Stump mic has revealed Australia’s cheeky build-up to the wicket of Shubman Gill on the last ball before lunch on Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, with the hosts having the ultimate last laugh.
Islanders drop second in a row to Maple Leafs after 2-1 loss
Bobby McMann scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
With a trick and some tears, Notre Dame finally gets over hump in big-time bowl game
Irish special teams coach Marty Biagi has been through the ringer the past couple weeks. But his perseverance is emblematic of this Irish team — they don't quit, and they play full-tilt all 60 minutes.
No. 20 Purdue cruises past Minnesota 81-61 with sharp 2nd half shooting by Loyer and Smith
Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting and Braden Smith had 20 points, 10 assists and six rebounds as No. Purdue pulled away from Minnesota for an 81-61 victory Thursday night. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 17 points for the Boilermakers (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten), who notched their first road win of the season after losing at Marquette and Penn State.
Kirby Smart complains about officials allowing Notre Dame’s 11-man substitution on critical Sugar Bowl play
Notre Dame got the best of Georgia on fourth-and-1, and Kirby Smart was not happy.
Jonathan Quick makes 32 saves in Rangers’ 2-1 win over Bruins
Mika Zibanejad and Brett Berard scored in the first period, and Jonathan Quick made 32 saves as the Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Zach Hicks scores 20 points, Penn State moves to 9-0 at home with 84-80 victory over Northwestern
Zach Hicks scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Penn State held off Northwestern for an 84-80 victory on Thursday night. Ace Baldwin Jr. scored 15 of his 17 points from the line and had seven assists and five steals for Penn State. Puff Johnson added 11 points and Freddie Dilione V scored 10.
Counter’s 17 help Middle Tennessee down Florida International 73-69 in C-USA opener
Jlynn Counter's 17 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Florida International 73-69 to open Conference USA play on Thursday night. Counter also contributed five rebounds for the Blue Raiders (10-4, 1-0). Camryn Weston scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Thedford and Western Kentucky take down Liberty 71-70
Julius Thedford scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.2 seconds left, and Western Kentucky defeated Liberty 71-70 on Thursday night. Thedford also contributed five rebounds for the Hilltoppers (10-4, 1-0 Conference USA). Tyrone Marshall added 12 points while going 6 of 7 and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had eight rebounds.
Poll results: 100 MMA notables vote for Alex Pereira or Ilia Topuria as 2024 Fighter of the Year
The debate for 2024 Fighter of the Year was among the most fierce in recent history, with UFC champions Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria both turning in incredible stretches of results that will be defining points of their respective careers. Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1…
Bashir scores 31, Monmouth defeats Stony Brook 78-56 in CAA opener
Abdi Bashir Jr. scored 31 points as Monmouth beat Stony Brook 78-56 on Thursday night to open Coastal Athletic Conference play. Bashir went 12 of 18 from the field (7 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Hawks (3-11, 1-0). Jack Collins added nine points while finishing 3 of 5 from the floor while they also had seven rebounds.
Social media reacts to ESPN’s focus on Parker Jones penalty during Sugar Bowl broadcast
Social media criticized ESPN for its focus on Georgia's Parker Jones after his sideline interference penalty in the CFP Sugar Bowl quarterfinal game:
Whitlock leads Lehigh to 66-64 OT win over Bucknell
Nasir Whitlock led Lehigh with 20 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24.2 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Mountain Hawks took down Bucknell 66-64 on Thursday night. Whitlock shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Mountain Hawks (6-6, 1-0 Patriot League). Cam Gillus scored 16 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range.
Charleston secures 94-67 win against Hampton
Derrin Boyd scored 26 points to help Charleston defeat Hampton 94-67 on Thursday night. Boyd shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 9 from the line for the Cougars (11-3, 1-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Ante Brzovic scored 21 points and added nine rebounds.
Hunter and Haggerty lead No. 21 Memphis to 90-62 win at Florida Atlantic
Tyrese Hunter scored 20 points and PJ Haggerty added 19 as No. 21 Memphis beat Florida Atlantic 90-62 on Thursday night in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Dain Dainja had 16 points for the Tigers (11-3), who have won four of five. Colby Rogers scored 11 points and Moussa Cisse finished with 11 rebounds and two blocks.