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Tennessee's Rick Barnes benches Chaz Lanier, saying he wasn't doing what he's 'getting paid to do'
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes gave leading scorer Chaz Lanier a quick hook just 11 seconds into the second half at Texas, benching him for peeling off a screen and hurling an errant pass into the bench area. Barnes said after the game the decision had to do with his decision to decline a shot, which Barnes made sure to note that Lanier is "paid to do." (
CBS Sports)
In Memoriam: Sports Figures We Lost in 2024
Looking back at some of the notable athletes and figures in sports who died over the past year, including those who graced the cover of Sports Illustrated and the stories featured in those issues. Willie Mays - The “Say Hey Kid,” National Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder, 24-time All-Star, World Series champion, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. (
Sports Illustrated)
How Jack Sawyer punched Ohio State's ticket to the CFP title game in 83 long, glorious yards
On Thursday, the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal delivered to us one of the worst unforced, game-securing turnovers in college football history (Penn State quarterback Drew Allar’s pick). On Friday, the Cotton Bowl semifinal conjured up one of its own, this time a forced turnover by the big, meaty paws of Ohio State’s star defensive end. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Former Tar Heels make transfer decisions: Noah Burnette to Notre Dame, Michael Merdinger to Liberty
Two former North Carolina Tar Heels football players have chosen their transfer destinations. Kicker
Noah Burnette has
committed to Notre Dame, while quarterback
Michael Merdinger is
headed to Liberty.
College basketball Saturday: Scores, winners and losers
While the Arkansas Razorbacks suffered another agonizing defeat, No. 3 Iowa State pulled off a dramatic road win over Texas Tech to remain perfect in Big 12 play. No. 2 Auburn also was on the right side of a thrilling win on the road. Auburn star and national player of the year candidate Johni Broome suffered an ankle injury in the win. (
CBS Sports)
Mick Cronin puts ejection, loss to Maryland in perspective as wildfires impact UCLA and Los Angeles
After Mick Cronin got what he wanted — to be tossed in Friday night's eventual 79-61 loss to Maryland — UCLA's coach made a beeline for the locker room. When he got there, Cronin went to his phone and pulled up the Watch Duty app. Cronin was checking the interactive map of wildfire activity to see if the blazes in LA had moved closer to his home. (
CBS Sports)
Legendary announcer Dick Vitale says he is cancer free, ready to call games for ESPN again
After numerous cancer battles, legendary ESPN announcer Dick Vitale is nearly ready to return to the network and call a college basketball game once again. Vitale, 85, announced on social media on Wednesday that his vocal cords are cancer free. He said his doctor now feels he “can return to my love of being at courtside for ESPN.” (
Yahoo! Sports)
Lakers coach JJ Redick confirms his family’s home was lost in the Pacific Palisades fire
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed his family lost its home in the raging wildfire in Pacific Palisades this week. Redick became emotional when he spoke about the fire’s impact for the first time Friday after practice with the Lakers, whose scheduled game Saturday against San Antonio was postponed late Friday. (
Associated Press)
Former Georgia Quarterback Carson Beck Commits To Miami Hurricanes
Georgia transfer quarterback Carson Beck has committed to the Miami Hurricanes. Beck is expected to visit Miami this weekend, and his commitment comes within 24 hours of his surprise decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday. After declaring for the NFL Draft on December 28, Beck will instead join Miami for his final season of college football. (
ESPN.com)
Remembering those we’ve lost: Notable sports deaths in 2024
Lefty Driesell, 92. The Hall of Fame coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs. Bill Walton, 71. He starred for John Wooden’s UCLA before becoming an NBA Hall of Fame center and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting. (
Chicago Daily Herald)