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Report: Clemson set to name Tom Allen new DC
Clemson is expected to name Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the same role with the Tigers, ESPN reported Monday. ,Allen would replace Wes Goodwin, fired by Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney last week. The move is expected to be formalized this week, per the report.,Allen coached Penn Sta...
No. 21 Ole Miss to lean on familiar formula vs. No. 4 Alabama
No. 21 Ole Miss will look to carry over the same winning formula against a border rival when the Rebels face No. 4 Alabama on Tuesday night in a Southeastern Conference game Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The Rebels (14-2, 3-0) did something last season that they had not done during coach Chris Beard's brief tenu...
No. 1 Auburn, minus Johni Broome, set to battle No. 15 Mississippi State
Auburn rose from No. 2 to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 on Monday, but the host Tigers won't have their best player for their Tuesday night Southeastern Conference game against No. 15 Mississippi State.,Forward/center and player of the year candidate Johni Broome was helped off the floor duri...
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Indianapolis police have arrested a 55-year-old Texas man on charges of stalking WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.,Michael Lewis allegedly sent threats and sexually violent messages to the Indiana Fever guard on social media. He was arrested on a Level 5 felony stalking charge at an Indianapolis hotel o...
Duke F Maliq Brown (knee) out for several weeks
Duke defensive stopper Maliq Brown will be sidelined several weeks with a sprained knee, Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer announced Monday.,Brown was injured during the first half of Saturday's 86-78 victory over Notre Dame in Durham, N.C.,"He'll miss an extended period of time here," Scheyer said on t...
Report: Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford agree to mega-fight
Boxing greats Canelo Alvarez of Mexico and Terence Crawford have agreed to a fight this September in Las Vegas, according to a report by Combatazo.,A showdown between two of the best fighters of their generation was rumored to be in the works, as they each met separately with Saudi boxing chief Turk...
Wolves star Anthony Edwards fined for fifth time this season
The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 on Monday for "making obscene gestures toward a game official.",It marks the fifth time this season that Edwards has been fined, totaling $285,000.,This latest incident occurred Saturday during the second quarter of Minnesota's 127-12...
No. 5 Alabama looks to hold off No. 23 Ole Miss
The No. 23 Ole Miss Rebels will look to carry over the same winning formula against a border rival when they face No. 5 Alabama on Tuesday night in a Southeastern Conference game Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The Rebels (14-2, 3-0) did something last season that they had not done during coach Chris Beard's brief...
No. 2 Auburn, minus Johni Broome, set to battle No. 14 Mississippi State
Auburn figures to rise from No. 2 to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 on Monday, but the Tigers won't have their best player for their Tuesday night Southeastern Conference game against visiting Mississippi State.,Forward/center and player of the year candidate Johni Broome was helped off the fl...
After big game, status of Knicks' Jalen Brunson in question vs. Pistons
Will the New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson be in the lineup on Monday night against the Detroit Pistons? ,After leaving Sunday's win over visiting Milwaukee for about six minutes with an apparent shoulder injury, Brunson said anyone who wants to know about his status will "find out when the injury repo...
Timberwolves look to take advantage of struggling Wizards
Coming off a heartbreaking loss at home, the Minnesota Timberwolves head to Washington on Monday hoping to bounce back at the expense of the struggling Wizards.,Minnesota dropped a 127-125 decision to Memphis on Saturday, a byproduct of the Timberwolves giving up 21 offensive rebounds. The Grizzlies...
Nick Taylor prevails in Sony Open playoff for fifth PGA Tour win
Canada's Nick Taylor knocked in a birdie putt from less than 3 feet away on the second playoff hole to win the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.,Taylor, who had a dramatic eagle to conclude the final round, secured his fifth PGA Tour victory after matching Colombia's...
Lakers set to host Spurs in first game since wildfires
After being out of action since Tuesday, with two games postponed because of deadly wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Lakers appear set to resume their home schedule Monday against the San Antonio Spurs., ,The teams also had a game scheduled for Saturday at Los Angeles before it was ...
Pacers contain Cavaliers, ending hosts' 12-game win streak
Despite losing Tyrese Haliburton due to hamstring tightness, the Indiana Pacers used balanced offense and stifling defense to end the host Cleveland Cavaliers' 12-game winning streak with a 108-93 decision on Sunday.,Andrew Nembhard led the way with 19 points, Pascal Siakam added 18 points and nine ...
Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. declares for NFL draft
Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday.,The junior won the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award this year. The Outland is given to the best interior lineman -- offense or defense -- in college football, and the Lombardi Award is given to the best offensive or d...
Clippers back in action after wildfires, host Heat
The Los Angeles Clippers will want to give their devastated city something to smile about when they host the in-form Miami Heat in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday night.,Los Angeles is currently experiencing the most destructive wildfires in the city's recorded history, with at least 16 people killed a...
Rockets to rely on dynamic offensive duo vs. Grizzlies
Even taking into consideration their multiple scoring options, under most scenarios the Houston Rockets would prefer that Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun co-author the offensive attack.,When that tandem, both in their fourth seasons in the league, are clicking simultaneously, Houston tends to reach a...
Maryland faces Minnesota, tries to build on strong defense at home
Maryland will aim to stay hot on its home court when it tips off against Minnesota on Monday night in College Park, Md.,The Terrapins (12-4, 2-3) have dropped road games against then-No. 8 Purdue, Washington and then-No. 9 Oregon this season. They have won both of their conference games at home: a 2...
Nuggets rally from big deficit, take down Mavs
Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists, Russell Westbrook finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds and the visiting Denver Nuggets used a big fourth quarter to rally past the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 112-101 on Sunday.,Denver outscored the Mavericks 33-12 in the final 12 minute...
Kings, Oilers look to stay hot in Monday's marquee matchup
Two of the NHL's hottest teams face off when the Los Angeles Kings visit the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.,The Oilers have won five of their previous six outings. Meanwhile, the Kings had won five straight prior to falling to the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Saturday.,Despite the Kings outshooting the F...