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Padraig Harrington named 2020 European Ryder Cup captain

Golf // 5 years ago

Padraig Harrington named 2020 European Ryder Cup captain

Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington has been named the European captain for the 2020 Ryder Cup.

Clemson dominates Alabama in CFP national championship

College Football // 5 years ago

Clemson dominates Alabama in CFP national championship

Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Freshman Trevor Lawrence passed all over the Alabama defense, leading Clemson to a College Football Playoff national title on Monday in Santa Clara, Calif.

Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins declares for 2019 NFL Draft

College Football // 5 years ago

Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins declares for 2019 NFL Draft

Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins announced on social media that he will skip his junior season and enter the 2019 NFL Draft.

UPI Horse Racing Roundup: Gunmetal Gray, Moshaher and Bellafina shine

Horse Racing // 5 years ago

UPI Horse Racing Roundup: Gunmetal Gray, Moshaher and Bellafina shine

Potential Kentucky Derby and Oaks candidates strut their stuff from California to Florida to Dubai; Oh Susanna continues star turn in South Africa.

College Football National Championship: Alabama, Clemson meet again

College Football // 5 years ago

College Football National Championship: Alabama, Clemson meet again

Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide play the Clemson Tigers with the national championship on the line Monday night at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Duke's Zion Williamson catalogs another ridiculous rim-rocker

College Basketball // 5 years ago

Duke's Zion Williamson catalogs another ridiculous rim-rocker

Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Duke freshman phenom Zion Williamson added yet another dunk of the year candidate to his arsenal during a thrashing of Clemson.

Huntington Prep's Jimma Gatwech provides high school dunk of season

College Basketball // 5 years ago

Huntington Prep's Jimma Gatwech provides high school dunk of season

Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Huntington Prep junior guard Jimma Gatwech provided one of the best dunks of the high school basketball season in a win over Blue Ridge School.

UCLA legend Bill Walton wants Barack Obama to coach Bruins

College Basketball // 5 years ago

UCLA legend Bill Walton wants Barack Obama to coach Bruins

Jan. 4 (UPI) -- One name came to mind when Bill Walton was recently asked who should be the next coach of the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team: Barack Obama.

UPI Horse Racing Preview: Kentucky Derby preps and Dubai World Cup prelims

Horse Racing // 5 years ago

UPI Horse Racing Preview: Kentucky Derby preps and Dubai World Cup prelims

All North American Thoroughbreds celebrated official birthdays Jan. 1 and a few of those turning three set off on the path to the Kentucky Derby.

Andreescu stuns Wozniacki at ASB Classic

Tennis // 5 years ago

Andreescu stuns Wozniacki at ASB Classic

Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu has recorded the biggest upset of 2019, stunning Australian Open champion and third-ranked Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-4 at the ASB Classic on Thursday in New Zealand.

Valparaiso wins on half-court buzzer-beater

College Basketball // 5 years ago

Valparaiso wins on half-court buzzer-beater

Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Redshirt junior swingman Markus Golder sank a half-court heave at the buzzer to lead Valparaiso to a dramatic win against Illinois State.

St. John's, Marquette get into scuffle during Red Storm's upset win

College Basketball // 5 years ago

St. John's, Marquette get into scuffle during Red Storm's upset win

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- St. John's Red Storm guard Shamorie Ponds and Marquette Golden Eagles forward Theo John had to be separated after getting into a scrum during Tuesday's game.

Kentucky LB Josh Allen stakes claim to be No. 1 pick of 2019 NFL Draft

College Football // 5 years ago

Kentucky LB Josh Allen stakes claim to be No. 1 pick of 2019 NFL Draft

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Kentucky Wildcats senior linebacker Josh Allen wasn't shy about his 2019 NFL Draft positioning after his team's win over Penn State in the Citrus Bowl.

Thigh injury forces Rafael Nadal to withdraw from Brisbane International

Tennis // 5 years ago

Thigh injury forces Rafael Nadal to withdraw from Brisbane International

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- World No. 2 Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Brisbane International on Wednesday after an MRI showed a strain in his left thigh.

Sam Ehlinger leads Texas over Georgia at Sugar Bowl

College Football // 5 years ago

Sam Ehlinger leads Texas over Georgia at Sugar Bowl

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger led the Longhorns to a 28-21 victory against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl by rushing for three touchdowns.

Texas' live bull mascot nearly tramples Georgia bulldog at Sugar Bowl

College Football // 5 years ago

Texas' live bull mascot nearly tramples Georgia bulldog at Sugar Bowl

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Texas' live bull mascot Bevo XV nearly trampled Georgia's bulldog Uga X and dozens of bystanders before the 2018 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

Rose Bowl: Ohio State holds off Washington in Urban Meyer's farewell

College Football // 5 years ago

Rose Bowl: Ohio State holds off Washington in Urban Meyer's farewell

Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Urban Meyer and the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes outlasted the No. 9 Washington Huskies 28-23 on Tuesday night in the Rose Bowl.

LSU ends UCF's undefeated run in Fiesta Bowl; Kentucky, Iowa grab wins

College Football // 5 years ago

LSU ends UCF's undefeated run in Fiesta Bowl; Kentucky, Iowa grab wins

Jan. 1 (UPI) -- The No. 11 LSU Tigers brought the No. 7 Central Florida Knights' long run to an end Tuesday night in the Fiesta Bowl with a 40-32 win.

Roger Federer beats Serena Williams in doubles match

Tennis // 5 years ago

Roger Federer beats Serena Williams in doubles match

Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Tennis icons Roger Federer and Serena Williams matched up for the first time on Tuesday, with Federer earning a victory in a mixed doubles match in Australia.

UCLA fires head basketball coach Steve Alford

College Basketball // 5 years ago

UCLA fires head basketball coach Steve Alford

Dec. 31 (UPI) -- UCLA Bruins head basketball coach Steve Alford was fired after six seasons with the program.

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