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Louisiana Tech shuts out Miami in Independence BowlVideo
SHREVEPORT, La. — That “bridge to 2020,” to which Miami Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz referred heading into the Independence Bowl, hopefully, for the Hurricanes’ sake, has been obliterated and is under construction. Diaz thought the Hurricanes had “one more really good performance” in them, but reality said the opposite Thursday...
Quarterbacks for Clemson, Ohio State are ‘future of the NFL’Video
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence went to high school about 20 miles from each other in the suburbs northwest of Atlanta. They have worked out since middle school with the same quarterback trainer, a former Pac-12 QB and full-time firefighter who is more respected than known in...
No. 24 Air Force meets Washington State in Cheez-It BowlVideo
PHOENIX — Washington State plays an offense known as the Air Raid, designed to spread teams out, get players into space, rack up huge amounts of passing yards. Air Force tends to work in tighter spaces, relying on a triple option that’s difficult to defend and annually is among the...
Simone Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the YearVideo
They’re called “Simone Things,” a catch-all phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life. The irony, of course, is there’s nothing casual or easy about it. Any of it. The greatest gymnast of all time and 2019 Associated Press Female...
Miami, Louisiana Tech to face off in Independence BowlVideo
Miami coach Manny Diaz’s message leading up to the Independence Bowl has been simple: Winning streaks and winning traditions start somewhere. He should know. He was at Louisiana Tech in 2014 when the Bulldogs beat Illinois in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. No one knew at the time, of course,...
Tiger Woods’ Masters comeback named AP Sports Story of the Year
A green jacket. A heart-melting embrace. A stirring return to the top of golf by one of the sport’s all-time greats. In choosing Tiger Woods’ victory at the Masters as The Associated Press sports story of the year, voters went with the uplifting escape of a great comeback over options...
ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34
BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34. The sports network announced Aschoff died Tuesday after a brief illness. “We are very sorry to have to share the devastating news...
BYU tries to extend winning streak against HawaiiVideo
Hawaii Bowl: BYU (7-5) vs. Hawaii (9-5), Dec. 24, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Line: BYU by 2. Series record: BYU leads, 23-8. WHAT’S AT STAKE BYU goes for its sixth straight victory over Hawaii. The Warriors have a chance to win 10 or more times in a season for only the...
No. 1 LSU could be without top rusher for semifinal vs. OklahomaVideo
ATLANTA — Top-ranked LSU’s leading rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire is off crutches but still might miss Saturday’s Peach Bowl playoff semifinal against No. 4 Oklahoma. The Sooners, meanwhile, will be missing starting defensive end Ronnie Perkins and two backups because of suspensions. Edwards-Helaire suffered a hamstring injury in practice last week....
Survey: Barcelona is best-paid team in world sports, Steelers rank 75th
LONDON — Soccer players at Spanish powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid are on the best-paid teams in world sports, according to a survey published Monday. On that same list, the Pittsburgh Steelers came in as the 75th best-paid team. The Penguins landed at 91st, with the Pirates at 177th. The...
High-scoring UCF squares off vs Marshall in Gasparilla BowlVideo
Gasparilla Bowl: Central Florida (9-3, 6-2 American) vs. Marshall (8-4, 6-2 Conference USA), Monday at 2:30 p.m. (ESPN). Line: UCF by 16. Series record: UCF 8-3. WHAT’S AT STAKE Concerns about a letdown may be tempered with UCF playing about 100 miles from its Orlando campus in nearby Tampa, Florida....
Pine-Richland product, ex-Pitt QB Ben DiNucci leads James Madison to FCS title gameVideo
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Ben DiNucci and James Madison didn’t want to leave anything to chance. A week after their high-scoring offense was limited to 17 points, the Dukes got that on their first three possession Saturday night in a 30-14 victory against Weber State that puts them in the Football...
Stanford sweeps Wisconsin in Pittsburgh to win NCAA women’s volleyball titleVideo
The NCAA women’s volleyball world had no answer for Stanford outside hitter Kathryn Plummer. Now, it won’t need one. Plummer finished off her Cardinal career Saturday night, hammering 22 kills to lead Stanford past Wisconsin, 25-16, 25-17, 25-20, in the championship match. The championship was the second straight for Plummer...
North Central (Ill.) routs Wisconsin-Whitewater to win Division III titleVideo
SHENENDOAH, Texas (AP) — North Central of Illinois made the most of its first trip to the NCAA Division III championship game, starting fast and never looking back. Ethan Greenfield ran for 138 yards and three touchdowns, Broc Rutter threw for 263 yards and two scores and North Central routed...
Paul Newberry: James Wiseman shows he’s wise young man by dumping collegeVideo
Congratulations to James Wiseman, a wise young man indeed. He didn’t need one-and-done. None-and-done will work just fine (we rounded down from the three games he played at Memphis). After tussling with those tyrants at the NCAA, Wiseman told the guardians of an unjust system what they could do with...
Navy, Army probes find no racism intent in hand gestures
WASHINGTON — Hand gestures flashed by West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen during the televised Army-Navy football game were not racist signals, military investigations have concluded. A Navy probe of the event found that the students were participating in a “sophomoric game” on Saturday and had no racist intent....
Jaret Patterson rushes Buffalo’s expectations and Bahamas BowlVideo
AMHERST, N.Y. — Jaret Patterson’s eye-popping production might not be the most notable aspect involving Buffalo’s sophomore running back. Sure, his 31 career touchdowns rushing arefour short of breaking the school record held by former NFL-er James Starks. It’s equally impressive how Patterson has combined for 490 yards and 11...
‘Remember the Titans’ inspiration coach Herman Boone dies at 84Video
With his health declining, Herman Boone still was mapping out football strategy as if he were about to walk the sidelines one more time. “His daughter said the other night he asked for a clipboard. He started drawing plays,” said Aly Khan Johnson, an assistant on Boone’s staff in 1972....
U.S. women get 2 early goals, go ahead 2-0 in Canada seriesVideo
MONCTON, New Brunswick — Abby Roque and Alex Carpenter scored early goals, and the United States women’s hockey team held on to beat Canada, 2-1, in the second game of their five-game Rivalry Series. Roque scored 2 minutes, 43 seconds into the first period on the Americans’ first shot on...
Legendary former Iowa coach Hayden Fry dies at 90Video
Hayden Fry, the Texan who revived Iowa football and became a Hawkeye State institution, has died. He was 90. Fry’s family announced through the university the coach died Tuesday with his family at his side after a long battle with cancer. “We are proud to know that our father’s life...
Switch to Ford could put female driver’s career on NASCAR fast trackVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hailie Deegan, a rising 18-year-old star in motorsports, was named a development driver with Ford Performance on Tuesday in a deal that could fast-track her progression into a NASCAR national series. Deegan spent the past two years as part of Toyota’s crowded development field before the switch....
Clemson’s recent titles leading to more recruiting victoriesVideo
Clemson’s run of recent success on the football field is paying dividends on the recruiting trail. After winning two of the last three national titles, Clemson is putting together its highest-rated recruiting class ever as high school seniors across the country finalize their college selections during the early signing period...
North Carolina freshman Cole Anthony expected to miss 4-6 weeksVideo
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina star freshman point guard Cole Anthony is expected to miss four to six weeks after having arthroscopic knee surgery. The school said Anthony had the procedure Monday to treat a partially torn meniscus in his right knee. He missed Sunday’s loss to Wofford because...
NBA: David Stern remains in serious condition after brain surgeryVideo
NEW YORK — Former NBA commissioner David Stern remains in serious condition after emergency brain surgery last week. The league said Tuesday that Stern is surrounded by his loved ones and receiving great care. The NBA said the league and Stern’s family appreciate the outpouring of support. The 77-year-old Stern...
Charlotte lands Major League Soccer expansion team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — David Tepper’s vision of bringing a Major League Soccer team to Charlotte has been realized. Charlotte was awarded an MLS expansion team on Tuesday by MLS commissioner Don Garber at a news conference in downtown Charlotte. The team will begin play in 2021 and can begin signing...
