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The Memphis Grizzlies are on the road today for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, and our sports team is in San Antonio to bring you full digital coverage of all the action. Join reporter Ron Higgins as he kicks off our live coverage and chat around 1:30 p.m. Game starts at 2:30. Ron will be providing live analysis of the game, answer... read more...

Big day for prospects on the mound today, with the top two pitchers in the system both going. Not only are Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon going today though, Nick Kingham also gets the start for Bradenton, giving the Pirates three top ten players all starting on the same day. For a look at the possible starters over the next few weeks, please check out our Probable Pitche... read more...

That's right, the SMU Mustangs couldn't get out of the 20's Wednesday night as UAB defeating the Mustangs 47-28.It's the lowest scoring output ever in a Conference USA game.SMU couldn't hit the broad side of a barn against UAB converting on 8 of 46 shots and shooting 17 percent. No Mustang scored in double figures, Robert Nyakundi led the Mustangs with nine points. The Mus... read more...

At 6’1″ 198 lbs., wide receiver Antavious Wilson broke out his senior season at Marshall with 69 receptions for 741 yards and 9 touchdowns, becoming a 2012 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention. After a stellar season his first year on the field with the Thundering Herd, Wilson suffered injuries and struggled through his sophomore and junior seasons. Coming back his senior ... read more...

No. 10 Houston (10-0, overall, 6-0 in C-USA) hosts longtime rival SMU (6-4, 4-2) on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT in a nationally televised game on FSN. Our announcers preview the matchup. Bill Land (play-by-play) Can anyone slow down the Houston offensive machine? That's the question as the Coogs continue their quest for an undefeated season and a BCS bid. Houston quarterba... read more...

Six months after tearing his inferior vena cava and nearly dying, UH defensive back D.J. Hayden has reached his dream of becoming an NFL player. Hayden was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 12th pick of the first round of the NFL draft. He skyrocketed up NFL draft boards after running a 4.33 40-yard dash during UH’s pro day. “I came a long way fro... read more...

The Houston Cougars have unveiled new football uniforms for 2013, featuring an all-white set with a white helmet, as well as a new red helmet. read more...

Nov 17, 8:00 PM | Turf of Legion FieldSouthern Miss Golden Eagles vs UAB Blazers Odds 9-1TEAM RECORD2-8Bettors will be looking to hit pay dirt on Thursday when the Blazers host the Golden Eagles at Legion Field in Week 12 action.The Blazers sport records of 2-8 and 6-4 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Golden Eagles sit at 9-1 and 7-3 ATS on the season. The ove... read more...

Kemal Ishmael of Central Florida is one of the most intense, hard-hitting safeties in the 2013 draft. Ishmael loves nothing better than to fly across the field and pop a ball-carrier. He plays with the reckless abandon of the throw-back safeties like Ronnie Lott, and his idol Sean Taylor. It’s amazing more isn’t said of Ishmael as an NFL prospect when you look at his resum... read more...

Darrin Reaves rushed for a season-high 223 yards and two touchdowns and Alabama-Birmingham erased a 16-point halftime deficit to defeat Southern Mississippi 27-19 Saturday night. The Golden Eagles (0-9, 0-6 Conference USA) led 16-0 at the half, but the Blazers (2-7, 1-4) scored three second-half touchdowns and hit two long field goals to seal the comeback. Reaves rushed ... read more...

UTEP's Sophomore guard McKenzie Moore drilled a three at the buzzer to propel Texas-El Paso from two down to the 68-67 win over East Carolina in front of a stunned Minges Coliseum crowd of... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com read more...

Draft Zone Spotlight: Chris Hubbard, OG, UAB Chris Hubbard finished the year for the University of Alabama-Birmingham as one of the top rated offensive linemen ever to play for the Blazers.  Hubbard was named an All American for the Blazers this year, but this kid is amazing.  A former C-USA All-Freshman Team selection, Hubbard has had an impact since his true freshman cam... read more...

Between a potential first round close-out by the Memphis Grizzlies and Beale Street Musicfest, it should be a jam-packed weekend in the City of Memphis -- and the University of Memphis plans on taking full advantage.Chipola (Fla.) Junior College forward Cinmeon Bowers, a bulky 6-7 stretch-four type whom Memphis has prioritized in recent m... read more...

Jan 21, 2:00 PM | Bartow Arena Central Florida Knights vs UAB Blazers Odds 14-4TEAM RECORD6-11 Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for Central Florida when they take on the Blazers on Saturday in college hoops betting action. Supporters of the Knights have watched them go 14-4 and 8-5 ATS on the year, while the Blazers are at 6-11 and ... read more...

There are too many fresh faces, too many moving parts seeking cohesion for nights like Tuesday to be avoided. It was bound to happen and, in truth, Rice is better off for the experience so early in the season. Every step the Owls take in this season of promise won't lead the team forward. That's a guarantee. But if they can avoid the catastrophic while occasionally stagge... read more...

UTEP’s McKenzie Moore might have kept the Miners NCAA Tournament hopes alive.  Moore hit a shot from mid-court at the buzzer on the road to shoot down East Carolina in a battle between Conference USA bubble teams. Here’s the highlights with the big shot at the end. "Anytime you make one like that at the end, you feel like you've got a horseshoe up your tail.” ... read more...

The Class of 2013 Senior Scholar-Athletes group is on track to achieve 100 p... read more...

A person familiar with the decision says Tulane's next head coach will be Saints wide receiver coach Curtis Johnson. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring has not been announced, says Johnson could be introduced as early as Monday, and the Saints declined comment. Johnson was on the sideline with the Saints on Sunday n... read more...

With two meets this weekend, physical and mental strength is imperative to winning. ... read more...