advantages to late fall World Cup

By Joe Reedy Nov. 16, 2022 04:17 AM EST

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-29

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 23 1926 — Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey with a 10-round decision to retain the world heavyweight title. 1952 — Rocky Marciano...

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) watches his game winning field goal against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama defeated Texas 20-19. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
No. 2 Bama's Reichard has flipped script for Saban kickers

By John Zenor Sep. 18, 2022 02:38 PM EDT

Oregon State running back Deshaun Fenwick, right, runs past Montana State linebacker Danny Uluilakepa during the first half of an NCAA football game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Oregon State downs Montana State 68-28; Nolan throws 4 TDs.

Sep. 17, 2022 11:16 PM EDT

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 34-17. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon St, Montana St face off at neutral site in Portland

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:52 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...