Day: January 4, 2021

Surging No. 4 Longhorns ready for reeling Iowa StateSurging No. 4 Longhorns ready for reeling Iowa State

January 4, 2021| 18:45

Fourth-ranked Texas heads home after its biggest win of the Shaka Smart era seeking a way to keep building momentum when it squares off against Iowa State on Tuesday in a Big 12 matchup in Austin, Texas. The Longhorns (8-1, 2-0 in Big 12) bagged their biggest win since 2011 when they dominated then-No. 3 Kansas 84-59 on the road on Saturday, handing the Jayhawks their worst home loss in coach Bill Self’s 18 years in Lawrence. Texas earned a win against its highest-ranked AP opponent since a 76-63 home victory against No. 3 Oklahoma on Feb. 27, 2016.

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NCAA tournament to be held entirely in IndianaNCAA tournament to be held entirely in Indiana

January 4, 2021| 17:56

The Colts’ Lucas Oil Stadium, the Hoosiers’ Skjodt Assembly Hall and Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse are some of the venues that will host games as part of an NCAA tournament that will take place exclusively in Indiana.

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Chargers fire Lynn after four seasons as coachChargers fire Lynn after four seasons as coach

January 4, 2021| 17:52

The Chargers fired coach Anthony Lynn after he went 7-9 this season, including a four-game winning streak to end the season. He was 33-31 in four seasons as coach.

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March Madness will happen in 2021 — here’s howMarch Madness will happen in 2021 — here’s how

January 4, 2021| 17:44

The NCAA announced on Monday that the city of Indianapolis will be the site of the men’s basketball tournament this year after it was canceled in 2020.

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Zags top NET rankings; Duke, UK not in top 100Zags top NET rankings; Duke, UK not in top 100

January 4, 2021| 16:51

The NCAA released its first NET rankings on Monday, with Gonzaga sitting at No. 1 and typical powerhouses Duke and Kentucky ranked outside the top 100.

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Top 5 items on the Giants offseason to-do listTop 5 items on the Giants offseason to-do list

January 4, 2021| 16:50

One of the strangest seasons in Giants history will leave them with a perplexing problem: Do they view themselves as a contender, since they were in the NFC East race until the very end?

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Cam Newton hopes to sign his next contract early in free agencyCam Newton hopes to sign his next contract early in free agency

January 4, 2021| 16:48

Cam Newton and the Patriots reportedly are parting ways. Or maybe it was just a discussion that they are parting ways. Regardless, Newton will become a free agent in the more traditional way, at the traditional time. In 2020, the Panthers deliberately held his rights beyond the start of free agency as they tried to [more]

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Mike McGlinchey: I believe that our team needs Jimmy GaroppoloMike McGlinchey: I believe that our team needs Jimmy Garoppolo

January 4, 2021| 16:45

The 49ers suffered through a significant string of injuries in 2020, including a high ankle sprain for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo has made it through only one full season since San Francisco traded for him in 2017. The quarterback tore his ACL in Week 3 of the 2018 season and played only six games this [more]

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Report: Lions request interview with Titans OC Arthur SmithReport: Lions request interview with Titans OC Arthur Smith

January 4, 2021| 16:39

Smith will be one of the hottest names in head-coaching searches this offseason.

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Marrone’s out, who’s in? Candidates for Jags jobMarrone’s out, who’s in? Candidates for Jags job

January 4, 2021| 16:07

The Jaguars have the No. 1 pick, cap space and talented young players. Interested candidates will be lining up for their head-coaching opening.

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