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Iowa quarterback Joe Labas (5) looks to pass as Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) and linebacker Jordan Wright (15) move in during the the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Iowa won 21-0. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Iowa posts 1st Music City Bowl shutout, tops Kentucky 21-0

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 31, 2022 03:40 PM EST

FILE - Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops looks up at the videoboard during an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 26, 2022. Iowa (7-5) and Kentucky (7-5) will face off on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in the Music City Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
Music City gives Iowa chance for payback against Kentucky

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry salutes after making a sack in the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024 season

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2022 11:11 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
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 receptions for...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 8 1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers. 1952 — Maurice Richard of the...

FILE - Georgia football coach Vince Dooley is carried off the field after Georgia defeated Notre Dame 17-10 in the Sugar Bowl college football game Jan. 1, 1981, in New Orleans. Vince Dooley, the football coach who carried himself like a professor and guided Georgia for a quarter-century of success that included the 1980 national championship, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. He was 90. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)
A timeline of Vince Dooley's life and career

By Paul Newberry Oct. 28, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 16 1885 — The America’s Cup is successfully defended by U.S. yacht Puritan as it beats Britain’s Genesta in two heats. 1926 — Henri...

head coach Marcus Freeman leads players out of the tunnel during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring NCAA college football game on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)
Freeman turns attention to recruiting after 1st Irish spring

By John Fineran Apr. 26, 2022 02:14 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scores 42 points and grabs 24 rebounds as he won MVP honors even though his East team lost...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

No. 17 Iowa, No. 25 Kentucky clash in Citrus Bowl showdown

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 11:02 AM EST
Citrus Bowl: No. 17 Iowa (10-3) against No. 25 Kentucky (9-3), Jan. 1, 1 p.m. Eastern (ABC). Line: Kentucky by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. ...

FILE -Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson, left, tackles Georgia wide receiver George Pickens during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. Georgia wide receiver George Pickens still has a chance to be a major contributor for the Bulldogs this season. The junior who was expected to be third-ranked Georgia's go-to receiver before he tore the ACL in his right knee during spring practice will be available Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 for the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl against No. 2 Michigan. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
After knee injury, Georgia WR Pickens ready for Orange Bowl

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2021 06:16 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sideline during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh is AP coach of the year, Fickell 2nd

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2021 12:01 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:51 AM EST
Nov. 23 1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 12:02 PM EDT
Oct. 29 1950 — Detroit’s Wally Triplett gains 294 yards in kickoff returns and ends up with 331 total yards as the Lions pound the Los...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:57 AM EDT
Oct. 26 1907 — Jim Thorpe makes his Carlisle (Pa.) debut dazzling a crowd of 22,800 in a 26-6 defeat of No. 4 Penn at Philadelphia’s...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:34 PM EDT
Oct. 8 1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21...