Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Sports

Vols schedule news conference amid reports Pruitt fired

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:51:21 GMT

Tennessee has scheduled a Monday afternoon news conference to "address leadership changes related to its football program" amid reports coach Jeremy Pruitt has been fired after three seasons.

Recent drubbings sore spot for Hogs

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:46:37 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE -- Moses Moody said better days are ahead for the University of Arkansas basketball team after a week that probably felt more like a year to the Razorbacks and their fans.

No. 17 Arkansas travels to No. 5 South Carolina

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:21:32 GMT

University of Arkansas women's basketball Coach Mike Neighbors gave his team a day off following its 84-80 win against Florida on Thursday but knows the significant challenge that awaits today.

Turnovers help Bucs trip Saints

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:17:56 GMT

NEW ORLEANS -- Tom Brady's best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home -- perhaps for good.

Solid substitute

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:16:26 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs had lost Patrick Mahomes to a concussion and were in danger of losing the game.

New protocols instituted for Oaklawn's fans, horsemen

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:15:57 GMT

HOT SPRINGS -- There are new rules for horses and fans at Oaklawn.

Jackson's charity benefits from Bills' win

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:13:40 GMT

After the Buffalo Bills advanced to the AFC Championship Game for the first time in 27 years with a victory Saturday over the Baltimore Ravens, their fans, the proudly named "Bills Mafia," celebrated by extending some kindness to Lamar Jackson.

Off the wire

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:13:02 GMT

FOOTBALL

Chen makes it five in a row

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:12:34 GMT

FIGURE SKATING

U.S. team's yacht to skip next round of racing

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:11:21 GMT

American Magic will miss the next round of racing in the America's Cup challenger series after its dramatic capsize but the team is determined to be ready for the series semifinals in 11 days.

Rockets moving forward after trading Harden

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:10:42 GMT

HOUSTON -- James Harden forced his way out of Houston without bringing the Rockets an NBA title.

Colorado finally gets best of Stanford

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:07:55 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. -- Stanford escaped two close calls against Colorado last year. The Cardinal couldn't avoid a loss to the Buffaloes a third time.

Hawkeyes roll behind Garza's effort

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:07:09 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Luka Garza had 17 points and 10 rebounds in just 24 minutes, and No. 5 Iowa cruised to a 96-73 victory over Northwestern on Sunday.

Na wins Sony Open with big finish

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:06:12 GMT

HONOLULU -- The spoils at the Sony Open belonged to Kevin Na, a winner for the fourth consecutive season after coming from three shots behind with six holes to play for a one-shot victory with a birdie on the final hole.

Open quarantine rises to 72 players

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:05:23 GMT

The number of players in hard quarantine swelled to 72 ahead of the Australian Open after a fifth positive coronavirus test was returned from the charter flights bringing players, coaches, officials and media to Melbourne for the season-opening tennis major.

UAPB men's basketball capsule

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT

UAPB men at Alcorn State

UAPB women's basketball capsule

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT

UAPB women vs. Alcorn State

Repeat offenders

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:59:02 GMT

For the Arkansas Razorbacks, Saturday's game at Alabama seemed like a repeat of their performance at LSU earlier in the week.

Diodoro working with Derby hopes

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:55:51 GMT

HOT SPRINGS -- A new season will start with a new level of achievement for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Rodgers sets first in Lambeau career

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:53:52 GMT

Don't tell Aaron Rodgers the lack of capacity crowds in a pandemic will limit the Green Bay Packers' home-field advantage in the NFC Championship Game.