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Georgetown plans to land first punch vs. UMBC
Georgetown will set out to end a two-game losing streak when it takes on UMBC on Wednesday night in Washington.,Off to their best five-game start since the 2017-18 season, the Hoyas (5-2) struggled to find much to be thankful for last week in dropping their first two games of the season to Dayton an...
Reports: Texas Tech gives Joey McGuire new 7-year contract
Texas Tech and head coach Joey McGuire agreed on a new, seven-year contract that takes him through the 2032 season and raises his salary, multiple reports said Tuesday.,McGuire's average annual salary will jump to nearly $7 million per year, and he'll be earning more than $7 million by the end of th...
Washington eager to regain 'edge' in encounter vs. UCLA
Washington coach Danny Sprinkle tried to take it easy on his injury-depleted roster in practice the past couple of weeks.,He admits that might not have been the best move with Big Ten play opening Wednesday when the Huskies (5-2) play host to UCLA (5-2) in Seattle.,"I have been soft on our team ... ...
Texas returns from busy stretch to take on Virginia
Virginia and Texas will meet for the first time ever on Wednesday night as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge in Austin, Texas.,The Cavaliers (6-1) are playing their first true road game of the season on Wednesday against the Longhorns (6-2), who are 4-0 at home.,Head coach Ryan Odom is in his first seas...
College Basketball Best Bets Thursday December 2: Top CBB Picks Today
Top college hoops picks for Iowa vs. MSU, Florida vs. Duke, and UNC vs. Kentucky, with spreads, props, and upset value....
Texas' Steve Sarkisian questions why team bothered to play Ohio State
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is questioning why his team played defending champion Ohio State this season with it looking possible his squad will miss the College Football Playoff field.,The No. 16 Longhorns (9-3) upset then-No. 3 Texas A&M on Friday to keep their hopes alive. But losses to then-No. ...
Kansas G Darryn Peterson (hamstring) out vs. No. 5 UConn
Star freshman Darryn Peterson will sit out his seventh straight game on Tuesday when No. 21 Kansas hosts No. 5 UConn in Lawrence, Kan.,Peterson has been sidelined by a lingering hamstring injury, however head coach Bill Self acknowledged that the guard isn't too far removed from returning to the cou...
Sporting KC part ways with interim coach Kerry Zavagnin
Sporting Kansas City announced a mutual parting with interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin on Tuesday.,Zavagnin, a former player and assistant coach who has been with the team for 26 seasons, took over when Peter Vermes was fired on March 31 after an 0-5-1 start to the 2025 season.,Zavagnin, 51, and Spo...
Trial date set for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz bribery case
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be on trial next May on the federal charges that they both accepted bribes to help gamblers win prop bets on their pitches, it was announced Tuesday.,U.S. District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto announced that jury selection will begin May ...
Nashville SC acquire Ghanaian D Maxwell Woledzi
Nashville SC acquired Ghanaian defender Maxwell Woledzi from Norway's Fredrikstad FK on Tuesday.,The 24-year-old center back is under contract through the 2028 season with an option for 2029.,"Maxwell is a tremendous player and leader who will be a great addition to our club. We are excited to be ab...
No. 25 Arkansas' early-season gauntlet continues with No. 6 Louisville
No. 25 Arkansas will continue the tour of champions portion of the nonconference season when it faces No. 6 Louisville on Wednesday in Fayetteville, Ark., as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge.,The Razorbacks (5-2) will meet their third opponent ranked in the top seven of the current AP Top 25 when they ...
Behind Sam Towns’ career night, Bowling Green upsets Kansas State
Sam Towns erupted for 27 points and pulled down eight rebounds, Javon Ruffin knocked down five 3-pointers en route to 17 points and Bowling Green upset Kansas State 82-66 on Monday night in Manhattan, Kan.,Bowling Green (6-2) is now riding a three-game winning streak after defeating the only power c...
Without starting PG, Butler looks for cohesion against Eastern Michigan
Without starting point Jalen Jackson, Butler never led in the first half of its Friday win against Wright State, but responded with a 65-point outburst in the second half. ,It appears Jackson might miss some time, but the Bulldogs (6-1) will look to ride that momentum as they get set for Eastern Mic...
Damarco Minor, Pitt set sights on Texas A&M
Pitt benefited from solid defense ahead of Damarco Minor's buzzer-beating 3-pointer when it won its last outing.,The Panthers (5-3) will look to ride that momentum into Tuesday's game against visiting Texas A&M (6-2).,Pitt recorded nine steals and forced 13 turnovers in its 67-66 victory over Ohio S...
Elite programs in early battle as No. 5 UConn visits No. 21 Kansas
No. 5 UConn will continue to navigate its way through a formidable stretch of the season when it visits No. 21 Kansas on Tuesday in Lawrence.,The game features two programs responsible for winning three of the last four national championships. The Jayhawks won the title in 2022 before the Huskies ov...
Riding holiday success, Texas climbs to No. 2 in Top 25
Texas jumped to No. 2 in this week's Associated Press Top 25 after winning two big games over the Thanksgiving holiday in Las Vegas.,The Longhorns (8-0) received 10 first-place votes after beating then-No. 3 UCLA on Wednesday and then-No. 2 South Carolina on Thursday to capture the Players Era Champ...
Elite programs in early battle as No. 5 UConn visits Kansas
No. 5 UConn will continue to navigate its way through a formidable stretch of the season when it visits Kansas on Tuesday in Lawrence.,The game features two programs responsible for winning three of the last four national championships. The Jayhawks won the title in 2022 before the Huskies overcame ...
SEC New Coach Grades: Winners, Losers, and the Fallout From Lane Kiffin Hire
Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU sends shockwaves through the SEC. We grade every major coaching hire and break down the winners and losers....
Arkansas tabs Memphis' Ryan Silverfield as new coach
Arkansas named Memphis' Ryan Silverfield as its 35th head coach in program history on Sunday.,Silverfield, 45, guided the Tigers to an 8-4 record this season and a 50-24 mark since replacing Mike Norvell as the team's coach in December 2019. Norvell left for Florida State prior to the team's game in...
Stars D Lian Bichsel injured vs. Senators
Dallas defenseman Lian Bichsel hobbled off the ice with 4:21 remaining in the second period of the Stars' home game against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.,Seconds after Wyatt Johnston's goal put Dallas in front 3-1, the blueliner was sending the puck from the red line to the Senators' end. Bic...