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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft....

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 01:14 PM EST
Feb. 6 1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins. ...

FILE - Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal watches during warm ups before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Pasadena, Calif., in this Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, file photo. The National Signing Day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Oregon leads Pac-12 in recruiting for third straight year

By John Marshall Feb. 03, 2021 04:20 PM EST

Oregon names DeRuyter as defensive coordinator

Jan. 28, 2021 07:14 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Former California associate head coach Tim DeRuyter has been named Oregon's defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach. ...

New Mexico quarterback Isaiah Chavez (13) runs by Fresno State defensive back Reggie Strong (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New Mexico college teams finally returning home

By John Marshall Jan. 20, 2021 02:38 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) throws against Iowa State during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Oregon has 5 turnovers in Fiesta Bowl loss to Iowa State

Jan. 02, 2021 09:48 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws under pressure from Oregon linebacker Mase Funa (47) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl

Jan. 02, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) warms up prior to the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Oregon at Iowa State 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Oklahoma defensive end Marcus Stripling (33) attempts to tackle Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) while Hall's jersey rips during the the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 12 Iowa State to face No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2021 01:21 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 27 1953 — The Detroit Lions edge the Cleveland Browns 17-16 for the NFL championship, winning on a 33-yeard scoring pass and Doak...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 27 1953 — The Detroit Lions edge the Cleveland Browns 17-16 for the NFL championship, winning on a 33-yeard scoring pass and Doak...

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 file photo, Boise State coach Bryan Harsin watches his players warm up for the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. No. 25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. The game is usually played on the higher seed’s home field but this year it will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus, File)
Auburn hires Boise State's Harsin to lead football program

By John Zenor Dec. 22, 2020 06:28 PM EST

Oregon wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) catches a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship against Southern California Friday, Dec 18, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 12 Iowa State to face No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 20, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Oregon tight end DJ Johnson (89) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against Southern California safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (21) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship Friday, Dec 18, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Oregon holds off USC late, grabs Pac-12 title with 31-24 win

By Greg Beacham Dec. 19, 2020 12:00 AM EST

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
No. 13 USC faces daunting Oregon Ducks in Pac-12 title game

By Greg Beacham Dec. 17, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) throws a pass as California safety Daniel Scott (32) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Pac-12: So many questions, so little time

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 09, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright, top, tackles California wide receiver Makai Polk (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cal cleans up mistakes, beats No. 21 Oregon for first win

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 05, 2020 10:58 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough (12) runs past California linebacker Braxten Croteau (52) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oregon at California 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 07:55 PM EST

Oregon's Tyler Shough throws downfield against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Shough, No. 21 Oregon still chasing Pac-12 title

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:17 PM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is sacked by Stanford's Thomas Schaffer (91) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
No. 21 Oregon looks to rebound against winless California

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 03, 2020 03:47 PM EST