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Kevin Willard believed his new Maryland team would get off to a good start. But this has been a bit more than even Willard expected early in his tenure after a successful run at Seton Hall.

Quarterbacks Stetson Bennett of Georgia, Max Duggan of TCU, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and Caleb Williams of Southern California were announced as finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday.

HOUSTON — Jeremy Peña has long been passionate about helping children with limited resources have access to sports. In the wake of winning World Series MVP by leading the Houston Astros to their second championship this season, the rookie is using his newfound fame to help do more for those kids.

WASHINGTON — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price — and left behind an American jailed for nearly four years in Russia.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — TCU had done nearly all it could to complete a massive turnaround under first-year coach Sonny Dykes, putting itself in position to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.

STEPHENVILLE — The Texans proved too much for Wiley College on Saturday at Wisdom Gymnasium. Tarleton picked up 49 points in each half against the Wildcats, securing the 98-55 victory.

As the Stephenville Honeybees finished as runner-ups in the Leta Andrews Battle on the Bay Tournament at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, senior Mya Wilson was named to the All-Tournament Team.

HOUSTON — It’s unclear what would get Houston’s embarrassing passing game going. What is clear is Kyle Allen is not the answer.