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Brian Kelly sues LSU as buyout fight continues
Former LSU coach Brian Kelly is taking the school to court, asking a judge to clarify that he was not fired for cause and is entitled to a buyout of close to $54 million.,Kelly's attorneys sued the school late Monday, hours after LSU representatives told them via phone on Monday that Kelly hadn't ac...
SMU, Murray State square off in matchup of unbeaten teams
SMU will look to continue to build momentum at home before the start of the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule in early January when it faces Murray State on Tuesday night in Dallas.,The clash will mark the third contest of SMU's seven-game homestand to open the season. ,The Mustangs (2-0) outlasted...
Georgia Tech squeaks by again, escapes SE Louisiana
Freshman Mouhamed Sylla recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds Monday, helping Georgia Tech grind out a 70-60 victory over visiting Southeastern Louisiana in Atlanta., ,Lamar Washington added 13 points, while Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Akai Fleming chipped in 12 points apiece for the Yellow Jackets (3-0), w...
Report: Brian Kelly rebuffs LSU settlement offers
Former LSU coach Brian Kelly rejected two settlement offers and is seeking the full $54 million buyout owed under the terms of his contract, the Baton Rouge Advocate reported.,Kelly's attorneys have given the school a Monday deadline of 6 p.m. ET to confirm in writing that that they will pay him the...
Meechie Johnson’s 33 points lift South Carolina past Southern Miss in OT
Meechie Johnson scored 33 points and South Carolina defeated Southern Miss 83-79 in overtime Sunday night in Columbia, S.C.,Eli Ellis added 20 points and Mike Sharavjamts scored 17 for the Gamecocks (2-0), who squandered a 16-point first-half lead before rallying behind Johnson to reach overtime.,Is...
Georgia Tech to keep ship steady with Southeastern Louisiana in town
With a complement of a fully healthy roster, Georgia Tech looks to win its third game in as many tries Monday when it hosts Southeastern Louisiana in Atlanta., ,Georgia Tech (2-0) blew past Bryant 74-45 on Friday after struggling with Maryland-Eastern Shore in its season opener. The Yellow Jackets e...
USC's outburst sets Galen Center points record in Manhattan romp
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 20 of his 26 points in the first half, and Southern California put up its second and third halves of 55-plus points this season on the way to a 114-83 rout of visiting Manhattan on Sunday in Los Angeles., ,Coming off of a 57-point half to close last Monday's season-opening r...
Big Ten will continue to review illegal USC fake punt play
The Big Ten Conference confirmed a jersey violation by Southern California's backup quarterback in Friday's game against Northwestern and said Sunday that the situation will continue to be reviewed.,On a punt play in the second quarter, backup quarterback Sam Huard was in kick formation wearing the ...
Southern California off to hot start, but so is next foe Manhattan
Southern California returns to action in Los Angeles on Sunday when it hosts Manhattan, and the Trojans aim to carry over the red-hot offense from their season-opening win Monday.,USC (1-0) tipped off its campaign Monday with a 94-64 rout of Cal Poly in which the Trojans scored a whopping 57 points ...
Ball-sharing South Carolina ready to tame Southern Miss
South Carolina coach Lamont Paris was very happy with his team's selflessness in its season-opening win against visiting North Carolina A&T., ,He'll be looking for more of the same when the Gamecocks (1-0) face Southern Miss (1-1) on Sunday in Columbia, S.C., ,All 12 Gamecocks that played in the ope...
Jayden Maiava accounts for 3 TDs as No. 19 USC tops Northwestern
Jayden Maiava passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Makai Lemon added two scores and No. 19 Southern California overwhelmed Northwestern in the second half en route to a 38-17 win on Friday in Los Angeles.,The Trojans (7-2, 5-1 Big Ten) scored on each of their first three possessions in the...
Missouri holds off Southeast Missouri State behind Mark Mitchell
Mark Mitchell scored 29 points to lead Missouri past Southeast Missouri State 89-84 Friday night in Columbia, Mo.,Anthony Robinson II scored 15 points, Jayden Stone scored 14 and Sebastian Mack added 11 for the Tigers (2-0).,The Redhawks (0-2) were led by Braxton Stacker (26 points) and Luke Almodov...
Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson, WR Kayshon Boutte ruled out vs. Bucs
The New England Patriots will be without running back Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.,Stevenson will miss his second straight game with a toe injury. He's rushed for 279 yards and a team-high three touchdow...
Missouri aims to jump-start stalwarts against SEMO
Missouri expects to run its offense this season through its top two returning players, forward Mark Mitchell and point guard Anthony Robinson II.,After those two combined for just 17 points in Missouri's 88-67 season-opening victory at Howard on Monday, the Tigers (1-0) will try to get Mitchell and ...
Texas A&M cracks 100-point barrier in blowout of Texas Southern
Rashaun Agee scored a team-high 16 points Thursday night and Texas A&M blew open a tight game in the first 10 minutes of the second half for a 104-70 nonconference win over visiting Texas Southern in College Station, Texas.,Rylan Griffen added 14 and Marcus Hill tallied 13 points for the Aggies (2-0...
No. 23 Creighton tops South Dakota for 31st straight home-opening win
Owen Freeman scored 19 points off the bench and Nik Graves added 15, lifting No. 23 Creighton to a 92-76 season-opening victory over South Dakota on Wednesday in Omaha, Neb.,Freeman made 9 of 11 shots from the floor and showed no ill effects as he works his way back from a knee injury since he trans...
No. 23 Creighton tops South Dakota for 32nd straight home-opening win
Owen Freeman scored 19 points off the bench and Nik Graves added 15, lifting No. 23 Creighton to a 92-76 season-opening victory over South Dakota on Wednesday in Omaha, Neb.,Freeman made 9 of 11 shots from the floor and showed no ill effects as he works his way back from a knee injury since he trans...
Chase Ross pours in 23 points as Marquette soars past Southern
Chase Ross scored 23 points with six boards and six assists to lead Marquette to a 100-82 victory over the visiting Southern on Wednesday night.,Zaide Lowery, Caedin Hamilton and Sean Jones each added 12 for Marquette. Ben Gold poured in 10, along with a team-high nine rebounds.,Michael Jacobs led S...
Michael Ajayi's 24-point, 12-rebound effort leads Butler past Southern Indiana
Michael Ajayi had 24 points with 12 rebounds, and Butler used a strong first half to roll toward an 88-58 victory over visiting Southern Indiana on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.,Jamie Kaiser Jr. also posted a double-double, recording 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs. They opened this se...
Texas A&M looks to build off strong debut showing vs. Texas Southern
Bucky Ball is off to a quick start at Texas A&M.,New Aggies coach Bucky McMillan guided his team to a 98-68 win Monday night in its season opener against Northwestern State (La.). The Aggies shot 49.3% from the field while forcing 16 turnovers and earning a 48-24 advantage in points in the paint.,Te...