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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 27 1953 — The Detroit Lions edge the Cleveland Browns 17-16 for the NFL championship, winning on a 33-yeard scoring pass and Doak...

Iowa State warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State-DePaul was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols inside the DePaul program according to a statement from Iowa State. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
The Latest: DePaul calls off 2 more men's basketball games

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2020 12:45 PM EST

Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson tries to stop Indiana's Jack Tuttle during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Indiana won 14-6. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Latest: SEC championship game to have crowd of 16,500

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2020 10:50 AM EST

FILE - This Feb.16, 2020, file photo shows South Florida's Shae Leverett, left, and Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla. UConn, one of the original members of the Big East Conference, is hoping a return to the league will help put the Huskies back among the elite programs in college basketball. The Huskies spent seven years in the American Athletic Conference, on a mostly downward trajectory since winning a fourth national title in 2014. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2020 01:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Connecticut coach Dan Hurley smiles as he watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Jersey Institute of Technology in Hartford, Conn. UConn, a charter member of the Big East Conference, is hoping its return to the league this season will help restore the program to a position as a perennial national title contender. Hurley acknowledged that the Big East is an easier sell to big-name recruits, especially in the Northeast. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
UConn hoping return to Big East will improve fortunes

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 13, 2020 02:53 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Maryland running back Jake Funk runs with the ball against Howard during the second half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Funk and Tayon Fleet-Davis will likely receive the brunt of the carries, at least at the season's outset. Fleet-Davis, a senior, has 589 yards in offense and 10 touchdowns. Funk has 31 games of experience despite missing the final nine games in 2019 with a knee injury. Moreover, as Locksley enters his second season as the helm, he deals with quarterback Josh Jackson opting out of the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic and Tyrrell Pigrome has transferred to Western Kentucky. Alabama transfer Taulia Tagovailoa and redshirt freshman Lance Legendre have been competing for the starting spot this fall. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Maryland, Locksley seek stability at QB for 2020 and beyond

By David Ginsburg Oct. 14, 2020 01:27 PM EDT

Houston Baptist ends short season with a 33-30 victory

Oct. 03, 2020 07:06 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Bailey Zappe threw for three touchdowns, Houston Baptist blocked a late PAT for a two-point conversion and the Huskies' completed their...

Wake Forest running back Kenneth Walker III carries while pursued by Campbell defensive back James Tarver (16) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Campbell at Wake Forest 10/2/2020

Oct. 02, 2020 10:33 PM EDT

A ball catcher wearing plastic gloves amid the new coronavirus pandemic, disinfects the ball during a local championship soccer match between Nacional and Penarol in Montevideo, Uruguay, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
The Latest: Virus cluster at East Carolina pauses football

By The Associated Press Aug. 20, 2020 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) rolls out of the pocket during an NCAA football game against Illinois in East Hartford, Conn. UConn has canceled its 2020-2021 football season, becoming the first FBS program to suspend football because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
UConn becomes 1st FBS program to cancel football over virus

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 05, 2020 09:29 AM EDT

Vanderbilt replaces Houston with visit from UConn in 2021

Jul. 22, 2020 04:19 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt will host UConn on Oct. 2, 2021, as a replacement for a previously announced game with Houston. The...

Newly independent UConn signs deal with CBS Sports Network

May. 11, 2020 03:03 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has agreed to a multi-year television deal that will put most of its home football games on CBS Sports Network, the school announced...

3 UConn football players face charges in campus burglary

Feb. 18, 2020 03:35 PM EST
VERNON, Conn. (AP) — Three members of UConn's 2019 football team face charges stemming from a November burglary on campus. Running back...

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Connecticut team captain Eli Thomas (22) takes part in the coin toss before an NCAA college football game against Wagner in East Hartford, Conn. Thomas, who overcame a stroke to return to school, is among the first six athletes named as finalists for the Hartford HealthCare Courage Award. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
College athletes honored with award for overcoming adversity

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 10, 2020 12:17 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Connecticut head coach Randy Edsall works the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
UConn AD says Edsall needs more to build program

Dec. 08, 2019 08:15 PM EST

Temple cruises to 49-17 victory over Connecticut

Nov. 30, 2019 07:45 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anthony Russo threw two touchdown passes to Branden Mack and Re’Mahn Davis ran for 105 yards and a score as Temple rolled to a 49-17...

UConn releases 1st schedule as football independent

Nov. 25, 2019 01:40 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has announced its football schedule for 2020, its first season as an FBS independent. The Huskies said Monday...

East Carolina tight end Zech Byrd (84) is congratulated by wide receiver C.J. Johnson (5) after scoring their second touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)
East Carolina pulls out 31-24 victory over UConn

Nov. 23, 2019 04:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Michael Locksley walks with his team after an NCAA college football game against Howard, in College Park, Md. Nebraska (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) travels to Maryland (3-7, 1-6) for a Saturday, Nov. 23 game. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Nebraska seeks to keep bowl hopes alive against Maryland

By David Ginsburg Nov. 22, 2019 03:20 PM EST