BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Wednesday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST: DECEMBER 28, 2016
Garrett leads Texas A&M against Kansas State in Texas Bowl
HOUSTON (AP) Texas A&M's Myles Garrett is expected by many to be the top overall pick in the 2017 draft. DECEMBER 27, 2016
No. 22 Pittsburgh looks to cap good season in Pinstripe Bowl
Pittsburgh (8-4, ACC) vs. Northwestern (6-6, Big Ten), 2:15 p.m. (ESPN). DECEMBER 27, 2016
No. 2 UCLA enters Pac-12 season undefeated
PHOENIX (AP) Coach Steve Alford's best recruiting class for this season was expected to get UCLA back on track following the Bruins' fourth losing season since 1948. DECEMBER 25, 2016
Old Big 12 foes rekindle rivalry at Texas Bowl (Dec 28, 2016)
Texas A&M sputtered to the finish of the regular season for the third consecutive season but will try to end on a high note against an old Big 12 foe in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bo... DECEMBER 25, 2016
Conner makes final stand as Pittsburgh faces Northwestern (Dec 28, 2016)
NEW YORK -- When running back James Conner takes the field at Yankee Stadium in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl for the last time as a member of the Pittsburgh Panthers, a range of em... DECEMBER 23, 2016
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VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) Josh Hart scored 20 points to lead No. 1 Villanova to its 18th straight win, 90-48 over American on Wednesday night. DECEMBER 22, 2016
Senglin scores 22, Weber State beats Utah State 77-71 (Dec 21, 2016)
LOGAN, Utah (AP) Jeremy Senglin had 22 points, including three 3-pointers, Jerrick Harding hit three more 3s and scored 14 and Weber State held off Utah State for a 77-71 win on... DECEMBER 22, 2016
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Marcus Foster scored 29 points, Justin Patton added 18 and No. 9 Creighton hit 14 3-pointers to remain undefeated with a 96-85 victory over Arizona State on Tue... DECEMBER 21, 2016
No. 6 Kentucky and No. 10 Louisville top billing this week
LAS VEGAS (AP) Kentucky played North Carolina in arguably the best college basketball game of the season, a thriller filled that may not be topped again until March Madness hits. DECEMBER 20, 2016
UConn still No. 1 in AP women's hoops poll
The UConn Huskies are still the unanimous top choice in The Associated Press women's basketball poll after having a week off for exams. DECEMBER 19, 2016
Villanova still No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops; UCLA at 2
Villanova held onto its impressive lead as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press' college basketball poll. DECEMBER 19, 2016
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LAS VEGAS (AP) Malik Monk scored a Kentucky freshman record 47 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds left to lead the sixth-ranked Wildcats past No. 7 North Car... DECEMBER 18, 2016
Senglin leads Weber State over Utah Valley 93-85 (Dec 17, 2016)
OGDEN, Utah (AP) Jeremy Senglin scored 27 points to lead Weber State to a 93-85 win over Utah Valley on Saturday night. DECEMBER 18, 2016
No. 19 Arizona travels to Houston to play Texas A&M (Dec 17, 2016)
Arizona has played an aggressive and demanding road schedule in the early part of the 2016-17 campaign, with games in Hawai'i, Missouri, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. That road grind... DECEMBER 16, 2016
Alkins leads No. 20 Arizona past Missouri
Kobi Simmons had 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting, and Kadeem Allen added 17 points. DECEMBER 14, 2016
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VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) Josh Hart shook off a slow start to score 26 points and lead No. 1 Villanova to its 17th straight win, 78-57 over Temple on Tuesday night. DECEMBER 14, 2016
Arizona QB Solomon to transfer, will be eligible immediately
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Arizona junior quarterback Anu Solomon announced he is transferring after three seasons as the Wildcats' starter. DECEMBER 14, 2016
Montana State has challenging 2017 schedule
(STATS) - A season-opening Pac-12 opponent and four matchups against qualifiers in this year's FCS playoffs are part of Montana State's 11-game 2017 schedule that was announced Mo... DECEMBER 13, 2016
Weber St dominated West Coast Baptist 107-51
OGDEN, Utah (AP) Jeremy Senglin scored 20 points and drilled six 3-pointers to help lead Weber State to a 107-51 blowout win over West Coast Baptist on Saturday night. DECEMBER 11, 2016
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Josh Hart scored a career-high 37 points and No. 1 Villanova rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat No. 23 Notre Dame 74-66 on Saturday at the Prudential Cent... DECEMBER 11, 2016
Murry, Akhator lead No. 15 Kentucky women past MTSU 61-48 (Dec 9, 2016)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Taylor Murray had 16 points and seven rebounds, Evelyn Akhator had her sixth double-double and No. 15 Kentucky turned back Middle Tennessee 61-48. DECEMBER 10, 2016
Hofstra-Kentucky Preview (Dec 11, 2016)
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- No. 6 Kentucky (8-1) has played its final game at Rupp Arena for the 2016 calendar year and now begins a four-game road swing on Sunday against Hofstra at the Ba... DECEMBER 9, 2016
Still striking the pose: Another loss won't keep Lamar Jackson from winning Heisman
Louisville QB's fumble crucial, but defeat to Kentucky changes little about his campaign DECEMBER 9, 2016
Backed by dominant wins, ACC continues to own SEC in rivalry weekend
ACC moved to 10-2 vs. SEC over past three years in last week of regular season DECEMBER 9, 2016