Sports business

FILE -Hawaii head coach Todd Graham talks to his team on the sidelines against Nevada in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Todd Graham resigned as the University of Hawaii’s football coach Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 stepping down amid controversy after completing the second-year of a five-year contract. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)

Graham resigns as Hawaii football coach amid controversy

Jan. 15, 2022 12:30 AM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., center left, celebrates his touchdown catch with offensive lineman Luke Wypler during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

2 defensive coaches hired as Ohio State revamps staff

Jan. 14, 2022 05:40 PM EST

South Carolina adds NFL staffer Lucas to coach linebackers

Jan. 14, 2022 03:47 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has hired former Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Sterling Lucas as its outside linebackers and defensive ends coach. ...

Georgia's Stetson Bennett celebrates after the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. Georgia won 33-18. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

ACC commissioner says CFP expansion should be put on hold

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2022 01:23 PM EST

Georgia assistant coach Dan Lanning takes the field to help coach the team in his final game after taking the head coaching job at the University of Oregon, at the College Football Playoff championship game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Fresh off UGA title, Lanning hits ground running at Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 14, 2022 02:04 AM EST

Cornhuskers hire Bryan Applewhite as running backs coach

Jan. 13, 2022 03:47 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has hired former TCU assistant Bryan Applewhite to coach running backs, coach Scott Frost announced Thursday. Applewhite...

FILE - New York Giants offensive line coach Rob Sale watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, on Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Florida hired New York Giants offensive line coach Rob Sale to a similar position Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, leaving new Gators coach Billy Napier with just two staff spots remaining to fill. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants 12/19/2021

Jan. 11, 2022 04:27 PM EST

Florida hires ex-Giants assistant Rob Sale as O-line coach

Jan. 11, 2022 03:33 PM EST

West Virginia hires Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator

By John Raby Jan. 10, 2022 02:51 PM EST
(AP) — West Virginia has hired Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach to try to bolster a unit that ranked near the bottom of the Big 12 in...

FILE - Rutgers coach Greg Schiano watches the team play Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Rutgers is making its first bowl appearance since 2014 and is doing so on short notice. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

Rutgers hires Joe Harasymiak as defensive coordinator

Jan. 07, 2022 06:55 PM EST

The westside of Oregon State University's Reser Stadium falls during an implosion in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. The implosion was part of a $153 million upgrade project that began in 2005. (Kylie Graham/The Corvallis Gazette-Times via AP)

Oregon State implodes west side of Reser Stadium

Jan. 07, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Clemson hires former Tigers DE Nick Eason as assistant coach

Jan. 07, 2022 09:35 AM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Former Clemson defensive end Nick Eason was hired as the Tigers defensive tackles coach. Eason received a three-year contract at ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:33 PM EST
Jan. 11 1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s superb...

Presbyterian hires Englehart to replace no-punt Kelley

Jan. 04, 2022 06:52 PM EST
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Presbyterian hired Steve Englehart as football coach on Tuesday as the program moves on from Kevin Kelley, who made waves by almost never...

Long Island University hires Ron Cooper as football coach

Jan. 04, 2022 06:32 PM EST
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Long Island University has hired veteran coach Ron Cooper, who spent this season working for Alabama, to lead its football program. ...

Georgia Tech hires Chris Weinke as quarterbacks coach

Jan. 04, 2022 05:26 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke was named Georgia Tech's quarterbacks coach on Tuesday. Following a 3-9 season that ended with...

FILE - LSU quarterback Myles Brennan passes in the second half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 26, 2020. Brennan has decided to exit the transfer portal and return to LSU under new head coach Brian Kelly. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Thompson to lead Kansas State against LSU in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2022 04:31 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16 victory over the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:06 PM EST
Dec. 31 1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their...