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Elvis Smylie, Peter Uihlein tied for Riyadh lead heading to LIV's first-ever 4th round
LIV Golf spent four seasons promoting 54 holes as a core part of its identity. On Friday in Riyadh, it revealed a new side as the third round concluded with a leaderboard that didn't decide anything yet. This is the league's first regular-season event staged over 72 holes, a notable change for 2026....
Alabama tackles rival Auburn with Charles Bediako case pending
Alabama split back-to-back games against Southeastern Conference co-leaders Florida and Texas A&M.,The Crimson Tide (15-7, 5-4 SEC) bounced back from a 100-77 thrashing at the hands of the host Gators to defeat the visiting Aggies 100-97 on Wednesday. That left them just two games behind the confere...
LSU looks to build off OT win as Georgia chases SEC reset
Both Georgia and LSU have a lot of catching up to do as they begin the second half of the Southeastern Conference season against each other Saturday in Baton Rouge, La.,The Bulldogs (16-6, 4-5 SEC) have fallen to 11th in the conference after losing three straight games. The Tigers (14-8, 2-7) are in...
Political tensions surface at slick Milan Cortina opening ceremony
MILAN/CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Italy launched the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday with a slick and colorful ceremony that celebrated the country's history, arts and fashion but where global political tensions surfaced in the crowd reaction.,Italian President Sergio Mattarella formally dec...
Reports: Paul Goldschmidt returning to Yankees
The New York Yankees and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are in agreement on a one-year extension to keep the veteran first baseman in the Bronx, according to multiple reports on Friday.,Contract details are currently unknown. Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $12 million deal with New York last offseas...
No. 20 Clemson continues west coast road trip at Cal
For 20th-ranked Clemson and unranked California, Saturday night's clash between the teams at Berkeley, Ca. is a potential resume booster for both sides.,The Tigers (19-4, 9-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) enter the contest projected as a No. 6 seed by ESPN's Bracketology and No. 32 in the latest KenPom...
Seton Hall wary of tournament exclusion, heads west to face Creighton
Wednesday was not a good night for Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament hopes.,Not only did the Pirates (16-7, 6-6 Big East) lose 72-60 at Villanova, but a game halfway across the country made their Big Dance dreams even slimmer.,When Oklahoma State upset No. 16 BYU 99-92 on Wednesday, it put the Cowboys in...
Hopeful Providence prepares to host Big East foe DePaul
Providence coach Kim English hopes that, finally, his team has another win it can build off in Big East play.,After making an improbable comeback to beat Butler 97-87 in double overtime on Wednesday, the Friars (10-13, 3-9 Big East) go for back-to-back home wins on Saturday against DePaul.,It was a ...
Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice, lying in gambling case
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators looking into an illegal bookmaking operation on Friday in a verdict delivered in Los Angeles.,Puig, 35, faces up to 15 years in federal prison after the completion of the 1...
Final Super Bowl injury report: Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori good to go
Seattle Seahawks standout rookie safety Nick Emmanwori returned to full practice participation and is expected to play in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.,Emmanwori suffered a low ankle sprain at practice Wednesday and was held out Thursday. Seattle hea...
Texas-Ole Miss marks Chris Beard's first game back in Austin
Texas will face its former coach Chris Beard when it hosts reeling Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference clash in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (14-9, 5-5 SEC) have won two consecutive games and three of their past four, with the most recent victory an 84-75 decision at home ove...
Marquette, Butler seek to turn fortunes around in Big East battle
While little has gone right for Marquette this season, it has found some success on its home court of late.,The Golden Eagles (8-15, 3-9 Big East) hope that carries over into Saturday's game against Butler in Milwaukee.,Marquette could be getting the Bulldogs (13-10, 4-8) at the right moment as they...
Miami struggling around perimeter with Boston College on deck
Miami finds itself in a slump at a critical juncture of the schedule as it prepares to visit Boston College on Saturday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Hurricanes (17-5, 6-3 ACC) have followed a 10-game win streak with a 2-3 stretch that has endangered their NCAA Tournament hopes.,Jai Lucas, Miami's fir...
No. 23 Miami (Ohio) puts win streak on line against Marshall
After yet another close call, No. 23 Miami (Ohio) looks to continue its perfect season when it steps out of Mid-American Conference play to battle Marshall of the Sun Belt Conference on Saturday afternoon in Huntington, W. Va.,Miami (23-0) is one of only two unbeaten teams in Division I men's basket...
U.S. skier Breezy Johnson still wary after painful memories of Cortina
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- World champion Breezy Johnson was relieved to complete the first training session for the women's Olympic downhill on Friday but the American was still not about to let down her guard.,Cortina's Olimpia delle Tofane piste, a gleaming streak down the mountain but shrouded ...
Snoop Dogg in the house: Rapper cheers US to mixed doubles win
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Rapper Snoop Dogg brought a touch of flair to the mixed doubles curling competition on Thursday, sporting a custom jacket featuring the faces of American duo Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse while cheering them to victory over Canada.,Snoop was in attendance at the Cortina ...
No. 19 Saint Louis faces La Salle ready to absorb more blows
No. 19 Saint Louis will be in search of a bit more edge as it tries to continue its Atlantic 10 Conference dominance at home against La Salle on Saturday.,Saint Louis (22-1, 10-0 Atlantic 10) will face struggling La Salle (7-16, 3-7) after it dodged defeat at Davidson on Tuesday night. The Billikens...
No. 1 Arizona chases another program record against Oklahoma State
Top-ranked Arizona will not have played in a week when the Wildcats host Oklahoma State on Saturday at Tucson, Ariz.,It will be the first game since the unbeaten Wildcats (22-0, 9-0 Big 12) achieved the best start in program history with an 87-74 win at Arizona State.,They will attempt to break the ...
No. 15 Vanderbilt hope to be healthier against struggling Oklahoma
No. 15 Vanderbilt looks to extend its three-game winning streak against visiting Oklahoma -- losers of nine straight -- in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday afternoon., ,The Commodores (19-3, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) had a needed week off after a 71-68 home win over Ole Miss. Tyler Tanner led all sco...
Lightning F Curtis Douglas fined for being aggressor vs. Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Curtis Douglas was fined $2,018.23 Friday for serving as the aggressor in his team's latest melee with the archrival Florida Panthers.,The NHL issued the maximum allowable fine to Douglas for fighting an unwilling opponent, Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola, in the third p...