DAVID BRANDT
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is defended by Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Suns cruise past short-handed Warriors 120-98

By David Brandt Mar. 05, 2021 12:21 AM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix coach Monty Williams loves saying that he isn't going to

Colorado running back Jarek Broussard (23) runs for a first down against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Broussard runs for 301 yards, Colorado beats Arizona 24-13

By David Brandt Dec. 05, 2020 10:29 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Jarek Broussard's amazing night of running for the

Colorado running back Jarek Broussard, front, runs for a short gain as San Diego State linebacker Andrew Aleki pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Undefeated Colorado tries to keep rolling vs. Arizona

By David Brandt Dec. 03, 2020 04:40 PM EST
Colorado senior wide receiver K.D. Nixon is savoring the Buffaloes' 3-0 start

UCLA tight end Mike Martinez catches a pass for a touchdown against Colorado late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
2 Pac-12 football games canceled as virus problems linger

By David Brandt Nov. 13, 2020 01:08 PM EST
The Pac-12's football schedule has been scrambled for a second straight week,

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, former New Orleans Saints and University of Mississippi running back Deuce McAllister leaves Orleans Parish Criminal District Court after the verdict in the Cardell Hayes murder trial in New Orleans. McAllister was part of group of student-athletes in the late 1990s who helped push administrators into largely eliminating the Confederate flag from Ole Miss football games. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
College athletes using platform to address social issues

By David Brandt Jun. 25, 2020 02:01 PM EDT
Deuce McAllister grew up in Mississippi and was well aware of the racial

Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) celebrates after his interception against Ohio State in the final minute of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU cruises, Clemson survives for title game clash

By David Brandt Dec. 29, 2019 12:37 AM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — LSU has the Heisman-winning quarterback and Clemson

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young laughs on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Young was selected to The Associated Press All-Am erica team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Clemson's Carman vs. Ohio State's Young an intriguing battle

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2019 04:29 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jackson Carman had a few good options when deciding

Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, smiles at quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) after a 52-35 win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utah can clinch Pac-12 South division with win vs. Colorado

By David Brandt Nov. 28, 2019 03:07 AM EST
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) avoids the tackle attempt by Arizona defensive lineman Trevon Mason during the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Moss leads No. 7 Utah to 35-7 victory over Arizona

By David Brandt Nov. 24, 2019 01:35 AM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Zack Moss was barreling through the line for big gains

Utah wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrates their victory over UCLA following their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 7 Utah faces Arizona with Pac-12, playoff hopes on line

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2019 01:43 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Utah has won six straight games and is very much in the

Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate looks to pass against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Eason, Ahmed lead Washington over Arizona 51-27

By David Brandt Oct. 13, 2019 02:37 AM EDT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Jacob Eason and the Washington offense had struggled for the

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (12) throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
California trying for upset at No. 13 Oregon

By David Brandt Oct. 03, 2019 03:03 PM EDT
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photograph, quarterback Matt Corral passes during Mississippi NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss. Corral is expected to help lead the team to a bowl-eligible season in the highly competitive SEC. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
Mississippi ready to rebound following NCAA sanctions

By David Brandt Aug. 12, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi coach Matt Luke is thrilled to have a full

In this April 13, 2019, file photograph, Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) fakes as he runs upfield against the defense during the team's spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 13, 2019. Hill, who was injured for part of the 2018 season, is fully recovered and expected to play an important part in Mississippi State's offense. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mississippi State pushes for better offense under Moorhead

By David Brandt Aug. 12, 2019 09:18 AM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State hired Joe Moorhead nearly two years ago

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, then-Penn State quarterback Tommy Stevens (2) runs against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. At right, in a Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Keytaon Thompson (10) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against Louisiana-Lafayette during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. The main story of Mississippi State’s preseason camp isn’t hard to find. It’s a two-man quarterback competition between last year’s backup Keytaon Thompson and Penn State transfer Tommy Stevens. The winner will be expected to improve the Bulldogs’ passing offense, which was inconsistent on good days and downright awful on the bad ones last season. (AP Photo/File)
Hot topic: Mississippi State QB battle story of preseason

By David Brandt Aug. 05, 2019 05:23 PM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — The first question for Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead

Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez talks during Mississippi's Media Day at the Manning Center in Oxford, Miss. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. Mississippi begins NCAA college football practice on Friday and opens the season against Memphis on Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
New-look Mississippi has a lot to do before Aug. 31 opener

By David Brandt Aug. 01, 2019 06:39 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi starts preseason practice Friday with two new

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
SEC experiencing rare moment with coaching stability

By David Brandt Jul. 18, 2019 04:00 AM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference pays big money to its coaches and

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Arkansas, Mississippi State hope transfers boost QB play

By David Brandt Jul. 17, 2019 06:21 PM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Two Southeastern Conference Western Division programs hope

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher embraces difficult schedule

By David Brandt Jul. 16, 2019 05:48 PM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Texas A&M's schedule looks pretty brutal this season. Coach

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Doubters silenced, LSU's Orgeron pushes for SEC glory

By David Brandt Jul. 15, 2019 07:51 PM EDT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — LSU's hiring of the gruff-talking, barrel-chested Ed Orgeron was