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Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech aim to run past Georgia Tech
Two teams vying for a key Atlantic Coast Conference victory will meet Saturday afternoon when Virginia Tech hosts Georgia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. ,The Hokies (4-3, 2-1) are seeking their first three-game winning streak since 2019.,Bhayshul Tuten set a school record with 266 rushing yards to go with ...
On a 4-game losing streak, UNC seeks breakthrough at Virginia
This season has been tough for North Carolina. ,The Tar Heels are riding a four-game losing streak, calls for coach Mack Brown to retire have been present and loud, and the team has been grieving the passing of former wide receiver Tylee Craft, who died Oct. 12 after a battle with cancer.,After a ...
Heat hope for bounce-back season ahead of opener vs. rising Magic
Despite making the NBA Finals two seasons ago, the Miami Heat are expected by some to have a down year in 2024-25. ESPN, for example, ranked Miami 18th out of 30 teams in its season preview on Monday.,The Heat will aim to invalidate those dull expectations this season, which begins on Wednesday agai...
Injuries hamper West Virginia, Arizona in Big 12 matchup
West Virginia and Arizona enter Saturday's game at Tucson, Ariz., with significant injury concerns and disgruntled fan bases over their performances this season.,It will be the first meeting between the football programs. Both are now in the expanded Big 12.,West Virginia (3-4, 2-2) was uncertain ea...
CFP 12-team playoff projections: Texas wins not adding up
Texas lost a lot more than the top spot in the polls last week. ,Georgia delivered a resounding statement in Austin, taking down the Longhorns 30-15. The rabid tenor in Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart's voice after the game affirmed that they came to Texas hungry to hush doubters. ,In the process, Georgi...
Report: Magic G Jalen Suggs gets 5-year, $150.5M contract extension
Guard Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic have agreed on a five-year, $150.5 million extension to his rookie contract, ESPN reported Monday.,The 23-year-old Suggs, who signed a four-year, $30 million deal in 2021 that will pay him $9.1 million this season, was voted to the NBA All-Defensive second tea...
Texas fined $250K by SEC for beer can protest
First-year member Texas faces a $250,000 fine from the Southeastern Conference after fans interrupted Saturday night's game against Georgia by throwing water bottles, beer cans and other debris onto the field.,The SEC announced sanctions against Texas on Sunday. The university will also "be required...
Oregon No. 1 for first time since 2012, Georgia No. 2 in AP Top 25 poll
Oregon vaulted to the top of the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first time in 12 years on Sunday after its dominant win at Purdue and Texas' home loss to Georgia on Saturday.,The Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) avoided a letdown following their 32-31 home victory over then-No. 3 Ohio...
Georgia Bulldogs Aren't Always The Nation’s Best Team, But They Can Be
The Georgia Bulldogs are a bit of a rollercoaster, and why they aren't always the best team in college football, they have the ability to be consistently great....
Trevor Etienne, defense lift No. 5 Georgia past No. 1 Texas
Trevor Etienne rushed for three touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia built a 23-point lead en route to a 30-15 win at No. 1 Texas in Austin in Southeastern Conference play Saturday.,Carson Beck completed 23 of 41 for 175 yards and threw three interceptions for the Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC), who won their third...
No. 17 Kansas State rides QB Avery Johnson's arm in rout of West Virginia
Avery Johnson threw for career highs in yards (298) and touchdowns (three) in his eighth career start as No. 17 Kansas State dominated host West Virginia 45-18 on Saturday night.,On a night K-State (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) struggled to get any traction on the ground, Johnson found three different receivers...
QB Riley Leonard uses legs in No. 12 Notre Dame's easy win over Georgia Tech
Riley Leonard passed for 203 yards and rushed for 51 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and No. 12 Notre Dame pulled away for a 31-13 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta., ,Jeremiyah Love notched 85 total yards (49 receiving, 36 rushing) and scored a touchdown on the ground for Notre...
No. 10 Clemson handles Virginia, spoils ex-assistant's return
Cade Klubnik fired three touchdown passes and No. 10 Clemson spoiled Virginia coach Tony Elliott's return to campus with a 48-31 victory over the Cavaliers in Atlantic Coast Conference action Saturday., ,The Tigers (6-1, 5-0 ACC) extended their winning streak to six games and posted their sixth stra...
5-star DT Elijah Griffin commits to in-state Georgia
Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2025 class, announced Friday he will play at Georgia.,Coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs gained his commitment over finalists Miami and Southern California.,Griffin, who plays at Savannah (Ga.) Christian Prep, is the top...
'Grateful' Tony Bennett: 'No longer best coach for Virginia'
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett retired on his own terms and celebrated the beauty of the game by standing on the pillars he used to build a national title contender.,Bennett, in jest jabbing at his preferred well-critiqued methodical style of play, said he won't miss answering questions about pace...
Three Realistic NFL Trades That Need To Happen Before Trade Deadline
The NFL's trade deadline is quickly approaching, and we want to see these three realistic trades before the final buzzer on November 5th at 4 p.m....
Top Three Picks To Win 2024-25 NBA Most Valuable Player
Keep an eye on Jayson Tatum and these other top picks to win the 2024-25 NBA MVP this season....
Bhayshul Tuten sets Virginia Tech rushing record in win over BC
Bhayshul Tuten rushed for a school-record 266 yards on 18 carries and scored four touchdowns to lead Virginia Tech to a 42-21 ACC victory over Boston College on Thursday night in Blacksburg, Va., ,The Hokies (4-3, 2-1 ACC) led 14-0 after one quarter and 28-0 at halftime, but BC scored three TDs in a...
Five-star QB recruit Jared Curtis decommits from Georgia
No. 5 Georgia lost the No. 1 quarterback in the Class of 2026, per the 247Sports Composite, as five-star prospect Jared Curtis announced on Thursday that he won't be playing for coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.,Curtis, the No. 6 overall prospect in 2026 per the 247 Sports Composite, is also ESPN'...
Top candidates to replace Tony Bennett at Virginia
Tony Bennett broke up the football news cycle in dramatic fashion on Thursday when the University of Virginia confirmed that he is stepping down immediately as the program's basketball coach.,The news was particularly shocking considering Bennett took part in the ACC Media Tipoff earlier this month ...