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FILE - In this April 13, 2021, file photo, New Tennessee State University NCAA college football coach Eddie George smiles during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn.. George is one of several high-profile former pro athletes to take on athletic programs at black colleges and universities at a time when the country seems more than ready. (George Walker/The Tennessean via AP, File)
Eddie George, other former All-Pros, making impact at HBCUs

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 09, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

Auburn's Bo Nix speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn's Harsin embraces Southeastern Conference challenge

By John Zenor Aug. 17, 2021 12:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Herschel Walker talks about 150 years of college football during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Day in Hoover, Ala. Walker appears to have a coveted political profile for a potential Senate candidate in Georgia. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges

By Brian Slodysko, Bill Barrow And Jake Bleiberg Jul. 23, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas head coach Les Miles is shown before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. LSU's former athletic director recommended in 2013 that Les Miles be fired as Tigers football coach because of his behavior with female student workers. Then-Athletic Director Joe Alleva's recommendation to former LSU President F. King Alexander is detailed in a newly released report into how the university handled sexual misconduct complaints. The report was released Friday, March 5, 2021, by the Husch Blackwell law firm. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Report: Ex-LSU AD wanted Miles fired amid sexual complaints

By Brett Martel Mar. 05, 2021 02:27 PM EST

Vanderbilt cuts at least 8 from athletics communications

Jul. 08, 2020 05:20 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has laid off at least two people with six more forced to re-apply for their jobs as the Southeastern Conference's lone...

FILE - In this Saturday, July 26, 2014, file photo, Former Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux speaks during a news conference in Cooperstown, N.Y. Baseball Hall of Famer Greg Maddux spent his 54th birthday live tweeting as MLB Network replayed some of the best performances of his brilliant career. He also was raising money for coronavirus victims. Maddux vowed to match up to $54,000 in donations for virus victims as part of his birthday celebration, Tuesday, April 14, 2020.(AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
The Latest: Sabres owners furlough workers to cut costs

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

Reports: Howard University football coach Ron Prince resigns

Dec. 07, 2019 12:08 AM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Howard University football coach Ron Prince resigned after less than a season on the job, according to multiple reports Friday night. ...

Students gather outside Parkrose High School during a lockdown after a man armed with a gun was wrestled to the ground by a staff member, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Portland, Ore. The Portland Police Bureau said in a statement Friday that no shots were fired at Parkrose High School, no one was injured and the man is in custody. Police say there are no other suspects. (Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP)
The Latest: Students alerted staff before gunman found

May. 17, 2019 07:42 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Wilton Speight, left, is pressured by Southern California cornerback Jonathan Lockett (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC's Clay Helton doesn't expect to lose job after UCLA loss

By Greg Beacham Nov. 17, 2018 09:43 PM EST