Javonte Johnson had 19 points to lead California Baptist to a 68-48 victory over Tarleton State on Thursday night. Johnson shot 6 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Lancers (15-14, 8-7 Western Athletic Conference). Tylen Riley added 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Wright scores 42, North Texas defeats Charlotte 75-64
Atin Wright finished with 42 points for North Texas in a 75-64 victory over Charlotte on Thursday. Wright shot 12 of 17 from the field, including 8 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 10 for 10 from the line for the Mean Green (23-6, 14-3 American Athletic Conference). Brenen Lorient scored 12 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line.
Former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban addresses Luka Dončić trade: ‘Just get a better deal’
Mark Cuban had no part in the deal that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers.
Cleveland State tops Northern Kentucky 68-63 in Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals
Dylan Arnett had 16 points in Cleveland State's 68-63 win over Northern Kentucky on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament. Arnett added 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Vikings (21-11). Tevin Smith shot 4 of 9 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line to add 16 points.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reveals final counteroffer to Blue Jays was ‘much less’ than Juan Soto’s deal with Mets
The Mets were interested earlier this offseason in trading for Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who will enter free agency after the 2025 MLB season.
Antonio Madlock scores 24 to help Alabama State hold off Southern 66-65
Antonio Madlock scored 24 points to help Alabama State hold off Southern 66-65 on Thursday night. Madlock also contributed nine rebounds for the Hornets (15-15, 11-6 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Micah Octave added 11 points while going 4 of 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) while they also had six rebounds.
Lamar Wilkerson scores 29 to help Sam Houston hold off UTEP 89-87
Lamar Wilkerson had 29 points in Sam Houston's 89-87 win against UTEP on Thursday night. Wilkerson shot 12 for 22, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bearkats (12-18, 5-12 Conference USA). Marcus Boykin added 18 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line while they also had seven rebounds and five assists.
Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67
Don McHenry had 20 points in Western Kentucky's 76-67 victory over Florida International on Thursday night. McHenry had five assists for the Hilltoppers (17-13, 8-9 Conference USA). Khristian Lander scored 19 points while shooting 5 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line and added four steals.
Harcum scores 31 as Murray State beats Evansville 74-53 in MVC opener
Terence Harcum's 31 points led Murray State over Evansville 74-53 on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Harcum shot 10 of 11 from the field, including 7 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Racers (16-16). Kylen Milton scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 7, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds.
Islanders trading longtime center Brock Nelson to Avalanche
Ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the Islanders have parted ways with one of their most recognizable players, trading Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche.
No. 8 Michigan State takes outright Big Ten regular-season title with 91-84 victory over Iowa
Jace Richardson scored 22 points and No. 8 Michigan State wrapped up the outright Big Ten regular-season championship with an 91-84 victory over Iowa on Thursday night.
Khali Horton scores 28 as Coppin State beats Morgan State 82-75 in OT
Horton shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 6 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Eagles (6-23, 4-10). Ward scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Peter Oduro finished 4 of 7 from the floor to total nine points.
A’s outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to 7-year, $65.5 million extension, per report
The Athletics are locking down a member of their young core for so long, he'll probably make it to Las Vegas.
Wunderkind… or teen ‘brat’? The curious case of Konstas and why he’s split Aussie cricket
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.