Following a breakout summer headlined by twin Sheffield Shield hundreds a thrilling Test debut at the MCG, Sam Konstas has become Australian cricket’s most captivating enigma.
Mets’ Brandon Sproat eyes MLB debut after ‘great experience’ in first big league camp
Brandon Sproat’s second spring training start with the Mets didn’t go as well as his first, but that didn’t dampen the 24-year-old’s spirits after his time in camp with the big league club came to an end.
The 49ers are the betting favorites to land Joey Bosa
Joey Bose officially became a free agent on Thursday.
Magic lose 5th straight, as Coby White scores 44 points in Bulls’ 125-123 victory
The Magic will almost certainly be in the NBA play-in tournament, but they continue to slide down the standings.
Beverly scores 16 as Wichita State knocks off Rice 63-59
Harlond Beverly's 16 points off of the bench helped Wichita State to a 63-59 victory against Rice on Thursday night. Beverly shot 6 for 13 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Shockers (18-12, 8-9 American Athletic Conference). Xavier Bell added 13 points while going 4 of 12 and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds.
McGhee scores 27 in UAB’s 89-80 win over Florida Atlantic
Ja'Borri McGhee's career-high 27 points helped UAB defeat Florida Atlantic 89-80 on Thursday night. UAB (20-10, 13-4 American Athletic Conference) has won 20-plus games in five straight seasons for the first time in program history. McGhee shot 10 of 16 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Blazers.
Stephen Curry makes one of the wildest shots of his career in 40-point night as Warriors win again
The Warriors, and Stephen Curry, have been red-hot since trading for Jimmy Butler.
Nets let 22-point lead slip, Steph Curry scores 40 in Brooklyn’s sixth straight loss
Stephen Curry scored 40 points and the Golden State Warriors climbed out of a 22-point hole to beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-119 on Thursday night.
Cricket world lauds Steve Smith as Champions Trophy sparks global captaincy carnage
So well was Steve Smith performing prior to his retirement from one-day cricket this week, even respected players and pundits from Australia’s greatest rival lavished him with praise.
Peter scores 33, Liberty downs Middle Tennessee 86-81
Taelon Peter put up 33 points as Liberty beat Middle Tennessee 86-81 on Thursday night to spoil Essam Mostafa's 30-point, 20-rebound performance. Peter was 11 of 14 from the field for the Flames (24-6, 12-5 Conference USA). Zach Cleveland added 16 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line while he also had five rebounds and six assists.
Filipovity’s 19 lead New Mexico State past Louisiana Tech 67-55
Peter Filipovity scored 19 points as New Mexico State beat Louisiana Tech 67-55 on Thursday. Filipovity added 12 rebounds for the Aggies (17-13, 10-7 Conference USA). Zawdie Jackson shot 5 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line to add 17 points.
Louisville pulls out 70-68 overtime win against Clemson in ACC Tournament
Freshman Tajianna Roberts scored seven of her 16 points in overtime and sixth-seeded Louisville edged 11th-seeded Clemson 70-68 on Thursday night in the second round of the ACC Tournament. The Cardinals (21-9) will play third-seeded and No. 11-ranked Duke in a quarterfinal Friday. Louisville won at Duke 70-62 on Feb. 20.
Dave Roberts and Dodgers making progress on contract extension
The Dodgers and Dave Roberts are inching closer to agreeing to a new contract, with the hope that a deal can be reached by next week before the team leaves for Japan.
Galette’s 22 help Youngstown State defeat Purdue Fort Wayne 72-67 in Horizon League Tournament
Nico Galette had 22 points in Youngstown State's 72-67 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday in the Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals. Galette also contributed 10 rebounds for the Penguins (20-12). Ty Harper scored 20 points, going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line.
Navy knock offs Boston University 86-78 in Patriot League Tournament quarterfinals
Donovan Draper added 16 points and seven rebounds. Aidan Kehoe totaled 14 points and nine boards. The Terriers (16-16) were led by Miles Brewster with 19 points.