Dec. 9, 2004 / 12:22 AM

Georgia's Pollack wins Lombardi Award

HOUSTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The Lombardi Award, which goes each year to the nation's top college lineman, was won Wednesday night by Georgia defensive end David Pollack.

Pollack finished second in balloting for last year's Lombardi Award. This time he finished in front of USC's Shaun Cody, Wisconsin's Erasums James and Texas' Derrick Johnson.

Pollack had 48 tackles and 9.5 sacks this season. Georgia will play Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl on Jan 1.

T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers agree to record $123M extension

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T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers agree to record $123M extension

July 17 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a three-year, $123 million contract extension with linebacker T.J. Watt. The deal includes $108 million guaranteed at signing.

British Open: Scottie Scheffler lurks behind five co-leaders

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British Open: Scottie Scheffler lurks behind five co-leaders

July 17 (UPI) -- Matt Fitzpatrick was among five co-leaders through Thursday's first round of the 2025 British Open, while No. 1 Scottie Scheffler lurks at Royal Portrush.

Women's marathon record holder Ruth Chepngetich suspended for doping

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Women's marathon record holder Ruth Chepngetich suspended for doping

July 17 (UPI) -- Women's marathon record holder Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended due to a positive doping test, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced Thursday.

Ons Jabeur steps back from tennis to heal, 'rediscover joy' of living

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July 17 (UPI) -- Former world No. 2 Ons Jabeur will "step back" from tennis so she can heal and "rediscover the joy of simply living," she announced Thursday on social media.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star weekend

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star weekend

July 17 (UPI) -- Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who sustained a groin injury this week, will not participate in this weekend's WNBA All-Star events, she announced Thursday.

Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets 30-day jail sentence for high-speed crash

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Chiefs' Rashee Rice gets 30-day jail sentence for high-speed crash

July 17 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice received a 30-day jail sentence and five years' probation for his role in a 2024 crash, prosecutors announced Thursday.

Wolves sign Club World Cup star Jhon Arias from Fluminense

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July 17 (UPI) -- Wolves agreed to a transfer agreement with Fluminense for Club World Cup star Jhon Arias. The 27-year-old winger logged a goal and assist at the tournament.

Ex-Texans, Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman, 38, dies after cancer battle

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July 17 (UPI) -- Former Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman has died, his agent confirmed Thursday. Braman, who was 38, had been battling cancer.

Liverpool's Olivia Smith joins Arsenal in record transfer

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Liverpool's Olivia Smith joins Arsenal in record transfer

July 17 (UPI) -- Arsenal signed Liverpool forward Oliva Smith to a long-term contract, the Gunners announced Thursday. Arsenal said her transfer was for an undisclosed fee.

Washington Commanders, pass rusher Von Miller agree to 1-year deal

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Washington Commanders, pass rusher Von Miller agree to 1-year deal

July 17 (UPI) -- The Washington Commanders agreed to a one-year deal with pass rusher Von Miller, a league source told UPI on Thursday. His 129.5 sacks lead all active players.