Yes, former Jets coach Robert Saleh will be returning to the 49ers as defensive coordinator.
NHL reportedly preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman to retire in ‘couple years’
Madison Booker’s 26 points and late basket help No. 7 Texas beat No. 17 Tennessee 80-76
Tennessee was without coach Kim Caldwell, who gave birth this week to a son and did not make the trip. Assistant Jenna Burdette will serve as acting head coach until Caldwell returns. After Booker scored, Tennessee's Zee Spearman missed a 3-point attempt with 7 seconds left, and Rori Harmon sealed the victory for Texas with two free throws.
Bettiol scores 15, Abilene Christian takes down Tarleton State 67-56
Leonardo Bettiol had 15 points in Abilene Christian's 67-56 win over Tarleton State on Thursday night. Bettiol shot 6 of 8 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (9-11, 1-4 Western Athletic Conference). Bradyn Hubbard scored 12 points while going 4 of 6 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Austin Peay defeats Central Arkansas 73-71
Isaac Haney had 18 points in Austin Peay's 73-71 win against Central Arkansas on Thursday night. Tekao Carpenter gave Austin Peay a five-point lead in the closing seconds after making two free throws. Haney went 7 of 13 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Governors (8-12, 3-4 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Porter’s 28 lead Middle Tennessee over Sam Houston 77-75
Jestin Porter's 28 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Sam Houston 77-75 on Thursday night. Camryn Weston made two free throws with 2:04 remaining to give Middle Tennessee a 77-70 lead. Porter shot 10 for 16, including 8 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Blue Raiders (14-5, 5-1 Conference USA).
Johnson scores 15 as Fairfield downs Manhattan 87-84 in OT
Prophet Johnson scored 15 points as Fairfield beat Manhattan 87-84 in overtime on Thursday night. Johnson also contributed 11 rebounds and three steals for the Stags (8-11, 4-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kyle Jenkins scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds.
Atlanta signs Jurickson Profar to three-year deal: Fantasy upside, potential risk on $42 million contract
Northeastern wins 70-61 against Drexel
Rashad King had 19 points in Northeastern's 70-61 victory over Drexel on Thursday night. King added seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Huskies (11-9, 3-4 Coastal Athletic Association). JB Frankel shot 6 for 9, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 19 points.
Batcho’s 18 lead Louisiana Tech past Western Kentucky 77-67
Daniel Batcho's 18 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Western Kentucky 77-67 on Thursday night. Batcho shot 5 of 7 from the field and 8 for 14 from the line for the Bulldogs (14-6, 3-4 Conference USA). Devin Ree shot 3 for 7 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points.
Simpkins scores 26 as Elon downs Monmouth 83-71
TJ Simpkins helped lead Elon past Monmouth on Thursday night with 26 points off of the bench in an 83-71 win. Simpkins shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 13 from the line for the Phoenix (14-6, 5-2 Coastal Athletic Association). TK Simpkins shot 5 for 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 11 from the free-throw line to add 18 points.
Montgomery’s 18 lead UNC Wilmington over Charleston 85-83
Bo Montgomery's 18 points helped UNC Wilmington defeat Charleston 85-83 on Thursday night. Montgomery made two free throws with 26 seconds left for a four-point lead. Montgomery also contributed five rebounds for the Seahawks (15-5, 5-2 Coastal Athletic Association).
Thomas puts up 18 in Sacred Heart’s 93-84 win against Canisius
Tanner Thomas' 18 points helped Sacred Heart defeat Canisius 93-84 on Thursday night. Thomas also had six rebounds for the Pioneers (7-12, 3-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Amiri Stewart added 16 points while shooting 6 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds.
Coulibaly scores 21, Texas A&M has late run to beat No. 11 Kentucky women 61-55
Aicha Coulibaly scored 21 points, Sole Williams and Erica Moon had their only baskets in a late 11-1 run and Texas A&M beat No. 11 Kentucky 61-55 on Thursday night. Williams also had four free throws in the last 32 seconds for the Aggies (10-8, 3-3 Southeastern Conference).