8 or 9 conference games? SEC heads to spring meetings still debating schedule formats
May 26, 2023 GMTSoutheastern Conference leaders have been debating what to do with their football schedule for more than a year.
Texas president says building relationships priority in SEC
May 6, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma and Texas have taken their final steps toward leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.
Texas' Board of Regents this week approved allowing Texas president Jay Hartzell to sign agreements to move the Longhorns to the SEC, and Oklahoma’s Board of Regents on Friday approved the necessary contractual agreements with both conferences to make the switch.
Lawmakers ask SEC to assess Shein supply chain before IPO
May 3, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A bipartisan group of two dozen lawmakers is asking the Securities and Exchange Commission to put the brakes on an initial public offering by Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein until it verifies it does not use forced labor from the country’s predominantly Muslim Uyghur population.
SEC spring wrap: 14 players to watch in 2023
April 26, 2023 GMTThe Southeastern Conference is losing some of its top quarterbacks, but there’s plenty of star power returning, including at running back. Here’s a look at some of the league’s players to watch coming out of spring practice:
Coinbase tumbles after SEC warns of securities violations
March 23, 2023 GMTShares of Coinbase tumbled 15% Thursday after the cryptocurrency trading platform received a warning from the Securities and Exchange Commission that it could face securities charges.
The cryptocurrency trading platform said in an SEC filing late Wednesday that it had received a Wells Notice from the agency, which indicates that regulators believe laws protecting investors were violated.
No. 4 Alabama finishes off SEC title double dip at tourney
March 12, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Miller walked along the front row, celebrating and slapping high-fives with family and friends. Even his high school coach was in the building.
Playing in his hometown certainly made the Southeastern Conference Tournament a friendly location for the league's best player and tourney MVP — a freshman who also finds himself fielding questions about his off-court actions in January.
Alabama’s Miller calls fatal shooting ‘really heartbreaking’
March 8, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller spoke Wednesday about being at the scene of a fatal shooting that killed a 23-year-old mother, saying he will “never lose sight of the fact that a family has lost one of their loved ones.”
Alabama looking for another SEC double dip in Nashville
March 7, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference Tournament is back in Music City after a one-year detour to Florida, and almost anyone could go home with this championship.
Eight teams currently are projected to make the NCAA Tournament when the bracket is announced Sunday, with Mississippi State on the bubble.
AP: Alabama’s Brandon Miller SEC player, newcomer of year
March 7, 2023 GMTAlabama freshman Brandon Miller, whose tremendous season on the court has been clouded by controversy off it, is The Associated Press player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Southeastern Conference.
Missouri clinches SEC No. 4 seed, beats Ole Miss 82-77
March 4, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Noah Carter and Kobe Brown each scored 17 points and Missouri clinched its first double-bye into the Southeastern Conference tournament by edging Mississippi 82-77 in the regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday.
Jackson’s 34 points spark Tennessee past Kentucky, 80-71
March 4, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Rickea Jackson set a single-game Southeastern Conference tournament record with a season-high 34 points as Tennessee held off Kentucky 80-71 in a quarterfinal round game Friday night.
Morris leads No. 4 LSU into SEC semis, beating Georgia 83-66
March 4, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Alexis Morris savored her first Southeastern Conference tournament victory with LSU. She's ready to keep that going.
“This is my last year,” said Morris, a fifth-year senior at her third school.
Weather and leaky roof delay SEC’s No. 4 LSU-Georgia game
March 4, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal game between No. 4 LSU and Georgia was delayed by severe weather — and a leaky roof — at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
The teams were coming out of a timeout with LSU ahead 42-32 and 4:23 left before halftime when players and people around the court noticed water around a basket.
No. 1 Gamecocks stay perfect, top ’Hogs 93-66 at SEC tourney
March 3, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Victaria Saxton has willingly played a supporting role in South Carolina's starting lineup, letting talented teammates like Aliyah Boston and Zia Cooke lead the way for the defending national champions.
No. 2 Alabama rallies from 17 down to top rival Auburn in OT
March 2, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points, Brandon Miller made the clinching free throws with six seconds left and No. 2 Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit before beating archrival Auburn 90-85 in overtime Wednesday night.
No. 2 Alabama rallies, beats rival Auburn 90-85 in overtime
March 2, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama got to cut down the nets and celebrate a Southeastern Conference title, but only after staging a big comeback and forcing overtime.
Not to mention everything else swirling around the program.
Tennessee PG Zakai Zeigler suffers season-ending knee injury
March 1, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee p oint guard Zakai Zeigle r will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Nate Oats apologizes for Brandon Miller’s pregame pat-down
February 28, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nate Oats apologized and took responsibility for allowing freshman forward Brandon Miller to continue going through a pat-down during pregame introductions.
Boston, No 1 Gamecocks take SEC title, top Georgia 73-63
February 26, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — “The Freshies” have had a winning impact on South Carolina, one coach Dawn Staley believes will last long after they leave campus.
“We've had leaders leave a legacy of leadership,” Staley said Sunday after her top-ranked team's 73-63 victory over Georgia.
Smith, Moore lead Mississippi State over No. 25 Texas A&M
February 26, 2023 GMTSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith scored 17 points and Shakeel Moore added 14 as Mississippi State beat No. 25 Texas A&M 69-62 on Saturday.
Cameron Matthews had 11 points for the Bulldogs (19-10 overall, 7-9 Southeastern Conference), who held the Aggies to one field goal in the final 14 minutes and outscored them 34-18 during the same period.
Kermit Davis is out as Ole Miss men’s basketball coach
February 24, 2023 GMTOXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi coach Kermit Davis's tenure is over, his team mired in a four-game losing streak and in last place in the Southeastern Conference standings.
Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter said Friday the school and Davis “have mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately.”
Embattled Miller leads No. 2 Alabama past Gamecocks in OT
February 23, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller found a safe spot on the basketball court and put up his career-best showing to rescue No. 2 Alabama.
Miller scored a career-high 41 points, including the go-ahead basket with 0.9 seconds left in overtime, as the Crimson Tide outlasted South Carolina 78-76 on Wednesday night.
New-look AAC releases ’23 football slate with 6 new schools
February 22, 2023 GMTIRVING, Texas (AP) — The American Athletic Conference on Tuesday released its 2023 football schedule that includes the league's six incoming teams.
Each of the 14 AAC teams will play eight conference games in a single-division format.
Mormon church fined for obscuring $32 billion investment portfolio
February 21, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its investment arm have been fined $5 million for using shell companies to obscure the size of the portfolio under church control, the U.S.
Vanderbilt edges Auburn 67-65 for fifth straight SEC victory
February 19, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Liam Robbins scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Ezra Manjon made a layup with one second left as Vanderbilt rallied last in a 67-65 victory over Auburn on Saturday night.
Miller, Pringle lead No. 1 Alabama over Georgia 108-59
February 19, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is a tough team to catch on the rebound. Just ask Vanderbilt, and now Georgia.
Brandon Miller scored 21 points, Nick Pringle had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Mark Sears made five 3-pointers in the first half to lead No.
South Carolina leads wire-to-wire to beat LSU, 82-73
February 18, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Meechie Johnson and Gregory Jackson II each scored 20 points and South Carolina led the entirety for an 82-73 win over LSU on Saturday.
South Carolina picked up its second road win in its last three games after knocking off Ole Miss 64-61 last week.
Johnson proved himself in West, now is out to be SEC’s best
February 14, 2023 GMTJay Johnson is among the few college baseball coaches from the West Coast who have entered the cauldron that is the Southeastern Conference.
In his first season at LSU, he smashed any notion he would be overmatched in a league that has produced three straight national champions and eight of the last 13.
SEC implements new rules to speed up league baseball games
February 14, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is implementing new rules in an effort to speed up league games.
The SEC will put batters and pitchers on a 30-second timer after the conclusion of each play.
SC’s Boston, LSU’s Reese square off in undefeated seasons
February 11, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Angel Reese thought hard about joining South Carolina when she was transferring from Maryland last offseason.
If she had, there might not have been enough points or rebounds for anyone other than herself or hypothetical teammate Aliyah Boston.
SEC fines Vandy $250k for rushing court after upset of Vols
February 10, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is fining Vanderbilt $250,000 for fans rushing the court after the Commodores upset No.
No. 1 South Carolina women beat Auburn for 30th straight win
February 10, 2023 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — South Carolina didn't get caught looking back or ahead in a game tucked between two higher-profile matchups.
Zia Cooke had 15 points and four assists in 20 minutes to lead the top-ranked Gamecocks to their 30th straight win, 83-48 over Auburn on Thursday night.
Moves by Texas, Oklahoma from Big 12 to SEC bumped to 2024
February 10, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and Oklahoma are heading to the Southeastern Conference in 2024, a year earlier than originally planned, after Big 12 officials cleared the way Thursday for the storied programs to exit their league.
SEC divides $721.8M in total revenue among schools
February 9, 2023 GMTThe Southeastern Conference says it distributed an average of $49.9 million to its 14 member schools for the fiscal year that ended last August.
Commissioner Greg Sankey said Thursday the league divided $721.8 million of total revenue among its members.
Clowney, Griffen lead No. 4 Alabama to hold off LSU 79-69
February 5, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Noah Clowney and Rylan Griffen led a balanced scoring attack with 14 points each to carry No. 4 Alabama to a 79-69 victory over LSU on Saturday.
Nimari Burnett and Mark Sears each had 13 points and Brandon Miller had 11 for the Crimson Tide (20-3, 10-0 Southeastern Conference).
Alabama coach Nate Oats gets new 6-year, $30 million deal
February 3, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nate Oats has agreed to a new six-year, $30 million contract amid the program's best regular season in decades.
Oats will average $5 million plus incentives over the deal running through the 2028-29 season under a deal approved Friday by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
Castleton leads Florida’s rally past No. 2 Tennessee
February 2, 2023 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Colin Castleton had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kyle Lofton added 14 points and Florida used a 13-0 run late in the second half to upend No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 on Wednesday night.
How Power Five leagues fared in landing recruits, transfers
February 2, 2023 GMTSoutheastern Conference schools continue to rule over the recruiting trail, almost as thoroughly as they dominate on the field.
Alabama put together the best 2023 class in the country, according to composite rankings of recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports. The SEC has eight of the top 17 classes, including Georgia at No.
Portal to Pros: NFL teams eyeing rising number of transfers
February 1, 2023 GMTMOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The prolific pace of school-switching among college players has helped some NFL prospects have breakout seasons and demonstrate they can adapt to a new system.
Georgia finding new hope in SEC under first-year coach White
January 30, 2023 GMTATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Mike White is making an impact in his first season as Georgia's coach.
After five consecutive losing seasons in Southeastern Conference games, the Bulldogs are 14-7 and 4-4 in the league under White.
Sherfield scores 30 as Oklahoma beats No. 2 Alabama 93-69
January 28, 2023 GMTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — With Oklahoma set to join the Southeastern Conference in 2025, Sooners fans used the SEC/Big 12 Challenge to give Alabama a dose of the energy they plan to bring to the league.
Radford, Texas A&M end No. 15 Auburn’s home win streak
January 26, 2023 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Tyrece Radford had 30 points and nine rebounds and Texas A&M beat No. 15 Auburn 79-63 on Wednesday night, ending the nation’s longest active home winning streak at 28 games.
Quinerly, No. 2 Alabama hold on to beat MSU, 66-63
January 26, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The game didn’t look so easy for Alabama all of a sudden.
The 3-pointers weren’t falling and the second-ranked Crimson Tide fell behind by double digits instead of building a commanding lead.
Sharp scores 18 off the bench, leads No. 3 Houston over UCF
January 26, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Emanuel Sharp came off the bench to score 18 points and No. 3 Houston bounced back from a loss that knocked it from the top spot in the rankings, beating UCF 82-71 on Wednesday night.
SEC/Big Challenge will feature marquee nonconference games
January 24, 2023 GMTConference races across the country are getting tight as the regular season winds toward the finish.
The Big 12 and Southeastern conferences will take a break from league games on Saturday to play each other, gifting college basketball fans with some marquee midseason nonconference games.
Broome’s season-high 27 powers No. 16 Auburn to win
January 21, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina started a three-guard lineup with no center. Auburn's Johni Broome noticed.
The Tigers' 6-foot-10 center had a season-high 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead No.
No. 16 Auburn beats LSU 67-49, extends win streak to 4 games
January 19, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Wendell Green Jr. and Jaylin Williams each scored 14 points to lead No. 16 Auburn to its fourth straight victory, 67-49 over LSU on Wednesday night.
KJ Williams and Trae Hannibal scored 16 points apiece for LSU (12-6, 1-5 Southeastern Conference), which dropped its fifth straight conference game.
Boston keeps No. 1 South Carolina perfect in 81-50 win
January 15, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dawn Staley accepts that Aliyah Boston's decorated career at South Carolina is steadily coming to an end. So the Gamecocks coach plans to enjoy every moment Boston has left on the court.
Miller’s 31 points, 7 3s lead No. 4 Alabama past LSU 106-66
January 15, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Miller buried his first 3-pointer 13 seconds into the game.
It was just the beginning of another head-turning performance for both No. 4 Alabama and the Crimson Tide's star freshman.
Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles
January 13, 2023 GMTLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe is wondering whether the Wildcats' walk-ons should play at this point in a frustrating season, just to show some fire.
For college basketball’s reigning player of the year to challenge his talented teammates speaks volumes of the crisis within one of the sport’s most prestigious and successful programs.
Winklevoss twins, Genesis target of SEC crypto crackdown
January 13, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission went after two prominent companies in the crypto community, alleging that Genesis Global Capital and the crypto exchange Gemini were selling unregistered securities through a popular program that was supposed to give high interest payments on crypto deposits.
Green leads No. 21 Auburn’s 2nd-half surge past Ole Miss
January 11, 2023 GMTOXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Wendell Green Jr. scored 23 points, including 18 in the second half, and No. 21 Auburn dominated after halftime to beat Mississippi 82-73 on Tuesday night.
Auburn (13-3, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) trailed 35-34 at the break but put together runs of 6-0, 10-2 and 9-4 in the opening 10 minutes of the second half.
SEC charges former McDonald’s CEO with misleading investors
January 9, 2023 GMTFormer McDonald’s CEO Stephen Easterbrook has been charged by federal regulators with making false and misleading statements to investors about the circumstances of his firing by the burger giant in November 2019.
Houston back at No. 1, Kansas State jumps to 11th in AP poll
January 9, 2023 GMTHouston is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the second time this season, while Kansas State continued its unexpectedly strong start by leaping from unranked to the verge of the top 10.
Get Smart: Kirby’s carves his own path to dynasty at Georgia
January 5, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Kirby Smart landed his first coaching job because the price was right.
Simple as that.
“We had only $8,000 to pay a guy,” remembered Chris Hatcher, the coach who gave Smart his break at Division II Valdosta State more than two decades ago.
Georgia surprises No. 22 Auburn 76-64 in White’s SEC opener
January 5, 2023 GMTATHENS, Ga (AP) — No. 22 Auburn's first SEC road game provided a somber reality check for coach Bruce Pearl, who said it's time to get back to work on his backcourt.
Terry Roberts overcame early foul trouble to match his career high with 26 points and Georgia made first-year coach Mike White’s Southeastern Conference debut with the Bulldogs memorable by beating Auburn 76-64 on Wednesday night.
Reigning SEC player of year Boston off to slow league start
January 4, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Aliyah Boston often thinks of unclogged lanes with only one defender to avoid. It's unlikely that dream becomes reality for the reigning Southeastern Conference player of the year for a while.
Miller, Sears lead No. 7 Alabama past Mississippi, 84-62
January 4, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Miller caught an inbounds pass near midcourt with the shot clock winding down and heaved a 3-pointer.
Alabama’s freshman star scored 17 points, including that long 3 with less than four minutes left, and Mark Sears had 16 to lead the seventh-ranked Crimson Tide to an 84-62 victory over Mississippi on Tuesday night.