Mississippi State coach Mike Leach dies after hospitalization
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach died Monday night after complications related to a heart condition, the school announced. He was 61.
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Georgia, Michigan, TCU, Ohio State chosen for College Football Playoff
Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State will play for the national championship after being chosen for the College Football Playoff on Sunday.
ESPN: Liberty, Jamey Chadwell agree to 7-year deal
Liberty is hiring Jamey Chadwell as its new coach, with Chadwell agreeing to a seven-year deal that averages more than $4 million per year, sources told ESPN. An announcement is expected later Sunday morning.
Unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who evaluated Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa fired
The unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant involved in clearing Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills has been fired after it was found he made “several mistakes” in his evaluation
Shane Beamer apologizes for shouting at group of female athletes to leave field
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer apologized Sunday for shouting at a group of female athletes to leave the field during a Title IX recognition in Saturday’s game against No. 1 Georgia.
Sources: Former Gamecock signs deal with Minnesota Timberwolves
A former Gamecock is signing with a new team.
Atlanta Braves, Michael Harris II agree to 8-year, $72 million extension
The Atlanta Braves made another move Tuesday night to lock up their young core long term, agreeing to an eight-year, $72 million extension with outfielder Michael Harris II.
Source: Atlanta Braves beef up bullpen, acquire closer Rasiel Iglesias from Los Angeles Angels
Closer Raisel Iglesias has been traded from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
ESPN: Yankees send former Gamecock Jordan Montgomery to St. Louis Cardinals
The New York Yankees shipped pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for outfielder Harrison Bader on Tuesday, the teams announced.
ESPN: San Francisco 49ers, Deebo Samuel agree to 3-year extension worth up to $73.5M
In striking the deal, the Niners and Samuel brought a peaceful end to a turbulent negotiation that saw Samuel request a trade from the Niners in April.
