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UConn's Geno Auriemma apologizes for behavior following loss
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma on Saturday apologized for his actions at the conclusion of his team's loss to South Carolina in the Women's Final Four in Phoenix.,With the final seconds winding down on the Gamecocks' 62-48 victory on Friday, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and Auriemm...
Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley engage in game-ending argument
The rivalry between South Carolina and UConn reached new heights at the end of the teams' matchup in the Women's Final Four on Friday in Phoenix when the head coaches got into an on-court spat.,With the final seconds winding down on the Gamecocks' 62-48 victory, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and ...
South Carolina ends UConn's perfect season, advances to title game
PHOENIX -- Ta'Niya Latson had 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead a balanced South Carolina attack, and the Gamecocks stunned undefeated and top-seeded UConn 62-48 in the NCAA Women's Final Four in Phoenix on Friday.,Agot Makeer scored 14 points, Joyce Edwards had 11 and Tessa Johnson had 10 for the G...
Women's hoops powers UConn, South Carolina meet again in Final Four
PHOENIX -- For South Carolina, familiarity breeds respect.,"UConn has been the standard in women's basketball for a very long time," South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said Thursday, on the eve of another faceoff.,"When you have some traditionally rich program like that, it helps us all grow. It helps...
Joyce Edwards, No. 1 South Carolina rout TCU, charge into Final Four
Joyce Edwards scored six of her game-high 24 points during a fourth-quarter deluge that sent Sacramento 4 Region No. 1 seed South Carolina to its sixth consecutive Final Four with a 78-52 rout of No. 3 seed TCU on Monday.,The Gamecocks (35-3) led the Horned Frogs throughout the third quarter but cou...
Ta’Niya Latson scores 28 as South Carolina blows out Oklahoma
Ta'Niya Latson scored 28 points to help top-seed South Carolina beat fourth-seeded Oklahoma 94-68 in a Sweet 16 matchup Saturday in Sacramento.,Latson set the tone from the start, scoring eight points during the Gamecocks' 10-0 run to start the game.,South Carolina will take on the winner of Saturda...
South Florida reels in Chris Mack as new coach
Former Xavier and Louisville coach Chris Mack was hired Thursday as the new head man at South Florida.,Mack went 45-20 over the past two seasons at College of Charleston.,"I am truly excited for the opportunity to lead a South Florida basketball program that's on an exceptional trajectory and to joi...
Georgia Southern coach Charlie Henry gets 4-year extension
Georgia Southern men's basketball coach Charlie Henry signed a four-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season.,The school announced the contract news on Thursday but did not disclose financial terms.,"Today is a great day for our men's basketball program as we announce the contract extensio...
Report: Georgia Southern coach Charlie Henry to get new 4-year deal
Georgia Southern and men's basketball coach Charlie Henry are in agreement on a new four-year contract, ESPN reported Thursday.,No financial terms were disclosed.,The Eagles finished the regular season at 16-15 and 8-10 in the Sun Belt Conference. To qualify for the NCAA Tournament, the No. 10-seede...
Star turn: 10 MLB players poised for '26 breakout
If you like to watch rookies and other young players on the verge of breaking out in Major League Baseball, it's a good time to be a fan. ,With Opening Day upon us, let's take a quick look at 10 players (rookies and others) who are on the verge of making a big name for themselves in MLB.,RHP Shane B...
Alabama coach Kristy Curry leaves for South Florida post
After 13 seasons in charge at Alabama, women's basketball head coach Kristy Curry is leaving for the same job at South Florida.,Both schools announced the move Tuesday, with South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins calling Curry "a proven winner at the highest levels.","She has guided her teams to...
South Carolina parts ways with former LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri
Paul Mainieri is out as baseball coach at South Carolina, less than halfway through his second season with the Gamecocks.,Mainieri and athletic director Jeremiah Donati issued a joint statement on Saturday regarding the decision.,"After a conversation this morning with Coach Mainieri, we agreed that...
LIV Golf announces return to South Africa in 2027
Mere hours after Bryson DeChambeau sank the par putt that defeated Spain's Jon Rahm in a LIV Golf South Africa playoff on Sunday, LIV Golf announced it will host another tournament in South Africa next year.,The tour will return to The Club at Steyn City, just north of Johannesburg, after attracting...
Emotional Bryson DeChambeau wins LIV Golf South Africa in playoff
Bryson DeChambeau prevailed in a playoff for the second straight week on Sunday, defeating Jon Rahm on the first hole of the extra session at LIV Golf South Africa in Johannesburg.,DeChambeau, who also won a playoff last Sunday at LIV Golf Singapore, scrambled to save par on the final hole. After hi...
Providence tabs South Florida's Bryan Hodgson as head coach
Providence hired South Florida head coach Bryan Hodgson to the same post on Sunday morning.,Per reports, Hodgson will sign a five-year deal with the Friars. He leaves the Bulls after just one season and a 25-9 record.,Hodgson, 38, will replace Kim English, who was fired on March 13 after three seaso...
Reports: Providence tabs South Florida's Bryan Hodgson as head coach
Providence is set to hire South Florida head coach Bryan Hodgson to the same post, multiple media outlets reported Sunday morning.,Per reports, Hodgson will sign a five-year deal with the Friars. He leaves the Bulls after just one season and a 25-9 record.,Hodgson, 38, will replace Kim English, who ...
Bryson DeChambeau maintains 2-shot lead in South Africa
Bryson DeChambeau carded two eagles on Saturday to maintain a two-shot lead at the inaugural LIV Golf event in South Africa.,Southern Guards, the home favorites, lead the team event entering the final round at Steyn City in Johannesburg.,DeChambeau posted a 7-under-par 64 in the third round to move ...
Bryson DeChambeau takes 2-shot lead at LIV South Africa
Bryson DeChambeau sank a birdie on the par-5, 18th hole on Friday to open up a two-shot lead following the second round of LIV Golf South Africa.,DeChambeau, the two-time U.S. Open champion and winner of last week's LIV Singapore event, carded an eagle and seven birdies but also had a double bogey o...
Southern overtakes Samford late for First Four victory
Jaylia Reed scored 16 points and DeMya Carter contributed 15 on Thursday night as Southern went on a game-ending 14-2 run to subdue Samford 65-53 in an Women's NCAA Tournament First Four matchup in Columbia, S.C.,The game was tied at 51 with 6:59 left after Carla Baguda hit a layup for the Bulldogs....
Isaac McKneely rains treys as Louisville outlasts South Florida
Isaac McKneely drilled seven 3-pointers to help No. 6 Louisville build a big lead and hold off No. 11 South Florida 83-79 on Thursday in an NCAA Tournament first-round matchup at Buffalo, N.Y.,McKneely matched his season high of 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Ryan Conwell added 18 points with six as...