State governments
Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) hurdles over Kentucky defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Levis, Ruffolo carry Kentucky past rival Louisville 26-13

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 26, 2022 06:38 PM EST

Louisville quarterback Brock Domann (19) runs in the open field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kentucky, Louisville square off in Bluegrass showdown

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:20 PM EST

Alabama defensive back Brian Branch (14) celebrates his interception with defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis (91) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Austin Peay, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
McClellan has career day, No. 8 Bama tops Austin Peay 34-0

By Katie Windham Nov. 19, 2022 03:19 PM EST

FILE - Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre speaks with reporters prior to his induction to the Mississippi Hall of Fame in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. Mississippi's largest public corruption case in state history, in which tens of millions of dollars earmarked for needy families was misspent, involves a number of sports figures with ties to the state — including NFL royalty Brett Favre and a famous former pro wrestler. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Brett Favre says he's 'unjustly smeared' in welfare case

By Emily Wagster Pettus Oct. 11, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

The South Carolina mascot and the marching band lead the Gamecock walk before an NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Hurricane Ian moves SC State-South Carolina game to Thursday

Sep. 27, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

FILE - Gov. Phil Bryant speaks about his legacy following a life of public service, Jan. 8, 2020, in his office at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss. Newly revealed text messages show how deeply involved the former Mississippi governor was in directing more than $1 million in welfare money to retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. The texts were in court documents filed Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in state court by an attorney for the nonprofit known as the Mississippi Community Education Center. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility

By Emily Wagster Pettus Sep. 25, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

FILE - Gov. Phil Bryant speaks about his legacy following a life of public service, Jan. 8, 2020, in his office at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss. Newly revealed text messages show how deeply involved the former Mississippi governor was in directing more than $1 million in welfare money to retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. The texts were in court documents filed Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in state court by an attorney for the nonprofit known as the Mississippi Community Education Center. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Texts: Mississippi ex-governor knew of Favre welfare money

By Emily Wagster Pettus Sep. 14, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

USC, UCLA exits could cost Pac-12 schools $13M in rights

Aug. 17, 2022 07:45 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The departures of Southern California and UCLA from the Pac-12 Conference could mean an estimated loss of around $13 million per year in media...

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock, left, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia first lady Marty Kemp applaud during a press conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Atlanta, announcing that the CFP National Championship NCAA college football game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2025. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Georgia governor touts Bulldogs 4-peat for Atlanta in 2025

By Paul Newberry Aug. 16, 2022 06:30 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State linebacker Brian Rolle (36) holds up the Sugar Bowl trophy after they defeated Arkansas 31-26 during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, on Jan. 4, 2011. The 2010 season of the Ohio State University football team, vacated after a memorabilia-for-cash scandal, should be restored because of recent changes allowing college athletes to be compensated, under a symbolic resolution approved by Ohio lawmakers, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Lawmakers want Ohio State's 2010 football season restored

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins May. 19, 2022 10:41 AM EDT

FILE - NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at the opening business session of the NCAA convention Jan. 19, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Emmert is stepping down after 12 years on the job. NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move Tuesday, April 26, 2022, and said it was by mutual agreement. Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is selected and in place or until June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 26, 2022 08:24 PM EDT

FILE - Sen. Enoch Kelly Haney speaks at the dedication of the Chickasaw Garden at Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, Sept. 6, 2011. Haney, a Native American artist, Seminole Nation chief and Oklahoma state lawmaker, has died at age 81. Haney’s death was announced Saturday, April 23, 2022 by Brian Palmer, assistant chief of the Seminole Nation. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, file)
Tulsa-Oklahoma 9/3/2011

Apr. 24, 2022 11:37 AM EDT

FILE - Rep. Chip LaMarca talks on his phone during a break in a legislative session April 29, 2021, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. With millions of dollars pouring into endorsements for college athletes, the latest battleground in the recruiting wars is the statehouse: A handful of states are already considering changing barely-dried rules to help their flagship schools land — or keep — top prospects. LaMarca is interested in tweaking a state law, to let schools get more directly involved in helping athletes make deals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Statehouses latest front in college athlete recruiting wars

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 04, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Georgia fans cheer during a victory celebration for the NCAA college football champions at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Georgia celebrates title at stadium, Smart plans repeat

By Charles Odum Jan. 15, 2022 03:49 PM EST

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, right, congratulates defensive back Carrington Valentine after their victory over Louisville in an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Levis runs for 4 TDs, Kentucky routs rival Louisville 52-21

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 27, 2021 11:16 PM EST

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) breaks a tackle against Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Cunningham scored on the play. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Kentucky, Louisville eager to resume Governor's Cup rivalry

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 26, 2021 09:48 AM EST

Ellis, McCray spark Austin Peay past Tennessee Tech 48-20

Nov. 20, 2021 07:48 PM EST
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Draylen Ellis passed for 345 yards and four touchdowns — all four of them to freshman Drae McCray — and Austin Peay breezed to a 48...

Court to hear support case against Tavaris Jackson estate

Nov. 12, 2021 12:53 PM EST
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Minnesota woman seeking more than $360,000 in child support from the estate of one-time NFL quarterback Tavaris Jackson, who died in...

Austin Peay has school-record 6 picks, tops Eastern Illinois

Nov. 06, 2021 07:11 PM EDT
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Johnathon Edwards had three of Austin Peay's school-record-tying six interceptions and the Governors beat Eastern Illinois 42-26 on...

FILE - In this June 5, 2021, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York. The NBA's Brooklyn Nets begin the season without star guard Kyrie Irving, who cannot play or practice at home because of a New York City vaccine mandate and was told by the team he wouldn't be around at all until his status changes. Irving and other unvaccinated players around pro sports don't get paid for the time they miss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
To jab or not to jab? Vaccinations still hot topic in sports

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 19, 2021 06:15 PM EDT