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No. 3 Georgia stifles No. 9 Alabama to win 2nd straight SEC title
ATLANTA - Gunner Stockton threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 3 Georgia to a stifling 28-7 win over No. 9 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday.,Stockton was a surgical 20-of-26 passing (76.9%), earning the Most Valuable Player award.,Nate Frazier rushed ...
Seton Hall stifles Kansas State to notch road victory
Seton Hall used a suffocating defense to overwhelm Kansas State 78-67 Saturday afternoon in Manhattan, Kan., ,The Pirates held the Wildcats to 37.1% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers that they converted into 22 points., ,Seton Hall (9-1) was helped along by some atrocious shooting from...
Nationals trade LHP Jose A. Ferrer to Mariners for C Harry Ford
The Washington Nationals traded left-handed pitcher Jose A. Ferrer to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for catcher Harry Ford and right-hander Isaac Lyon, the teams announced on Saturday.,Over three seasons with the Nationals, Ferrer has posted a 4.36 ERA and 1.265 WHIP in 142 games, all relief appe...
Why Taking College Basketball to Dubai Is a Mistake for the Sport
College basketball’s new Dubai tournament highlights the sport’s growing shift toward money-driven neutral-site events and away from campus traditions....
Texans vs Chiefs Sunday Night Football Betting Prediction: Week 14 Bet Picks
Get expert analysis for Texans vs. Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, including why Houston’s team total total 19.5 points is the best betting play for Week 14....
Top 10 NFL Player Props for Week 14: Best Bets and Expert Picks
Find the best NFL Week 14 player props with expert picks and analysis, including top over/under bets for rushing, passing, and receiving totals....
3-point barrage helps Virginia Tech hand George Mason 1st loss
Jaden Schutt came off the bench to score 18 points, all from beyond the arc, to propel Virginia Tech to a 73-62 victory over George Mason Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va.,Amani Hansberry added 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals for the Hokies (8-2) in their first meeting wi...
Inter Miami takes down Whitecaps to win first MLS Cup
Lionel Messi assisted Rodrigo de Paul in the 71st minute and Tadeo Allende in second-half stoppage time as Inter Miami pulled away to defeat the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 and win their first MLS Cup.,The two plays sealed Miami's third major trophy and first MLS Cup since the club began MLS pl...
Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) expected back vs. Eagles
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton is expected to return from a left ankle fracture and play Monday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Inglewood, Calif., multiple outlets reported Saturday.,After missing seven games with the injury, Hampton was trending toward his first g...
Back on track, No. 11 Gonzaga set to face North Florida
Gonzaga responded to a rare embarrassing blowout loss by delivering its own fierce domination of Kentucky.,Now the No. 11 Bulldogs will see easier competition when they face North Florida on Sunday night at Spokane, Wash.,Gonzaga (8-1) trounced No. 18 Kentucky 94-59 on Friday night in front of a pro...
John Blackwell scores 30 points to lead Wisconsin over Marquette
John Blackwell had 30 points, as host Wisconsin rolled past in-state rival Marquette 96-76 in a nonconference matchup on Saturday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (7-2) opened a double-digit lead with 8 1-2 minutes left in the first half and led the rest of the way to improve to 6-0 at home.,Andrew Rohde ...
Perfect shooting by Meechie Johnson helps South Carolina rout Stetson
South Carolina's Meechie Johnson totaled 17 points on a day of perfect shooting, and the Gamecocks flattened Stetson 82-51 on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, S.C.,A senior guard, Johnson made all five of his field-goals attempts, including a pair of 3-pointers, and went 5-for-5 from the foul line. H...
Jacari White's sizzling shooting display lifts Virginia past Dayton
Jacari White scored a game-high 25 points Saturday and tied Virginia's school record for most consecutive made 3-pointers during an 86-73 win over Dayton in Charlotte, N.C.,The North Dakota State transfer sank all nine shots he attempted, including seven 3-pointers. The last of those, which gave the...
Second-half surge sends Boston College past New Haven
Fred Payne came off the bench to score a game-high 18 points to help Boston College avoid an upset with a 67-63 win over New Haven on Saturday in Chestnut Hill, Mass., ,Boston College (5-5), which trailed by 10 at halftime, received 13 points from Donald Hand Jr., and 12 from Luka Toews.,Jabri Fitzp...
Lamar Washington helps Georgia Tech hold off Monmouth
Lamar Washington tallied 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists on Saturday, helping Georgia Tech hold off Monmouth for a 79-67 win in Atlanta.,Kowacie Reeves Jr. added 23 points, while Mouhamed Sylla chipped in 13 points and nine rebounds for the Yellow Jackets (6-4) who snapped a three-game los...
Colts activate LB Jaylon Carlies from IR, make other moves
The Indianapolis Colts activated linebacker Jaylon Carlies from injured reserve on Saturday.,The Colts (8-4) also elevated kicker Blake Grupe and defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the active roster from the practice squad ahead of their Sunday game against the host Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4).,Carlie...
UCLA announces Bob Chesney as football coach, cites 'vision of success'
UCLA officially announced James Madison's Bob Chesney as its new head football coach on Saturday.,The announcement came one day after Chesney guided the Dukes to a 31-14 victory over Troy in the Sun Belt championship game.,Chesney, 48, guided James Madison to a 12-1 (8-0 Sun Belt) record this season...
UConn hires Toledo's Jason Candle to replace Jim Mora
UConn named Toledo coach Jason Candle as its next football coach on Saturday.,The school announced Candle signed a six-year deal. No financial terms were disclosed.,He replaces Jim Mora, who departed last month to become the head coach at Colorado State after resurrecting the Huskies' program.,Candl...
College Football Conference Championship Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Expert betting picks for college football championship weekend, including Ohio State vs. Indiana, Georgia vs. Alabama, BYU vs. Texas Tech, and Virginia vs. Duke....
UFC 323 Betting Picks: Best Bets for the Final ESPN Pay-Per-View
UFC 323 closes the ESPN PPV era with two title fights and key contender matchups. Here are the best bets for Moreno-Taira, Dawson-Torres, and Abdul-Malik....