Sports News Roundup: No. 2 Kansas outlasts Stanford in overtime; Ex-NFL player Fairley charged with menacing

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Smith holds off Leishman to defend Australian PGA title

Cameron Smith edged Marc Leishman by two strokes in a see-saw final round to defend his Australian PGA Championship title on Sunday. Australian Smith, 25, made two bogeys in the first four holes as his three-shot overnight lead over compatriot Leishman evaporated but fought back brilliantly over the back nine to claim victory at the European Tour co-sanctioned event.

Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Kansas outlasts Stanford in overtime

Senior guard Lagerald Vick canned a game-tying 3-pointer with seven seconds left in regulation, then tallied the first eight points of overtime while scoring a game-high 27 as No. 2 Kansas outlasted Stanford 90-84 at Lawrence, Kan. Junior forward Dedric Lawson added his third consecutive double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Sophomore center Udoka Azubuike posted 18 points and nine rebounds as the Jayhawks, who were ranked as the preseason No. 1 team, climbed to 6-0.

Golf: Finau joins Stenson, Rahm in lead at World Challenge

Tony Finau made an excellent par-save at the last to join Henrik Stenson and Jon Rahm at the top of the leaderboard after the third round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Saturday. Finau recovered from an early bogey to card a five-under-par 67, while halfway co-leaders Stenson and Rahm shot matching 69s at Albany on the island of New Providence.

Reports: Mets, Mariners finalize trade involving Cano, Diaz

The New York Mets and Seattle Mariners have agreed on a blockbuster trade that would send Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to New York, pending physicals, according to multiple reports. The Mariners reportedly will acquire outfielder Jay Bruce, relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak, and top prospects OF Jarred Kelenic, and pitchers Justin Dunn and Gerson Bautista.

Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

American Deontay Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight title after a thrilling split decision draw with Britain's Tyson Fury at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, leaving both fighters talking up a rematch. The hard-hitting Wilder knocked Fury down twice, including a brutal right-left combination that sent the towering Fury to the canvas in the 12th in what initially looked to be the end of the fight.

Top 25 roundup: QB change again lifts No. 1 Tide past No. 4 Georgia

Jalen Hurts came off the bench early in the fourth quarter to replace injured starter Tua Tagovailoa, and No. 1 Alabama rallied for a 35-28 win over No. 4 Georgia on Saturday evening in a thrilling SEC championship game in Atlanta. Hurts evened the score at 28 with 5:19 to go in the fourth quarter when he rolled right and fired a dart to Jerry Jeudy for a 10-yard touchdown. Next, Hurts put Alabama on top with a 15-yard quarterback draw into the end zone with 1:04 remaining.

Athletics: IAAF looking at street meets as a possible new circuit

As athletics turns its attention to 2019, competitions in stadiums and indoor arenas will not be the only talking points. Street meets, competitions in city centers and nearby areas emphasizing sprints and field events, are growing in popularity in the United States and Europe.

Nylander, Leafs agree to 6-year contract at deadline

Forward William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a six-year contract extension on Saturday. The pact was just before the league deadline to sign players and have them be eligible for the season. The contract extension will pay him $10.2 million this season and an average of $6.9 million in years two through six.

NBA roundup: Knicks rally, dump Bucks in overtime

Emmanuel Mudiay scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the New York Knicks came back to defeat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 136-134 on Saturday. The Bucks led by as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter before the Knicks stormed back to force overtime.

Ex-NFL player Fairley charged with menacing

Former NFL defensive tackle Nick Fairley was arrested in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday and charged with two counts of menacing. Police told Fox 10 in Mobile that Fairley allegedly threatened someone with a gun. No motive for Fairley's actions was given, and no injuries were reported.

(With inputs from Reuters)

(With inputs from agencies.)