Stroman isn’t required to participate in spring training until Feb. 22, the mandatory reporting date under the collective bargaining agreement.
Jones’ 19 lead Cent. Conn. St. past Mercyhurst 73-63
Jordan Jones scored 19 points as Central Connecticut State beat Mercyhurst 73-63 on Thursday night for its seventh straight victory. Jones added eight assists for the Blue Devils (18-6, 9-2 Northeast Conference). Jayden Brown added 16 points while shooting 6 for 10 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds.
No. 3 Texas extends winning streak to 9 games with 67-49 victory over No. 8 Kentucky
Kayla Oldacre and Madison Booker scored 19 points apiece to lead No. Texas to a 67-49 win over eighth-ranked Kentucky on Thursday night. The Longhorns followed their four-point win over second-ranked South Carolina on Sunday by extending their winning streak to nine games.
Timberlake’s 21 help Bryant defeat NJIT 88-66
Earl Timberlake had 21 points in Bryant's 88-66 win over NJIT on Thursday night. Timberlake added 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs (16-10, 10-1 America East Conference). Barry Evans scored 15 points while going 7 of 14 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and added 10 rebounds and five assists.
Mets’ Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor land in top 10 of MLB Network’s ‘Top 100 Right Now’
MLB Network revealed the top 10 of their annual Top 100 Right Now list on Thursday night, and it includes Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor.
No. 13 Duke women force 33 turnovers in a 72-47 win over Wake Forest
Freshman Toby Fournier scored 17 points, Oluchi Okananwa added 15 points and No. Duke beat Wake Forest 72-47 on Thursday night. Duke (20-5, 11-2 ACC) secured its third straight 20-win season — with five games remaining in the regular season.
Justin Allgaier, Dale Jr. emotional after advancing to Daytona 500
Justin Allgaier and Dale Earnhardt Jr. share their emotions after JR Motorsports races into the Daytona 500 after Duel 1.
Daytona Duel qualifying race 1 results: Bubba Wallace wins; Justin Allgaier puts Dale Jr. in show
It's the first Daytona 500 qualifying race win for the 23XI driver.
3 storylines to follow as the Dodgers open spring training
Clayton Kershaw is officially back, and Mookie Betts is gearing up for a full season at shortstop.
Banks scores 21, UMBC beats Binghamton 81-77
Marcus Banks' 21 points helped UMBC defeat Binghamton 81-77 on Thursday night. Banks shot 6 for 13 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Retrievers (12-14, 4-7 America East Conference). Josh Odunowo scored 17 points while going 6 of 9 and 5 of 10 from the free-throw line and added nine rebounds and five blocks.
Castroneves to use “world-class driver” provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot. “Unfortunately, we’re going to have to take the provisional," Castroneves said. Bubba Wallace in a Toyota for Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing won the first of the two qualifying races, which are used to set the starting order for Sunday's season-opening Daytona 500.
NASCAR: Bubba Wallace wins first Daytona Duel qualifying race as Austin Cindric wins the second
Justin Allgaier raced his way into the 500 with a car owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Jaguars complete interview with Chargers assistant G.M. Chad Alexander
The Jaguars have completed an interview with Chargers assistant General Manager Chad Alexander, the team announced Thursday.
Kamaru Usman: Tatiana Suarez ‘hit a wall,’ didn’t want any part of Zhang Weili’s standup at UFC 312
Kamaru Usman gave an honest assessment of Tatiana Suarez's loss at UFC 312. Suarez (11-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) was battered in a unanimous decision loss to strawweight champion Zhang Weili this past Saturday in the UFC 312 co-main event at Qudos Bank Center in Sydney. Out
Saints hire former Cowboys assistant Chase Haslett as their tight ends coach
The Saints have agreed to terms with Chase Haslett to be their tight ends coach, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports.