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FILE - The extra point kick by LSU place kicker Damian Ramos (34), fourth left, is blocked by Florida State defensive back Shyheim Brown (38), on ground below Ramos, leading Florida State to a 24-23 victory in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2022, in New Orleans. The two teams will face each other again on Sept. 3, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, in a game that will be aired on ABC. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
ESPN announces 'Pat McAfee Show' will join afternoon lineup

By Joe Reedy May. 16, 2023 10:56 AM EDT

FILE - Florida head coach Billy Napier paces the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida Victorious formally launched Tuesday, April 11, 2023, with hopes of raising money to fund NIL deals for student-athletes — and ultimately help the Gators get back to national prominence in football and men’s basketball.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Gators launch 'Florida Victorious' to revamp, streamline NIL

By Mark Long Apr. 11, 2023 12:31 PM EDT

This booking photo released, by the Athens-Clarke County, Ga., Sheriff's Office shows former Georgia football player Jalen Carter after he turned himself into authorities late Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Carter, projected as one of the top players in the NFL draft, turned himself in to Athens police Wednesday night and was released 16 minutes later after posting a combined bond of $4,000 on charges of reckless driving and racing in relation to a fatal crash that killed a teammate and team staffer. (Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Jalen Carter, top NFL prospect, posts bond in fatal crash

By Charles Odum Mar. 02, 2023 02:20 PM EST

Buzzy sports betting posts appeal to Gen Z audience

By Shannon Scovel And Sydnee Singletary / Shirley Povich Center For Sports Journalism And The Howard Center For Investigative Journalism Feb. 28, 2023 09:00 AM EST
On Sept. 10, PointsBet posted a SpongeBob SquarePants meme showing a cartoon character holding a “To-Do List” of current and former injured football players,...

Florida allows universities to help set up athlete pay deals

Feb. 16, 2023 05:16 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday to allow universities to help set up endorsement deals for college athletes in the state. ...

FILE - Then-Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas (0) smiles after catching a pass for a touchdown against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Rodarius “Rara” Thomas, a wide receiver who recently transferred to Georgia from Mississippi State, was jailed early Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga., on a felony charge of false imprisonment and a misdemeanor count of family violence battery, according to Clarke County jail records. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Georgia football transfer Thomas arrested on felony charge

Jan. 23, 2023 12:30 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks while standing between the 2022 and 2023 championship trophies during a ceremony celebrating the Bulldog's second consecutive NCAA college football national championship, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)
Georgia celebrates back-to-back titles with another parade

Jan. 14, 2023 03:50 PM EST

Georgia players celebrate a win over TCU after the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Georgia won 65-7. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Georgia becomes 12th back-to-back champ in AP Top 25 history

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 12:44 AM EST

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) lands in the end zoneafter a catch for a touchdown against TCU during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 11:01 PM EST

Georgia beats TCU 65-7 to become college football's first repeat national champion since Alabama in 2012

Jan. 09, 2023 10:56 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Georgia beats TCU 65-7 to become college football's first repeat national champion since Alabama in 2012. ...

FILE - SEC Nation host Tim Tebow listens to his co-hosts during the SEC Nation broadcast in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Tebow, who won the Heisman in 2007, was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
USC's Reggie Bush, Tebow make College Football Hall of Fame

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 04:17 PM EST

FILE - Texas' head coach Chris Beard, left, meets with Tyrese Hunter (4) and Marcus Carr (5) at the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York. Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, while he faces a felony domestic family violence charge stemming from a Dec. 12 incident involving his fiancée. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Texas fires Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 05, 2023 02:41 PM EST

The AHF's entry in the 134th Rose Parade presented by Honda is titled "There's No Place Like Home," Grand Marshal Award for most outstanding creative concept and float design rolls down Colorado Boulevard at the 134th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
Rose Parade avoids California rain as it welcomes New Year

Jan. 02, 2023 01:55 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Defending champion Georgia vs. Cinderella TCU for CFP title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 01, 2023 12:30 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) speaks to Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 1 Georgia rallies to beat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in semi

By Charles Odum Jan. 01, 2023 12:25 AM EST

No. 1 Georgia rallies to beat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 to advance to face No. 3 TCU in national championship game

Jan. 01, 2023 12:02 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — No. 1 Georgia rallies to beat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 to advance to face No. 3 TCU in national championship game. ...

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) can't make the catch as TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Hodges-Tomlinson was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 3 TCU upsets No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in wild CFP semifinal

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2022 08:15 PM EST

No. 3 TCU upsets No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in the Fiesta Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship.

Dec. 31, 2022 08:04 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — No. 3 TCU upsets No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in the Fiesta Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship. ...

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2022 09:10 AM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
USC's Williams, Alabama's Anderson lead AP All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2022 12:02 PM EST