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Alabama flips RB Jace Clarizio from Michigan State
Running back Jace Clarizio flipped his commitment from his local team, Michigan State, to Alabama.,The decision, announced by Clarizio on social media Tuesday, comes after the East Lansing (Mich.) High standout visited head coach Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide on Nov. 16. ,"Great program," Clarizio tol...
No. 7 Tennessee hosts UT-Martin after success in Bahamas
No. 7 Tennessee returns home Wednesday after two wins in the Bahamas, welcoming Tennessee Martin to Knoxville.,The Volunteers (6-0) impressed at the Baha Mar Championship in Nassau. They defeated Virginia 64-42 in the opener, followed by a 77-62 win against then-No. 13 Baylor on Friday.,The trip to ...
Whitecaps seek 'fresh and new energy' in coach search
After another early playoff exit, the Vancouver Whitecaps are looking for a coach with "fresh and new energy.",The Whitecaps parted ways with Vanni Sartini on Monday after four seasons.,The 48-year-old Italian compiled a 57-51-39 record across all competitions, leading the Whitecaps to the MLS Cup P...
Jerry Jones: Mike McCarthy contract extension 'not crazy at all'
Widely presumed to be coaching to the end of his existing contract in January, Mike McCarthy might have more life with the Dallas Cowboys than expected. ,Owner Jerry Jones not only said the Cowboys (4-7) are not planning to fire McCarthy during the season, he left open the idea Dallas and McCarthy c...
Michigan State overcomes frigid 3-point shooting to beat Colorado
Jase Richardson scored 13 points off the bench as the Michigan State Spartans beat the Colorado Buffaloes 72-56 in the first round of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, HI, on Monday.,Michigan State (5-1) overcame another rough game from 3-point range to move into the semifinals, where it will face M...
Dax McCarty says farewell after 19 MLS seasons
Midfielder Dax McCarty's 19-year MLS career ended Sunday with Atlanta United's 1-0 loss to Orlando City SC in the MLS Cup Playoffs.,McCarty, 37, announced his decision to retire in August. He departs after 523 career appearances including the postseason, third in league history behind Nick Rimando (...
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein aims to make impact vs. Kings
Isaiah Hartenstein's return to action came at a good time for the Oklahoma City Thunder.,With star center Chet Holmgren out with a fractured pelvis, Hartenstein is a pivotal player for the Thunder. Hartenstein will look to follow a strong season debut when Oklahoma City visits the Sacramento Kings o...
Former All-Star Rico Carty dies at 85
Former top-10 MVP finalist Rico Carty, who played 15 seasons with six different teams, died Saturday in the Dominican Republic, the newspaper Listin Diario reported. Carty was 85.,Second in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 1964 to Dick Allen, Carty played his first seven seasons with the...
Cowboys G Tyler Smith inactive vs. Commanders
The Dallas Cowboys will be without both of their starting guards on Sunday after declaring Tyler Smith inactive versus the host Washington Commanders.,Smith, the Cowboys' left guard, was questionable to play against the Commanders despite missing two practices this week with ankle and knee injuries ...
Cowboys G Zack Martin, CB Trevon Diggs out vs. Commanders
The Dallas Cowboys ruled out right guard Zack Martin and cornerback Trevon Diggs with injuries on Saturday, one day prior to a road game against the Washington Commanders.,Martin has been dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries and didn't practice at all this week before initially being listed as d...
Michigan State sends Purdue to 10th consecutive loss
Aidan Chiles completed 15 of 31 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns to help Michigan State earn a 24-17 win over Purdue on Friday in East Lansing, Mich.,Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams gained 85 yards on 18 carries for the Spartans (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten), who kept their hopes of bowl-eligibility alive. Nate Car...
Cowboys star G Zack Martin doubtful to play vs. Commanders
Dallas Cowboys star guard Zack Martin is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders due to ankle and shoulder injuries.,Martin didn't practice at all this week. He also physically struggled during Monday night's loss to the Houston Texas.,Martin, who turned 34 on Wednesday, has sta...
'Tata' Martino steps down as head coach of Inter Miami
Departing head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino said Friday that he is leaving Inter Miami CF with "nothing but gratitude.",Martino confirmed reports that he was voluntarily leaving his position due to personal reasons and said he is returning to his native Argentina. ,Per Inter Miami, the club's search...
No. 24 UNLV aims to stay in conference title picture vs. San Jose State
No. 24 UNLV doesn't control its destiny in terms of a Mountain West Conference championship game berth, but a win at San Jose State on Friday night would ensure the Rebels still have a chance.,UNLV (8-2, 4-1 Mountain West) rejoined the College Football Playoff poll on Tuesday and is closing in on it...
No. 16 Indiana uses second-half run to pull away from UNC Greensboro
Myles Rice poured in 20 points and No. 16 Indiana overcame a shaky second-half stretch to defeat UNC Greensboro 69-58 on Thursday night in Bloomington, Ind., ,Bryson Tucker had 14 points off the bench for the Hoosiers (4-0), while Mackenzie Mgbako, Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo all finished with nine...
CF Montreal decline Josef Martinez's 2025 option
Former league MVP and Golden Boot winner Josef Martinez is a free agent after CF Montreal declined his contract option for the 2025 season on Thursday.,Martinez tallied a team-high 11 goals and three assists in 23 matches (13 starts) and earned club MVP honors in his first season with Montreal in 20...
Georgia's Kirby Smart blasts 'unjust' rankings from CFP committee
Chairman Warde Manuel and the College Football Playoff committee are under fire from Georgia coach Kirby Smart, who said teams and coaches shouldn't be guessing what evaluation criteria might be applied to formulate the 12-team playoff rankings.,Georgia is No. 10 in the latest CFP Top 25 with a resu...
Juan Soto rejects qualifying offer; Reds' Nick Martinez accepts
Former New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto and former New York Mets right-hander Luis Severino were among the players who rejected a qualifying offer from their 2024 club on Tuesday and elected to remain free agents.,Only one of the 13 players who received a qualifying offer, Cincinnati Reds right...
Jaden Akins has career night as Michigan State beats Samford
Jaden Akins scored a career-high 25 points to lead Michigan State to an 83-75 win over Samford on Tuesday in East Lansing, Mich.,Akins shot 10-of-15 from the field overall before fouling out with 45 seconds remaining.,Jase Richardson and Frankie Fidler each scored 12 points and Szymon Zapala added 1...
Reports: 'Tata' Martino resigns as Inter Miami head coach
Gerardo "Tata" Martino has resigned as the head coach of Inter Miami, citing personal reasons, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Martino guided the Lionel Messi-starring club to 74 points (22-4-8) and the Supporters' Shield in the regular season, but Inter Miami fell short in the MLS Cup Playoffs. ...