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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh to undergo two procedures
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh will undergo another cardiac ablation this offseason as well as hip replacement surgery.,Harbaugh, who turned 61 last month, disclosed the upcoming procedures during his season-ending press conference with reporters on Wednesday. He said he will "soon" undergo...
Vanderbilt, South Carolina continue grind of SEC play
Two Southeastern Conference rivals would like to nip their losing streaks in the bud when South Carolina visits Vanderbilt on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn.,After the Commodores (13-3, 1-2 SEC) fell 75-66 at Missouri on Saturday, their second straight loss, ESPN moved them from "last four in" to "fir...
Aneesah Morrow helps undefeated LSU top Vanderbilt
Aneesah Morrow tallied 23 points and 15 rebounds while two other Tigers topped 20 points as No. 5 LSU defeated Vanderbilt 83-77 on Monday in Baton Rouge, La., to remain unbeaten.,LSU (19-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference), which is off to its second-best start in program history (23-0 in 2022-23), also...
No. 8 Florida knocks off Arkansas
Alijah Martin scored 14 points and Alex Condon notched a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds as No. 8 Florida topped host Arkansas 71-63 on Saturday in Southeastern Conference play at Fayetteville, Ark.,Will Richard added 12 points and eight boards for the Gators, who led by as many as 12. Wa...
Missouri holds off Vanderbilt to extend home win streak
Mark Mitchell scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Missouri held off Vanderbilt 75-66 Saturday in Columbia, Mo.,Anthony Robinson II scored 15 points and dished eight assists and Caleb Grill added 13 points as the Tigers (13-3, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) extended their home winning streak...
Pelicans F Zion Williamson draws one-game team suspension
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was suspended for Friday night's road game against the Philadelphia 76ers for a violation of team policies, vice president of operations David Griffin announced.,According to ESPN, Williamson was late for Thursday's flight to Philadelphia with the rest of...
After an SEC breakthrough, Missouri moves on to face Vanderbilt
Missouri came into this season with last year's 0-18 Southeastern Conference finish hanging over the proceedings.,The Tigers (12-3, 1-1 SEC) gained a measure of relief with their 83-67 breakthrough over LSU at home Tuesday. They will bid for their second straight league victory Saturday afternoon wh...
Eight Astros avoid arbitration; Framber Valdez lands reported $18M
The Houston Astros came to terms on one-year contracts for all eight of their arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, including star left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez.,The Astros did not disclose financial terms, but according to multiple media reports, Valdez will make $18 million in 2025.,The o...
Cardinals heading to arbitration with Lars Nootbaar, 2 others
The St. Louis Cardinals did not reach deals with three arbitration-eligible players - outfielder Lars Nootbaar, outfielder/second baseman Brendan Donovan and right-handed pitcher Andre Pallante - by Thursday's deadline to exchange salary figures.,The Cardinals did, however, reach one-year contracts ...
Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers to return for final season
First-team All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers will return to Vanderbilt for the 2025 season instead of heading to the NFL. ,The 6-foot-4, 225-pound senior began his career at Texas A&M (2021-22), played at New Mexico State in 2023 and transferred to the Commodores in 2024.,Stowers told ESPN he is staying...
No. 23 Ole Miss fends off Arkansas comeback bid
Malik Dia scored a season-high 21 points and drained a crucial 3-pointer with 1:10 remaining as No. 23 Ole Miss topped Arkansas 73-66 on Wednesday night in Fayetteville, Ark. ,With Arkansas rallying down 68-62, Dia -- who had a team-high eight rebounds -- took a pass from Jaylen Murray and canned a ...
No. 14 Mississippi State halts Vanderbilt's 7-game win streak
No. 14 Mississippi State won its Southeastern Conference road opener with a 76-64 win at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday.,RJ Melendez (19 points), Cameron Matthews (16) and Claudell Harris (13) led the Bulldogs (14-1, 2-0) in scoring. ,AJ Hoggard (18), Grant Huffman (12) and Tyler Nickel ...
No. 14 Mississippi State, Vanderbilt put 7-game win streaks on line
No. 14 Mississippi State and unranked Vanderbilt hope to keep seven-game winning streaks alive when the teams meet Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.,Both squads opened Southeastern Conference play with wins in different fashions.,For the Bulldogs (13-1, 1-0), that was an 85-50 demolition of South Carolina...
Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova WDs from Australian Open
Wimbledon champion and World No. 10 Barbora Krejcikova withdrew from the upcoming Australian Open on Sunday due to a back problem. ,Also on Sunday, former World No. 1 players Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark and Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic also withdrew from the tournament.,"Hi everyone, I ...
Vanderbilt slides past LSU in SEC opener for both teams
AJ Hoggard scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and Vanderbilt held off LSU 80-72 in the SEC opener for both teams Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, La.,Jaylen Carey and MJ Collins added 14 points each, Jason Edwards scored 12 and Tyler Nickel had 11 for the Commodores (13-1), who had...
No. 1 Tennessee 14-0 after cruising past No. 23 Arkansas
Chaz Lanier scored 29 points and top-ranked Tennessee equaled the best start in program history with an easy 76-52 victory over No. 23 Arkansas on Saturday afternoon in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams at Knoxville, Tenn.,Igor Milicic Jr. had 13 points, a career-best 18 rebounds and...
Father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall
Sonny Smart, the father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, died early Saturday morning due to complications from hip surgery necessitated after the 76-year-old fell in New Orleans before Thursday's Sugar Bowl, the university announced.,"Sonny fell while walking during the day on New Year's Eve in New Orl...
After padding win totals, Vanderbilt, LSU brace for SEC play
LSU had a fine run during its pre-conference schedule. So did Vanderbilt.,Both teams know that things will get significantly more challenging when they meet to open Southeastern Conference play on Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, La.,The Commodores (12-1) are playing just their second game on an o...
MLS roundup: D.C.'s Matai Akinmboni heads to Premier League
D.C. United transferred homegrown defender Matai Akinmboni to AFC Bournemouth of the English Premier League on Friday.,The MLS club received a reported $2.5 million fee plus a future sell-on percentage for the 18-year-old Maryland native.,Akinmboni appeared in 13 MLS matches (eight starts) over the ...
No. 1 Tennessee not satisfied entering SEC opener vs. No. 23 Arkansas
Tennessee is the top-ranked team in the nation and boasts the school's best start in more than 100 years.,But the Volunteers lack accomplishments in the eyes of coach Rick Barnes as they open Southeastern Conference play against No. 23 Arkansas on Saturday afternoon at Knoxville, Tenn.,"We're 0-0 li...