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Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

FBS newcomers James Madison and Jacksonville State along with 5-7 Minnesota get last 3 bowl slots

Football Bowl Subdivision newcomers James Madison and Jacksonville State along with five-win Minnesota are bound for bowls because of a shortage of six-win teams. Those three teams round out the 82 … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 11/26/23

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scores his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Manchester United, at Goodison Park Stadium, in Liverpool, England, Sunday , Nov. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Garnacho's sensational overhead kick stuns protesting Everton fans and helps Man United earn 3-0 win

Manchester United needed to produce something extraordinary to quieten a home crowd at Goodison Park seething with anger and resentment. Alejandro Garnacho did just that Sunday by scoring one of the … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 11/26/23

Boise State interim coach Spencer Danielson hugs a member of the coaching staff following the team's win over Air Force in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)

Boise State-UNLV set for Mountain West title game after computer breaks three-way tie for first

UNLV will host Boise State in the Mountain West Conference championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday after a computer ranking was used to break a three-way tie for first place. … more

11/26/23

Houston coach Dana Holgorsen yells at the officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Houston. Oklahoma State won 43-30. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dana Holgorsen fired as Houston football coach after five seasons, AP source says

The Houston Cougars fired football coach Dana Holgorsen on Sunday, a day after finishing his third losing season in five years, according to a person familiar with the move. The person spoke to The … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 11/26/23

Garnacho scores acrobatic wonder goal for Man United to revive memories of famous Rooney strike

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has scored a wonder goal in the Premier League off a bicycle kick that revived memories of a similar strike by Wayne Rooney in a Manchester derby 12 years … more

11/26/23

Indiana head coach Tom Allen talks with the defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Tom Allen won't return for eighth season as Indiana Hoosiers coach, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the decision say Tom Allen won't return as the Indiana Hoosiers coach next year for an eighth season. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 11/26/23

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) runs as Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Milton runs for 156 yards and 2 TDs, No. 1 Georgia holds off Georgia Tech 31-23

Kendall Milton ran for a career-high 156 yards and two touchdowns and No. 1 Georgia held on late to beat Georgia Tech 31-23 and cap its third consecutive undefeated regular season with its sixth … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 11/25/23

Washington safety Makell Esteen (24) runs with safety Mishael Powell (3) after making an interception against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season

The back door to the College Football playoff is unlikely to be open for Ohio State or anybody else this championship weekend. With No. 4 Washington and No. 8 Alabama dodging the upset bug against … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 11/25/23

Washington cornerback Thaddeus Dixon, jumps up to celebrate his interception against Washington State with teammate Bralen Trice (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 4 Washington finishes perfect regular season with 24-21 win over Washington State in Apple Cup

Grady Gross made a 42-yard field goal on the final play, Rome Odunze caught two touchdown passes from Michael Penix Jr. and No. 4 Washington beat Washington State 24-21 in the Apple Cup for an … more

By TIM BOOTH | 11/25/23

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) dives over BYU defensive tackle Atunaisa Mahe (62) for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Ollie Gordon II's 5 TDs lead Oklahoma State past BYU in 2OT, into Big 12 title game

Ollie Gordon II ran for his fifth touchdown of the game in the second overtime, and No. 21 Oklahoma State rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat BYU 40-34, securing a spot in the Big 12 … more

By CLIFF BRUNT | 11/25/23

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) catches a touchdown pass in the final minute on a fourth-and-long play to secure a win over Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Milroe's TD pass to Bond on fourth-and-31 rescues No. 8 Alabama in 27-24 win over Auburn

Jalen Milroe and Isaiah Bond rescued No. 8 Alabama’s playoff hopes, connecting for a last-minute touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 31 to beat Auburn 27-24. Bond caught Milroe’s desperation … more

By JOHN ZENOR | 11/25/23

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks before a NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Ryan Day's decisions may haunt him after No. 3 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio State for 3rd straight year

Ryan Day’s decisions in The Game may haunt him. Again. No. 3 Michigan beat No. 2 Ohio State 30-24 Saturday, making the most of aggressive calls by fill-in coach Sherrone Moore and taking advantage … more

By LARRY LAGE | 11/25/23

Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Arsenal at the Gtech Community stadium in London, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Arsenal goes top after Liverpool halts Man City's winning streak. Newcastle beats Chelsea 4-1

It looks like Pep Guardiola has a fight on his hands in the Premier League if he is to win an unprecedented four titles in a row with Manchester City. Goals from Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 11/25/23

Boston Bruins Danton Heinen collides with New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Vesey puts New York ahead, Krieder scores 2, Rangers beat Bruins 7-4 in matchup of East's top teams

Jimmy Vesey’s goal put the Rangers ahead late in the second period, Chris Kreider scored twice and Jonathan Quick made 27 saves as New York beat the Boston Bruins 7-4 in a matchup of the top teams … more

By ALLAN KREDA | 11/25/23

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) carries past Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Jayden Daniels' 4 TD passes lead No. 14 LSU past Texas A&M 42-30

Jayden Daniels passed for four touchdowns and accounted for 355 yards of total offense against one of the nation’s top defenses, helping No. 14 LSU beat Texas A&M 42-30. Daniels completed 16 of 24 … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 11/25/23

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

Michigan State hires Jonathan Smith away from Oregon State, hoping he turn around another program

Michigan State has hired coach Jonathan Smith away from No. 15 Oregon State. The school has announced the move. Interim coach Harlon Barnett was 2-8 in place of Mel Tucker, who was suspended and … more

By LARRY LAGE | 11/25/23

Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball against Jannik Sinner of Italy during a Davis Cup semi-final tennis match between Italy and Serbia in Malaga, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Djokovic's winning streak at Davis Cup ends with defeat to Sinner

Jannik Sinner saved three match points before ending Novak Djokovic’s streak of 21 straight wins in Davis Cup singles matches, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5, to pull Italy level at 1-1 with Serbia in their … more

11/25/23

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Erling Haaland sets Premier League record with quickest 50 goals

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has broken another scoring record by tallying his 50th Premier League goal faster than anyone in league history. The Norway international opened the scoring in … more

11/25/23

FILE - Florida Gulf Coast head coach Karl Smesko, left, looks on as his bench reacts to a three point shot by guard Kendall Spray during the first half of a college basketball game against Maryland in the second round of the NCAA tournament, March 20, 2022, in College Park, Md. Smesko has a team this season where every player is on the roster at the position of shooter, doing away with the traditional breakdown of guards, forwards and centers. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

At FGCU, there are no guards, no forwards and no centers. Only shooters.

Florida Gulf Coast's women's basketball team this season has 16 players on the roster and they're all listed as having the same position. They're not guards, or forwards, or centers. They're all … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 11/25/23

Ava Marie Ziegler of the United States performs in the women's free skating program during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating - NHK Trophy in Kadoma, near Osaka, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Tomohiro Ohsumi)

US teenager Ziegler surges to first with a near-flawless free skate to win the NHK Trophy

Ava Marie Ziegler has performed a near-flawless free skate to win the NHK Trophy and lead a U.S. 1-2 finish on the podium. Fifth after the short program, Ziegler landed all of her jumps cleanly to … more

By JIM ARMSTRONG | 11/25/23