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Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett passes against Wake Forest during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pitt QB Pickett's stock surging after ACC championship

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Dec. 5 1924 — Red Green of the Hamilton Tigers scores five goals in a 10-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1971 —...

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) acknowledges fans as as time runs down in the team's win over Virginia in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett leads Pitt vs. Wake Forest in ACC title clash

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 04:42 PM EST

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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. ...

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Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. 1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named...

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison, right, catches a touchdown pass while covered by Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Unexpected title match: Wake Forest, Pitt square off in ACC

By Steve Reed Dec. 02, 2021 11:53 AM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) passes under pressure from Boston College defensive end Marcus Valdez (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Shooting stars Pickett, Hartman to clash in ACC title game

By Will Graves Dec. 01, 2021 05:35 PM EST

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) is tackled by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Unanimous No 1 UGA chasing record

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2021 02:32 AM EST

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison, right, catches a touchdown pass while covered by Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pickett throws 4 TD passes in Pitt's 31-14 win at Syracuse

By John Kekis Nov. 27, 2021 10:50 PM EST

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) rushes as Ohio State safety Bryson Shaw (17) chases in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Michigan's Haskins scored 5 TDs

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2021 08:11 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles as Virginia cornerback Nick Grant (1) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; win or else for Orange

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

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Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...

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Nov. 22 1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10...

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi addresses the crowd with the team behind him Pittsburgh defeated Virginia in an NCAA college football game to clinch the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division championship, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett, Addison lead No. 20 Pitt to ACC Coastal title

By Will Graves Nov. 20, 2021 07:36 PM EST

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. ...

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By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...

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Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge...

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Nov. 10 1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. Philadelphia’s George...

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By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
Nov. 9 1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...

Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo (80) slides in the end zone after making a touchdown catch in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Erick Hallett (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Van Dyke outduels Pickett, Miami edges No. 17 Pitt 38-34

By Will Graves Oct. 30, 2021 03:44 PM EDT