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Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc (4) just misses coming down with a rebound, next to Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Akinjo, Arizona pull away from Washington State 69-53

Feb. 26, 2021 01:20 AM EST

New Jersey Devils left wing Nikita Gusev (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Kyle Palmieri (21), center Jack Hughes (86) and defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 07:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Michigan athletic director Warde Manue watches the team's NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich. The university and Manuel have agreed on a five-year contract extension, shortly after the head of the department negotiated a new deal with football coach Jim Harbaugh. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan, AD Warde Manuel agree on 5-year contract extension

Feb. 18, 2021 06:23 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after a catch for a touchdown during the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2/7/2021

Feb. 09, 2021 03:54 PM EST

University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman speaks during a press conference in Knoxville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, as Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer looks on. Tennessee has fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistants and seven members of the Volunteers' recruiting and support staff for cause after an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.” Chancellor Donde Plowman said Pruitt was responsible for overseeing the program. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee moves quickly, hires UCF's Danny White as new AD

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 21, 2021 02:49 PM EST

Washington's Marcus Tsohonis, right, celebrates with Quade Green after making a 3-pointer against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Joe Nicholson)
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team 12/20/2020

Jan. 20, 2021 11:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2019, file photo, Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott speaks to reporters during the Pac-12 Conference women's NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco. Scott is stepping down at the end of June 2021, ending an 11-year tenure in which the conference landed a transformational billion dollar television deal but struggled to keep up with some of its Power Five peers when it came to revenue and exposure. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott stepping down at end of June

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 20, 2021 10:51 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) leaps over Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. Tampa Bay won 31-23. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team 1/9/2021

Jan. 20, 2021 02:16 PM EST

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Indianapolis. Butler won 63-55. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: ACC postpones Pitt-Boston College men's game

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2021 11:15 AM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Robert Tonyan catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Indiana State hasn’t had anyone drafted in nearly a quarter-century but has two of its former players a game away from the Super Bowl. Both happen to play the same position on the same team. Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan emerged as one of the league’s breakthrough performers this year. Dominique Dafney went from working at a rooftop patio bar earlier this fall to catching a touchdown pass in the Packers’ regular-season finale.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 1/3/2021

Jan. 19, 2021 12:18 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Robert Tonyan catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Indiana State hasn’t had anyone drafted in nearly a quarter-century but has two of its former players a game away from the Super Bowl. Both happen to play the same position on the same team. Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan emerged as one of the league’s breakthrough performers this year. Dominique Dafney went from working at a rooftop patio bar earlier this fall to catching a touchdown pass in the Packers’ regular-season finale.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Indiana State ties connect Packers tight ends Tonyan, Dafney

By Steve Megargee Jan. 19, 2021 12:17 PM EST

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho wearing a protective face mask during the warm up before the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at the Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, England, Sunday, Jan.17, 2021. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
The Latest: College sports allowed to resume in New Mexico

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 12:01 PM EST

FILE - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar arrives at WE Day California at The Forum on Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Inglewood, Calif. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has revealed that he received the COVID-19 vaccine and is encouraging others to consider doing the same. The Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA’s leading all-time scorer has taped a short message that will be aired beginning Monday during broadcasts of games played on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The Latest: 76ers-Thunder game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2021 03:17 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:57 PM EST
Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: South Carolina coach Martin to miss game at LSU

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 11:37 AM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 01:37 PM EST

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse argues a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: Vegas tests positive ahead of PGA Tour event

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 02:21 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs (14) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts' T.J. Carrie (38) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills 1/9/2021

Jan. 11, 2021 07:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans. No. 3 Ohio State, which faces the top-ranked Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in the College Football Playoff national championship game, has undergone an offensive evolution in recent years. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Ohio State at Clemson 1/1/2021

Jan. 11, 2021 07:48 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs (14) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts' T.J. Carrie (38) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
The Latest: Nebraska men's hoops paused after positive test

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 12:19 PM EST