World Cup winning former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has called for Big Bash final hero Mitch Owen to be parachuted into Australia’s Champions Trophy squad as a replacement for injured all-rounder Mitch Marsh, while Pat Cummins is considered “highly unlikely”.
Stirtz scores 23 as Drake takes down Murray State 55-45
Bennett Stirtz's 23 points helped Drake defeat Murray State 55-45 on Tuesday night and extend its winning streak to nine games. Stirtz shot 9 of 16 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs (21-2, 11-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Tavion Banks added 16 points while going 7 of 10 and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds.
Greatest college basketball coach of all time? Rick Pitino making his case at St. John’s
At a time when most of his contemporaries have left the game, the 72-year-old Pitino just keeps winning big.
No. 12 St. John’s keeps rolling with 70-64 win over No. 11 Marquette
Kadary Richmond had 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as No. 12 St. John’s beat No. 11 Marquette 70-64 on Tuesday night in their showdown for first place in the Big East.
Washington scores 21 in Wichita State’s 66-58 victory over Charlotte
Corey Washington's 21 points and 10 rebounds helped Wichita State defeat Charlotte 66-58 on Tuesday night. Quincy Ballard scored 12 points added 13 rebounds for the Shockers (12-10, 2-7 American Athletic Conference). A.J McGinnis went 4 of 6 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points.
Georgia DL Elijah Griffin is highest-ranked HSSA winner in USA Today composite rankings
USA Today High School Sports has released composite football recruiting rankings for class of 25 and Elijah Griffin is the highest rated HSSA winner.
Sean Strickland ‘annoyed’ Bryce Mitchell apologized but doesn’t agree with comments
Sean Strickland has an opinion about the Bryce Mitchell controversy that has dominated recent MMA headlines because, of course he does. Early in his session with reporters during Tuesday's media day for his UFC 312 title rematch with Dricus Du Plessis on Saturday a
UFC 312 pre-event facts: Inside Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland rematch
The UFC's second numbered event of 2025 goes down Saturday with UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.
Two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson agrees to a minor league contract with Los Angeles Angels
Anderson, 31, won the 2019 AL batting title and was an All-Star with the Chicago White Sox in 2021 and '22.
Adam Hunter, former West Coast AFL premiership player, dies aged 43
- Hunter played 151 matches for the Eagles between 2000-2009
- Forward kicked critical goal in 2006 grand final victory
Former West Coast Eagles player Adam Hunter, a key member of the club’s 2006 AFL premiership team, has died aged 43.
Hunter was found dead early on Wednesday morning in Bunbury, south of Perth.
Continue reading...Donovan Mitchell gets poster dunk, but Celtics get win over Cavaliers in matchup of East’s best
Mitchell's dunk over Kristaps Porzingis failed to set the tone for the Cavaliers, who fell at home to the Celtics.
Super Bowl ticket prices are sliding despite the Chiefs going for a 3-peat and President Trump attending
Chiefs fatigue? Rising hotel prices? Ticket brokers have a few theories why prices are dropping dramatically for this year's big game.
Zhang Weili embracing threat of unbeaten Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312
Zhang Weili is ready for the challenge that the unbeaten Tatiana Suarez will bring to the table at UFC 312. Weili (25-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) will attempt to make the third defense of her second strawweight title reign when she meets Suarez (10-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in the co-he
Rivals250 Release: Breaking down the 2027 class by position
Adam Gorney takes a position-by-position look at the 2027 Rivals250.
Islanders place Mathew Barzal on IR with lower body injury
Barzal, who missed 21 days earlier this season with an upper body injury, was hurt in the third period of the Islanders' overtime win at Tampa Bay on Saturday.