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Buzzy sports betting posts appeal to Gen Z audience

By Shannon Scovel And Sydnee Singletary / Shirley Povich Center For Sports Journalism And The Howard Center For Investigative Journalism Feb. 28, 2023 09:00 AM EST
On Sept. 10, PointsBet posted a SpongeBob SquarePants meme showing a cartoon character holding a “To-Do List” of current and former injured football players,...

Texas guard Marcus Carr (5) tangles up with Oklahoma State guard Avery Anderson III (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. Texas defeated Oklahoma State 56-46. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Carr, tough defense push No. 6 Texas past Oklahoma St. 56-46

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 07, 2023 03:49 PM EST

FILE - Texas' head coach Chris Beard, left, meets with Tyrese Hunter (4) and Marcus Carr (5) at the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York. Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, while he faces a felony domestic family violence charge stemming from a Dec. 12 incident involving his fiancée. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Texas fires Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 05, 2023 02:41 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Smith ties record with six TD passes

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 4 1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree temperatures...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. ...

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, and Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, head to a news conference for the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in San Antonio. The teams will play in this year's Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Penix, Ewers highlight Alamo Bowl between Texas, Huskies

Dec. 28, 2022 12:50 PM EST

FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Colorado during an NCAA college football game Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Penix has opted to put off the NFL for another year and college football's leading passer leads the No. 12 Huskies against No. 21 Texas in the Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Huskies QB Penix can make early 2023 statement in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2022 12:46 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama's Young, Anderson sticking around for Sugar Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 19, 2022 02:20 PM EST

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs against Baylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
All-American RB Bijan Robinson leaving Texas for NFL

Dec. 19, 2022 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell was named AP All-Big Ten Defensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
2022 Associated Press All-America Team

Dec. 12, 2022 01:44 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
USC's Williams, Alabama's Anderson lead AP All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2022 12:02 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs with the ball against Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Heisman 2023: Maye? Harrison Jr.? Who challenges Williams?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2022 10:44 AM EST

The Heisman Trophy sits during a news conference before the award ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Heisman Trophy Voting

Dec. 10, 2022 09:39 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) passes the ball to quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
TCU dominates AP Big 12 honors, led by QB Duggan and Dykes

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 09, 2022 11:52 AM EST

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was named the AP Player of the Year in college football, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2022 12:01 PM EST

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas, Washington set to square off in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 06:04 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) is sacked by Texas Tech linebackers Jesiah Pierre (8) and Tyree Wilson (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Red Raiders in Texas Bowl 1st time since 2015, play Ole Miss

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Air Force running back Brad Roberts, center, is stopped after a short gain by Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson, left, and defensive back Henry Blackburn in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Air Force-Baylor matchup in Armed Forces Bowl features RBs

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:24 PM EST

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell talks over his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Coastal Carolina hires NC State's Beck to replace Chadwell

Dec. 04, 2022 03:22 PM EST

This photo provided by the Alachua (Fla.) County Jail show Jalen Kitna. Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 and charged with two counts of distribution of child exploitation material and three counts of possession of child pornography. (Alachua County Jail via AP)
Florida formally dismisses QB Kitna amid child porn charges

By Mark Long Dec. 02, 2022 02:51 PM EST