Oklahoma DE R Mason Thomas (quad) doubtful to play vs. Alabama - ESPN
Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas is unlikely to play against Alabama on Saturday because of a quad injury.
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Mikaela Shiffrin dominates World Cup slalom for career win 102 - ESPN
LEVI, Finland — Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season in convincing style Saturday by dominating a World Cup race in Finnish Lapland for her record-extending 102nd career win.
Pelicans fire coach Willie Green amid 2-10 start - ESPN
The New Orleans Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the season, the team announced Saturday.
Sources: Virginia Tech in early talks with James Franklin - ESPN
Former Penn State head coach James Franklin and Virginia Tech are in early stages of talks, with some resolution on his candidacy expected in the coming days, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
One self-taught team's plan to take down the greatest MMA lineage with 'no credentials' - ESPN
NEW YORK — Ben Vickers has to be, by his own admission, one of the least-qualified trainers to be involved in a UFC title fight at Madison Square Garden.
Sources: Wisconsin QB Carter Smith to start vs. No. 2 Hoosiers - ESPN
Wisconsin will start true freshman Carter Smith at No. 2 Indiana on Saturday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, as he replaces Danny O'Neil after the sophomore was carted off the field with a right leg injury last week.
Sources: UCLA QB Iamaleava (concussion) out vs. Ohio State - ESPN
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will not play Saturday against No. 1 Ohio State because of a concussion, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Curry torches Spurs again, rallies Warriors in 49-point night - ESPN
SAN ANTONIO — Warriors star Stephen Curry's Friday night in San Antonio started in a pair of Kobe 6's, which the new sneaker free agent wore during pregame warmups to signal to the apparel world that he was open for business.