Although Dončić was not one of the players blacked out, the video was not well-received in Dallas.
Joseph Parker stops stand-in Martin Bakole in two rounds for crushing win
- New Zealander seals victory with emphatic knockdown
- Callum Smith wins all-British battle with Joshua Buatsi
Joseph Parker overcame the surprise of fighting a very different opponent from the man he had been expecting to face when he knocked out Martin Bakole with devastating force in the second round of their heavyweight contest in Riyadh. The New Zealander had been scheduled to challenge Daniel Dubois for his IBF world heavyweight title but, after the champion fell ill with a virus on Thursday, Bakole flew to Saudi Arabia from the Democratic Republic of Congo as an emergency replacement.
The odds against Bakole were underlined by the fact that he had only landed in Riyadh at 3am on the morning of the fight. Less than 22 hours later, at 1.10am local time on Sunday morning, Bakole ambled calmly to the ring. He hopped over the ropes, in his tartan trunks, with admirable alacrity. Parker followed, wearing a bright red tunic and a relaxed smile despite the sudden change of adversary.
Continue reading...Live from spring training with Terry Collins, talking Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and the 2025 Mets | The Mets Pod
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded live in Port St. Lucie from Mets spring training, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are joined by former Mets manager Terry Collins to talk all about the Mets' past, present, and future!
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza on potential Francisco Lindor captaincy: ‘I’ve had some conversations’
Not since the days of David Wright have the Mets had a player don the letter 'C' on their chest as the team's captain, but according to manager Carlos Mendoza that could potentially change thanks to Francisco Lindor.
Fresno State suspends 2 players, removes another amid gambling investigation, according to report
Fresno State suspended two of its top men’s basketball scorers and removed a third player from the team in the midst of a gambling investigation, according to a report. ESPN.com reported Saturday that Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins were “being withheld from team competition as it reviews an eligibility matter.” The third player, Mykell Robinson, has not played since Jan. 11 and is no longer on the team.
Rams allowing Matthew Stafford’s reps to talk to teams about QB’s market value
The Rams have given Matthew Stafford and his representatives permission to speak with other teams about potential contract terms should the Rams trade the quarterback.
Kancleris scores 18 as UIC knocks off Evansville 82-77
Modestas Kancleris had 18 points in UIC's 82-77 win against Evansville on Saturday. Kancleris had 10 rebounds for the Flames (17-12, 9-9 Missouri Valley Conference). Sasa Ciani scored 13 points and Ahmad Henderson II added 13 points apiece.
Dominguez’s 20 lead Arkansas State past UL Monroe 95-70
Dyondre Dominguez scored 20 points as Arkansas State beat UL Monroe 95-70 on Saturday. Dominguez went 7 of 11 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Red Wolves (20-9, 11-5 Sun Belt Conference). Izaiyah Nelson scored 18 points while finishing 9 of 11 from the floor and added 10 rebounds.
Green scores 17 off the bench, Middle Tennessee beats Sam Houston 74-70
Tre Green led Middle Tennessee over Sam Houston on Saturday with 17 points off of the bench in a 74-70 win. Green went 5 of 10 from the field (5 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Blue Raiders (18-9, 9-5 Conference USA). Essam Mostafa added 13 points while shooting 6 of 13 from the field while he also had eight rebounds.
European football: Barcelona march on at top of La Liga as Inter scrape by Genoa
- Barça beat Las Palmas 2-0 and Atléti stay on their heels
- Inter move top of Serie A with Napoli to play on Sunday
Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres came off the bench to rescue a 2-0 win for Barcelona at Las Palmas on Saturday that sent them back to the top of the La Liga table after a game that is unlikely to live long in the memory.
Barcelona now lead on 54 points, one ahead of Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid are third on 51 but have a game in hand and will host Girona on Sunday.
Continue reading...Chaz Lanier leads No. 6 Tennessee to 77-69 victory at No. 7 Texas
Chaz Lanier had a season-high 30 points, including 8 3-pointers, and No. 6 Tennessee defeated No. 7 Texas A&M 77-69 on Saturday.
Christian May scores 21 to lead Towson to 76-67 victory over Campbell
Christian May scored 21 points to lead Towson to a 76-67 victory over Campbell on Saturday. May shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Tigers (19-10, 14-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Tyler Tejada hit all three of his 3-point attempts and scored 17.
Mets Spring Training Notes: How team will monitor Clay Holmes after starts, Juan Soto reaction
Here are some notes from after the Mets' 6-2 win over the Astros on Saturday afternoon including Carlos Mendoza's reaction to seeing Juan Soto hit.
Fort’s 24 lead Samford past Western Carolina 93-72
Trey Fort had 24 points in Samford's 93-72 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday. Fort had five rebounds and five steals for the Bulldogs (21-8, 11-5 Southern Conference). Rylan Jones scored 16 points while going 6 of 12 (4 for 10 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds and seven assists.
Fresno State men’s basketball investigated for potential sports gambling, per reports
Fresno State basketball is reportedly being investigated for potential ties to sports gambling, with numerous players out for the time being: