College sports
Clemson CB Davis arrested for reckless driving

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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson cornerback Fred Davis II was arrested and charged with misdemeanor reckless driving for going 60 mph over the posted speed limit...

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, The Red River Showdown logo is displayed on the field of the Cotton Bowl, prior to an NCAA college football game between the University of Texas and Oklahoma, in Dallas. Texas and Oklahoma made a request Tuesday, July 27, 2021, to join the Southeastern Conference — in 2025 —- with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey saying the league would consider it in the “near future.” (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
SEC welcomes Texas, Oklahoma after boards accept invitations

By Paul Weber Jul. 30, 2021 11:08 AM EDT

The Southeastern Conference has voted to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join the league, effective July 1, 2025

Jul. 29, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has voted to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join the league, effective July 1, 2025. ...

FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost calls instructions during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Lincoln, Neb., in this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, file photo. Nebraska is 12-20 in three years under Frost. The Cornhuskers, who haven’t had a winning season since 2016, open Aug. 28 at Illinois.(AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Huskers open practice out to end streak of 4 losing seasons

By Eric Olson Jul. 29, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, The Red River Showdown logo is displayed on the field of the Cotton Bowl, prior to an NCAA college football game between the University of Texas and Oklahoma, in Dallas. Texas and Oklahoma made a request Tuesday, July 27, 2021, to join the Southeastern Conference — in 2025 —- with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey saying the league would consider it in the “near future.” (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join conference — in 2025

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 29, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Big Ten preview and realignment is back

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 29, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby is shown on the giant screen as he speaks during NCAA college football Big 12 media days Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Big 12 accuses ESPN of trying to 'destabilize' conference

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 28, 2021 07:07 PM EDT

NCAA won't re-evaluate penalties for Bush, other cases

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2021 06:03 PM EDT
The NCAA said Wednesday it will not re-evaluate penalties handed down for infractions cases, a decision that will keep former Southern California running back...

FILE - Fans cheer before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, file photo. The field at Iowa's Kinnick Stadium will be named for Duke Slater, the trailblazing Black player who was an All-American tackle a century ago, played in the NFL and became a pioneering Chicago judge. The university's Board of Regents approved the naming of the field during its meeting in Cedar Falls on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Regents approve naming Iowa's football field for Duke Slater

Jul. 28, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Pac-12 players, coaches still trying to get handle on NIL

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 27, 2021 08:23 PM EDT

Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New Pac-12 boss Kliavkoff doesn't see expansion as a must

By Joe Reedy Jul. 27, 2021 08:16 PM EDT

In-state foes Florida, UCF to open 2-for-1 series in 2024

Jul. 27, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida and UCF have agreed to play a two-for-one series that begins in 2024 and concludes nearly a decade later, settling on the kind...

CORRECTS TO WASHINGTON STATE NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich answers question via video conference during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rolovich laments distraction created by his vaccine decision

By Joe Reedy Jul. 27, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

Oregon picked by media to win 3rd straight Pac-12 title

Jul. 27, 2021 01:32 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After taking an unusual route to its second straight Pac-12 title last season, Oregon is the preseason favorite to make it three in a row. ...

This undated booking photo provided by Pinellas County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office shows Donterio Rashad Fowler. Fowler, the brother of an NFL player, and Keondre Quamar Fields were arrested on murder charges in the 2016 shooting death of a college student. Pinellas County jail records show that the pair were being held without bail Tuesday, July 27, 2021, following their arrests. (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
NFL player's brother, 2nd man jailed in 2016 student slaying

Jul. 27, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, The Red River Showdown logo is displayed on the field of the Cotton Bowl, prior to an NCAA college football game between the University of Texas and Oklahoma, in Dallas. Texas and Oklahoma made a request Tuesday, July 27, 2021, to join the Southeastern Conference — in 2025 —- with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey saying the league would consider it in the “near future.” (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Big 12's Texas, Oklahoma make request to join powerhouse SEC

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 27, 2021 10:53 AM EDT

Texas, Oklahoma submit formal request to join Southeastern Conference

Jul. 27, 2021 10:42 AM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Texas, Oklahoma submit formal request to join Southeastern Conference. ...

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell answers a question during the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
UNC's Howell, Clemson headline preseason all-ACC team

Jul. 27, 2021 10:08 AM EDT

Missouri AD Jim Sterk to step down after 5 years in position

Jul. 26, 2021 07:03 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk is stepping down after five years in the job, the school said Monday. The...

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Rolovich vaccine decision puts Wazzu in awkward position

By Tim Booth Jul. 26, 2021 02:41 PM EDT