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Reserve OL Timothy gives up football

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson offensive lineman Gifford Timothy has ended his football career because of painful knee problems. Timothy is a 6-foot-6, 315-pound redshirt junior who had started six games this season. He was backup to starter Brandon Thomas in the 12th-ranked Tigers 31-17 loss to South Carolina on Nov. 30th. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Saturday he talked…

No. 7 Oklahoma State beats Louisiana Tech 70-55

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Le’Bryan Nash had 22 points and 10 rebounds and No. 7 Oklahoma State overcame a sluggish start to pull away to a 70-55 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. All-America guard Marcus Smart scored three points in the first half and finished with 13 for the Cowboys (9-1), who had not played a game in more…