Tennessee faces sexual assault lawsuit involving football players UPDATE (9 a.m. ET Feb. 10) The lawsuit also alleges that a former Tennessee football player was assaulted by teammates after allegedly helping a woman who was raped by two football players. The suit says current Chattanooga WR Drae Bowles helped a woman allegedly raped by A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams. From the Knoxville … [Read more...]
Montgomery dismissed from Iowa State, Thomas to transfer
Montgomery dismissed from Iowa State, Thomas to transfer Two key Iowa State contributors will not be part of the team in 2016. The Cyclones dismissed wide receiver D’Vario Montgomery and announced Wednesday that running back Joshua Thomas was transferring. Montgomery was dismissed for a violation of team rules. He had 27 catches for 335 yards and three scores in 2015. Those numbers were a … [Read more...]
Rapheal Davis’ big night leads Purdue to its best win this season
Rapheal Davis' big night leads Purdue to its best win this season Purdue senior Rapheal Davis couldn't be stopped in the first half Tuesday against Michigan State but then couldn't be found for much of the second half and overtime. Yet Davis managed to score the game-winning point at the free throw line thanks to a call that was at least debatable in the final seconds. Denzel Valentine was … [Read more...]
Roy Williams ‘doing OK’ after vertigo-related collapse
Roy Williams 'doing OK' after vertigo-related collapse As he returned to the bench after arguing with a referee during Tuesday night's victory over Boston College, North Carolina coach Roy Williams collapsed to the ground. Williams walked slowly to the locker room with the help of team trainer Doug Halverson and remained there for the final 14 minutes, 35 seconds of the game. He did return … [Read more...]
Kansas’ big win sets up another high-stakes clash with Oklahoma
Kansas' big win sets up another high-stakes clash with Oklahoma Five weeks after their epic triple-overtime classic with the No. 1 ranking on the line, Oklahoma and Kansas will meet again with plenty at stake. First place in the Big 12 will be on the line Saturday afternoon in Norman when the third-ranked Sooners get their rematch with the sixth-ranked Jayhawks. With Oklahoma edging Texas on … [Read more...]
Report: 13 of 28 Ole Miss NCAA violations involve football
Report: 13 of 28 Ole Miss NCAA violations involve football The NCAA violations against Ole Miss may be far more serious than the school let on. Yahoo Sports’ Pat Forde was the first to report late last month that the NCAA has formally charged the school with rules violations across multiple sports. And now the Associated Press is reporting that of the 28 violations levied against the school, … [Read more...]
SEC trying to stop Michigan’s planned spring practices in Florida
SEC trying to stop Michigan's planned spring practices in Florida Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed on National Signing Day that the Wolverines will spend the first week of their spring practice schedule in Florida at IMG Academy. The SEC hopes to stop it. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey told CBS Sports that the league has reached out to the NCAA in hopes that the governing body will … [Read more...]
5-star DE commit Tennessee letter of intent still not signed
5-star DE commit Tennessee letter of intent still not signed Jonathan Kongbo isn't officially a member of Tennessee's 2016 recruiting class just yet. The 5-star junior college defensive end told SEC Country that his father has not signed his letter of intent. The signature of a guardian is necessary to make the letter of intent official (and binding). Thus, Kongbo is not an official … [Read more...]
Buddy Hield caps late barrage with 3-pointer to beat Texas
Buddy Hield caps late barrage with 3-pointer to beat Texas Thirty-six minutes into a rare night in which he looked mortal, Oklahoma's Buddy Hield finally rediscovered his shooting stroke. The national player of the year favorite scored the Sooners' final 12 points in their 63-60 victory over Texas including a go-ahead last-second 3-pointer. With the score tied and the final seconds melting … [Read more...]
Duke wins crucial opening leg of upcoming four-game gauntlet
Duke wins crucial opening leg of upcoming four-game gauntlet As Grayson Allen missed a 3-pointer late in the second half on Monday night, the most winnable game of Duke's toughest stretch of the season was in jeopardy of slipping away. The Blue Devils had squandered the entirety of a 15-point second-half lead and were tied with Louisville with just over three minutes remaining. It was then … [Read more...]