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Soccer-Injuries taking a heavy toll on Everton, says Benitez
(Reuters) - Everton's promising start to the Premier League season has been derailed by injuries to key players, manager Rafa Benitez said after Monday's 2-1 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read full story ...
Soccer-Wolves boss Lage praises Jimenez after 50th club goal
(Reuters) - Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Bruno Lage hailed striker Raul Jimenez's performance after the Mexico international scored his 50th goal for the club in Monday's 2-1 Premier League win over Everton. Read full story ...
Miscommunication not helping USC quarterback competition
LOS ANGELES — Trying to walk the tightrope of an in-season quarterback competition, where USC finds itself eight games into this campaign, requires a deft touch. There has to be communication between all parties, so everyone is on the same page and understands
Ravens LB Malik Harrison struck by stray bullet in Cleveland
Baltimore Ravens starting linebacker Malik Harrison was recovering Monday after being struck in the leg by a stray bullet while police said he was outside a Cleveland nightclub. ...
Von Miller leaves snowy Denver behind for Rams, sunshine
The trade began to hit Von Miller as he toddled past the photo gallery of great moments that decorate the Denver Broncos headquarters. ...
Butker hits go-ahead FG with 1:07 left as KC beats Giants
Despite the win, Patrick Mahomes lamented two more turnovers and Chiefs coach Andy Reid a multitude of penalties. ...
Bronco leaders speak up on Von Miller trade
Appreciation is large for the team's record-holding sack artist who delivered the third Lombardi Trophy to the franchise. ...
Giants' many mistakes prove costly in 20-17 loss to Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There wasn't any one play that doomed the New York Giants against Kansas City on Monday night. ...
Chiefs beat the NY Giants 20-17
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs beat the Giants, and that’s swell. Wins are good. Wins are precious. Every win in the NFL should be celebrated. ...
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni 'hopeful' Jalen Reagor and Jack Driscoll will return quickly from injuries
Nov. 2—It appears both Jalen Reagor and Jack Driscoll avoided serious injury in Detroit. ...
BREVARD SPORTS HISTORY: 1972 Merritt Island Mustangs Considered Brevard’s GOAT Prep Football Team
BREVARD COUNTY SPORTS HISTORY SPOTLIGHT 2018 SPACE COAST SPORTS HALL OF FAME LEGACY TEAM: The 1972 state champion Merritt Island Mustangs, which is considered to be the greatest prep football team of all time on the Space Coast, went 13-0 en route to a state
That time Adrian Peterson gave Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel a vicious stiff-arm
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel discussed a time when he was stiff-armed by Adrian Peterson, who signed with Titans after Derrick Henry's injury. ...
Sun-Star’s best prep football poll: Vote for the Prep of the Week for Week 11
Vote for the Merced Sun-Star’s Prep of the Week. Poll closes at 3 p.m. on Friday. To vote again, hit refresh. Update us on players impacting games: sjansen@mercedsun-star.com or on ...
NFL: How players with Virginia connections fared in Week 8
Defensive end Josh Sweat, an Oscar Smith High graduate, is a major part of the Eagles' dismantling of the Lions. ...
2021 FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: See which 5 SouthCoast teams have qualified and who they will face
Nov. 2—With its thrilling overtime
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Week 10's top performers in the Bay County area and beyond
Nov. 2—Week 10 of the high school football season is in the books and there was no shortage of players making their impact felt on offense, defense, and special teams. Every week throughout the season we'll highlight the top performers ...
RCTC women's soccer close season with loss in district semifinals
Nov. 2—MADISON, Wis. — The Rochester Community and Technical College women's soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 1-0 loss to Madison College in the semifinals of the Great Lakes District Tournament. Madison had beaten RCTC ...
Best of the West College Football Top 25: Why Brenden Rice needs to be focal ...
Nov. 2—We'd like a second helping of Brenden Rice, please. And a third. And a sixth. CU offensive coordinator Darin Chiaverini hasn't had much to get jazzed about during a lost Buffs season. But you know what? The more we ...
Football: Aguero ruled out for three months after cardiac examination
BARCELONA (REUTERS) - Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out for three months following cardiac evaluation, the Spanish club said on Monday (Nov 1). The Argentinian international received medical
Football: Uefa will not act after investigating racism claims by Sweden's Elanga
LONDON (REUTERS) - Uefa will not take any action after investigating claims that Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga was subjected to racist abuse while playing for the Sweden Under-21s against Italy last month,
Football: Lions off to Dubai for tune-up games ahead of AFF Suzuki Cup
SINGAPORE - The Lions will undergo a training camp in Dubai from Nov 8-17 in preparation for the AFF Suzuki Cup, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced on Tuesday (Nov 2). While the Dec 5-Jan 1 Suzuki Cup will be staged in the Republic, Tatsuma
Manchester United are about to show how much they trust Paul Pogba
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces another huge game at Man Utd and he has a big decision to make regarding the role of Paul Pogba in midfield. ...
Wolves boss Lage praises Jimenez after 50th club goal
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Bruno Lage hailed striker Raul Jimenez's performance after the Mexico international scored his 50th goal for the club in Monday's 2-1 Premier League win over Everton.","content":"Wolverhampton
Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard on Clubhouse Live: Green Bay benefiting from adversity
Cornerback Chandon Sullivan joined Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard on Clubhouse Live. ...
Coronado beats Bishop Gorman to open Class 5A boys soccer playoffs
Bishop Gorman High Schoolճ Nathaniel Roberts (8) tries to reach the ball before Coronado High Schoolճ Vance Borozinski (5) and Chase Ciobanu (10) during a Class 5A boys playoff game on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 at Bettye Wilson Park in Las Vegas. Rachel
Sergio Aguero Will Be Out For At Least Three Months: Barcelona
Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero will be out for at least three months while his treatment for a heart problem is assessed, the club said. ...
Derrick Henry May Return, but Not His Shot at These Records
After falling just shy of Eric Dickerson’s record in 2020, Henry’s pace and an added regular season game gave him another shot. An injured foot will thwart his chase of that total and others. ...
Tigers in the pros: Borom makes first career start
Each week, the Missourian will recap impact performances and news of former Tigers in the NFL. Just days after being taken off injured reserve, Larry Borom made his first career start for the Chicago Bears in their 33-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.� Borom
What’s Next For Colorado Sports After Von Miller?
He was known for sacks and tackles, chickens and deodorant. Von Miller sported a cowboy hat and endeared himself further to fans during his years in Denver. Visions of the strip sack of Cam Newton of Super Bowl 50 may be his most famous moment, but there was a
Harrison Butker's late field goal seals it for Kansas City in tight win over Giants
Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and Kansas City scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win over the New York Giants on Monday night in Kansas City, Mo. ...
Struggling Kansas City Chiefs scrabble past New York Giants to reach .500
New York Giants 17-20 Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs offense continues to splutter in hard-fought win Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and the Kansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a
Shenendehowa boys blank CBA 2-0 for Class AA soccer championship
PHOTOGRAPHER: Stan Hudy Shenendehowa's Mark Makhatadze (20) follows CBA's Conor Garcia (13) for the ball during the Section II Class AA boys soccer championship game at Colonie HIgh School Monday night. Shares0 Facebook Tweet Email Junior Mark Makhatadze is
Women's soccer: St. Scholastica falls in MIAC tournament
For 110 minutes, St. Scholastica goalkeeper Taelynn Gittins held St. Mary's scoreless in the MIAC women's soccer tournament Monday at Ochrymowycz Field
Giants’ many mistakes prove costly in 20-17 loss to Chiefs
There wasn't any one play that doomed the New York Giants against Kansas City on Monday night. There were about a dozen little ones. The interception by Daniel Jones when ...
How to watch Atalanta vs Manchester United in the 2021-22 Champions League from India?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will want to build on their win over Tottenham as they face Atalanta in Italy... ...
Ronaldinho's last game for FC Barcelona - Who were his teammates and where are they now?
Ronaldinho played his last match for the Catalan giants on March 9, 2008 in La Liga... ...
AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: India's commendable display lends hope to a promising future - ...
The Indian team was on the cusp of making history... ...
How to watch Malmo vs Chelsea in the 2021-22 Champions League from India?
Thomas Tuchel's side eye their seventh straight win in all competitions since the defeat to Juventus... ...
Injuries taking a heavy toll on Everton - Benitez
Everton's promising start to the Premier League season has been derailed by injuries to key players, manager Rafa Benitez said after Monday's 2-1 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers.","content":"Everton's promising start to the
Liverpool prepare again for Atletico amid feud over style, character
Jurgen Klopp wants to say the right things when it comes to Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone but there is always an itch he ends up scratching.","content":"Jurgen Klopp wants to say the right things when it comes to Atletico Madrid and
2B Girls Soccer: Kalama beats Forks, bound for District semis and State
Josh Kirshenbaum KALAMA — The Kalama girls soccer team ended its winter season in the best way it could, running through the short postseason and finishing with a district title. But there was something missing at the end. Monday evening, the Chinooks returned
White's wild outing for Jets provides blueprint for Wilson
NEW YORK (AP) — Not even the most optimistic New York Jets fans could have predicted Mike White having the game of a lifetime — in his first NFL start. He threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns and caught a 2-point conversion pass in a 34-31 victory over
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs slip past Giants on late field goal
Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to two fourth-quarter field goals Monday, overcoming an uneven performance to help deliver a 20-17 home victory over the New York Giants. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article
Ben Frederickson: MLB commissioner Manfred's legacy is at stake this offseason
I recently read something hopefully encouraging about Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. It came from New York Post baseball columnist Ken Davidoff. Was it meant to be encouraging? Probably not. But maybe, in one way, it was. Davidoff was one of
Statement wins & upsets after Rd. 1 of the boys soccer tourney: No. 16-seed moves on
Welcome to November madness. The first round of the boys soccer state tournament was as chaotic as expected on Monday. Among the madness: a No. 16-seed beating a No. 1-seed in Central Jersey, Group 4, one bracket that had three ...
Top boys soccer stat leaders from Rd. 1 of the state tournament
Check out the lists below to see the
Boys soccer: Willingboro advances to NJSIAA South, Group 1 quarters with OT win
Frank Karngbaye scored the game-winning
Boys soccer: Mountain Lakes tops Bergen Charter - NJ1 G1 tournament 1st rd.
Senior Caz Kotsen scored twice to help lift third-seeded Mountain Lakes to a 5-1 win over 14th-seeded Bergen Charter in the first round of the NJSIAA/Wawa North Jersey Section 1, Group 1 tournament in Mountain Lakes. Mountain Lakes will next ...
Boys soccer: No. 9 Westfield nips Franklin - NJ2 G4 tournament 1st rd.
Junior Noah Fischer had the go-ahead goal as third-seeded Westfield, No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, held off 14th-seeded Franklin 3-2 in the first round of the NJSIAA/Wawa North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 tournament in Westfield. Westfield will ...
NFL Glance
All Times EDTAMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA Buffalo520.714229109 New England440.500206164 N.Y. Jets250.286114206 Miami170.125138233 South WLTPctPFPA Tennessee620.750227195 Indianapolis350.375200183 Jacksonville160.143123203 Houston170.125119241 North
Marsch struggles to steady RB Leipzig's erratic form
Champions League semifinalists in 2020, RB Leipzig are struggling under American coach Jesse Marsch to maintain the form that took them close to the pinnacle of European football.","content":"Champions League semifinalists in 2020, RB
Scoreboard: High school football honors teams
Football Northern B Offense First team all-conference: Connor Tuss, quarterback, Sr., Malta; Miguel Perez, running back, Sr., Fairfield; Rex Williamson, running back, Sr., Malta; Morgan Fast, wide receiver, Jr., Glasgow; Matt Larson, wide receiver, Sr., Cut
Divisional volleyball, football playoffs on tap for Billings schools
BILLINGS — A busy postseason schedule of divisional volleyball and playoff football is on tap for the Class AA schools in Billings later this week. From Thursday through Saturday, the Eastern AA Divisional Volleyball Tournament will be going on at Billings
Aaron Rodgers to take a part of his 2021 salary in Bitcoin, give $1 million ...
Aaron Rodgers announced he's taking a portion of his NFL salary in Bitcoin. And he's giving $1 million away in the digital currency to his fans. ...
Seneca Valley solves Fox Chapel defense to advance to Class 4A girls final
It was an unusual way for Fox Chapel’s girls soccer run to end. After goalkeeper Molly McNaughton left the game with an injury following a collision with a Seneca Valley player, the Raiders took advantage of the situation and scored the game’s lone
High school roundup for Nov. 1, 2021: Rowan Kriebel saves Quaker Valley from Ambridge upset
Rowan Kriebel saved No. 2 Quaker Valley from an upset, scoring his second goal of the game in overtime to lead the Quakers to a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Ambridge in the WPIAL Class 2A boys soccer semifinals Monday. Ryan Edwards also scored for Quaker Valley
Harrison Butker hits go-ahead FG as Chiefs beats Giants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and the Kansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Patrick
Area Football: Zelasney, Seim score 7 touchdowns in playoff wins
Five area teams remain alive in the state football playoffs following Friday's first round in classes C-1 and C-2 and the second round for D-1 and D-2. There were six teams alive when Friday started but Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family fell into a 38-6 halftime
Manchester United 'press' for Leicester City raid and more transfer rumours
Manchester United are likely to be busy in 2022, whether it be in the January transfer window or in the summer. ...
Titans' Henry will have surgery, no timetable for return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry will have surgery Tuesday morning on his right foot, and coach Mike Vrabel says the Tennessee Titans are not putting a timeline on when he will return. ...
LAFC confident going into high-stakes game with Vancouver
Los Angeles Football Club coach Bob Bradley and his players are calling Tuesday night’s match against the Vancouver Whitecaps a “must-win” game but that’s not quite right. A draw at Banc of California Stadium would keep LAFC alive for an MLS playoff berth
I fought the VAR: Brazilian club faces sanctions after frustrated fans smash pitchside screen
Gremio fans were angry after the VAR annulled an equaliser in the dying minutes of a game against Palmeiras in Serie A. ...
Tottenham In Talks With Conte After Sacking Manager Nuno
Tottenham are reportedly in advanced talks with Antonio Conte over the manager's job after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday following a dismal run in the Premier League. ...
College Football Scores
EAST Bowling Green 56, Buffalo 44 CCSU 49, Merrimack 21 Colgate 33, Bucknell 10 Dartmouth 20, Harvard 17 Delaware 17, Dixie St. 10 Delaware St. 30, Howard 23 Holy Cross 31, Lehigh 12 LIU Brooklyn 28, Wagner 14 Lafayette 24, Georgetown 23 Maine 45, Rhode Island
Indian colts up for the long haul
Between mid-2015 and mid-2017, Indian football’s Class of 2000 crisscrossed 18 countries in four continents, accumulated more than 2,00,000 air miles, played 100-plus matches and more than Rs 15 crore was spent on their exposure for the under-17 World Cup. It
Barcelona's Sergio Aguero ruled out for three months
The Argentine international received medical assistance on the pitch after he complained of chest pain during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Alaves in La Liga and had to be taken to hospital. Barcelona's Sergio Aguero, center, leaves the pitch injured during the La
Tom Brady acknowledges he’s a ‘pain’ to NFL referees
As the random images from Sunday evening’s clash at the Superdome can attest, Tom Brady isn’t above getting in the grill of an official from time to time. Speaking on his weekly “Let’s Go” podcast Monday, the Bucs quarterback copped to it, acknowledging he’s a
Watch: Bucs complete swap with Byron Kennedy for Tom Brady ball
The trade has been completed between the Bucs and Byron Kennedy. If you didn’t know Kennedy’s name a week ago, chances are you do now. The 29-year-old St. Petersburg native recently became the Bucs’ most famous fan after one brief negotiation. Kennedy was
Super Bowl-hungry Rams add Von Miller to defense
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The trade began to hit Von Miller as he toddled past the photo gallery of great moments that decorate the Denver Broncos headquarters. The featured shot is the one of him knocking the ball and, in effect, the Lombardi Trophy, from Cam
Week 11 football preview: Postseason positioning on the line in multiple games
With the Galveston County high school football season coming to an end this week, this week’s football preview will dial into the matchups with playoff implications. Dickinson (7-2 overall, 5-0 in district) last week clinched the District 24-6A championship
AP Top 25 Reality Check: CFP preview unlikely for Cincinnati
Never in the seven-year history of the College Football Playoff has the selection committee's first top four teams exactly matched that of the AP Top 25 that directly preceded it. ...
China to hold World Cup prelims in UAE due
China's hopes of playing their upcoming home World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Australia in front of their own fans have been dashed after the matches were moved to Sharjah.","content":"China's hopes of playing their upcoming
Was Joe Schobert’s forced fumble on Jarvis Landry a play more than two years in ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Was Joe Schobert’s huge play during the Steelers’ 15-10 win over the Browns on Sunday more than two years in the making? The Browns were driving in the fourth quarter when quarterback Baker
RB Joe Mixon on the 5-3 Bengals hosting the 4-4 Browns on Sunday: ‘This one ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Bengals roared into MetLife Stadium on Sunday in first place in the AFC North at 5-2, and padded out with
‘Maybe this will send a message to the coach’ — Mike Pereira on Bowling Green’s ...
Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino react to Bowling Green's Scot Loeffler getting ejected for multiple unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. ...
CESSNA: A fresh Texas A&M looks to finish the regular season in style
Robert Cessna The break came at the perfect time for the Texas A&M football team, allowing it to build on the positives of a three-game winning streak, while getting healthy. “We needed a break,” A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Monday at his weekly press
'You gotta realize you're QB1': OSU's Brennan Presley has mixed feelings on Spencer Sanders' block
Jacob Unruh | Oklahoman Watch Video: OSU Football: Previewing West Virginia STILLWATER — Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders is often on Brennan Presley’s case. Don’t take the unnecessary hit is generally the message. Except Sanders
Alexander: Rams trade for Von Miller? It’s an L.A. trend
When Rams general manager Les Snead completed his big offseason trade of quarterbacks and brought Matthew Stafford from Detroit to L.A., we assumed he and his team were going for it. (“It,” of course, meaning a berth in the Super Bowl that will be played in
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all their setbacks over the first six weeks, whether self-inflicted or unlucky, the Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position. They were settled to play Dallas in their cacophonous stadium Sunday for their first
‘We can do this thing’: Steelers’ win at Cleveland renews hope for 2021 season
After seven games of mixed performances, the Steelers rank near the bottom of the league in most significant offensive categories, and their once-larcenous defense has had problems taking the ball ...
Campbell understands fan frustration as Lions’ attendance takes a tumble
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Ahead of the team's annual training camp practice at Ford Field in August, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell made a passionate plea to the fans in ...
'So good to be back' – Eze thrilled with Crystal Palace return after lengthy absence
The 23-year-old stepped up his injury comeback by featuring for the Eagles’ U23 squad on Monday ...
49ers’ Talanoa Hufanga a Lynch-pin in defensive effort vs. Bears
Judging from the reviews Talanoa Hufanga got after his first NFL start, it appears the rookie safety may stick around awhile. Hufanga, a fifth-round draft pick out of USC, played all 70 snaps in the 49ers’ 33-22 win over the Chicago Bears Sunday with
Four TDs in a half and more: Vote for the High School Offensive Player of ...
Nipmuc's Brady Karmelek has been voted the High School Football Offensive Player of the Week. The junior, who earned 3,235 votes, proved to be a vertical threat in a win over Sutton. The receiver hauled in receptions for 124 yards and three TDs. And this
'Another great opportunity' awaits Martinez as he works to shake off four-interception game
CHRIS BASNETT Lincoln Journal Star Adrian Martinez stepped to the podium early Monday afternoon, like he does after every Nebraska game, win or lose. He talked, like he does every Monday, about flushing the previous result, good or bad, and moving on to that
OSU football: Beavers quickly back to work after defeat
Jesse Sowa Win or lose in college football, there generally isn’t much time spent on what just happened on the playing field. Oregon State arrived home late Saturday night after that day’s 39-25 Pac-12 defeat at California. The Beavers (5-3, 3-2) were back on
Ba looking for a winning streak
Ba will be hoping to record another win this weekend as they iron out a few areas of their game. After a thrilling win against defending champions Suva two weekends ago, the side doesn’t want to let their guard down. President
Tolton boys soccer hopes to carry regular season success into districts
Top-seeded Tolton will enter the Class 1 District 4 Tournament on Tuesday with the program's first winning record since 2017, something the Trailblazers hope will give them momentum for a deep postseason run. "I told the guys last week I'm super happy how
MU soccer season superlatives as Tigers look to build
Missouri soccer's season finished with a much different feeling than it started with. The Tigers ended with a 1-0 win over Texas A&M, a world away from the season-opening 4-0 loss to Illinois in August. There's reason to be optimistic about the program's
NY Giants vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football
Daniel Jones and the New York Giants face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. ...
Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert learning lessons in NFL school of hard knocks
Young and still learning on the job, he has had back-to-back rough games, both ending in hollow, humbling defeat for him and the Chargers. Justin Herbert? Yes. Brandon Staley too. “He’s still seeing things for the first time a lot, just like I’m seeing things
NFL report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry will have surgery Tuesday morning on his right foot, and coach Mike Vrabel says the Tennessee Titans are not putting a timeline on when he will return. ...
Jets QB Mike White still reveling after amazing first start
Mike White hadn’t yet come down from the high of leading the Jets to a comeback victory in his first NFL start
After fitting in well in Giants' win over Panthers, Benardrick McKinney again activated vs. KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Benardrick McKinney spent the past two weeks adapting to his surroundings. They were all so new, from his team (signed by the Giants on Oct. 19) to his roster
Robert Saleh not saying if Mike White could supplant a healthy Zach Wilson as Jets ...
Mike White's most incredible plays from his first NFL start Robert Saleh wouldn’t name Zach Wilson his starting
Gadsden area high school football rankings entering postseason
Week 10 of the Alabama high school football season is in the books and the first round playoff pairings are set. Just two teams from Etowah County reached the postseason, but a total of 11 in the Gadsden area will continue their seasons. Let's take a look at
Bryan Harsin on Auburn football's Colby Wooden, Zakoby McClain winning SEC weekly awards
AUBURN — Two defensive centerpieces at the heart of Auburn football's clutch stops against Ole Miss were recognized Monday. Linebacker Zakoby McClain was named SEC co-defensive player of the week for his 14-tackle, two-sack effort in the 31-20 win vs.