Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-15, 2-8 OVC) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (8-13, 2-8 OVC) Macomb, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Leathernecks -2.5; over/under is 127.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois plays Eastern Illinois looking to end its four-game home skid. The Leathernecks have gone 5-5 at home.
El Moutaouakkil and Louisiana host Texas State
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-15, 4-5 Sun Belt) at Texas State Bobcats (12-9, 5-4 Sun Belt) San Marcos, Texas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -12.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana faces Texas State after Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 23 points in Louisiana's 67-59 loss to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Bobcats are 7-1 on their home court.
Marist hosts Siena following Coyle’s 22-point game
Siena Saints (9-11, 4-5 MAAC) at Marist Red Foxes (15-3, 8-1 MAAC) Poughkeepsie, New York; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Siena visits Marist after Brendan Coyle scored 22 points in Siena's 72-68 loss to the Iona Gaels. The Red Foxes are 8-1 on their home court.
Butler faces Georgetown following Telfort’s 24-point outing
Butler Bulldogs (9-12, 2-8 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (13-8, 4-6 Big East) Washington; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Butler takes on Georgetown after Jahmyl Telfort scored 24 points in Butler's 78-69 loss to the Marquette Golden Eagles. The Hoyas are 10-4 in home games.
Williamson leads Towson against Delaware after 21-point performance
The Fightin' Blue Hens are 7-2 in home games. Delaware averages 11.4 turnovers per game and is 5-5 when it wins the turnover battle. The Tigers are 7-1 in conference games.
Dupont’s return heralds fizzing new era for what could be a spectacular Six Nations | Robert Kitson
The tournament looks ferociously competitive and, with attacking verve back in fashion, it promises to be a vintage year
Every now and again it is useful to be reminded of rugby union’s place in the grand scheme of things. “So, what’s next for you?” a non‑sporty friend asked the other day. He must have spotted my raised eyebrow. “Oh, yes, um, it’s the Six Nations, isn’t it?” Even on Planet Zog, inhabited by people who think a cauliflower ear is a tasty veggie option, they have heard of the annual rugby equivalent of Glastonbury.
And, traditionally, that has been the sport’s saving grace. Millions with limited interest in club rugby gather to cheer on the lands of their fathers, grandmothers and wolfhounds. The technical intricacies matter less than pouring a Guinness 0.0 – seemingly the pint du jour – and announcing to no one in particular that England are coming in nicely under the radar.
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Nikola Jokic calls Knicks an NBA title contender after off night against New York’s defense
After being held to just 17 points in the Knicks' win over the Nuggets on Wednesday, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic praised New York and assessed their chances at a title this season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52, but Warriors stun Thunder
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Why this NBA season will have MORE triple-doubles than ever before | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine crunch the numbers to explain why this season could have more triple-doubles recorded than any NBA season in history.