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SEC tournament roundup: No. 5 South Carolina beats No. 10 Oklahoma to reach final
Joyce Edwards scored 21 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and No. 5 South Carolina never trailed in defeating No. 10 Oklahoma 93-75 in the SEC tournament semifinals Saturday in Greenville, S.C.,MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 19, Sania Feagin had 14, Tessa Johnson scored 11 and Chloe Kitts added 10 ...
William Byron edges Joey Logano for pole at Phoenix
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Daytona 500 winner William Byron climbed out of his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet on Phoenix Raceway pit road with a huge smile after claiming his first pole position in nearly a year on Saturday -- and his was last car to turn a qualifying lap.,The 27-year-old North Carol...
Strong second half pushes No. 22 Texas A&M past LSU
Wade Taylor IV scored 17 points and No. 22 Texas A&M dominated the second half in a 66-52 victory over LSU in the Southeastern Conference regular-season finale Saturday in Baton Rouge, La., ,Henry Coleman III had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Andersson Garcia added eight points and 10 rebounds for t...
Bills DE Greg Rousseau agrees to 4-year extension
Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension Saturday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported that the deal totals $80 million and includes $54 million in guaranteed money.,Rousseau, 24, is now under cont...
Drivers hope to get grip on tire strategy at Phoenix NASCAR race
The first three NASCAR Cup Series races of 2025 have gone as advertised, but the drivers need to step it up this week because they go to the one track on the schedule out west where they must eventually run well over 312 laps. ,Phoenix Raceway. ,After putting three very different races in the books,...
Oklahoma, Texas battle for NCAA resume-building win
It's do-or-die time for Oklahoma and Texas in the quest for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid when the long-time rivals square off on Saturday in their regular-season finale in Austin, Texas.,Both the Sooners (18-12, 5-12 Southeastern Conference) and Longhorns (17-13, 6-11) are considered on the bubbl...
No. 9 Texas Tech tackles reflective Bobby Hurley, Arizona State
Arizona State lugs an eight-game home losing streak into what could be head coach Bobby Hurley's last regular-season game with the Sun Devils, when No. 9 Texas Tech visits Saturday night in Tempe, Ariz.,Multiple media reports indicated Hurley could be on the way out after a 10-year run that featured...
With 'family' approach, No. 22 Texas A&M takes on LSU
Texas A&M ended its four-game losing streak in resounding fashion by beating No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday.,The No. 22 Aggies (21-9, 10-7) will try to build momentum for the Southeastern Conference tournament when they play LSU (14-16, 3-14) in the regular-season finale Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, ...
Rafael Devers ready for Red Sox spring debut, but who's on third?
Red Sox three-time All-Star Rafael Devers plans to make his spring training debut next week, but where he plays in the field for Boston remains a mystery. ,Devers focused on building strength in his shoulders because of injuries last season and has not yet played in a Grapefruit League game for the ...
Sabres F Jason Zucker signs 2-year extension
Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension on Friday.,The deal was made hours before the official 3 p.m. ET NHL trade deadline.,Zucker, 33, has 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) and a plus-4 rating in 54 games this season while playing on a one-year, $5 mil...
Reports: Texans releasing veteran guard Shaq Mason
Veteran guard Shaq Mason will be released by the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports Friday.,Mason, 32, was set to make $10 million in 2025 and $10.4 million in 2026.,If his release is designated as a post-June 1 cut, the Texans would clear more than $9.4 million in salary cap space as opp...
Report: Sabres F Jason Zucker signs 2-year extension
Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension, TSN reported Friday.,The reported deal was made hours before the official 3 p.m. ET NHL trade deadline. ,Zucker, 33, has 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) and a plus-4 rating in 54 games this season while playing ...
Bills LB Terrel Bernard agrees to 4-year extension
Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed, but NFL Media said the contract is worth $50 million with $25.2 million guaranteed.,The deal keeps Bernard with the Bills through the 2029 season. ,Bernard, 25, was e...
Alex Pereira takes aim at 4th title defense at UFC 313
LAS VEGAS -- Alex Pereira will seek his fourth UFC light heavyweight title defense in under a calendar year on Saturday night when he takes on Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313.,Pereira (12-2, 10 knockouts) closed 2024 with his third successful title defense, beating Khalil Rountree Jr. ...
Alex Ovechkin continues chase as Caps host Wings
Alex Ovechkin is closing in on the NHL's all-time goal record. Before that, he will reach another milestone in his storied career, and it could come as soon as the Washington Capitals' Friday home game against the Detroit Red Wings.,The 39-year-old forward needs one point to hit 1,600 for his career...
Utah hires Alex Jensen, player in program's glory days, as coach
Utah hired former Utes player Alex Jensen as its next men's basketball coach on Thursday.,Jensen, 48, played for legendary coach Rick Majerus during the program's heyday in the 1990s, when the Utes made the NCAA Tournament in eight of 10 seasons. That includes an appearance in the 1998 championship ...
Jayson Tatum puts up 35 as Celtics ease past 76ers
Jayson Tatum poured in a game-high 35 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the depleted Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to three games with a 123-105 decision over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.,Tatum, who didn't play Wednesday in Boston's victory over the Portland Trai...
Reports: Texans acquire WR Christian Kirk from Jaguars
The Houston Texans have acquired wide receiver Christian Kirk from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Thursday.,The pick originally belonged to the Los Angeles Rams.,On Wednesday, the Jaguars announced they would release Kirk when the NFL ...
Report: Utah hires Alex Jensen, player in program's glory days, as coach
Utah is hiring former player Alex Jensen as its next men's basketball coach, ESPN reported Thursday.,Jensen, 48, played for legendary coach Rick Majerus during the program's heyday in the 1990s, when the Utes made the NCAA Tournament in eight of 10 seasons. That includes an appearance in the 1998 ch...
Quentin Grimes, 76ers face uphill climb vs. Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers will attempt to end a five-game road losing streak when they face the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.,The 76ers have lost 11 of their last 12 games overall. This will be Philadelphia's fourth game since the team announced Joel Embiid would miss the rest of the season for lef...