‘Match made in heaven’: Deion Sanders to coach Jackson StateJACKSON, Miss. (AP) Deion Sanders wiped away tears of joy and passion before speaking.Jackson State's new football coach then stated ''I believe'' many times about what he envisions happening...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Sanders makes memorable start to Jackson State careerBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - What Jackson State University has gained in new football coach Deion Sanders was on full display during his introductory news conference on Monday.Actually,...

FCS nonconference schedule this fall(Stats Perform) - Schedule and results of the 17 FCS college football programs that have announced nonconference games this fall (all 13 conferences postponed their league competition due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic):---=BIG SOUTH...

AP College Football WriterSTAT WATCH: Bentley's 227-yard day ranks among best for SMUBy ERIC OLSONSMU's Ulysses Bentley IV already has made his mark for a program that has produced some of the biggest-name running backs in college football history.The...

LEADING OFF: 9 of 16 playoff spots open going into last weekBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:FINAL WEEKFernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres are headed to the playoffs, so are DJ LeMahieu and...

AP Hockey WriterNo more swallowing the whistle: Penalties affecting playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Zach Whitecloud covered his face with his gloved right hand in anguish inside the penalty box. By the time he collected himself and walked...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois to meet Oct. 23By CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Rivals Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois are coming off the sideline to play each other next month.The two FCS nonconference rivals joined the...

AP Hockey WriterSlow-starting Lightning seek early spark vs Stars in Game 2By JOHN WAWROWBlake Coleman and the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to have to focus on having faster starts to games if they're going to count on enjoying...

AP Baseball WriterReds, Brewers and Cardinals charging hard in NL CentralBy NOAH TRISTERAll the Cincinnati Reds needed was one extended winning streak to turn a disappointing season into a possible playoff berth.Cincinnati had high hopes after spending big in...

Aranda optimistic Baylor will play Big 12 opener vs KansasWACO, Texas (AP) Baylor coach Dave Aranda expressed optimism Monday that his team will be able to play its Big 12 opener against Kansas on Saturday after having to...