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Zach Johnson wins Champions debut at James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational
Zach Johnson didn't wait long to make himself at home on PGA Tour Champions.,Just two weeks after turning 50, the two-time major winner closed with a 3-under 69 on Sunday to win the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla., by four shots in his debut on the 50-and-olde...
No. 4 Texas rolls past No. 3 South Carolina in SEC title game
Madison Booker scored 18 points, Justice Carlton had 13 of her 15 in a dominant first quarter and No. 4 Texas never trailed in defeating No. 3 South Carolina 78-61 to win the SEC women's championship Sunday in Greenville, S.C.,Carlton, who entered the game averaging 8.5 points, made 6 of 7 field-goa...
No. 1 UConn blasts Creighton, reaches Big East final
Sarah Strong, KK Arnold and Azzi Fudd rarely missed as No. 1 UConn earned its 49th straight victory by thrashing Creighton 100-51 in the Big East tournament semifinals Sunday in Uncasville, Conn.,Strong scored 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Arnold (8-for-9) put up 18 points and Fudd (6-for-10) added...
Boston College fires coach Earl Grant after 5 seasons
Boston College has fired Earl Grant after five seasons, the school announced Sunday.,Grant, 49, posted a 72-92 record during his time with the Eagles, including 11-20 this season with a 4-14 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. ,"We are grateful to Earl for his dedication to our student-athletes a...
Lakers star LeBron James (elbow, foot) ruled out vs. Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been downgraded to out for Sunday afternoon's game against the visiting New York Knicks.,James, who was considered a game-time decision, is nursing a left elbow contusion and left foot arthritis. ,The four-time NBA MVP and 22-time All-Star was injured du...
Report: James Conner back with Cardinals on reworked deal
The Arizona Cardinals and James Conner have agreed to a reworked contract to keep the running back with the team next season, NFL Network reported Sunday.,Conner was scheduled to have a $9.8 million cap hit this season. The terms of his new contract were not reported.,Conner, who will turn 31 in May...
Reports: Boston College fires coach Earl Grant after 5 seasons
Boston College has fired Earl Grant after five seasons, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.,Grant, 49, posted a 72-92 record during his time with the Eagles, including 11-20 this season with a 4-14 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. ,Boston College notched a 77-69 victory over Notre Dame on ...
Reports: Broncos ink 3-year deal to keep LB Justin Strnad
The Denver Broncos are bringing back another key part of their defensive front. The Broncos have agreed to a 3-year, $18 million deal with linebacker Justin Strnad to keep him in Denver, multiple outlets reported Sunday.,Per the reports, $5.1 million is guaranteed at signing with $10 million guarant...
Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje to highlight UFC event at White House
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will vie for the lightweight title at UFC Freedom Fights 250, believed to be the first pro sporting event ever held at the White House.,The June 14 fight card will feature six bouts, including Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane competing for the interim heavyweight title. Wi...
Reports: Nationals to sign RHP Zack Littell
The Washington Nationals are signing right-hander Zack Littell to a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Littell, who split last season with the Cincinnati Reds and the Tampa Bay Rays.,Littell, 30, posted an 8-8 record with a 3.58 ERA in 2...
Why Dana Whites’ UFC White House Card Announcement Felt Disappointing
The UFC has revealed its full fight card for the White House event in June, but does it match Dana White’s massive hype?...
Report: Tyler Huntley returning to Ravens on 2-year deal
Quarterback Tyler Huntley is staying with the Baltimore Ravens, with the sides agreeing to a two-year $5 million deal, multiple outlets reported.,Per reports, the contract contains up to $6 million in incentives.,Huntley, 28, has spent five of his six NFL seasons with the Ravens, who signed him as a...
Mercedes' George Russell wins F1 opener in Australia
George Russell led a 1-2 finish for Mercedes on Sunday, winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after holding off a challenge from the Ferrari team.,Starting from the pole position at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Russell quickly was passed by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who j...
Georgia Tech fires Damon Stoudamire after 11-20 season
Damon Stoudamire will not return as basketball coach at Georgia Tech.,The school fired Stoudamire on Sunday, one day after the Yellow Jackets concluded their season with a 79-76 loss at Clemson for their 12th straight defeat.,Georgia Tech posted an 11-20 overall record and was 2-16 in the Atlantic C...
Report: Georgia Tech fires Damon Stoudamire after 11-20 season
Damon Stoudamire will not return as basketball coach at Georgia Tech, ESPN reported Sunday.,The school is firing Stoudamire after the Yellow Jackets concluded their season with a 79-76 loss at Clemson on Saturday for their 12th straight loss.,Georgia Tech posted an 11-20 overall record and was 2-16 ...
Jon Rahm breaks title drought at LIV Hong Kong
Jon Rahm captured his first individual tournament win since September 2024 on Sunday, carding a 64 for a three-stroke victory at LIV Golf Hong Kong.,Tied with Harold Varner III and Belgium's Thomas Detry entering the round, Rahm took over on the back nine with birdies on four consecutive holes, givi...
Big East fines UConn's Dan Hurley $25K for conduct in loss at Marquette
UConn coach Dan Hurley received two technical fouls and was ejected in the final second of an upset loss at Marquette on Saturday. Hours later, he was fined $25,000 by the Big East Conference for unsportsmanlike conduct.,The fourth-ranked Huskies (27-4, 17-3 Big East) fell 68-62 to the Golden Eagles...
Strong starts for Aurora Gaming, Team Falcons at Wallachia Season 7
Aurora Gaming, Team Falcons, PARIVISION and HEROIC each recorded a sweep on Saturday, the first day of group stage play of PGL Wallachia Season 7 in Bucharest, Romania.,Team Liquid, Natus Vincere, Team Spirit and Vici Gaming won by 2-1 margins.,The $1 million Dota 2 tournament features a group stage...
Unaccustomed to losing streaks, Pistons eager to beat heat
The Miami Heat, who have won four straight games, are about to get tested.,Miami will host the Detroit Pistons, who have the best record in the Eastern Conference, on Sunday. And the Pistons could land in Miami angry after being upset by the lowly Brooklyn Nets, 107-105, on Saturday night as they sq...
Wild ending sees Oregon overcome Washington in closing seconds
Kwame Evans Jr. made five of the six free throws he was awarded with 2.5 seconds to play, leading Oregon to an 85-79 win over Washington in the regular-season finale for both longtime rivals in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday night.,Washington head coach Danny Sprinkle was assessed two technical fouls aft...