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No. 14 Texas A&M gets shot to raise profile vs. No. 8 LSU
If it's possible for a team to lead the Southeastern Conference and fly under the radar, No. 14 Texas A&M might just qualify for that distinction.,Since losing the season opener at home against Notre Dame, the Aggies (6-1, 4-0) have quietly won six straight games and are one of just two unbeaten tea...

Reports: Rockets give Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green lucrative extensions
The Houston Rockets had a bounce-back year in 2023-24 thanks in large part to their 2021 draft class. Now, the Rockets are locking up their core for the immediate future.,The Rockets awarded center Alperen Sengun with a five-year, $185 million rookie extension and signed guard Jalen Green to a three...

Hawks extend F Jalen Johnson, reportedly for $150M
The Atlanta Hawks signed forward Jalen Johnson to a multi-year contract extension on Monday.,The team did not disclose the deal's terms, but ESPN reported the extension is for five years and $150 million -- fully guaranteed.,"Jalen Johnson embodies the characteristics we look for as an organization,...

Reports: Rockets G Jalen Green inks 3-year, $106M extension
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green signed a three-year rookie contract extension worth $106 million on Monday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.,The third year of the extension features a player option. Per ESPN, Green, 22, is the first NBA player to land a 2-plus-1 rookie extension worth at least $100...

NFL flexes Colts-Vikings to 'SNF' in Week 9
The NFL on Monday announced that it has flexed the Indianapolis Colts-Minnesota Vikings game in Week 9 to the Sunday night slot on NBC, bumping the Jacksonville-Philadelphia game to Sunday afternoon.,The Nov. 3 game between the host Vikings and Colts was originally scheduled as a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. ...

Liberty top Lynx in OT to capture franchise's 1st WNBA title
Nyara Sabally picked a good night to play one of the best games of her life.,In the first overtime winner-take-all Finals game in WNBA history, Sabally had 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench -- and connected on a breakaway layup in overtime that proved to be crucial game-sealing points -- as...

Nyara Sabally helps Liberty capture title in OT vs. Lynx
Nyara Sabally picked a good night to play one of the best games of her life.,In the first overtime winner-take-all Finals game in WNBA history, Sabally had 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench -- and connected on a breakaway layup in overtime that proved to be crucial game-sealing points -- as...

Texas fined $250K by SEC for beer can protest
First-year member Texas faces a $250,000 fine from the Southeastern Conference after fans interrupted Saturday night's game against Georgia by throwing water bottles, beer cans and other debris onto the field.,The SEC announced sanctions against Texas on Sunday. The university will also "be required...

Charles Leclerc wins U.S. Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc won his third grand prix title of the F1 season at a memorable U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.,The Monaco native helped Ferrari finish the race one-two as Spaniard Carlos Sainz placed second, 8.562 seconds behind Leclerc's winning time of 1:35:0...

Brandon McManus punctuates Packers debut with GW FG vs. Texans
Newly signed Brandon McManus kicked a game-winning 45-yard field goal as time expired Sunday to lift the host Green Bay Packers over the Houston Texans 24-22.,McManus, who joined Green Bay last Tuesday after the team released inconsistent rookie Brayden Narveson, drilled the winner after the Packers...

Oregon No. 1 for first time since 2012, Georgia No. 2 in AP Top 25 poll
Oregon vaulted to the top of the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first time in 12 years on Sunday after its dominant win at Purdue and Texas' home loss to Georgia on Saturday.,The Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) avoided a letdown following their 32-31 home victory over then-No. 3 Ohio...
NBA's Top Five Most Overrated Teams Entering 2024-25 Season
These five NBA teams have been named as the most overrated squads entering the 2024-25 campaign....

Trevor Etienne, defense lift No. 5 Georgia past No. 1 Texas
Trevor Etienne rushed for three touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia built a 23-point lead en route to a 30-15 win at No. 1 Texas in Austin in Southeastern Conference play Saturday.,Carson Beck completed 23 of 41 for 175 yards and threw three interceptions for the Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC), who won their third...

Late loss to Dynamo keeps Galaxy from topping West
Daniel Steres' goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time led the Houston Dynamo to a stunning 2-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night.,Gabriel Pec had equalized for the Galaxy on a penalty kick in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time before Steres score...

Baylor gets first Big 12 win in high-scoring rout of Texas Tech
Desperation and motivation were prominent to Baylor's game plan Saturday against Texas Tech, and the Bears used both elements very well.,Hunting for its first Big 12 Conference victory, Baylor hammered Texas Tech 59-35 in Lubbock, TX in a game that was sewn up with 10 minutes to go.,Bears' quarterba...

No. 14 Texas A&M cruises by Mississippi State
Le'Veon Moss ran for two of Texas A&M's three touchdowns as the No. 14 Aggies defeated host Mississippi State 34-24 on Saturday in Southeastern Conference action from Starkville, Miss., ,Moss finished with 65 yards on 17 carries, while Amari Daniels chipped in 47 yards and a touchdown on 12 attempts...

Lynx, host Liberty decide WNBA champion on Sunday night
It all comes down to this. With the championship series tied 2-2, the Minnesota Lynx and host New York Liberty will meet in a decisive winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday night.,After going down 2-1, the Lynx won Game 4 at home in Minneapolis on Friday night behind 19 points from Kay...

Penguins G Alex Nedeljkovic (lower-body injury) back with team
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, who has missed the start of the season because of a lower-body injury, joined the team Saturday for its four-game road trip.,Nedeljkovic was recalled from a conditioning loan with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, where he was assig...
Kevin Durant Is Crazy for Comparing Phoenix Suns to Kansas City Chiefs
Kevin Durant is insanely good at basketball, but he's actually delusional for comparing the Phoenix Suns to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs....

Lynx sneak by Liberty to force Game 5
MINNEAPOLIS -- Bridget Carleton sank a pair of free throws with 2.0 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 82-80 win over the New York Liberty in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Friday night.,Kayla McBride scored 19 points to lead the Lynx, who staved off elimination and evened the bes...