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Lisa Robinson of Washington, reacts on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, as the guilty verdict in Minneapolis, in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was announced. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Following verdict in Floyd case, USC football reflects

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 20, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, celebrates with running back Derrius Guice (5) following a win over Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. A 74-year-old woman told state lawmakers she spoke directly to Orgeron about sexual harassment she endured in 2017 from one of his star players. But the woman, a grandmother, said Orgeron did nothing to reprimand then-LSU running back Guice when the player allegedly harassed her while she working at her Superdome security job in 2017. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
LSU reeling from ongoing reviews of sexual misconduct cases

By Brett Martel Apr. 16, 2021 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - Then-LSU head coach Les Miles watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La., in this Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, file photo. In a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit, an associate athletic director at LSU accuses university officials of retaliating against her for reporting racist remarks and inappropriate sexual behavior by former head football coach Les Miles. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
$50M suit alleges retaliation over allegations against coach

By Kevin Mcgill And Melinda Deslatte Apr. 08, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, presents former Florida State University NCAA college football coach Bobby Bowden, right, with the Governor's Medal of Freedom at the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Tori Lynn Schneider/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)
Florida's Medal of Freedom goes to FSU great Bobby Bowden

Apr. 07, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is interviewed during an NFL Pro Day at LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU's Orgeron gives lawmakers statement on Guice complaint

By Brett Martel Apr. 06, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Austin Peay knocks off unbeaten Murray State with late FG

Apr. 03, 2021 07:17 PM EDT
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grant Paulette kicked a 33-yard field goal with two seconds remaining as Austin Peay clipped previously undefeated and 14th-ranked...

FILE - In this March 20, 2021, file photo the March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
High court sympathetic to college athletes in NCAA dispute

By Jessica Gresko Mar. 31, 2021 12:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 20, 2021, file photo the March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Supreme Court case could change the nature of college sports

By Jessica Gresko Mar. 30, 2021 11:01 AM EDT

Tarleton State shuts out Northeastern State 38-0

Mar. 27, 2021 10:25 PM EDT
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Steven Duncan passed for 182 yards and a touchdown, and Tarleton State earned the program’s 500th win with a 38-0 victory over...

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, celebrates with running back Derrius Guice (5) following a win over Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. A 74-year-old woman told state lawmakers she spoke directly to Orgeron about sexual harassment she endured in 2017 from one of his star players. But the woman, a grandmother, said Orgeron did nothing to reprimand then-LSU running back Guice when the player allegedly harassed her while she working at her Superdome security job in 2017. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
LSU coach accused of ignoring sexual harassment allegation

By Melinda Deslatte Mar. 26, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Alabama forward Herbert Jones (1) waves to fans as he leaves the court following a first-round game against Iona in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. Alabama defeated Iona 68-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Midwest Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at Midwest Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/21/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 09:01 PM EDT

Illinois guard Andre Curbelo (5) makes a pass under Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Not NCAA Property: Players push for reform on social media

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 17, 2021 06:53 PM EDT

Washington State lands naming rights deal for stadium field

Mar. 12, 2021 05:57 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State has reached a deal for the naming rights to the playing field at Martin Stadium that will guarantee the school at least ...

fILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick attends an NCAA college basketball game between Notre Dame and Mount St. Mary's in South Bend, Ind. Swarbrick tells The Associated Press the school went public with its decision to not be included in EA Sports' new college football video game because the NCAA's proposed rule changes would prevent the names, images and likeness of players from being used in the game. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
By opting out of video game, ND calls attention to NIL issue

By Ralph D, Russo Mar. 01, 2021 05:36 PM EST

In this Sept. 1, 2020 photo, San Jose State University football player Christian Webb delivers the keynote address at a protest against racial injustice in San Jose, Calif. Student-athletes across college campuses are taking a lead from professional athletes by using their platforms in hopes of creating change. (Aubrey Tibbils, San Jose State University Athletics via AP)
College athletes coming together to promote change

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 18, 2021 12:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive Coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warm-ups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sarkisian took over as Texas’ head coach after spending the 2020 season as the offensive coordinator for national champion Alabama. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Takeaways from 2020 coaching changes

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 11, 2021 11:25 AM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson catches a touchdown pass in front of Alabama defensive back Brian Branch during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Video game maker EA Sports announces return of NCAA Football

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 02, 2021 02:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard speaks during an NCAA college football news conference, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State's athletic budget outlook is better than expected, and the school will push forward with several initiatives that should create new revenue streams, athletic director Jamie Pollard said in a video sent to fans Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State athletic finances improving; new projects planned

Jan. 25, 2021 02:13 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:55 PM EST
Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1969 — The Pittsburgh Steelers name...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Rodgers had his worst game of the season in Green Bay’s 38-10 loss at Tampa Bay Back on Oct. 18, as he threw two game-changing interceptions and completed less than half his pass attempts. Rodgers gets a chance to make amends for that performance Sunday when the top-seeded Packers host the Bucs in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Comfort TV viewing gives ratings boost to football, dramas

By Lynn Elber Jan. 20, 2021 08:12 PM EST