Sports Update 4/24/23

>>USC Lands Transfer Bear Alexander

(Los Angeles, CA)  —  Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans are adding a major piece to their defensive line.  Former Georgia defensive lineman Bear Alexander announced on Sunday that he is transferring to USC.  Alexander helped the Bulldogs win the National Championship as a true freshman and finished the season with nine tackles, two sacks and two pass deflections.  The defensive lineman entered the portal earlier this month and received offers from Texas, Oregon and several other schools.

 

>>Kyle Busch Wins Talladega In Overtime

(Lincoln, AL)  —  Kyle Busch is taking home the checkered flag at Talladega in the GEICO 500 from Lincoln.  The number-8 car survived a late wreck and won the race under caution during the second overtime.  Busch won his second race of the NASCAR Cup Series season, with the first coming at the Pala Casino 400 back in February.  Ryan Blaney, Chris Buescher, Chase Briscoe and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top five finishers.  The drivers head to Dover for the Wurth 400 next Sunday.

 

>>Team Hardy/Riley Wins Zurich Classic Of New Orleans

(Avondale, LA)  —  Nick Hardy and Davis Riley are celebrating a victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana.  The team of Hardy/Riley shot a 65 in the final round of the tournament to finish atop the leaderboard a record 30 under par.  It’s the first PGA Tour win for both players.  Riley earned his first Tour win in his 59th start and Hardy picked up his first victory in his 51st Tour start.