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Hideki Matsuyama seeks Hawaii sweep at Sony Open
Hideki Matsuyama opened the PGA Tour season in record-breaking style last weekend at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.,The Japanese star will ride a wave of birdies to Honolulu this week as he tries to make it a two-week sweep at the Sony Open in Hawaii, beginning Thursday at Waialae Country...
Webb Simpson remembers late friend Grayson Murray: ‘I miss him a ton’
Webb Simpson and Grayson Murray were born eight years apart in the city of Raleigh, N.C.,When Simpson was a teenager with his sights set on a golf career, he met Murray for the first time. His swing coach told him there was a kid around eight or nine who was already "really good" and didn't live far...
Grayson Murray's parents start foundation for mental health awareness
The parents of late PGA Tour player Grayson Murray announced the launch of a foundation in their son's honor on Monday.,Murray, who took his life at age 30 on May 25, 2024, was open about his battles with anxiety, depression and addiction. The nonprofit founded by Eric and Terry Murray will aim to r...
Nuggets G Jamal Murray has sprained ankle, out vs. Suns
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray will not play against the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday night due to a sprained ankle, coach Michael Malone announced in his pregame availability.,Malone said Murray sustained the injury in Sunday's overtime win at New Orleans and is hopeful Murray will be able to...
Nebraska throttles Murray State in Hawaii
Andrew Morgan scored 12 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Sunday as Nebraska established a 20-point halftime lead and cruised to a 66-49 win over Murray State in the quarterfinals of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu.,The Cornhuskers (8-2) also got 15 points from Connor Essegian as they advanced to ...
Well-rounded Brice Williams, Nebraska face Murray State in Hawaii
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg has high expectations for sixth-year guard Brice Williams.,"A two-way player that I think has a chance to play at the next level," Hoiberg said. "No doubt about it with his positional size and overall skill level.",Williams will look to display those qualities for a secon...
Flames D Brayden Pachal signs 2-year extension
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Brayden Pachal to a two-year, $2.375 million contract extension on Tuesday.,Pachal, 25, has recorded two points (one goal, one assist), 72 hits and 27 penalty minutes in 31 games this season.,A Stanley Cup champion with Vegas, Pachal has totaled 11 points (three ...
Revs acquire D Brayan Ceballos from Fortaleza
The New England Revolution acquired defender Brayan Ceballos in a transfer from Brazil's Fortaleza on Friday.,The 23-year-old Colombian center back arrives on a three-year deal through 2027 with a club option for 2028.,Since making his professional debut at 16, Ceballos has appeared in 110 matches o...
Why Small-Market MLB Teams Like Pirates, Reds and Rays Must Invest to Compete
Smaller-market MLB teams like the Pirates, Reds, and Rays need to follow the Kansas City Royals blueprint by spending a little bit of money to compete for a World Series....
Report: Pelicans G Dejounte Murray to return Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is set to return from a broken hand on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Monday.,Murray injured his left hand on opening night and was expected to miss four to six weeks following surgery in late October.,He was ...
Rivals turned teammates: Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has hired a new coach -- longtime friend and rival Andy Murray, who retired from competitive tennis this summer.,Djokovic split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after six years earlier this summer, and he's counting on Murray to help him prepare for the Australian Open, which begins Jan. 1...
Temple fires third-year head coach Stan Drayton
Temple football coach Stan Drayton was fired Sunday after nearly three seasons on the job.,The move comes one day following the Owls' 18-15 overtime victory against FAU. ,Drayton, 53, guided Temple to a 3-7 record overall (2-4 in the American Athletic Conference) on the season and 9-25 overall (4-18...
Kentucky scores early, often to beat Murray State for fourth victory
Jamarion Wilcox rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries to help lead Kentucky to a 48-6 win over Murray State in Lexington on Saturday.,Brock Vandagriff went 12-of-19 passing for 183 yards for the Wildcats.,Kentucky (4-6) snapped a four-game losing streak and kept its hopes for bowl eligi...
Vegas D Brayden McNabb signs 3-year, $10.95M deal
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb signed a three-year, $10.95 million contract extension.,The deal announced Friday begins with next season and carries an average annual value of $3.65 million.,McNabb, 33, is playing in the final season of a three-year, $8.55 million deal he signed on J...
Kentucky tries to get right vs. FCS foe Murray State
Ever since a win at playoff contender Ole Miss on Sept. 28, the sky has fallen on Kentucky's season.,The Wildcats (3-6) have lost four straight since then and will have to win their last three games just to gain bowl eligibility, starting with Saturday's nonconference home game against Murray State ...
Boston College benches QB Thomas Castellanos ahead of SMU clash
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien said he's benching starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos, with Grayson James to start Saturday against No. 13 SMU instead.,The Eagles (5-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) have three remaining games and need one win to become bowl eligible. ,O'Brien said that ...
Pittsburgh uses late run to pull away from Murray State
Jaland Lowe scored a team-high 20 points and Pittsburgh took control for good in the final eight minutes to defeat visiting Murray State 83-68 on Friday night., ,Pitt used an extended 18-2 run, ending with 14 straight points, to put away a pesky Murray State group that went cold after a decent shoot...
Pitt, taking pride in defense, aims to stifle Murray State
Pitt dropped 96 points in its season opener, but perhaps most promising was that the Panthers' defense picked up where it left off last season.,The Panthers will aim to put the clamps on another opponent Friday when Murray State comes to Pittsburgh.,Pitt (1-0) sailed to a 96-56 win over Radford to k...
Christian Eckes wins at Martinsville after drama-filled closing laps
MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Christian Eckes wasn't about to lose a race he had dominated, even if it meant using the front bumper on his No. 19 Chevrolet -- twice.,After a restart with five laps left in Friday night's Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200 at Martinsville Speedway, Eckes first moved the Toyota of Tayl...
Pelicans G Dejounte Murray (hand) out 4-6 weeks after surgery
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is expected to miss four to six weeks after successful surgery to repair his broken left hand, the team said Friday.,The procedure was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.,Murray, 28, was injured Wednesday in Ne...