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Kansas State football team devours Pop-Tarts mascot after bowl win

NFL // 3 months ago

Kansas State football team devours Pop-Tarts mascot after bowl win

Kansas State football players partook in a unique feast to celebrate their postseason victory over North Carolina State, devouring a giant Pop-Tarts mascot on the field at Camping World Stadium.

March Madness: Alabama hires Buffalo's Nate Oats as next head coach

Sports News // 5 years ago

March Madness: Alabama hires Buffalo's Nate Oats as next head coach

The University of Alabama hired Buffalo's Nate Oats as the team's next men's head basketball coach, the school announced Wednesday.

March Madness: Head coach Steve Prohm agrees to extension with Iowa State

Sports News // 5 years ago

March Madness: Head coach Steve Prohm agrees to extension with Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones men's head basketball coach Steve Prohm agreed to a contract extension through 2025, ISU athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Tuesday.

Alabama men's basketball team fires head coach Avery Johnson

Sports News // 5 years ago

Alabama men's basketball team fires head coach Avery Johnson

After four seasons on the job, the Alabama Crimson Tide fired men's basketball coach Avery Johnson, the school announced Sunday.

Villanova could be in for bigger challenge against Alabama

College Basketball // 6 years ago

Villanova could be in for bigger challenge against Alabama

Villanova had little trouble dispatching No. 16 Radford in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

2018 March Madness: Collin Sexton leads Alabama against Virginia Tech

College Basketball // 6 years ago

2018 March Madness: Collin Sexton leads Alabama against Virginia Tech

A year ago, Alabama All-America guard Collin Sexton was finishing up his high school career in Georgia and tearing up the spring and summer AAU circuits.

Landon Collins, Crimson Tide athletes respond to racism from Bama student

NFL // 6 years ago

Landon Collins, Crimson Tide athletes respond to racism from Bama student

NFL safety Landon Collins and other Alabama-affiliated athletes responded to racist remarks from a sorority sister formerly enrolled at the school.

De'Aaron Fox carries Kentucky past Alabama, into SEC final

College Basketball // 7 years ago

De'Aaron Fox carries Kentucky past Alabama, into SEC final

NASHVILLE -- Kentucky goes in search of its 30th SEC tournament title on Sunday.

No. 15 Kentucky regains traction on road with win over Alabama

College Basketball // 7 years ago

No. 15 Kentucky regains traction on road with win over Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- No. 15 Kentucky snapped a two-game road losing streak and maintained a share of first place in the Southeastern Conference with a 67-58 victory over Alabama on Saturday.

Alabama needs 4 OTs to upset No. 19 South Carolina

College Basketball // 7 years ago

Alabama needs 4 OTs to upset No. 19 South Carolina

Alabama coach Avery Johnson termed it the game of the year in college basketball, while South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell put together one of the best performances in his school's history.

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We are excited about taking Maurice Ager with our late first-round pick
Mavericks sign top pick Maurice Ager Jul 02, 2006

I am looking forward to working with a Hall of Fame coach in Don Nelson, who has been so good to me and supportive in helping me maximize my coaching abilities
Avery Johnson retires as a player Oct 28, 2004

As Player

As Coach

Avery Johnson (born March 25, 1965 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States) is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's New Jersey Nets. He has also coached the Dallas Mavericks, leading them to their first NBA Finals appearance and four consecutive 50+ win seasons. During his playing days, Johnson was known as the "Little General" for his small (by NBA standards) stature, his leadership skills as a point guard and floor general, and his close friendship with former San Antonio Spurs teammate David "The Admiral" Robinson.

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