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Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an 'unwritten rule' in buying out 2025 game
Read full article: Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an 'unwritten rule' in buying out 2025 gameMississippi coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated “an unwritten rule” by buying its way out of next year’s matchup, leaving the Rebels in search of another major-conference opponent.
Jaxson Dart and No. 5 Mississippi roll over Wake Forest for a 40-6 win
Read full article: Jaxson Dart and No. 5 Mississippi roll over Wake Forest for a 40-6 winJaxson Dart passed for 377 yards and two touchdowns, Henry Parrish Jr. rushed for 148 yards and two TDs, and No. 5 Mississippi beat Wake Forest 40-6.
The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?
Read full article: The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?Recent incidents in college basketball have underscored the potential dangers that come from jubilant fans storming the court after the game comes to an end.
Duke's Filipowski hobbled after fan collision during court-storming following Wake Forest's win
Read full article: Duke's Filipowski hobbled after fan collision during court-storming following Wake Forest's winDuke star big man Kyle Filipowski was hobbled after a collision with a fan rushing onto the court to celebrate Wake Forest's win against the eighth-ranked Blue Devils.
Wake Forest edges No. 8 Duke 83-79. Court storming leaves Filipowski shaken up
Read full article: Wake Forest edges No. 8 Duke 83-79. Court storming leaves Filipowski shaken upHunter Sallis scored 29 points while Andrew Carr had a huge second half to help Wake Forest edge No. 8 Duke 83-79, earning a massive boost to its NCAA Tournament chances.
American Athletic Conference targets Army as football-only member to replace SMU, AP sources say
Read full article: American Athletic Conference targets Army as football-only member to replace SMU, AP sources sayThe American Athletic Conference has been in contact with Army as it looks for a replacement for Atlantic Coast Conference-bound SMU, according to two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.
Wake Forest's Dave Clawson says multiple players returned despite tampering by other schools
Read full article: Wake Forest's Dave Clawson says multiple players returned despite tampering by other schoolsWake Forest coach Dave Clawson says roughly six to eight of his players returned despite tampering efforts by other schools hoping to persuade them to transfer.
Florida, Florida State men’s and women’s basketball teams to play in the ACC/SEC Challenge
Read full article: Florida, Florida State men’s and women’s basketball teams to play in the ACC/SEC ChallengeESPN has announced the matchups for the ACC/SEC Challenge for men’s and women’s basketball teams in each conference.
Jay Johnson made all the right moves to quickly build LSU into a national champion again
Read full article: Jay Johnson made all the right moves to quickly build LSU into a national champion againLSU's Jay Johnson became the first baseball coach to win a national championship before his third year at a school.
White’s homer in 11th sends LSU to College World Series finals against Gators
Read full article: White’s homer in 11th sends LSU to College World Series finals against GatorsTommy White hit Camden Minacci’s first pitch into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the 11th inning, giving LSU a 2-0 walk-off victory over No. 1 national seed Wake Forest and clinching a spot in the College World Series finals.
LSU tops No. 1 Wake Forest 5-2 to set up a rematch for a spot in the College World Series finals
Read full article: LSU tops No. 1 Wake Forest 5-2 to set up a rematch for a spot in the College World Series finalsCade Beloso hit a go-ahead three-run homer, freshman Griffin Herring pitched 4 2/3 innings of shutout relief in his longest outing, and LSU defeated No. 1 national seed Wake Forest 5-2 to stay alive in the College World Series.
Florida clinches College World Series bid; Wake Forest, Virginia, Texas post wins in super regionals
Read full article: Florida clinches College World Series bid; Wake Forest, Virginia, Texas post wins in super regionalsFlorida and TCU clinched spots in the College World Series and Wake Forest moved within a win of becoming the first No. 1 national seed to make the NCAA Tournament's final eight since 2018.
Wake Forest wins first women's golf title with 3-1 win over Southern California
Read full article: Wake Forest wins first women's golf title with 3-1 win over Southern CaliforniaLauren Walsh closed out her match against Brianna Navarrosa with a conceded par on the 16th hole and Wake Forest won its first women’s golf championship by beating Southern California 3-1.
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company
Read full article: STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite companyOregon’s Bo Nix and Wake Forest’s Sam Hartman became the fourth and fifth Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in multiple games this season.
Clemson DBs Greene, Davis II sued by accident victim
Read full article: Clemson DBs Greene, Davis II sued by accident victimClemson defensive backs Malcolm Greene and Fred Davis II were sued by a U.S. postal worker who's delivery truck was struck by Davis last year seconds after he was clocked driving 115 mph on a highway near campus.
Wake Forest QB Hartman out indefinitely with medical issue
Read full article: Wake Forest QB Hartman out indefinitely with medical issueWake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman will miss “an extended period of time” for treatment of what the school described Wednesday as medical condition unrelated to football.
Frosh duo helps No. 8 Duke beat Wake Forest without Coach K
Read full article: Frosh duo helps No. 8 Duke beat Wake Forest without Coach KPaolo Banchero had 24 points and eighth-ranked Duke hit 13 straight shots to blow it open after halftime and beat Wake Forest 76-64 on Wednesday night with Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski sidelined by illness.
‘Wouldn’t take that to the bank’: Gator Bowl replacement opponent still not done deal
Read full article: ‘Wouldn’t take that to the bank’: Gator Bowl replacement opponent still not done dealAccording to NJ.com, it will be Rutgers (5-7) that replaces the Aggies, but Gator Bowl Sports president Greg McGarity told The Morning Show on Thursday that things are far from settled.
Fake slides now against rules after Pickett's trick vs Wake
Read full article: Fake slides now against rules after Pickett's trick vs WakeThe fake slide Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett used to help clear his path for a long touchdown run in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game is now against the rules.
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title
Read full article: No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC titleKenny Pickett accounted for three touchdowns and Erick Hallett II returned one of Pittsburgh’s four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Wake Forest signs Clawson to long-term contract extension
Read full article: Wake Forest signs Clawson to long-term contract extensionWake Forest has signed football coach Dave Clawson to what it calls a long-term contract extension after Clawson guided the No. 21 Demon Deacons a historically successful season.
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55
Read full article: Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list down to 13 players
Read full article: The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list down to 13 players(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The NHL’s COVID-19 list is now down to 13 players, marking the second-lowest total since the league first began publishing it on Jan. 13. His addition came the same day four Wild players were removed from the list: Jonas Brodin, Victor Rask, Carson Soucy and Cam Talbot. Los Angeles Kings forward Andreas Athanasiou was also cleared after spending a league-high 21 days on the list. The professional hockey team started in 2013 in the Central Hockey League, helping fill the void after the Ontario Hockey League’s Brampton Battalion moved to North Bay. The New Jersey Devils still lead all NHL teams in both the number of players and the number of combined days on the COVID-19 list.
The Latest: More ACC changes to men's basketball schedule
Read full article: The Latest: More ACC changes to men's basketball scheduleVirginia head coach Tony Bennett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Saturday’s Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game between Louisville and No. The postponement follows one earlier Wednesday between Louisville at Syracuse following a positive test, quarantining and contact tracing within the Cardinals’ program. The league cited a combination of a positive test, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Lady Vols’ program. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference says Louisville’s men’s basketball game at Syracuse scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed. AdThe league said the postponement was due to a positive COVID-19 test, quarantining and contact tracing within the Cardinals' program.
Louisville tops women’s Top 25, South Carolina up to No. 2
Read full article: Louisville tops women’s Top 25, South Carolina up to No. 2Louisville guard Dana Evans, left, drives around Wake Forest guard Gina Conti (5) in the first quarter of an NCAA women's college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Louisville keeps winning and remained atop The Associated Press women's basketball poll. The Cardinals are the only unbeaten team left in the Top 25 after topping Miami and North Carolina this past week. 4 North Carolina State. Arizona expects to travel to Oregon to play Oregon State on Friday and Oregon next Monday.
No. 1 Louisville stays unbeaten, beats Wake Forest 65-63
Read full article: No. 1 Louisville stays unbeaten, beats Wake Forest 65-63“This group’s got to mentally be able to handle what happened today,” Wake Forest coach Jen Hoover said. I don’t care if we are little ol' Wake Forest. ... Raca scored inside with 16.7 seconds left to put Wake Forest back up one and set up Evans' winning score. ... Wake Forest shot 39.7% but made 1 of 11 3-pointers. Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons host Florida State on Thursday.
The Latest: LA Rams player tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: The Latest: LA Rams player tests positive for coronavirusThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Los Angeles Rams will hold their team meetings from home Wednesday after an unidentified player tested positive for coronavirus Tuesday night. Los Angeles center Brian Allen was the first NFL player to confirm he had tested positive for coronavirus back in April. The list is used for players who either test positive for the coronavirus or have had close contact with someone who tested positive. ___Bill Haas has tested positive for the coronavirus and has withdrawn from the RSM Classic this week at Sea Island. ___An unidentified New York Giants player has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the team to work remotely Tuesday.
The Latest: Scottish Open decides not to have limited fans
Read full article: The Latest: Scottish Open decides not to have limited fansThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The European Tour has decided against having a limited number of fans for the Scottish Open next week. The tour says because of a recent update on the Scottish government's guidelines for COVID-19, the tournament at the Renaissance Club with not have spectators. It would have been the second golf tournament to have fans, after the Sanford International two weeks ago in South Dakota on the PGA Tour Champions. Another postponed game, Virginia-Virginia Tech, had previously been moved to that date as well. The positive tests at Notre Dame also caused South Florida to pause on-field football activities Wednesday.
Notre Dame-Wake Forest postponed after Irish positive tests
Read full article: Notre Dame-Wake Forest postponed after Irish positive testsNotre Dame’s game at Wake Forest on Saturday has been postponed after positive COVID-19 tests landed 13 Fighting Irish players in isolation and another 10 in quarantine. Notre Dame said 94 football players were tested for COVID-19 on Monday and of those seven were positive. Those players were in isolation along with others who tested positive last week. “We managed an increase in positivity rates in August, and the players handled it wonderfully," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. BYU had to postpone its game last week at Army after having players test positive for COVID-19.
Smart finds no QB clarity in No. 4 Georgias 2nd scrimmage
Read full article: Smart finds no QB clarity in No. 4 Georgias 2nd scrimmage4 Georgia on Saturday provided no clarity to the quarterback competition that continues without a top contender. After Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman announced his decision to opt out on Wednesday, the competition took on a different look. Smart said another transfer, former Southern Cal starter, JT Daniels, and DWan Mathis worked with the first-team offense in the scrimmage. Nobody has really taken charge and taken over. I am under the assumption that that is going to happen, but that is not my decision, Smart said.
Georgia QB Newman opting out of season to prepare for draft
Read full article: Georgia QB Newman opting out of season to prepare for draftATHENS, Ga. Jamie Newman, the Wake Forest transfer who was the projected starting quarterback for No. 4 Georgia, is opting out of the season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. Former walk-on Stetson Bennett, who was Jake Fromms top backup last season, freshman Carson Beck and DWan Mathis are the Bulldogs other quarterbacks. Newman announced in January he would transfer to Georgia for his final year of eligibility. In his statement, Newman thanked Smart for extending the offer for me to be a part of the University of Georgia football program.
Florida State, Wake Forest look to bounce back from losses
Read full article: Florida State, Wake Forest look to bounce back from lossesTamorrion Terry #15 of the Florida State Seminoles is tackled by teammates Chad Smith #43 and A.J. (Photo by StreeterWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Coach Dave Clawson wants to see how Wake Forest bounces back from a loss. Florida State has had to do that all too often lately. "It's all about how fast you get up and how fast we can recover and face adversity and just keep pushing,'' Wake Forest defensive lineman Suilaman Kamara said. Quick OctoberThe Demon Deacons will need to beat Florida State to avoid going 0-for-October.