Athlete health
FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) runs on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell plans to savor his 2023 senior football season after missing spring practice to allow nagging injuries to heal. Campbell was the national leader in tackles with 143 last season and a second-team pick to The Associated Press All-Big Ten team. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
After missing spring, Iowa's Campbell to savor senior season

By John Bohnenkamp Jun. 24, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) watches as his no-hitter is broken up by a ground-rule double by Pittsburgh Pirates' Cal Mitchell during the ninth inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)
A strike away: Mikolas just short of no-hitter for Cardinals

By Joe Harris Jun. 14, 2022 11:39 PM EDT

FILE - Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher speaks to reporters in Cleveland on March 12, 2020. With sports betting now legal in more than half the states and generating millions in revenue for once-apprehensive professional sports leagues, college conferences are starting to explore ways to cash in, too. The MAC was the first to jump in, selling the rights to its data and statistics to a company called Genius Sports, which will in turn sell it to sportsbooks. Steinbrecher said it is impossible to ignore the changing reality. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
College sports eye gambling money amid safeguard concerns

By Ralph D. Russo May. 26, 2022 02:23 AM EDT

FILE - Wisconsin's Chris Borland waits for a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Massachusetts on Aug. 31, 2013, in Madison, Wis. Mental health was the topic of discussion Tuesday night, May 3, for a panel of current and former Wisconsin athletes. Borland, a former All-American linebacker, said he hoped the NCAA could offer more protections and fewer time demands for student-athletes. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Massachusetts-Wisconsin 8/31/2013

May. 03, 2022 11:11 PM EDT

FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - New TCU NCAA college football head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during an introductory news conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. TCU coach Sonny Dykes and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire wrapped up their first spring drills without naming a starter, though both inherited multiple quarterbacks with starting experience. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
3 new coaches and lot of new QBs in the Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Multiple Pac-12 schools facing quarterback competitions

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, center left, is sacked by Miami defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Harvey has had strong showings this spring that have impressed new coach Mario Cristobal. While Harvey missed the spring game, he will likely get a long look at starting this fall. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
14 players in ACC ready to break out in 2022

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry looks on during the school's NCAA college spring football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
ACC: Pitt, Deacs out to keep momentum, Clemson hits reset

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht poses for a photo during an NCAA college baseball media day, Feb. 10, 2022, at the University of Iowa Indoor Practice Facility in Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa freshman is working double-duty this spring  as a pitcher on the baseball team and a wide receiver on the football team. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP, File)
Let's play 2: Baseball, football combo tests few who do both

By John Bohnenkamp Apr. 22, 2022 03:16 AM EDT

Auburn quarterback T.J. Finley (1) warms up during the A-Day NCAA college spring football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn's Finley facing challenge from transfer quarterbacks

By John Zenor Apr. 09, 2022 05:42 PM EDT

Former Alabama football player Evan Neal participates in position drills at Alabama's NFL Pro Day, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Evan Neal takes center stage at Alabama's pro day

By John Zenor Mar. 30, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman watches spring NCAA college football practice on March 17, 2022, inside the Irish Athletic Complex in South Bend, Ind. Coming off an 11-2 campaign in 2021 that ended with a 37-35 Fiesta Bowl loss to Oklahoma State, there's a lot of newness around the Notre Dame football program of first-year head coach Marcus Freeman. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees returns on a staff which has eight new faces, including Freeman's successor at defensive coordinator in former college head coach Al Golden. There's also a battle for the No. 1 quarterback spot as sophomore Tyler Buchner and junior Drew Pyne duel to replace prolific passer Jack Coan. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP)
New coach Marcus Freeman liking his first Irish spring

By John Fineran Mar. 28, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) leaves the game against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Mellusi says he has reached out to former Clemson teammate and current Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers for advice on recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Badgers' Mellusi hopeful he can be ready for start of season

By Steve Megargee Mar. 28, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ole Miss QB Matt Corral throws for NFL teams at pro day

Mar. 23, 2022 05:45 PM EDT

FILE - Florida quarterback Emory Jones warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Jones is leaving Florida after just two days of spring practice. Jones announced Saturday, March 19, 2022, he is entering the NCAA transfer portal, an about-face for a fifth-year senior who earlier this week said he wanted to give new coach Billy Napier and his staff a chance. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Florida QB Emory Jones transferring after 2 spring practices

By Mark Long Mar. 19, 2022 10:35 AM EDT

FILE - Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. The trio of Georgia defensive linemen projected as first-round selections in next month's NFL draft have highlighted the talent that enabled the Bulldogs to win the national championship. Now comes the challenge for coach Kirby Smart on Tuesday's opening day of spring practice: How does Georgia find replacements for Travon Walker, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt? (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Georgia facing tough task of replacing NFL-bound D-linemen

By Charles Odum Mar. 15, 2022 03:03 PM EDT

FILE - Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders watches on the sideline during the first half of the Cricket Celebration Bowl NCAA college football game against South Carolina State on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. Deion Sanders had two toes on his left foot amputated due to blood clots stemming from a previous surgery. The Jackson State head coach and NFL Hall of Famer revealed the severity of his foot injury in an upcoming episode of his “Coach Prime” documentary series that will air Tuesday night, March 8, 2022, on Barstool Sports.(AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr., File)
Deion Sanders has 2 toes amputated after medical setback

By The Associated Press Mar. 08, 2022 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes to running back Rachaad White (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Nov. 20, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Former Arizona State quarterback Daniels is transferring to LSU, where he will enter a wide open competition to be the starter in coach Brian Kelly’s first season with the Tigers. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson, File)
Former Arizona State QB Jayden Daniels transfers to LSU

Mar. 06, 2022 07:40 PM EST

FILE - Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney won't let all the questions about changes on the Tigers ruin his excitement to get back on the field. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Clemson's Swinney excited positive changes for Tigers

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 04, 2022 07:21 PM EST