ECU begins AAC play at Tulsa…Another tough year for Pirates…Stephenson Wins CNCC Amateur…Moody to play college football at East Carolina…SMU Holds Off UCF In Conference Opener, 56-51…AAC men looks better this season — with UConn the notable exception…Benkert could end his Cavalier career with a bang…Giving to WSU sports to get good seats? The tax man (will soon) cometh…Quarterback Logan Marchi to transfer from Temple…Hornets fight back but lose to Boston Celtics; Charlotte now 10-10 at home…As halfway mark approaches, improving Hurricanes face tough road to strong finish…Giants Suspend Eli Apple After Teammate’s ‘Cancer’ Comment
Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines
ecupirates.com
- GAMEDAY: Pirates Host Maryland Eastern Shore in Non-Conference Finale
- Gameday: ECU Opens Play In The American At Tulsa
- Stephenson Wins CNCC Amateur
YEAR IN REVIEW: Another tough year for Pirates Greenville Daily Reflector
ECU begins AAC play at Tulsa Washington Daily News
247 Sports
Moody to play college football at East Carolina myhorrynews.com
Tulsa World
Around the American Athletic Conference
theamerican.org
- SMU Holds Off UCF In Conference Opener, 56-51
- UCF’s Griffin Wins Senior CLASS Award
- Samuelson, Williams Earn Weekly Women’s Basketball Honors
- UCF’s Fall, Memphis’ Nickelberry Earn Weekly Awards
Foster, Milton help SMU beat UCF, extend home win streak The Associated Press
AAC Basketball: 5 answers to preseason questions Bustling Brackets
AAC men looks better this season — with UConn the notable exception News-Times
Hartford Courant
- UConn Men Insider: Huskies Will Face Stronger AAC Competition
- Bryant Shirreffs Begins Life After Football With A Family, Job And Changed Life
Niumatalolo changes postseason approach to help Navy bounce back from Army loss Annapolis Capital
Virginia Football: Preview, prediction, live stream vs. Navy in Military Bowl Saturday Blitz
U.Va. seniors looking to complete turnaround against Navy in Military Bowl Hampton Roads Daily Press
UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin wins national honor, inspires family of young Auburn fan Orlando Sentinel
Brian Gregory: 7-6 Bulls much improved from opening night Tampa Bay Times
Quarterback Logan Marchi to transfer from Temple Philly.com
Improved Tulane should be more competitive in AAC New Orleans Advocate
Dallas News
- SMU plays giant killer with 56-51 victory over 7-6 center Tacko Fall, Central Florida in AAC opener
- Takeaways: SMU opens up American Conference play with win over Central Florida
- Photos: Jarrey Foster’s monster dunk leads SMU over Central Florida, 56-51
Tigers DC Chris Ball on the Liberty Bowl Memphis Commercial Appeal
UH poised to end NCAA tourney drought as team enters… Houston Chronicle
RH: Around the American Wichita State Shockers
Wichita Eagle
- Five for five: everything WSU fans need to know about the AAC
- Giving to WSU sports to get good seats? The tax man (will soon) cometh
- Wichita State moves back into the AP Top 10
Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond
Ratcliffe: Benkert could end his Cavalier career with a bang The News & Advance
Dabo Swinney Creates the Un-Alabama at Clemson New York Times
Raleigh News and Observer
- It’s been quite a sports year. Here’s a quiz to see what you remember about it.
- NC State guard Markell Johnson facing felonious assault charges
Deacons soak in Belk Bowl experiences Winston Salem Journal
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
- With a winning record within reach, U.Va. players are fired up for Military Bowl vs. Navy
- Oklahoma State vs. Va. Tech = dynamic offense vs. rock-solid defense
- Distractions abound as Hokies head into Camping World Bowl
Columbia The State
- Can Will Muschamp crack a centuries-long South Carolina ceiling?
- Shouting match, shoving breaks out between Gamecocks, Wolverines in bowling alley
- How Clemson, Alabama will handle Bourbon Street, New Orleans nightlife
The Associated Press
- Florida State beats Southern Miss 42-13 in Independence
- Young helps Texas beat Missouri 33-16 in Texas Bowl
- Purdue caps Brohm’s 1st year with 38-35 bowl win vs. Arizona
- Iowa rallies to beat Boston College 27-20 in Pinstripe Bowl
- Alabama, Clemson back in playoffs after mass talent exodus
- Oklahoma, Georgia want focus and balance before Rose Bowl
Nuggets and Briefs: National and Professional articles of interest
Charlotte Observer
- ‘Misfits,’ and ‘no-names’ they may be, but Panthers receivers like it that way
- Nic Batum as a helper bee? It’s just not working for the Charlotte Hornets.
- Hornets fight back but lose to Boston Celtics; Charlotte now 10-10 at home
Washington Post
- The Redskins’ season is ending. Kirk Cousins season is only starting.
- Gruden on Cousins: ‘He knows that we want him back’
- Bashaud Breeland confident with free agency ahead
- Holiday hangover: Wizards fall flat in Atlanta after Christmas win in Boston
- In a duel of backup goalies, Rangers prevail over Capitals in shootout, 1-0
Raleigh News and Observer
- As halfway mark approaches, improving Hurricanes face tough road to strong finish
- Aho is a little big man for the surging Hurricanes
- Aho leads Canes to win over Montreal
New York Times
- 2017 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: The Playoff Paths That Remain for Every Team in Week 17
- Suns Pull Off the Hidden-Rule Trick and Emerge With a Victory
- Liverpool’s Price for Van Dijk? A Wait, an Apology and $100 Million
- Giants Suspend Eli Apple After Teammate’s ‘Cancer’ Comment
- The Vibe Is Better for the Knicks, but There Are Perils Ahead
The Associated Press
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