Tag: College sports
Longhorn Band will be required to play ‘The Eyes of Texas’
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas has announced that its traditional marching and pep bands will be required to play “The Eyes of...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
April 27
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight...
Tar Heels add 3-point shooting big man Manek from Sooners
<p>CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina has added Oklahoma transfer Brady Manek.</p>
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NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available
Top offensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 29 to May 1 (x-early entrant; y-did not play in 2020, opt out).
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NCAA tweaks college football OT format to shorten games
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — College football teams will have to go for 2 after touchdowns starting with the second overtime possession, and beginning in the third...
Loyola Chicago’s Krutwig says he is turning pro
CHICAGO — Cameron Krutwig, who helped Loyola Chicago reach a Final Four as a freshman and return to the Sweet 16 as a senior...
West Virginia coach Neal Brown gets 2-year extension
<p>MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia coach Neal Brown has received a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, athletic director Shane Lyons announced Thursday.</p>
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Oklahoma State adds Creighton’s Rencher as assistant coach
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton added former Creighton assistant Terrence Rencher to his staff Thursday.
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Guard Montez Mathis transfers to St. John’s from Rutgers
<p>NEW YORK — Guard Montez Mathis has transferred to St. John's after three seasons at Rutgers.</p>
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Freeman seeking more disruption from Notre Dame defense
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame is counting on its new defensive coordinator to groom a hungry unit in hopes of another trip to...