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fILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick attends an NCAA college basketball game between Notre Dame and Mount St. Mary's in South Bend, Ind. Swarbrick tells The Associated Press the school went public with its decision to not be included in EA Sports' new college football video game because the NCAA's proposed rule changes would prevent the names, images and likeness of players from being used in the game. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
By opting out of video game, ND calls attention to NIL issue

By Ralph D, Russo Mar. 01, 2021 05:36 PM EST

Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea adds Earl Bennett to his staff

Feb. 08, 2021 02:49 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has hired two more staff members, with former NFL wide receiver Earl Bennett as director of player...

Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson catches a touchdown pass in front of Alabama defensive back Brian Branch during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Video game maker EA Sports announces return of NCAA Football

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 02, 2021 02:59 PM EST

Iowa State and Oregon compete during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Bowl games look to future after weathering challenging year

By Joe Reedy Jan. 16, 2021 02:36 AM EST

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) throws the ball during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ½-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 game in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
NC State seething in underdog role vs Kentucky in Gator Bowl

By Mark Long Jan. 01, 2021 10:48 AM EST

FILE - Denver Nuggets' Bol Bol (10) is pressured by Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma (0) and Anthony Davis (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, file photo. It’s understandable if names such as skateboarder Sky Brown, Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol or French Open champion Iga Swiatek don’t ring an instant bell. Just wait, though. By the time 2021 ends, they could be making an even bigger name for themselves. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File)
The name game: A few athletes primed for breakouts in '21

By Pat Graham Dec. 30, 2020 02:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 1984, file photo, San Diego Padres Steve Garvey, center, is carried triumphantly off the field by his teammates after hitting a game-winning home run in the ninth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs, in Game 4 of the National League Playoffs in San Diego. The biggest piece of San Diego's sports history is slowly being knocked down and ground to bits. Now the stadium is coming to an unceremonious end, leaving generations of fans feeling melancholy because, due to the coronavirus pandemic, they didn't get to say a proper goodbye to the place where they tailgated with gusto in the massive parking lot before cheering on the Chargers, Padres and Aztecs, or watched myriad other events and concerts. (AP Photo/File)
San Diegans left feeling sad as 'The Murph' comes down

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 22, 2020 05:24 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl

By Pat Graham Dec. 21, 2020 03:42 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:27 PM EST
Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1958 —...

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020, file photo, signs about COVID-19 stand outside a door to enter the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse during an NFL football practice at the headquarters of the Denver Broncos in Englewood, Colo. The pandemic has determined much of what we've seen thus far, and almost certainly will continue to with the predicted spikes in the coronavirus as the calendar heads toward winter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pac-12 cancels Washington State-Stanford game

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 02:05 PM EST

Louisville fans sit socially distant during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
The Latest: No. 15 Marshall postpones game vs Charlotte

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2020 11:18 AM EST

FILE — In this Nov. 11, 2020 file photo, Western Michigan's Nick Mihalic (39) grabs the onside kick against Toledo during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Kalamazoo, Mich. An NCAA official voiced concern, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, over sports betting on the performance of individual student athletes, and suggested that gambling regulators consider restrictions on such wagers to protect the integrity of the games. (Joel Bissell/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP)
Toledo at Western Michigan 11/11/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 03:43 PM EST

FILE — In this Nov. 10, 2020 file photo, Ohio Bobcats wide receiver Isiah Cox (6) runs the ball past Akron Zips linebacker Julian Richardson (7) during an NCAA football game in Athens, Ohio. An NCAA official voiced concern, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, over sports betting on the performance of individual student athletes, and suggested that gambling regulators consider restrictions on such wagers to protect the integrity of the games. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, FIle)
Akron at Ohio 11/10/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 01:05 PM EST

Air Force running back Kadin Remsberg (24) runs against San Jose State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Familiar place: No. 25 Boise St back in poll, travels to AFA

By Pat Graham Oct. 29, 2020 11:53 AM EDT

Injured Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito stands on the sideline with a knee scooter before an NCAA college football game against Liberty on Saturday, Oct 17, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Liberty stays unbeaten and defeats struggling Syracuse 38-21

By Mark Frank Oct. 17, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

Security reminds fans to mask up before entering Sanford Stadium before the start of the Georgia-Tennessee NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
The Latest: Eagles allowing some fans to game against Ravens

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2020 01:24 PM EDT

People wear masks as they walk the main concourse at Fair Park in Dallas on Sept. 19, 2020. The Texas and Oklahoma college football matchup will be a different game-day atmosphere this year with small crowds, no State Fair, a few food vendors, masks and social distancing. (AP Photo/LM Otero
Texas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 09, 2020 01:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. No. 22 Texas vs. Oklahoma, at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas. There is no State Fair of Texas this year because of the pandemic and both teams are coming off a loss, but this is still the Red River rivalry. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers, File)
Red River rivalry in Big 12 even without State Fair of Texas

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 02:39 AM EDT

Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas is honored as the first inductee into the Oklahoma State football Ring of Honor at half time of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Hubbard, No. 15 Oklahoma State, escape with another victory

By John Tranchina Sep. 26, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

Due to the new coronavirus pandemic a man wears a face mask of the German first division soccer team FC Schalke 04 and a hat with the word reading "Deutschland" (Germany) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: Big East opts not to play fall sports

By The Associated Press Aug. 12, 2020 01:04 PM EDT