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FILE - Kansas' Jalen Wilson (10) celebrates after a college basketball game against North Carolina in the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament on April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Kansas will start off its season on Nov. 7, against Omaha. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Big 12 on upswing thanks to growing power of Texas schools

By Dave Skretta Oct. 21, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. drives during Late Night in the Phog, the school's annual NCAA college basketball kickoff, at Allen Fieldhouse, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 coaches, players have unique familiarity this season

By Dave Skretta Oct. 19, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Tyson retains title with a Biggs KO

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 16 1897 — Michigan beats Ohio State 34-0 at Ann Arbor, the first meeting between theses storied rivals. 1932 — After a 0-0 tie...

FILE - TCU quarterback Max Duggan runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. This weekend's matchup of undefeated Big 12 teams has No. 8 Oklahoma State at No. 13 TCU. That follows last weekend's thrilling TCU-Kansas game, which Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is quick to point was the site of the most-watched episode of ESPN's “College GameDay” of this season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
'Nothing replaces winning': Big 12 back from the brink

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14 1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ...

FILE - TCU coach Sonny Dykes, left, congratulates quarterback Max Duggan (15) after a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tarleton State in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Dykes will be back in Dallas on Saturday, on the visiting sideline when TCU plays there for the first time since 2018. The game was sold out days in advance, a nod to the recent success in the series for SMU and the return of the former coach that home fans will certainly boo for leaving them at the end of last season. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Duggan exceling for No. 13 TCU after he lost starting QB job

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 13, 2022 01:30 AM EDT

FILE - TCU guard Mike Miles Jr. drives to the basket during the first half of the team's first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Seton Hall, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. Miles has been picked as the Big 12 preseason player of the year by the league's coaches. Miles was joined by Baylor guard Adam Flagler and Kansas forward Jalen Wilson as unanimous picks on the All-Big 12 team announced Wednesday, Oct. 12. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Big 12 coaches tab TCU guard Miles preseason player of year

Oct. 12, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Kansas offensive lineman Hank Kelly (57) and fans celebrate on the field after they beat Iowa State to go 5-0 after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Reed/Hoffmann)
Kansas announces plans for major football renovations

By Dave Skretta Oct. 07, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene (6) reacts after a play against Towson during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
Donaldson, Mathis piled up rushing TDs, WVU whips Towson

By John Raby Sep. 17, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. ...

Baylor, Gonzaga players to get paid for promoting rematch

Aug. 25, 2022 03:59 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Baylor and Gonzaga will meet in a men's basketball game in South Dakota on Dec. 2 and organizers will pay players on both teams who agree to...

FILE - Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) smiles after being introduced as a starter before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, on March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020, is headed to Kansas State to resume his college career. Johnson made the announcement on social media on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, and chose the Wildcats over fellow finalists Memphis, Nebraska and Western Kentucky. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
Keyontae Johnson resuming college hoops career at K-State

By Mark Long Aug. 20, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun instructs his team in the first half of their NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game against Iowa State in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, March 15, 2012. Roy Williams and Jim Calhoun will join John Beilein and Lon Kruger in a star-studded cast of coaches who will be inducted into the National College Basketball Hall of Fame in November.(AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
NCAA Connecticut Iowa State Basketball

Jun. 29, 2022 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina basketball star Lennie Rosenbluth is shown during a practice session Feb. 27, 1957, location not known. Rosenbluth, who led North Carolina to its first basketball NCAA title in 1957 with a victory over Wilt Chamberlain and Kansas in the championship game, died Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was 89. (AP Photo/File)
Lennie Rosenbluth, star of UNC's '57 title team, dies at 89

Jun. 18, 2022 10:13 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder prepares to take the snap during the second half of an American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Houston on Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. The American Athletic Conference announced an agreement, Friday, June 10, 2022, with Cincinnati, Houston and UCF that paves the way for the schools to join the Big 12 in 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
AAC deal lets UCF, Cincinnati, Houston join Big 12 in '23

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 10, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

Kentucky adds longtime assistant Turner to Wildcats staff

Jun. 08, 2022 06:01 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has hired longtime basketball assistant coach K.T. Turner to round out head coach John Calipari’s staff. Turner fills...

FILE - Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger, left, talks with his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Jan. 29, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Otzelberger has received a contract extension and $500,000 raise after leading the Cyclones to the NCAA Sweet 16 and the third-best turnaround in major college basketball history. "I’m grateful that we are able to reward that success with this extension,” athletic director Jamie Pollard said Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Sweet 16 run earns Cyclones' Otzelberger raise, extension

Jun. 01, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

5-star recruit Fisher from Canada signs with Texas Tech

May. 26, 2022 10:12 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Five-star prospect Elijah Fisher from Canada has signed a financial aid agreement with Texas Tech and decided to reclassify to the Class of...

FILE - St. Bonaventure forward Osun Osunniyi (21) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT on March 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. The two-time Atlantic 10 defensive player of the year announced on Friday, May 13, 2022, that he's transferring to Iowa State. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
St. Bonaventure's Osun Osunniyi will transfer to Iowa State

May. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EDT

Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT