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Dylan Harper spoils Derik Queen's triple-double in rookie clash - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS — The postgame jersey exchange seemed inevitable after a showcase of rookies unfolded at Smoothie King Center with Dylan Harper helping San Antonio best New Orleans 135-132 on Monday night to spoil a historic night from Pelicans rookie Derik Queen.
Sources - Gamecocks hiring TCU's Kendal Briles as OC - ESPN
South Carolina is finalizing a deal to hire TCU's Kendal Briles as the school's new offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
Mendoza, Pavia, Love, Sayin named Heisman Trophy finalists - ESPN
Two days after leading Indiana to its first Big Ten championship in 58 years, Fernando Mendoza was announced as a Heisman Trophy finalist Monday.
Arizona hits top of AP men's hoops poll; Purdue slides to 6th - ESPN
Arizona took over the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll on Monday, a reward for a perfect start to the season that includes a quartet of wins against ranked foes, including a lopsided victory over Auburn last weekend.
Sources: CFP-bound Tulane to promote Will Hall to head coach - ESPN
In a move designed to continue Tulane football's momentum, the Green Wave is promoting veteran assistant coach Will Hall to become the program's next head coach, sources told ESPN.
Big 12 fines schools for opting out of bowl games
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Iowa State, K-State skip bowl games, fined $500K by Big 12 - ESPN
The Big 12 is fining Iowa State and Kansas State $500,000 each for turning down bowl invitations. The two schools made their decisions following coaching changes last week.