ATLANTA – Gunner Stockton, a little-known backup who had barely played for Georgia, came off the bench after an injury to Carson Beck and led the No. 5 Bulldogs to an improbable 22-19 overtime victory over No. 2 Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday. The Bulldogs (11-2) won their third SEC title under … Read more
In the distance away from where the media was conducting interviews after the Clippers practice on Saturday, Kawhi Leonard was doing rehab work and eventually shooting on the court. Leonard was working with a medicine ball, doing drills for his recovery process from a right knee injury that has kept him out all season. He … Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas – The stakes were higher for Iowa State, and the outcome was the same as the first for the Cyclones in their second trip to the Big 12 championship game. And the 112-year wait for a conference title will go on. No. 16 Iowa State was playing for a spot in the College … Read more
Mike Gundy is coming back. Oklahoma State announced Saturday that its longtime football coach agreed to a new deal. The restructuring comes after the Cowboys, among the preseason favorites in the Big 12, finished with a disappointing 3-9 record. A rash of injuries and problems at quarterback ruined a season that culminated with a 52-0 … Read more
NASSAU – Justin Thomas was long off the tee and made a few long putts on the back nine to overtake Scottie Scheffler with a 6-under 66 and build a one-shot lead Saturday over golf’s best player going into the final round of the Hero World Challenge. Thomas is trying out a 46-inch driver — … Read more
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) lies on the turf injured against Texas during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs out of the pocket against Texas during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship … Read more
Lisa Simpson once said during an episode of “The Simpsons:” What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football? On Monday night, the entire Simpsons universe gets to experience it in a way not many could have imagined. The prime-time matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will also take … Read more
CARSON, Calif. – Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Erich and Katie Anderson joined a club this year that they never wanted to be part of — parents of a child with cancer. Tom Coughlin wants the Andersons and so many other families in their positions to know one very powerful thing. “No one fights cancer alone.” Saturday, the Griffins were … Read more
Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ESPN … Read more