The Huskies have now won seven straight over the Friars dating back to 2023.
Jimbo Fisher attacks Lane Kiffin for not letting Ole Miss coaches finish the job
On Thursday night, Ole Miss will play Miami for a spot in the CFP championship.
Donaldson’s 21, Reneau’s 18 lead Miami over Wake Forest 81-77
Tre Donaldson scored 21 points, and Malik Reneau added 18 as Miami survived a late-game surge to beat Wake Forest 81-77 on Wednesday. Donaldson shot 7 of 10 from the field, dished out six assists, and went 6 of 6 at the free-throw line, including two free throws with nine seconds left to seal the win for the Hurricanes (13-2, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). Reneau added six rebounds and made the tying free throw with 45 seconds remaining after Wake Forest briefly took the lead.
Hubbard scores 30, Mississippi State tops Oklahoma 72-53 for sixth straight win
Josh Hubbard racked up 30 points, Achor Achor grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds, and Mississippi State took down Oklahoma 72-53 on Wednesday. Hubbard was 11-for-22 from the field and 7-for-9 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (10-5, 2-0 Southeastern Conference), who won their sixth straight game. Quincy Ballard and Ja’Borri McGhee chipped in with 10 points each and Jamarion Davis-Fleming grabbed 10 rebounds.
Former Detroit Red Wings Goaltender Glenn Hall Passes Away At 94
Hall of Fame former NHL goaltender Glenn Hall, who won the Calder Trophy as a rookie with the Detroit Red Wings in 1956, has passed away at the age of 94.
The NHL mourns the passing of Glenn Hall, the very definition of what all hockey goaltenders aspire to be. Aptly nicknamed “Mr. Goalie,” Glenn was sturdy, dependable, and a spectacular talent in net.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) January 8, 2026
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Hall initially signed with the Red Wings in 1949, but would spend several subsequent seasons playing with various minor-league clubs, including the Windsor Spitfires, Indianapolis Capitals, and Edmonton Flyers.
His first full campaign in the NHL with Detroit took place in 1955-56, appearing in 70 games while amassing a record of 30-24-16 with a solid 2.10 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. For his efforts, he was awarded the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie.
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Hall would be traded to the Chicago Blackhawks and would eventually help them win the Stanley Cup in 1961. One of the best goaltenders in Blackhawks history, Hall was awarded the Vezina Trophy in 1963, and later shared it in 1967 and 1969.
Left unprotected in the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft, Hall was selected by the St. Louis Blues, eventually helping them reach the 1968 Stanley Cup Final. While the Blues ultimately fell short, Hall won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Retiring for good in 1971, Hall would eventually be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975, and would later be part of the coaching staff of the Calgary Flames Stanley Cup-winning team of 1989.
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Blackhawks Legend Glenn Hall Passes Away At 94 Years Old
On Wednesday night, news broke that Chicago Blackhawks legend Glenn Hall passed away at the age of 94. Hall, who is in the Hall of Fame and has his number retired by the Blackhawks, is second in franchise history in wins and holds the NHL record of consecutive games played by a goalie (regular season and playoffs) with 552.
Hall lived an incredible hockey life, also spending years with the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues. 10 of Hall's 18 NHL seasons came with Chicago, however, cementing him as a legend for the franchise.
Throughout his career, Hall won the Calder Trophy, three Vezina Trophies, the Stanley Cup, and Conn Smythe Trophy. He also made 11 appearances as an NHL All-Star.
All of these accolades earned him a spot on the list of "100 Greatest Players in NHL History" during the league's centennial season. There is no doubt that he was one of the best goalies to ever live.
"Glenn Hall was the very definition of what all hockey goaltenders aspire to be," said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. "Aptly nicknamed 'Mr. Goalie', Glenn was sturdy, dependable, and a spectacular talent in net.”
All of those records and awards that Hall had on his shelf were earned without wearing a mask, signifying his toughness. To his core, he was a hockey goalie.
Remembering “Mr. Goalie”❤️
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 8, 2026
We mourn the passing of Hall of Fame Goaltender and Stanley Cup Champion Glenn Hall.
From the entire organization, we want to extend our deepest condolences to the Hall family. pic.twitter.com/1RscRTSN3P
The NHL mourns the passing of Glenn Hall, the very definition of what all hockey goaltenders aspire to be. Aptly nicknamed “Mr. Goalie,” Glenn was sturdy, dependable, and a spectacular talent in net.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) January 8, 2026
Read full statement from Commissioner Gary Bettman: https://t.co/JAAanpnzktpic.twitter.com/8wLY0rzv51
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Wilkerson scores 24 points, Indiana rolls past Maryland 84-66
Lamar Wilkerson scored 24 points, including all 16 of Indiana's points in a key second half run, and the Hoosiers defeated Maryland 84-66 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Wilkerson had a personal 16-4 run in a 5 1/2-minute stretch, putting Indiana ahead 59-44 with 12 minutes remaining. He made 5 of 7 shots in the run, including 3 of 4 3-pointers.
Dodgers and Brusdar Graterol reportedly agree to terms, avoid arbitration
The Dodgers avoided arbitration with reliever Brusdar Graterol on Wednesday, reportedly agreeing to terms with the Venezuelan right-hander on a one-year, $2.8-million deal before Thursday's deadline to avoid an arbitration hearing.
Graterol, 27, missed the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on the labrum in his right shoulder in November 2024. The $2.8-million figure is the same as his salary for last season.
After being acquired by the Dodgers in a 2020 trade that sent Kenta Maeda to the Minnesota Twins, he turned into a hard-throwing member of the team's bullpen.
Graterol's best season came in 2023 when he recorded a 1.20 earned-run average across 67.1 innings in 68 games, striking out 48 batters and walking 11.
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Shoulder inflmmation and a hamstring strain limited Graterol to only seven appearances during the 2024 regular season — though he did pitch in three World Series games against the New York Yankees, including the clinching Game 5 — before he underwent shoulder surgery.
Graterol can become a free agent after the 2026 season.
The Dodgers have three other arbitration-eligible players who have until Thursday to agree to terms on a salary for next season: Left-hander Anthony Banda, outfielder Alex Call and right-hander Brock Stewart.
If any of the players cannot come to an agreement, the team and player must exchange salary figures and a hearing will be scheduled. Negotiations can continue until the date of the hearing.
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Cincinnati women beat No. 11 Iowa State 71-63 for 1st win over ranked opponent since 2011
Mya Perry scored 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4 of 6 from 3-point range, to help Cincinnati beat No. Iowa State 71-63 on Wednesday night for the Bearcats' first win over a ranked team in nearly 15 years. The Bearcats, who are 1-4 against Iowa State, beat a Top-25 opponent for the first time since a 65-62 win over then-No.
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LeBron James to miss Lakers' game tonight at San Antonio
LeBron James will miss the game against the San Antonio Spurs with right sciatica and left foot arthritis, the Lakers announced Wednesday.
James has starred for the Lakers (23-11) during their three-game winning streak, averaging 29 points in victories against the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans. He's paired effortlessly with Luka Doncic as the duo scored 30 points each in Tuesday’s win over the Pelicans. But after missing 14 games to start the season because of sciatica, the 41-year-old James recognized he might not be able to play a second game in as many nights.
“His foot typically the day after a game is sore, so that’s the primary thing,” coach JJ Redick said before the game. “… We’re hoping that he gets to the point where he can play in back-to-backs with his body, but this stretch and this month, it’s going to be tough to say that.”
James will miss his 17th game this season, putting him right on the edge of continuing his streak of 21 consecutive All-NBA honors. Players have to appear in 65 games to remain eligible for postseason awards. The Lakers are beginning a busy January that ends with their longest trip of the year: the eight-game Grammy trip.
The Lakers are also without Austin Reaves (calf), Rui Hachimura (calf) and Adou Thiero (knee). Hachimura participated in a workout with the G League affiliate South Bay Lakers in L.A. on Wednesday as he progresses back to the court.
Guard Gabe Vincent (back) will be available for Wednesday’s game while on a restriction of about 18 minutes, Redick said.
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Latest Kyle Tucker free agency buzz: Blue Jays expected to offer OF a longer contract than Mets, Dodgers
Here is the latest news and buzz surrounding free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker and his chances of signing with the Mets...
Jan. 7, 8:24 p.m.
Earlier reports suggested that Tucker may have to settle for a short-term deal with a high AAV, but one team is seemingly willing to commit to the All-Star outfielder long term.
The Athletic's Will Sammon reports that while the Mets, Dodgers and Blue Jays are among Tucker's options this offseason, New York's preference is to offer a shorter contract. Sammon speculates the Mets would like to make a deal with a length of less than four years. However, the Blue Jays are expected to offer a longer contract this offseason.
Sammon notes that the Dodgers should not be ignored, as they have a history of swooping in and making deals.
After trading Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers, Juan Soto is the only Mets outfielder written on the lineup in pen. Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge are the current top candidates to fill center field and left field, but adding Tucker would immediately change that equation.
Jan. 6, 8:37 p.m.
Three teams have emerged as the most "aggressive" in their pursuit of Tucker.
According to former MLB exec and MLB Network radio analyst Jim Duquette, 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.
Jan. 5, 2:08 p.m.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Monday that Tucker's market is "the biggest mystery," adding that he could have to "take a higher AAV on a short-term contract and hit the market again after two consecutive injury-plagued second halves."
Many believed Tucker's market would result in a massive contract in terms of length, with some projecting a contract of 10 or even 11 years. However, that may not be the case if teams balk at the idea of a long-term commitment.
Ex-Blackhawks Forward Has Incredible Game
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Anthony Duclair just had a game that he won't forget.
In the New York Islanders' 9-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Jan. 6, Duclair recorded a hat trick and two assists. With this, the former Blackhawks forward was simply unstoppable for the Islanders against the Devils.
Duclair's big game came at a great time, as he was having a bit of a cold streak before it. Over his previous six games, he had just one assist. However, with his five-point night against the Devils, it is fair to say that he has broken the ice in a big way for the Islanders.
Duclair will now be aiming to continue to stay hot after his huge game against the Devils. This kind of performance should help the former Blackhawks forward's confidence, and it will be fascinating to see how he responds from here.
With his impressive game against the Devils, Duclair now has seven goals, 11 assists, 18 points, and a plus-5 rating in 40 games this campaign with the Islanders.
Duclair was acquired by the Blackhawks during the 2017-18 from the Arizona Coyotes. In 23 games with the Blackhawks following the trade, he recorded two goals, six assists, and eight points. His time with the Blackhawks would end during the 2018 NHL off-season after he did not receive a qualifying offer from the Original Six club.
Since his time with the Blackhawks ended, Duclair has had stints with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and now Islanders.
Trae Young reportedly has Washington as top preferred trade destination
While it is still 29 days until the Feb. 5 NBA Trade deadline — and big trades tend to happen closer to that date — there is a lot of smoke and clearly some fire around a Trae Young trade to the Washington Wizards.
Washington is Young's preferred destination, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. That is new and it matters. Young is a fan favorite and has been the face of the franchise in Atlanta for more than seven years, the team will want to do right by him. The Hawks front office and Young’s agents have been collaborating to find Young a new team, and now the Wizards are the clear frontrunners. The fact that CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert — two players expected to be sent to Atlanta in a trade — are sitting out the Wizards game on Wednesday feels like a little more than a coincidence.
A trade of Young to Washington for McCollum and Kispert works under the cap.
What to watch is the draft picks attached to this trade. While the instinct for many would be to say Washington needs to add draft picks to this deal — they are getting a 27-year-old three-time All-Star in his prime, a guy who has averaged 25.2 points and 9.8 assists a game for his career — the opposite is true, league sources told NBC Sports. Washington can argue that they are sending out the expiring contract of McCollum to take on one more year of Young, who has a $48.9 million player option for next season, which he is expected to pick up. Washington will want to be compensated for taking on that extra salary, even though it has the cap space to do so, as Josh Robbins of The Athletic discussed on The Athletic NBA Daily podcast. There could be an exchange of draft picks, but don't expect the Wizards to send out better picks than they take back in the deal, which has been their modus operandi in the Jordan Poole trade and others.
The other thing to watch for is a contract extension. Young wants to be on a team where he has the ball in his hands and somewhere he could sign a longer-term extension (he's not a max player anymore, not in the world of NBA tax aprons, but he still would command considerably more than an average starter). Washington can put the ball in his hands, but it will want to wait to see how he meshes with the young players the franchise sees as part of the future — Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly — before it talks extension. Young would pick up his option and be playing for his next contract.
On offense, Young would be a natural fit. Sarr, who has taken a big step forward this season, averaging 17.5 points and 7.8 rebounds a game, should thrive with Young as a pick-and-roll partner. Plus, Young's gravity and passing would get Johnson, George and others plenty of better, cleaner looks in the halfcourt. On top of all that, this is a team that wants to get out and run, and Young's passing and style of play fit well with that.
On the other end of the court, Washington has the 29th-ranked defense in the NBA right now and Young is not going to help that.
What Young gives the Wizards is someone fans will pay to see, someone who should make their offense entertaining and will win them some games (and maybe get them in the play-in a year from now) — all without giving up anyone they see as a core part of their future. It's low risk. And if Young clicks with the existing core, the Wizards can always extend him.
Unreal Macklin Celebrini theatrics, heroics fuel Sharks' comeback win over Kings
Unreal Macklin Celebrini theatrics, heroics fuel Sharks' comeback win over Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Macklin Celebrini Show took Los Angeles by storm on Wednesday night, and it was a sight to behold in the Sharks’ 4-3 overtime win over the Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
With the Sharks in need of a late miracle, the 19-year-old superstar authored one of the more remarkable goals of the 2025-26 NHL season to tie the game with 66 seconds remaining in regulation.
Celebrini’s 24th goal of the season forced overtime, and just over three minutes into the extra period, he connected with a streaking William Eklund for the game-winner.
“I know Mack’s going to find me if I’m open, so for me, it was just like, OK, when I get the puck here, it’s going to go in the net and I thought [Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper] saved it there but no, it went in,” Eklund told Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda on NBC Sports California’s “Sharks Postgame Live” moments after the win. “So, I’m happy for that.”
The Sharks’ fifth win in six games pushes their record to 22-18-3 and moves them into the Western Conference’s first wild-card spot. San Jose is just one point away from leading the crowded Pacific Division.
Celebrini finished the night with one goal and two assists, giving him 67 points this season.
The 2024 No. 1 overall pick is at the forefront of the Sharks’ resurgence and has the team thinking about the Stanley Cup playoffs, and a possible deep postseason run.
“It’s great,” Celebrini told reporters after the win. “This is what we want, the position we want to be in, especially with where things were. We’re doing a great job handling all of it and I think we have the group to do it. Obviously, there’s half a season left and there’s a lot of work to do, but you have a feeling in our group.
“We’re confident in those situations that when we’re down 3-2 or tied 2-2 going in late against a really, really good team, a playoff team. It’s a different type of swagger and feeling in our group.”
After sweeping a home-and-road back-to-back against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Kings, the Sharks get two well-earned days off before taking on the 60-point Dallas Stars at home on Saturday night.