Professional football

FILE - Former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney speaks during his Ring of Honor induction ceremony during half time of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Indianapolis on Nov. 10, 2019. Freeney was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame on Monday, Jan. 9, 20923. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts 11/10/2019

Jan. 09, 2023 04:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed displays his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the Ravens and the New England Patriots in Baltimore. Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed has agreed to become the football coach at Bethune-Cookman and is leaving his job with the Miami Hurricanes, the schools announced Tuesday night, Dec. 27, 2022.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens 11/3/2019

Dec. 27, 2022 07:39 PM EST

FILE - NBC Sports commentator and former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks from the field before an NFL football game between the Saints and the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New Orleans. Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski announced Brees would return to the campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, as an assistant coach to help the Boilermakers prepare for their Jan. 2 Citrus Bowl game against No. 17 LSU. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints 11/25/2021

Dec. 15, 2022 05:33 PM EST

Alabama running back Roydell Williams (5), center, runs the ball past Auburn linebacker Derick Hall (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Auburn's top 2 pass rushers heading to NFL draft

Dec. 06, 2022 01:43 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Larry Nassar sentenced to 60-years

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. 1985 —...

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) runs on a keeper during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

FSU standout QB Jordan Travis returning for senior season

Dec. 05, 2022 09:01 PM EST

Florida State defensive end Derrick McLendon II (9) and defensive back Shyheim Brown (38) sack Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

Florida QB Richardson leaves school early, enters NFL draft

By Mark Long Dec. 05, 2022 04:04 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ohio State's Smith-Njigba to skip CFP game, will enter draft

Dec. 05, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield walks down the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Cincinnati hires Louisville's Satterfield to replace Fickell

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 05, 2022 09:39 AM EST

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores a touchdown against Utah during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Southern Cal, Riley headed to Cotton Bowl to play Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2022 03:09 PM EST

Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Sugar Bowl pits Alabama vs. Kansas State for first time

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Sideline reporter Tucker to highlight CTE at Army-Navy game

Dec. 03, 2022 06:35 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Sideline reporter Ross Tucker is bringing the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” to the Army-Navy game, using the iconic matchup to remember two former...

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

FILE - Delaware head coach Danny Rocco, center, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, on Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Virginia Military Institute has hired Rocco as its football coach, the school announced Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP, File)

VMI picks Danny Rocco as next football coach

Dec. 03, 2022 03:08 PM EST

South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) celebrates with wide receiver Josh Vann (6) after Vann caught a pass for a touchdown against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

South Carolina DB Cam Smith declares for NFL draft

Dec. 02, 2022 10:52 PM EST

FILE - Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Trent Dilfer is introduced on the field prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer, who has been coaching a high school team in Tennessee for the last four years, is the leading candidate to become the new coach at UAB, a person with knowledge of the search told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, Nov. 29, 2022.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because UAB was not making details of its search public.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens 1/11/2020

Dec. 02, 2022 05:15 PM EST

Texas State hires Incarnate Word coach Kinne to lead Bobcats

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 02, 2022 12:20 PM EST
Texas State hired Incarnate Word coach G.J. Kinne on Friday to lead a Sun Belt program that has had only one winning season since moving up to the Bowl Subdivision...