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A first responder with Orange County Fire Rescue makes her way through floodwaters looking for residents of a neighborhood needing help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Climate change added at least 10% more rain to Hurricane Ian, a study prepared immediately after the storm shows. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
SMU-UCF rescheduled again due to impact of Hurricane Ian

Sep. 30, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer questions a penalty during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina State on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina tops SC State 50-10 in game moved for Ian

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 29, 2022 10:27 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I. ...

Florida head coach Billy Napier watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Florida schools, South Carolina move home games ahead of Ian

By Mark Long Sep. 27, 2022 04:40 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

Kent State running back Marquez Cooper (1), center, is stopped by Georgia defenders Malaki Starks (24), Nazir Stackhouse (78), and Javon Bullard (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia DB Bullard's status uncertain following DUI arrest

Sep. 26, 2022 01:03 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

Rourke sets school passing record, Ohio edges FCS Fordham

Sep. 24, 2022 06:36 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Kurtis Rourke set a single-game passing record for Ohio with 537 yards and his fourth touchdown pass went to Jacoby Jones with 52 seconds...

The Utah student section show their support during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State and Utah Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Salt Lake City. A University of Utah student was arrested on suspicion of making terrorist threats after police said she threatened to detonate a nuclear reactor if the school's football team failed to win a game last Saturday. Charging documents filed in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 allege that the student posted threats before Utah's game against San Diego State University on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
FC Cincinnati vs Real Salt Lake 9/17/2022

Sep. 22, 2022 07:19 PM EDT

The Utah student section show their support during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State and Utah Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Salt Lake City. A University of Utah student was arrested on suspicion of making terrorist threats after police said she threatened to detonate a nuclear reactor if the school's football team failed to win a game last Saturday. Charging documents filed in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 allege that the student posted threats before Utah's game against San Diego State University on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah student charged for terrorism threat over football game

Sep. 22, 2022 05:34 PM EDT

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-29

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 23 1926 — Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey with a 10-round decision to retain the world heavyweight title. 1952 — Rocky Marciano...

5 Kentucky players sue Lexington police over 2021 arrests

Sep. 21, 2022 07:27 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Five of six Kentucky football players cleared by a grand jury last year on burglary charges have sued a Lexington police officer who directed...

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney greets players as they run onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson DT Bresee back on campus before sister's funeral

Sep. 19, 2022 02:06 PM EDT

Dayton sets NCAA record in win over DII Kentucky St.

Sep. 17, 2022 08:11 PM EDT
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Dante Casciola threw three touchdown passes and Dayton beat Division II-level Kentucky State 46-3 on Saturday in the Flyers' record-setting...

Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) walks off the field following NCAA college football game against Southern Utah Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 14 Utah looks to avenge loss last season to San Diego St

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 16 1885 — The America’s Cup is successfully defended by U.S. yacht Puritan as it beats Britain’s Genesta in two heats. 1926 — Henri...

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

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) gives chase as Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball for a long gain in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Football's return dominates Nielsen television ratings

Sep. 13, 2022 06:50 PM EDT

Powell sets rushing record sending N. Alabama past UVA Wise

Sep. 10, 2022 11:35 PM EDT
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — ShunDerrick Powell ran for a school record 251 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead North Alabama to a 49-17 win over Division II-level...

Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45), left, celebrates after scoring against Indiana State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Alex Martin/Journal & Courier via AP)
O'Connell, Jones help Purdue take easy route past Sycamores

By Michael Marot Sep. 10, 2022 07:17 PM EDT