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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:05 PM

College basketball opening night: Duke-Kentucky meet for men, South Carolina-NC State battle on the women's side 

     November brings the return of basketball to college campuses across the country, and there is a lot to look forward to Tuesday. On the men's side, No. 9 Duke and No. 10 Kentucky will start the season against each other in an AP top-10 matchup, along with ...

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 7:12 PM

Chris Beard promises 'party at the Tower' if student section is full for Longhorns game 

     AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Chris Beard era of Texas Longhorns basketball officially begins Tuesday night against Houston Baptist. Beard rapidly transformed the Longhorns roster in his seven months on campus since taking over for Shaka Smart.

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:49 PM

3 things that stood out to Nagy in Week 9 loss 

     After watching tape of Monday night's 29-27 loss to the Steelers, Bears coach Matt Nagy discussed three things that stood out to him in the game: (1) Nagy praised quarterback Justin Fields for the late touchdown drive he engineered, a special throw ...

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:16 PM

How Jordan Love's stats compare to other first-round picks' first starts 

     In his first start against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jordan Love did not make enough throws to win the ball game, but head coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have both since sang praises for Love in the aftermath of the loss.

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:06 PM

Odell Beckham Jr. is free agent after clearing waivers for Cleveland Browns 

     After he was officially released Monday, Beckham was eligible to be grabbed by the other 31 teams, but none wanted to put in a waiver claim and pick up his renegotiated contract of $7.25 million by Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline.

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:39 PM

Tigers host South Carolina for Military Appreciation Match 

     AUBURN, Ala. – Looking to continue momentum following an historic program victory at Texas A&M, Auburn volleyball (13-10, 5-8 SEC) return to Auburn Arena Wednesday evening to host South Carolina (13-11, 5-9 SEC) in the program's annual Military ...

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:33 PM

Five Auburn S&D alum named to CSCAA Top 100 

     AUBURN, Ala. – The Auburn swimming and diving program had five former swimmers recognized as part of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) 100 Greatest Swimmers and Divers, the organization announced Tuesday.

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 3:19 PM

No. 24 Penn State Set for Michigan in Big Ten Semifinals 

     UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State men's soccer team, under fourth-year head coach Jeff Cook , continues its postseason run in the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 10 as it's set to host Michigan at Jeffrey Field in the semifinals.

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 3:01 PM

Worthy named to Shaun Alexander Award watch list 

     True freshman WR Xavier Worthy leads all FBS freshman with 679 receiving yards and 75.4 receiving yards per game. PHILADELPHIA – Texas Football true freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been named to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award ...

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 2:14 PM

Madrigal Named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week 

     NORMAN – Oklahoma wrestling's Tony Madrigal has earned Big 12 Wrestler of the Week honors, it was announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. It is the first Big 12 weekly accolade for the senior from Oak Park, Ill. who won five matches en ...

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 2:03 PM

Williams a Semifinalist for Davey O'Brien Award 

     NORMAN — Oklahoma true freshman quarterback Caleb Williams has been named a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Tuesday. Williams is one of two freshmen among the 20 semifinalists (the ...

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 2:02 PM

Howell Named O'Brien Award Semifinalist 

     He is 169 of 268 for 2,408 passing yards with 20 touchdown passes and has rushed for 698 yards and eight touchdowns. Howell's 698 rushing yards rank second nationally among quarterbacks, trailing only Liberty's Malik Willis (755).

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 1:50 PM

Cece Hooks Named To 2022 Women's Naismith Player of the Year Trophy Watch List 

     Hooks, who has already been named to the 2021-22 preseason Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Watch List, returns to the Bobcats after yet another strong season in 2020-21. Last year, Hooks averaged a MAC-best 25.1 points and a team-high 6.6 ...

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 1:37 PM

How MLB qualifying offer decisions impact Phillies in free agency 

     That number is an average of the top 125 salaries in Major League Baseball and there are draft pick implications when signing a player who rejected his qualifying offer. So far, four of the 14 players have reportedly rejected it: Nick Castellanos, ...

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G-Alt sports Tuesday, November 9, 2021 1:01 PM

Film room: How the Patriots defense made Sam Darnold see ghosts again in Week 9 

     The former first-round draft pick, who was traded from New York to Carolina this offseason, completed just 16 of 33 pass attempts for 172 yards as well as three interceptions. The Panthers went on to lose the game with a final score of 24-6.

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 9:44 PM

Ochai Agbaji drops 29 points on Michigan State in No. 3 Kansas' season-opening 87-74 win  

     Ochai Agbaji scored 29 points for the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks in their 87-74 win over the Michigan State Spartans.

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 9:09 PM

Mathis sinks layup after one-handed steal, puts St. Johns' over Mississippi Valley State  

     Montez Mathis grabbed a one-handed steal for St. John's on Tuesday night and banked a layup that gave the Red Storm a 35-11 lead over Mississippi Valley State.

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:58 PM

No. 24 UConn dominates in their season opener 99-48  

     The Huskies brought home the victory to their packed stadium in their season opener. Adama Sanogo led UConn with 20 points, and R.J. Cole with 15 and Tyrese Martin with 14.

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:44 PM

Nate Watson puts down two-handed dunk to help Providence lead Fairfield, 59-56  

     Providence Friars center Nate Watson found the hoop through the Fairfield Stags' defense for the two-handed dunk.

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:39 PM

Ohio State beats Akron on wild buzzer-beater  

     Zed Key scored the game-winning layup as the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Akron Zips 67-66 in their first game of the season.

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:27 PM

Survivor Series 2021  

     Raw and SmackDown are ready for battle, as the best of the red and blue brands face off on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT streaming on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:14 PM

Simas Lukosious drains a three-pointer to start Butler's second half after dominant first  

     Simas Lukosious sunk a three point jump shot assisted by Chuck Harris to start off the second half of the Butler Bulldogs' season opener against the IUPIU Jaguars on Tuesday night, bringing Butler's lead to 32-19.

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:00 PM

Villanova dominates Mount St. Marys 91-51 in 2021-2022 season opener  

     The Villanova Wildcats dominated the Mount St. Mary Mountaineers in the 2021-2022 season opener, 91-51

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 7:52 PM

Nate Watson gets under the hoop for the slam to help Providence go ahead vs Fairfield, 30-28  

     Providence Friars center Nate Watson positioned himself under the hoop for the go-ahead slam dunk against the Fairfield Stags, 30-28

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FOX Sports Digital Tuesday, November 9, 2021 7:04 PM

Jalen Gaffney and R.J. Cole make back to back three-point shots for UConn  

     Within seconds of each other, Jalen Gaffney and R.J. Cole make three-point jump shots for the UConn Huskies to extend their lead over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 32-14.

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SkySports | News Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:30 PM

West Ham, Southampton want GK Johnstone 

     West Ham and Southampton want to sign England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on a free transfer from West Brom next summer.

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SkySports | News Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:00 PM

Underhill: Getting vaccinated was an easy decision 

     Sam Underhill insists choosing to be fully vaccinated was an easy decision to make as he predicts Covid will continue to cast a shadow over rugby for the foreseeable future.

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SkySports | News Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:23 PM

Raducanu confirms German Beltz as her new coach 

     British No 1 Emma Raducanu has confirmed that her new coach will be Angelique Kerber's long-time mentor Torben Beltz.

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SkySports | News Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:06 PM

Eidevall: Arsenal Women can compete on all fronts 

     Jonas Eidevall believes Arsenal Women have a strong enough squad to fight on all fronts this season but admitted it is hard work to keep the focus from game to game.

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SkySports | News Tuesday, November 9, 2021 3:31 PM

Arteta: I want Wenger to be more present at Arsenal 

     Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Arsene Wenger was his inspiration to become a football manager and has invited the Frenchman to take up a role at the club again.

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SkySports | News Tuesday, November 9, 2021 3:07 PM

Raducanu exits Linz to bring curtain down on breakthrough season 

     Emma Raducanu exited the Upper Austria Ladies Linz at the hands of impressive Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu to bring the curtain down on her breakthrough season.

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🏀 Can Daryl Morey’s Master Plan Really Work?

The 76ers sit in first place and now have a ton of leverage that previously resided in Ben Simmons' palm.

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In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: Despite the Ben Simmons drama, the Philadelphia 76ers are riding high with a spot atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference ... we take a look at the top nonconference matchups this college basketball season ... and we want YOU to be a part of our NASCAR newsletter. It wasn’t supposed to look like this for the Philadelphia 76ers, riding high with a spot atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference standings heading into Tuesday's games. It wasn’t supposed to look like a team united, together and functioning at something close to the peak of their powers. It wasn’t supposed to look like a six-game winning streak until that loss to New York, especially not with Joel Embiid off to a slow start that’s about to get slower and Tobias Harris out due to COVID-19. Not with the drama surrounding this team. Not with the Ben Simmons saga picking holes in whatever certainty the squad had. Not for as long as the great impasse remains in place involving Simmons, one of the league’s most talented, scrutinized and criticized players. Yet here we are, with some kind of meaningful sample size already in the books, and 8-3 Philly thriving under Doc Rivers – and without Simmons – who has not played since he asked for a trade following the team’s exit from the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals.   Simmons was the story of the NBA preseason, first holding out and being hit with fines, then turning up begrudgingly and practicing with a cell phone in his pocket, getting kicked out of training camp by Rivers, then informing the team he needed time off to work on his mental health. Over the past week his mental health has been at the forefront again, with the 76ers fining Simmons for missed time once more, claiming that he had not provided sufficient information in relation to his treatment after refusing to be seen by a team specialist. Player power has never been stronger in the NBA and when the situation kicked off over the summer, most assumed Philly general manager Daryl Morey would have little choice but to trade him for whatever unfavorable deal was being dangled. But with no offers of any legitimate strength coming in, Morey and the franchise decided to hold firm. Such tactics have been tried before – think the Houston Rockets and James Harden – but the endeavor is usually exceedingly short-lived and non-productive. Perhaps not this time.   Without Simmons, the 76ers haven’t floundered. They haven’t struggled on defense or with ball handling. The disruption hasn’t been very, well, disrupting. And suddenly, thanks to a string of fine performances on the court that has seen the 76ers top of the power rankings for several publications, Morey and the front office now have a ton of leverage that previously resided in Simmons’ palm. “What have the Sixers gained?” wrote David Murphy in the Philadelphia Inquirer. “They look like a team that can afford to wait. They’ve given the rest of the NBA’s general managers reason to believe that Morey might actually be crazy enough to let the Simmons situation linger all the way to the trade deadline in February.” That probably won’t happen, but what is for sure is that the 76ers have, at the bare minimum, bought themselves some time.   While Matisse Thybulle is doing much of the defensive work for which Simmons was responsible and Seth Curry is shooting lights out, the 76ers don’t have any need to act immediately. “I don't agree with the way Morey has handled the Simmons situation, but he's been brilliant on the margins since arriving in Philly,” Yaron Weitzman, FOX Sports NBA writer and author of "Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports," told me. “In trading for Danny Green (40.0 3P%) and Seth Curry (48.3% 3P%, 58.3 FG%), signing Georges Niang (12.2 ppg, 38.2 3P%), and drafting Tyrese Maxey (14.4 points and 4.7 assists per game), he's surrounded Joel Embiid with depth and shooting. “With a player like Embiid, that's enough to survive - and even thrive - during the regular season.” A further misfortune came at the start of the week, when Embiid tested positive for COVID-19, but for as long as the 76ers sit comfortably above .500, there is flexibility. What Morey wants, what he’s wanted since the start, is an All-Star quality player to replace Simmons, not a bunch of pieces or draft picks the team doesn’t really need. The longer he waits, the more the likelihood of a situation where teams have a pressing need for a player of Simmons’ ability, either due to a superstar injury, a desire to make the playoffs, or as a final piece to contend for a title.   Morey needed this flying start. His chance of getting value for Simmons requires the world to believe they are willing to let this drag out. That’s impossible with a losing team that looks like it has a gaping hole in the lineup. “People should buckle in,” Morey said on Philadelphia local radio station 97.5 The Fanatic recently. “This is going to go for a long time, because my only job is to help us have the best chance to win the title. If we can trade Ben Simmons for a difference maker, we will do it. I think that’s best for everyone in this situation.” In truth, there may be no “best thing” in this odd scenario where a fine young player and his team found themselves completely unable to coexist. But by thundering out of the gates, it is the 76ers who have asserted some control, and Simmons who is left to wonder what his immediate future holds.   Here’s what others have said ... Shannon Sharpe, Undisputed: “You've got to move Ben sooner than later. This thing is getting worse and it's going to get really messy.” Colin Cowherd, The Herd: “Ben Simmons does not have the right to hold the Sixers hostage.” Tobias Harris, Philadelphia 76ers: “I think we just have to understand he's a human first. If he's going through something, we have to respect that and be there for him as a team, organization, fans. All the way down the line. At this time, I think he needs more support than neglect.” NASCAR goes to Los Angeles in February for the Clash at the Coliseum. FOX Sports NASCAR Writer Bob Pockrass breaks down the format for the event. Check out the best bets for men’s college basketball futures for the 2021-22 season, including insight from our FOX Bet expert. Duke and Kentucky will meet in the Champions Classic, marking one of Andy Katz’s top nonconference matchups this season. We want YOU to be a part of our FOX Sports NASCAR Newsletter! If you have a NASCAR-related question for FOX Sports NASCAR Writer Bob Pockrass, go ahead and reply to this Twitter thread and Bob will answer a few questions every Thursday in the newsletter. Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers (TNT, 7:30 p.m. ET) Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks travel to Philadelphia to take on Seth Curry and the 76ers. Portland Trail Blazers at LA Clippers (TNT, 10 p.m. ET) Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers go up against Paul George and the LA Clippers. Odds provided by FOX Bet 2022 NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championship Winner: Gonzaga: +600 UCLA: +1000 Michigan: +1100 From FOX Sports Betting Analyst Sam Panayotovich: Is this finally the year? Gonzaga lost Jalen Suggs and Corey Kispert to the NBA Draft, but head coach Mark Few retooled accordingly. He landed three five-star freshman including the nation’s No. 1 player – 7-foot center Chet Holmgren – to pair with John Wooden Award frontrunner Drew Timme in the frontcourt. One Las Vegas oddsmaker told me the Zags will be favored in every single game in the regular season, and you know they’ll steamroll the entire West Coast Conference en route to a likely top seed in the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga was around +175 to win it all at most sportsbooks when last year’s tourney started, and I expect a similar number this coming March. Anything goes past the Elite Eight, but a +650 Zags ticket will put you in a great spot if this group plays anywhere near its potential. “Trust The Process.”  — Joel Embiid Download FOX Sports App: Also available on these devices: Trademark & Copyright Notice: ™ and © 2021 Fox Media LLC and FOX Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Please do not reply to this message. If you do not wish to receive emails like this in the future, please unsubscribe. FOX Sports respects your privacy. Click here to view our Privacy Policy. Fox.com Business & Legal Affairs - Manager Digital Media P.O. Box 900 Beverly Hills, California 90213-0900

College Basketball Is BACK

There's a top-5 battle in women's hoops and the struggling Bucks look to right the ship.

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College Basketball Returns with Kansas vs. Michigan State, Duke vs. Kentucky

Kevin Sweeney

Plus, a top-5 battle in women's hoops and the struggling Bucks look to right the ship.

It's officially college basketball season! We add a new sport to the mix tonight with the return of college hoops, and the slate tonight on both the men's and women's sides looks fantastic. The return of student sections and packed gyms will be a beautiful sight.

Also worth watching tonight: Giannis and the Bucks trying to get out of an early-season skid and perhaps the NHL's best team in action against the defending champs.

Here's what I'm watching today.

MUST WATCH

Men's College Basketball: Kentucky vs. Duke

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The two biggest brands in men's college basketball are facing off at Madison Square Garden. Is there a better way to kick off the new season?

Both teams are coming off historically bad seasons, at least by their program's standard: Kentucky finished with its worst record since the 1920s, and Duke missed the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years. That said, John Calipari and Coach K have built extremely talented rosters for 2021–22, and there's a reason SI has both teams picked to win their respective conferences. Each squad will rely on a key freshman: Duke's Paolo Banchero looks primed to come off the board first in next year's NBA draft and Kentucky's TyTy Washington has earned rave reviews all summer and fall.

9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, watch on fuboTV

READ MORE:

• Ranking Every Team in Men's College Basketball, From Gonzaga (No. 1) to UMES (No. 358) (Kevin Sweeney and Molly Geary)
• SI's Preseason Expert Predictions: Men's Final Four, National Champ and More (SI staff)
• As a New Men's College Hoops Season Begins, Change Is the Operative Word (Jeremy Woo)

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• MBB: Michigan State vs. Kansas | The other Champions Classic showdown features SI's No. 3 and No. 33 teams in the country. Both teams have transfer PGs that will define their ceilings: Kansas adds Arizona State import Remy Martin to run the show, while Michigan State turns to Tyson Walker (Northeastern). 7 p.m. ET, ESPN, watch on fuboTV
• Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning | After a 9–0 start, the Hurricanes finally lost Saturday in a 5–2 defeat to the Panthers. Still, Carolina's start to the season has been impressive and a road test against the two-time defending Stanley Cup winners should be fun to watch. 7 p.m. ET, ESPN+
• Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers | SI's Chris Mannix has the Bucks as the No. 15 team in the NBA in his latest power rankings, as a 4–6 start for Milwaukee is setting off alarm bells for last year's NBA champs. Drawing the Sixers without Joel Embiid (COVID-19 protocols) might make life slightly easier though. 7:30 p.m. ET, TNT
• Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Clippers | The Blazers dominated the last meeting between these two teams just 11 days ago, but the Clippers look like they might be turning the corner. 10 p.m. ET, TNT

HIDDEN GEM

Women's College Basketball: South Carolina at NC State

This battle of two of the nation's best teams is a must-watch. South Carolina enters the season as the No. 1 team in the AP Poll, while NC State comes in at No. 5. Both teams earned No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament last season and bring back their best players—Aliyah Boston for the Gamecocks and Elissa Cunane for the Wolfpack. Both stars are featured in SI's top 10 candidates for National Player of the Year in the preseason. Expect a great atmosphere in Raleigh and a highly competitive game between two teams with legitimate national title aspirations.

5 p.m. ET, ESPN, watch on fuboTV

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