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Williams triple-double leads Stanford past Washington 91-75

January 7, 2021, 9:19pm College

Ziaire Williams picked up the second triple-double in Stanford program history, Jaiden Delaire scored 21 points and the Cardinal defeated Washington 91-75 Thursday night. Read story

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against BYU in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.

Kispert’s 23 points lead No. 1 Gonzaga past rival BYU 86-69

January 7, 2021, 8:08pm College

Corey Kispert scored 23 points as top-ranked Gonzaga beat rival BYU 86-69 on Thursday in a hastily scheduled game after both teams lost their original opponents to COVID-19 issues. Read story

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, right, flexes after drawing a foul against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 79-72.

Wright leads Colorado to win over No. 17 Oregon

January 7, 2021, 5:30pm College

McKinley Wright IV recovered from a scary fall to score 21 points, including a game-sealing scoop layup with 27 seconds left, and Colorado held off No. 17 Oregon for a 79-72 win on Thursday. Read story

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) gains yardage after a catch in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

Alabama’s DeVonta Smith wins Heisman

January 5, 2021, 7:26pm College

NEW YORK — On an Alabama team stacked with stars, DeVonta Smith emerged as the best player in college football. Read story

Lincoln Victor led Union to an undefeated season and 4A state title in 2018.

Former Union star Lincoln Victor transfers to Washington State

January 3, 2021, 2:58pm College

Lincoln Victor, who led Union High to the Class 4A state title in 2018, announced Sunday he will continue his football career at Washington State. Read story

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) shoots between San Francisco forward Josh Kunen (10) and guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021.

Kispert leads No. 1 Gonzaga past San Francisco 85-62

January 2, 2021, 8:14pm College

Corey Kispert scored 26 points on 9-of-11 shooting as top-ranked Gonzaga opened its West Coast Conference schedule by beating San Francisco 85-62 on Saturday. Read story

Oregon linebacker TJ Gilbert (56) leaves the field after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Iowa State won 34-17. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Oregon’s 5 turnovers cost Ducks in Fiesta Bowl loss

January 2, 2021, 7:14pm College

The youngest team in the FBS, mistake-prone Oregon looked it in a 34-17 loss to No. 12 Iowa State in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday. Read story

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) is hit by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz.

No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl

January 2, 2021, 5:22pm College

Breece Hall ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns, Brock Purdy accounted for two scores and No. 12 Iowa State grinded out a 34-17 victory over No. 25 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday. Read story

Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert, left, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Justin Fields during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.

No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28 in Sugar Bowl

January 1, 2021, 9:27pm College

Justin Fields threw six touchdown passes to outshine Trevor Lawrence and No. 3 Ohio State avenged last season’s painful College Football Playoff loss to Clemson with a 49-28 victory in the Sugar Bowl semifinal Saturday night. Read story

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Notre Dame cornerback Nick McCloud, right, defends in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

No. 1 Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl

January 1, 2021, 5:12pm College

DeVonta Smith caught three of fellow Heisman Trophy finalist Mac Jones' four touchdown passes, Najee Harris ran for 125 yards with a high-hurdling highlight and top-ranked Alabama beat No. 4 Notre Dame 31-14 in the relocated Rose Bowl game Friday to reach its fifth CFP title game. Read story