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6 Houston athletes test positive for COVID-19 with symptoms

Jun. 12, 2020 07:31 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — The University of Houston is suspending all voluntary workouts for its athletes after six tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms. ...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, shakes hands with athletic director Mike Bohn at an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Los Angeles. Helton is 40-22 in four full seasons as USC coach. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC invests in supporting Helton rather than replacing him

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 09, 2020 03:05 PM EDT

USC hires Todd Orlando to be Helton's defensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Jan. 24, 2020 04:30 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd Orlando has been named Southern California's defensive coordinator. Clay Helton announced the hiring Friday of the...

Jarren Williams tells Miami he will enter transfer portal

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 23, 2020 07:48 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jarren Williams informed Miami on Thursday that he is entering the transfer portal, a move that comes three days after former Houston...

Ex-Houston QB D'Eriq King announces he's committed to Miami

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 20, 2020 05:14 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Former Houston quarterback D’Eriq King announced Monday that he is transferring to Miami, a significant get for the Hurricanes as...

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2016, file photo, LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda is shown during a press conference in Baton Rouge, La. Baylor hired LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as its new head coach Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, three days after the Tigers completed their undefeated national championship. (G. Andrew Boyd/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP, File)
Baylor hires LSU's Aranda as head coach

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 16, 2020 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Trevor vs Justin; Bama vs LSU and other top stories in 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 04:39 AM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

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...

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) runs with the football during the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
McDonald leads Hawaii to 38-34 win over BYU in Hawaii Bowl

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 25, 2019 12:31 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, TCU linebacker Garret Wallow (30) tackles West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wallow was selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coach

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 13, 2019 12:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman looks down on the sidelines in the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas goes into its regular season finale against Texas Tech trying to avoid a 6-6 record. While he’s not going to get fired, this is clearly a step back for the Longhorns in Herman’s third season following three consecutive losing seasons under Charlie Strong. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca, File)
Herman shakes up Texas staff after disappointing 7-5

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 01, 2019 06:41 PM EST

Navy wide receiver Keoni-Kordell Makekau, right, is hit by Houston cornerback Damarion Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jamale Carothers helps No. 24 Navy beat Houston 56-41

Nov. 30, 2019 10:44 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo, right, celebrates with linebacker Dakare Coston after defeating SMU during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 35-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 Navy, amid big turnaround, eyes 1st win in Houston

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 29, 2019 12:33 PM EST

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo reacts after his team drew the SMU defense offsides on a fourth-down play to secure the victory during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 35-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Navy has chance to win West title entering Houston game

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 06:12 PM EST

Tulsa defensive end Trevis Gipson sacks Houston quarterback Clayton Tune during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (Brett Rojo/Tulsa World via AP)
Houston’s 2 TD returns power 24-14 win over Tulsa

Nov. 23, 2019 11:29 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tua Tagovailoa’s prognosis ‘excellent’ after his surgery

Nov. 18, 2019 01:30 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Damonte Coxie, right, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Antonio Gibson during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
White throws 5 TD passes, No. 18 Memphis beats Houston

Nov. 16, 2019 07:00 PM EST