Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams taking Texas A&M job
Texas A&M hired Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams on Wednesday, luring him back to his home state to try to turn the Aggies into a basketball power.
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REPORTS: Dalzell’s Ja Morant to declare for NBA Draft
Crestwood High grad Ja Morant, who gained national attention during a phenomenal sophomore season, will declare for the NBA Draft tonight, according to multiple reports.
Allen University adds women’s soccer program
Allen University Athletics continues to expand with the addition of women’s soccer, increasing the university’s roster of sports programs to 12.
Olson’s walk-off home run lifts Gamecocks past No. 3 N.C. State
The University of South Carolina baseball team walked off No. 3 North Carolina State on Jacob Olson’s second home run of the game and 11th of the season in a 10-8 victory Tuesday night at BB&T Ballpark.
Georgia stifles Clemson in first meeting between teams this season
Junior righthander Tim Elliott tossed 7.1 strong innings to lead No. 4 Georgia to a 5-3 victory over No. 13 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night.
Alliance of American Football ends first season prematurely
The Alliance of American Football has ended its first season prematurely and told most employees that they will be terminated as of Wednesday.
Duke freshmen Williamson, Barrett top AP All-America team
The Duke duo was named to The Associated Press All-America team on Tuesday, becoming the second freshman teammates to make the first team in the same season. They were joined by Tennessee’s Grant Williams, Michigan State’s Cassius Winston and Ja Morant of Murray State.
Martin, Gamecocks land commitment from in-state prospect McCreary
Less than a week after Jason Cudd announced he would transfer out of the Carolina program, Frank Martin has received a commitment from an in-state product set to join the Gamecocks next season.
Braves win home opener for first victory of season
Brian McCann made the most of his Atlanta homecoming by hitting a two-run single in a four-run first inning, and the Braves took advantage of six Chicago errors to beat the Cubs 8-0 on Monday night.
Calipari, Kentucky agree to terms on long-term contract
Kentucky has agreed to a long-term contract with coach John Calipari that will allow him to finish his career with the Wildcats.
