Playing in the Bryce Jordan Center for the first time in nearly three years, the Wolverines got an opening layup from Lendeborg, one of just three makes for Michigan in the first four minutes. Meanwhile, Penn State (9-6, 0-4) had to play without leading scorer Kayden Mingo who suffered an undisclosed injury in practice on Monday. Coach Mike Rhoades said Mingo would be out for a while.
Cameron Boozer scores 27, hot-shooting No. 6 Duke rallies past No. 20 Louisville 84-73
Cameron Boozer scored 27 points, including seven during a 16-6 run early in the second half, Isaiah Evans added 23 and No. 6 Duke shot 71% after the break to rally past No. 20 Louisville 84-73 on Tuesday night for its third consecutive victory. The Blue Devils (14-1, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) erased a 47-38 halftime deficit by making 5 of 7 field goals and 6 of 9 free throws over 6:24, including two by Boozer for their first lead at 54-53 with 13:36 remaining. Caleb Foster added seven points and Evans six during another spurt for a 10-point lead with 6:58 left, and Duke didn't let up to beat the Cardinals (11-4, 1-2) for the eighth straight time.
QB Demond Williams enters transfer portal days after re-signing with Washington
Standout Washington quarterback Demond Williams is entering the transfer portal, despite recently agreeing to return to the school in 2026.
Michigan basketball goes cold on 3s, weathers Penn State upset bid
Michigan basketball score: The No. 1 team in the country almost suffered a shocking upset, as the Wolverines struggled from beyond the perimeter.
Elijah Strong scores career-high 30 points, leads South Carolina over LSU 78-68
Elijah Strong scored a career-high 30 points, and South Carolina built a big first-half lead that held off LSU for a 78-68 victory on Tuesday night. South Carolina (10-5, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) rebounded from an 83-71 loss to Vanderbilt, while LSU (12-3, 0-2) has lost consecutive games. The Gamecocks built a 25-point halftime advantage and led by double digits with about nine minutes left when LSU started a 12-3 run to pull to 66-60 with 6:22 remaining.
Newly unranked Florida pulls away from No. 18 Georgia late and wins 92-77
Thomas Haugh had 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, and Florida dominated No. 18 Georgia in the second half to win 92-77 on Tuesday night and stretch their home winning streak to 14 games. Alex Condon added 21 points, and Boogie Fland chipped in eight points, eight rebounds and six assists for the defending national champion Gators, who beat the Bulldogs for the 13th time in their past 14 meetings. The Gators dropped out of the AP Top 25 following a loss at Missouri to open Southeastern Conference play.
Cameron Boozer, No. 6 Duke rally from largest deficit of the season to beat No. 20 Louisville
After falling into a 12-point hole early, Duke flew ahead to grab a commanding win over Louisville on the road on Tuesday night
College Football Playoff: Oregon to be without star freshman RB Jordon Davison in Peach Bowl
Davison reportedly suffered a fractured clavicle in the Orange Bowl.
Mets among teams that are 'most aggressive' suitors for Kyle Tucker: report
Kyle Tucker is the biggest bat available in free agency this offseason and the Mets are reportedly aggressively pursuing the All-Star outfielder.
Former Mets GM and MLB Network analyst Jim Duquette reports that the Mets, Dodgers and Blue Jays are the most aggressive suitors for Tucker. However, Duquette adds that nothing appears imminent and there is some distance between the other team reportedly interested and the main three.
The Athletic's Mitch Bannon reported Tuesday that Toronto has increased their efforts to recruit Tucker as he fits their roster construction better than former infielder Bo Bichette. After signing Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, the Blue Jays' infield is likely set, while an outfield addition is easier. Adding Tucker would mean Anthony Santander would move to left field, allowing George Springer to play most of the time as the team's DH.
Toronto launched the first salvo this offseason for Tucker's services when they flew him out to the team's player development complex in Florida in early December. Since then, the reigning AL Champs have added Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers and the aforementioned Okamoto in free agency -- in addition to other roster moves.
As for the Mets, the fit is clear. After the team traded Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers, it opened up left field for an outfield addition. Currently, Tyrone Taylor is the center fielder with Juan Soto manning right field. Prospect Carson Benge could play a role in the outfield in 2026, but adding Tucker would give the Mets two lethal corner outfielders.
Of course, Tucker's decision will likely come down to money. Recent reports stated that Tucker may take a higher AAV on a short-term contract this offseason before testing free agency in a couple of years, so it may be more palatable for the Jays, Mets or Dodgers to sign Tucker if that's the way he's willing to go.
Although the Mets have been connected to Tucker, they could also pivot to Cody Bellinger, who gives them the defensive flexibility of playing first base. Bellinger has been heavily pursued by the Yankees this offseason, and while the team in the Bronx has formally offered the outfielder contracts twice already, a gap between both sides still exists.
Georgia big man Somto Cyril ejected for throwing a forearm at fellow Nigerian
Georgia center Somto Cyril was ejected for throwing a forearm into Florida's Rueben Chinyelu on Tuesday night. Officials ejected Cyril midway through the first half after watching replays and seeing Cyril swing his arm and fist at Chinyelu following a made basket. The 6-foot-11 Cyril entered the game averaging 10 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 blocks a game.
Nebraska lands UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea after losing Kenny Minchey’s pledge
Former UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea committed to Nebraska on Jan. 6, after the Cornhuskers lost one-day pledge Kenny Minchey.
SEC women’s basketball contender to be without key starter after elbow injury
Kentucky will be without starter Teonni Key for at least "a couple of weeks" coach Kenny Brooks said after she suffered an elbow injury.
Line Combinations: Jets vs. Golden Knights
The Winnipeg Jets return home Tuesday, concluding a three-game road trip with a chance to rebound against one of the Western Conference’s toughest opponents, the Vegas Golden Knights. Both teams enter the matchup facing more adversity than expected this season as Winnipeg seeks to end a nine-game losing streak, while Vegas looks to snap a five-game skid of its own.
For the Jets, the stakes are especially high, as they sit at the bottom of the NHL standings and need a win to regain momentum. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights remain firmly in playoff contention with a 17-11-12 record, making this game pivotal as they aim to restore confidence and get back on track in the Pacific Division. With both teams desperate for a reset and returning to home ice, the matchup promises another tight, hard-fought contest between two consistently competitive franchises.
Winnipeg is shaking up its lineup in an effort to jumpstart its season. Head coach Scott Arniel has reunited Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Alex Iafallo on the top line, hoping their previous chemistry will translate into both offensive output and stronger defensive play. The second line now features breakout winger Gabe Vilardi alongside Cole Perfetti and Jonathan Toews, adding a more reliable two-way presence to balance scoring and defense.
The bottom six also features new combinations, including Morgan Barron skating with Adam Lowry and Nino Niederreiter, and a veteran trio of Tanner Pearson, Gustav Nyquist, and Vladislav Namestnikov aiming to provide secondary scoring. Defensively, the lineup remains mostly intact, with Haydn Fleury a potential return on the bottom pairing.
Vegas will be missing several key players, including Alex Pietrangelo, Shea Theodore, William Karlsson, and starting goalie Adin Hill, though Jack Eichel is back to anchor a potent top six. Goaltending will be critical, with Connor Hellebuyck starting for Winnipeg against Carter Hart, who has been flawless against the Jets in five career starts. Limiting Vegas’s top forwards while generating early pressure on Hart could be the key for Winnipeg to secure a much-needed victory.
Jets Clash With Golden Knights, Both Look to Snap Long SkidsTwo struggling teams, the Jets and Golden Knights, aim to end lengthy losing streaks. One desperately needs a win to escape last place.The Jets will battle the Golden Knights at 7:00 PM central time from Canada Life Centre on Tuesday.
Winnipeg Jets Expected Line Combinations for Tuesday, January 6th vs. Vegas:
Connor-Scheifele-Iafallo
Perfetti-Toews-Vilardi
Barron-Lowry-Niederreiter
Pearson-Namestnikov-Nyquist
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Pionk
Fleury-Schenn
Hellebuyck
Healthy scratches, Koepke, Miller
Suspended: Stanley
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Knicks not flustered by results amid latest losing skid: 'The sky isn't falling'
While a midseason losing streak from a championship contender is by no means indicative of how their season will end, the latest vibes surrounding the Knicks are nevertheless unnerving.
Just hours after Knicks owner James Dolan publicly reaffirmed sky-high expectations, his team stumbled in the national spotlight on Monday, dropping its fourth straight game in an ugly blowout road loss to the first-place Pistons.
The Knicks' woes stretch beyond their current four-game lull. Since their NBA Cup title win over the Spurs on Dec. 16, they've produced an uninspiring 5-6 record and lost four times by double-digits. They've also lacked physicality on both ends of the floor, causing their advanced metrics to slide.
But concerns outside the Knicks' locker room aren't bothering the players. Their leading scorer and catalyst, Jalen Brunson, isn't lifting the lid on some panic button.
"The sky isn't falling. We've lost four in a row," the Knicks' captain said following Tuesday's practice. "Obviously, we don't want to be in a position like that. We've got to be better, be positive. We've got to understand, we didn't start the season great and then we played well after that. It's just a stint we need to get out of."
Brunson, the NBA Cup MVP who earned Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors by averaging 30.6 points and 7.1 assists over 14 games in December, hasn't really missed a beat in the new year. He remains the Knicks' reliable go-to option, only now his challenge is receiving ample support from teammates.
In the midst of shooting slumps from three-point range and lingering injuries to key contributors, the Knicks are searching for a rhythm and swagger they once flaunted. When asked if the NBA's in-season tournament win triggered some sort of hangover, Brunson didn't agree with the label.
"I'm not calling it a hangover, I'm not calling it anything," Brunson said. "It's us not being where we need to be, so where do we go from here?... We just have to be better as a team. I could say it the same way a thousand different times. It's that plain and simple."
The Knicks sorely need Karl-Anthony Towns to deliver more consistent scoring, akin to the numbers posted last season as an All-Star alongside Brunson. The veteran center was ineffective against the Pistons, limited to just six points and responsible for a season-worst six turnovers.
What can't be disputed is Towns' far-from-seamless transition to head coach Mike Brown's system. He's already logged four games this season with single-digit points -- last season, he finished below 10 points only once.
"I lean on my experience, I've unfortunately had to adjust to a lot of head coaches and a lot of new teammates and situations," Towns said on Tuesday. "We've got to do what I've got to do to move forward."
Of course, the Knicks must demand more from Towns. But their most glaring issue over the past few weeks has been defensive vulnerability. In their 11-game stretch since the NBA Cup, they've been outscored by a whopping 5.6 points per 100 possessions.
The eventual return of Josh Hart from injury will be an energy boost, and Mitchell Robinson's brief three-game absence made the Knicks' lineup smaller and weaker in the paint. But toughness is a matter of will, and Towns blames the four-game skid on the defensive efforts.
"You've got to play defense to win games," Towns said. "We can't give up the amount of points we do and not score as much as them."
There was never any doubt of the Knicks' bar being set above another Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Perhaps the combination of welcomed reinforcements and on-court adjustments can rejuvenate a team still positioned to reach greater heights.
The Knicks will try to snap their losing streak at home on Wednesday, against the Clippers, before embarking on a four-game road trip out west.
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