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Reports: Kentucky plans to fire coach Mark Stoops
Kentucky is set to fire coach Mark Stoops on Monday, per multiple reports.,Stoops, 58, has spent the past 13 seasons at Kentucky and is the program's winningest coach at 82-80. He guided the Wildcats to 10-win seasons and Citrus Bowl victories in both the 2018 and 2021 seasons.,But Kentucky went 4-8...
New Mexico coach Jason Eck rewarded after nine-win season
New Mexico coach Jason Eck agreed to a new five-year contract on Sunday after a nine-win season that represents the most in school history by a first-year coach.,Eck's annual salary will increase to $1.75 million from $1.25 million, according to ESPN, in what is essentially a one-year extension thro...
Tulane's Jon Sumrall headed to Florida after postseason run
Florida selected Tulane's Jon Sumrall as its next head coach on Sunday, bringing a fast-rising coaching prospect to Gainesville to try to turn around a floundering blue-blood program.,Florida is finalizing a six-year contract for Sumrall that includes nearly $6.5 million annually in addition to "sig...
Rangers place D Adam Fox (upper body) on long-term injured reserve
The New York Rangers placed defenseman Adam Fox on long-term injured reserve on Sunday with an upper-body injury.,The Athletic reported the injury was to his left shoulder with the team not viewing it as long term or season-threatening. Fox exited with 12:57 left in the third period of a 4-1 home lo...
Ole Miss promotes DC Pete Golding to replace Lane Kiffin as head coach
Ole Miss has promoted defensive coordinator Pete Golding to permanent head coach, replacing Lane Kiffin, who left to become LSU's head coach on Sunday.,The school announced the promotion Sunday afternoon shortly after the players were informed of Kiffin's departure and Golding's promotion and less t...
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...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert breaks bone in non-throwing hand vs. Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert broke a bone in his left, non-throwing hand and will undergo a procedure on Monday, coach Jim Harbaugh said after Sunday's 31-14 home win over the Las Vegas Raiders.,Herbert was injured in the first quarter on a 1-yard scramble, then threw a 10-yard to...
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...
Sharks eye defensive tune-up against struggling Mammoth
The San Jose Sharks will look to refine their defensive game when they return home to host the Utah Mammoth on Monday night.,The Sharks' Will Smith scored twice and William Eklund also found the back of the net but San Jose fell 4-3 to the host Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.,"Effort was good," sa...
Riding high of tournament victory, Stanford faces freshmen-led Portland
Having enjoyed a two-day Thanksgiving celebration in the California desert, Stanford returns to its home court to host Portland in a nonconference game Monday night.,After opening with five straight at home, including a 77-69 loss to Seattle in the most recent outing in front of their fans, the Card...
Mavericks look for Cooper Flagg's hot play to continue vs. Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks haven't piled up many wins so far this season, but Cooper Flagg's performance is a reason for optimism.,They take that optimism into Denver on Monday night when they play the Nuggets.,Flagg, the first overall pick in June's draft, had back-to-back historic games over the weekend...
Colorado eyes historic start, hosts undefeated Cal Baptist
One team will feel the pain of its first setback of the season when Colorado faces Cal Baptist on Monday night in Boulder, Colo.,The Buffaloes and Lancers have each rolled off seven straight victories to start the season. Colorado is vying for its first 8-0 start since the 1949-50 campaign, while th...
Kansas State chases bounce-back effort vs. Bowling Green
Kansas State will look to get back on the winning track when it faces Bowling Green on Monday night in Manhattan, Kan.,The Wildcats (5-2) opened the season with five straight victories before losing 86-85 to Nebraska at a neutral-site game in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 21.,Kansas State then had its w...
Heat, Clippers at opposite ends of the surprise spectrum entering clash
Entering their Monday matchup, the visiting Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat have been two of the biggest surprises in the league through the first month-plus of the season.,The Heat, nearly 10 months removed from the trade that shipped Jimmy Butler to Golden State, have been among the biggest ov...
Hornets visit Brooklyn as Nets seek first home win
The Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets are experiencing their share of difficulties this season.,The Hornets are coming off two straight home wins and are attempting to win a third in a row Monday night when they face the Nets, who are 0-9 at home, in New York.,Charlotte snapped a seven-game skid b...
Magic riding high into matchup with stumbling Bulls
Having earned a spot among the final eight in the NBA Cup, the Orlando Magic hope their impressive form transitions to non-tournament play when they host the struggling Chicago Bulls on Monday night.,The Magic swept the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons to advance...
Blackhawks rally from 3-goal deficit behind Connor Bedard's 2 goals, 2 assists
Connor Bedard had two goals and two assists to help the Chicago Blackhawks rally from a three-goal deficit and beat the visiting Anaheim Ducks 5-3 on Sunday afternoon.,Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan Greene and Colton Dach also scored, and Spencer Knight made 22 saves for the Blackhawks, who had lost five in a...
Cincinnati looks to move past major setback, hosts Tarleton State
Cincinnati will try to move past one of its most disappointing losses in recent memory when it hosts Tarleton State Monday night.,Cincinnati (5-2) was beaten on its home court on the night before Thanksgiving by Eastern Michigan, 64-56. The Bearcats trailed by 13 points at halftime and never led in ...
Villanova's outside shooting factors into crosstown tilt with Temple
Nearly a year ago, Villanova shot the lights out in a record-setting victory over Temple.,The Owls will try to contain the host Wildcats' high-powered offense when the Philadelphia Big 5 rivals meet on Monday.,Villanova (5-1) has looked strong offensively in the early going, averaging 83.3 points pe...
Xavier relying on distance shooting, ready for Saint Francis tune-up
Xavier has found its offensive rhythm over its last three games, something it will try to carry over into Monday night's home game against Saint Francis in Cincinnati.,Winners of three of their last four games, the Musketeers (5-3) have made at least 11 3-pointers in each of their last four. They've...