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FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches warmups before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh says he would take less salary if it meant college athletes would be paid

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is ready to put his money where his mouth is if it means college football players and other athletes would be paid. He said he would take less pay if that would help … more

By ERIC OLSON | 11/26/23

Duke head coach Mike Elko points at the video replay board after a holding penalty was called against his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Texas A&M working to hire Duke coach Mike Elko to replace Jimbo Fisher, AP source says

Texas A&M is working on a deal to hire Duke coach Mike Elko, replacing Jimbo Fisher with his former defensive coordinator for four years in College Station. A person with direct knowledge of the … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 11/26/23

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws an incomplete pass as he tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) in the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 win

Trevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a 24-21 victory over the division rival Houston Texans. Houston had a chance to tie it … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 11/26/23

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) stiff arms Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Steelers won 16-10. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10

Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, beating the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati … more

By MITCH STACY | 11/26/23

New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) reacts during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10-7, aided by late missed field goal

Xavier McKinney set up Randy Bullock’s go-ahead 42-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter with New York’s third interception of New England’s woeful pair of quarterbacks, and the … more

By TOM CANAVAN | 11/26/23

Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May, right, argues a call with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Martin scores 17 as No. 19 Florida Atlantic beat Virginia Tech 84-50 to win ESPN Events Invitational

Alijah Martin scored 17 points, Vladislav Goldin had 14, and No. 19 Florida Atlantic beat Virginia Tech 84-50 to win the ESPN Events Invitational championship. Johnell Davis had 12 points for FAU. … more

By MARK DIDTLER | 11/26/23

New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) grabs New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Mac Jones starts for Patriots at QB against Giants. Zappe takes over in 2nd half

Mac Jones kept his job as the New England Patriots starting quarterback on Sunday against the New York Giants. For the first half. The 2021 first-round draft pick was not very good. He was 12 of 21 … more

11/26/23

Jannik Sinner of Italy, 3rd left, celebrates with team members after defeating Alex de Minaur of Australia in Match 2 during a Davis Cup final tennis match between Australia and Italy in Malaga, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Italy are David Cup winners. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Sinner leads Italy to its first Davis Cup title in nearly 50 years with 2-0 win over Australia

Italy has won its first Davis Cup title since 1976 with a 2-0 victory over Australia. Jannik Sinner beat Alex de Miñaur 6-3, 6-0 in the second singles match of Sunday’s final. Matteo Arnaldi had … more

11/26/23

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States celebrates her victory in a women's World Cup slalom skiing race Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Killington, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Mikaela Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom in Killington for record-extending 90th career win

Mikaela Shiffrin built on her first-run lead to win a women’s World Cup slalom for her record-extending career victory No. 90. The American two-time Olympic champion pleased the home crowd in … more

11/26/23

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