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FILE - From left, American discus winners pose on the podium at the Olympic Games in Rome, Sept. 7, 1960. From left are bronze medalist Richard Cochran, gold medalist Alfred Oerter and silver medalist Richard Babka. Babka, a former world record holder who was part of a U.S. medals sweep in the discus at the 1960 Olympics, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. He was 85. (AP Photo/File)
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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a long first down catch in the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Silver lining: Young, Alabama should contend again in 2022

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 02:46 PM EST

Georgia's Brock Bowers is congratulated after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Georgia beats Alabama 33-18 for national title

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North Dakota State guard Brandon Westberg (77) and other players celebrate after head coach Matt Entz runs away after he was doused during the final moments of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game against Montana State, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
NDSU wins 9th FCS title in 11 years 38-10 over Montana State

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Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross enters NFL draft

Jan. 06, 2022 07:49 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson receiver Justyn Ross made it official Thursday, giving up his final college season to enter the NFL draft. Ross, a 6-foot...

Ex-Texas A&M QB Calzada announces transfer to Auburn

Jan. 06, 2022 04:46 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada is transferring to Auburn. The junior posted on Twitter Thursday that he has...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates with offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) after throwing a touchdown pass against Cincinnati during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Flawed but resilient, No. 1 Alabama peaking at right time

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2022 12:31 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) passes the ball during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Kansas State dominates short-handed LSU 42-20 in Texas Bowl

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FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia plays Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
CFP championship: Matchups that will decide 'Bama-Georgia II

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 04, 2022 05:13 PM EST

FILE - LSU quarterback Myles Brennan passes in the second half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 26, 2020. Brennan has decided to exit the transfer portal and return to LSU under new head coach Brian Kelly. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Thompson to lead Kansas State against LSU in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2022 04:31 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) is tackled by Baylor defensive tackle Cole Maxwell (96) and linebacker Matt Jones (52) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Corral left the field after the play. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Analysis: Expanded CFP gives more players reward worth risk

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2022 05:00 PM EST

Baylor coach Dave Aranda is doused by offensive lineman Tate Williams (77) after the team's 21-7 victory over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 12:53 AM EST

Utah wide receiver Britain Covey (18) returns a kick-off for a touchdown past Ohio State cornerback Demario McCall (1) during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Adversity catches up to Utah in 4th quarter of 1st Rose Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 01, 2022 11:39 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral warms up for the team' Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Baylor in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Ole Miss QB Matt Corral injured in Sugar Bowl

Jan. 01, 2022 10:13 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, left, catches a touchdown next to Utah cornerback Malone Mataele during the second half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 Ohio State beats No. 10 Utah 48-45 in wild Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2022 09:16 PM EST

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) breaks free on a 75-yard run as he is chased by Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2), safety Pat Fields (10) and linebacker Shane Whitter (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Southeastern Conference's most prolific offense clashes with one of the better defenses in the Big 12 when No. 8 Mississippi meets sixth-ranked Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Corral's decision sweetens Ole Miss-Baylor Sugar Bowl tilt

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EST

FILE - Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waits for his senior players to come out during Kentucky's senior day celebration before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Kentucky will be trying for a rare 10-win season when the Wildcats play Iowa in the Citrus Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
No. 17 Iowa waiting to reveal starting QB in Outback Bowl

By John Denton Dec. 31, 2021 02:51 PM EST

Wake Forest tight end Blake Whiteheart (85) celebrates a touchdown scored by tight end Brandon Chapman (23) during the fourth quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Hartman leads No. 20 Wake Forest to 38-10 romp in Gator Bowl

By Mark Long Dec. 31, 2021 02:46 PM EST

Michigan State players embrace after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 30, 2021 11:05 PM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohn holds up the trophy after Purdue beat Tennessee 48-45 in overtime to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Purdue outlasts Tennessee 48-45 in OT in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2021 08:00 PM EST