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LSU's Orgeron agrees to 6-year, $42M contract LSU coach Ed Orgeron has agreed to a new contract extension worth more than $7 million annually and which runs through the 2026 season, the university announced on Friday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 4:15am

Big 12/SEC Challenge gives both leagues chance to impress The Southeastern Conference didn't do much to help its reputation the first two months of the season. by Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 4:14am

Florida hosts No. 1 Baylor in marquee Big 12/SEC game Here are a few things to watch as most Southeastern Conference schools face off against the Big 12 in the annual Big 12/SEC Challenge: by Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 2:31am

Big 12 breaks out of league to tussle with SEC schools The Big 12 takes a break from conference play this weekend when its teams match up with members of the Southeastern Conference for the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. He's a look at those games and the week ahead: by Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 2:31am

Herbert, Love head Senior Bowl QBs Jalen Hurts and Shea Patterson started for two Power 5 programs, Justin Herbert passed for 10,000-plus yards for another and Jordan Love became a highly rated prospect without playing for one. by Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 2:30am

UConn beats Tennessee, 60-45 Crystal Dangerfield scored 14 points and No. 3 UConn used a dominant third quarter to beat 23rd-ranked Tennessee 60-45 on Thursday night - the first matchup in 13 years between the teams whose rivalry dominated the sport for over a decade. by Associated Press Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 3:53am

Colts teams win big The UA-Cossatot Colts won their game on Saturday, January 18 against IJN Prep, 72-57. The Lady Colts also beat East Texas Baptist's JV on Monday, 82-54. Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 3:52am

Georgia rallies past Arkansas Gabby Connally scored 18 points and Georgia bridged the third and fourth quarters with a 15-0 run to defeat No. 21 Arkansas 64-55 on Thursday night. by Associated Press Published Jan. 24 2020 @ 3:52am

ESPN 4-star QB CJ Dixon ready to check out Arkansas Arkansas is expected to host one of the top pocket-passing quarterbacks in the nation for an official visit this weekend. by Richard Davenport / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 5:41pm

Perry's double-double lifts Mississippi State over Hogs Reggie Perry had 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to a 77-70 win over Arkansas on Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 4:38am

Big 12 suspends 4 players after KU-KSU brawl | Jayhawks remove forward De Sousa indefinitely The Big 12 suspended four players from Kansas and Kansas State a combined 25 games Wednesday for their roles in a melee that spilled off the court and into a section of disabled seating in Allen Fieldhouse near the end of the third-ranked Jayhawks' win over the Wildcats. by Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 4:33am

UConn-Tennessee hoops rivalry renews today For more than a decade, the rivalry in women's basketball was Tennessee and UConn. by Associated Press Published Jan. 23 2020 @ 4:27am

San Diego State lone unbeaten as No. 4 Aztecs press on at 19-0 San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher knew that the fourth- and fifth-ranked teams in the Top 25 lost twice last week, but he evidently forgot that the same fate befell then-No. 3 Duke in a brutal week for the nation's top team teams. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 4:35am

Tua, Young granted eligibility for NFL draft Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor were among 99 juniors granted eligibility by the NFL into the draft. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:47am

South Carolina uses 3-ball to down Texas A&M, 81-67 South Carolina coach Frank Martin figured shooting would be a team strength this year. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 4:12am

No. 10 Kentucky holds off Arkansas after Calipari's ejection Nick Richards and No. 10 Kentucky could have wilted after coach John Calipari was ejected in the second half. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 4:12am

Dotson, Azubuike lead Kansas over Texas, 66-57 Devon Dotson's left hip looks fine. And that's good news for No. 6 Kansas. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 4:11am

Tiano leads National to 30-20 win in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Chattanooga's Nick Tiano threw for 133 yards and a touchdown and was selected the Most Valuable Player of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl after leading the National squad to a 30-20 victory over the American team Saturday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 4:02am

Florida beats Auburn, 69-47 Florida's Omar Payne had the best game of his college career, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 3:59am

Baylor rallies for 75-68 victory over Oklahoma State Freddie Gillespie and Jared Butler each scored 17 points, and No. 2 Baylor beat Oklahoma State 75-68 on Saturday for its 14th straight victory. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 3:58am

DePaul defeats Butler, 79-66 Paul Reed scored 23 points on 8-of-9 shooting, leading DePaul to the victory. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 3:58am

LeMay's 2 TDs lead East over West, 31-27 Mission accomplished for Florida International's James Morgan, Charlotte's Benny LeMay and Navy's Malcolm Perry in the East-West Shrine Bowl. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 2:56am

Dotson and Azubuike lead No. 6 Kansas past Longhorns, 66-57 Devon Dotson's left hip looks fine. And that's good news for No. 6 Kansas. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:03am