Perry Young Season in Review

There weren’t a ton of freshmen who made a major imprint on the football field for the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2016. One player who broke that mold was Perry Young , a defensive back who managed to play his way into an important role by the time the year was over.

6 takeaways from the 2017 Oscars

Jordan Horowitz, producer of “La La Land,” shows the envelope revealing “Moonlight” as the true winner of best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Presenter Warren Beatty looks on from right.

No. 1 Kansas rallies to beat Oklahoma 73-63 on Senior Night

Kansas guard Josh Jackson rebounds against Oklahoma forward Khadeem Lattin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Kansas guard Josh Jackson rebounds against Oklahoma forward Khadeem Lattin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.

No. 2 Baylor rolls Oklahoma 103-64 days after Mulkey’s rant

Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey yells to her team during a play against Oklahoma in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey yells to her team during a play against Oklahoma in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.

Mansfield Timberview ends Lancastera s reign, advances to regionals

Timberbview’s Isaac Likelele, right, tries to go up underneath the basket as Lancaster’s Zaire Toombs defends in the first period of Monday’s February 27, 2017 regional quarterfinal playoff basketball game at Wilkerson Greines Activity Center in Fort Worth. Lancaster’s Cameron Bluitt, left, tries to block Timberview’s Chris Mullins as he drives to the basket during the second period in Monday’s February 27, 2017 regional quarter final playoff basketball game at Wilkerson Greines Activity Center in Fort Worth.

Passaic Tech (48) at Paterson Kennedy (52), NJSIAA Tournament, First…

Taniesha Gilbert scored 14 points with nine rebounds and Latice Cunningham added 11 with eight assists to lead fifth-seeded Paterson Kennedy to a come-from-behind 52-48 victory over 12th-seeded Passaic Tech in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 tournament in Paterson. Paterson Kennedy advanced to Wednesday’s quarterfinals and will face the winner between 13th-seeded Montclair and fourth-seeded Fair Lawn.

Referee attacked: Hockey player charged

SUNY Broome Police are investigating an incident in which an Erie Community College hockey player is seen on camera attacking a referee. The incident happened in the final seconds of the National Junior College Athletic Association [NJCAA] championship game between E.C.C. and Dakota College.

College Corner: Biasi earns win for Lions

CARY, N.C. – Former Hazleton Area High School standout Sal Biasi was the winning pitcher as Penn State earned its first victory of the season, 7-5 over Xavier, Friday on Coleman Field at the USA Baseball National Training Center. Biasi, a junior, went fiv

Taylor, Jay Lead St. Marys In All-WBL Selections

The 5-foot-9 senior became the eighth play in St. Marys girls’ basketball history to notch 1,000 career points in Division II sectional final loss to Bath.a She ends her senior season with 391 points and unofficially with 228 rebounds, or 9.5 rebounds per game. Taylor played in all 24 games this season, shooting 41 percent from the field and 33 percent from the three-point line .

Green Bay women clinch 19th-straight conference title, beats down NKU 74-37

Stepping up to the challenge once again, the Green Bay women’s basketball team clinched at least a share of the Horizon League Regular Season Title on Sunday evening, extending its already unparalleled streak to 19-consecutive conference championships after defeating Northern Kentucky, 74-37. It was clear early on that Green Bay wasn’t going to leave anything to chance in its regular-season finale, opening the game up with an 18-0 run after forcing 11 turnovers to lead 20-2 after the first quarter of play.

Truckers send seven wrestlers to districtAbdullah Silmi takes home…

One tough heartache was placed on Sandusky senior Leondre Cooley a year ago at the Division II district tournament. Opening with two wins at 113 pounds, he then saw all of his hopes for a return trip to state – was the lone Blue Streak qualifier in 2015 – go by the way side with two back-to-back shutout losses on Day 2, while he watched four of his teammates move on to all place at state a week later as the Blue Streaks earned a top 10 team finish.

Last-minute goal, disputed call leave Air Force hockey just short in quest for conference title

Air Force head coach Frank Serratore, back right watches the action on the ice against Canisius during the first period at the Cadet Ice Arena at Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Sacred Heart scored the tying goal in the final minute of regulation, then netted the winner 2 minutes, 31 seconds into overtime under bizarre circumstances to notch the 3-2 victory in the regular-season finale.

Flat Tigers routed in home finale

Broadmoor World Arena employee Will Sailor pours water over the CC Tigers logo at center ice Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Workers began flooding the arena floor Tuesday night to prepare the ice for the CC hockey season.

Oklahoma State beats Texas Tech behind Carroll’s 17

Jeffrey Carroll scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds to help Oklahoma State defeat Texas Tech 80-63 on Saturday Oklahoma State beats Texas Tech behind Carroll’s 17 Jeffrey Carroll scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds to help Oklahoma State defeat Texas Tech 80-63 on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lHphB9 STILLWATER, Okla. – Jeffrey Carroll scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds to help Oklahoma State defeat Texas Tech 80-63 on Saturday.

Terrell with 20 points, Rhode Island beats VCU 69-59

Jared Terrell scored 20 points with 10 rebounds and Rhode Island snapped Virginia Commonwealth’s nine-game win streak, 69-59 on Saturday Terrell with 20 points, Rhode Island beats VCU 69-59 Jared Terrell scored 20 points with 10 rebounds and Rhode Island snapped Virginia Commonwealth’s nine-game win streak, 69-59 on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mpPYIR KINGSTON, R.I. – Jared Terrell scored 20 points with 10 rebounds and Rhode Island snapped Virginia Commonwealth’s nine-game win streak, 69-59 on Saturday. Rhode Island is now tied with Richmond for third place in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

UConn extends streak to 103 with rout of Memphis

Connecticut’s Katie Lou Samuelson scores during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Memphis in Storrs, Conn., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Connecticut’s Katie Lou Samuelson scores during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Memphis in Storrs, Conn., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

Bowling Green pulls away from Miami (Ohio) 70-54

Antwon Lillard scored 16 points and Rasheed Worrell had seven of his 11 in a late game-breaking run and Bowling Green defeated Miami 70-54 on Saturday Bowling Green pulls away from Miami 70-54 Antwon Lillard scored 16 points and Rasheed Worrell had seven of his 11 in a late game-breaking run and Bowling Green defeated Miami 70-54 on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lHqYib OXFORD, Ohio – Antwon Lillard scored 16 points and Rasheed Worrell had seven of his 11 in a late game-breaking run and Bowling Green defeated Miami 70-54 on Saturday. Zack Denny and Ismail Ali added 10 points apiece for the Falcons , who swept the season series for the first time in five years.

Sweet memories: Maryland welcomes back 2002 NCAA champs

Maryland celebrated the 15th anniversary of its unprecedented title run, welcoming back the team that went the distance in its second straight Final Four appearance Sweet memories: Maryland welcomes back 2002 NCAA champs Maryland celebrated the 15th anniversary of its unprecedented title run, welcoming back the team that went the distance in its second straight Final Four appearance Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lHDi1T COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Always quick to make a point, Gary Williams stopped in mid-sentence after being overcome with emotion.

“Fur” the Love of Trapping

In the early 1970s, in response to the need for an organization representing trappers here in Kansas, the Kansas Fur Harvesters organization was born, and for 20 years now has sponsored annual fur auctions to help Kansas trappers market their wild caught fur.

Transgender boy moves within 1 win of girls Texas title

Mack Beggs, left, a transgender wrestler from Euless Trinity High School, stands with his coach Travis Clark during a quarterfinal match against Mya Engert, of Amarillo Tascosa, during the State Wrestling Tournament, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Cypress, Texas. Beggs was born a girl and is transitioning to male but wrestles in the girls division.

Transgender boy 2 wins away from girls state wrestling title

Mack Beggs, left, a transgender wrestler from Euless Trinity High School, stands with his coach Travis Clark during a quarterfinal match against Mya Engert, of Amarillo Tascosa, during the State Wrestling Tournament, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Cypress, Texas. Beggs was born a girl and is transitioning to male but wrestles in the girls division.