Denver Anglin's 12 points off of the bench helped Rice to a 70-64 victory against Tulsa on Wednesday night to open American Athletic Conference play. Anglin went 5 of 10 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Owls (10-4, 1-0 American Athletic Conference). Trae Broadnax scored 11 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 2 for 5 from the line and added eight rebounds.
Johnson and Mercer secure 99-94 OT win over Chattanooga in SoCon opener
Tyler Johnson scored 26 points, including four in the overtime, and Mercer took down Chattanooga 99-94 on Wednesday. Johnson also had six rebounds for the Bears (8-6, 1-0 Southern Conference). Ahmad Robinson scored 25 points while going 9 of 23 from the floor, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the line and added five rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals.
Aaron Jones limited in practice, says he’ll be ready for Sunday night
Running back Aaron Jones was not a full participant in Vikings practice Wednesday, but he's not concerned about his availability for Sunday night's showdown with the Lions.
Lions cut Jamal Adams from practice squad
The Lions are in desperate need of warm bodies on defense right now, but veteran safety Jamal Adams couldn't stick in Detroit.
Ali Abdelaziz: UFC 311’s Umar Nurmagomedov ‘only guy’ who can pass Khabib’s 29-0 record
Like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dominance MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz sees Umar Nurmagomedov retiring undefeated. Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) in the UFC 311 co-main event Jan. 18 from Inglewood,…
Camarillo High to retire Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s jersey on Jan. 14
Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be honored at a Camarillo basketball game on Jan. 14 against Simi Valley.
Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett both non-participants in Wednesday’s walk-through
The Eagles held a walk-through Wednesday, but quarterback Jalen Hurts did not participate.
Pitt rolls past Cal 86-74
Pitt overcame a sluggish start and a short bench to secure an 86-74 New Year’s Day win over the Cal Golden Bears at the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers trailed by as many as 16 points in the first half, but a late surge to close the half spilled past halftime as Pitt was able to win somewhat comfortably after a poor start to this one. Pitt was able to ride the sensational Jaland Lowe, as the sophomore point guard produced 27 points, one off his career-high.
Mason scores 17 as UIC takes down Drake 74-70
Jordan Mason scored 17 points off of the bench to lead UIC over Drake 74-70 on Wednesday. Mason added five assists for the Flames (10-4, 2-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Javon Jackson scored 16 points while shooting 3 of 6 from the field and 10 for 12 from the line.
Notre Dame-Georgia Sugar Bowl to kick off Thursday at 4 p.m. ET
Kickoff time has been set for Thursday's Sugar Bowl
Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo forces OT despite ‘vomiting profusely’ in loss to Texas
ESPN reported that Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo was “vomiting profusely" on the sideline in the Sun Devils' loss to Texas.
Who will Texas play in CFP semifinals? Longhorns’ opponent after Arizona State win
Who will Texas play in the CFP semifinals? Find out the Longhorns' next opponent after their win over Arizona State:
Texas thwarts Arizona State in double overtime Peach Bowl
Texas outlasted Arizona State in a thrilling CFP quarterfinal that went to double overtime
Nnamdi Madubuike, Ronnie Stanley return to Ravens practice
The Ravens got a few players back on the practice field Wednesday.
Texas escapes Arizona State in overtime of Peach Bowl to reach College Football Playoff semifinals
Texas advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals by beating Arizona State in the Peach Bowl. The Longhorns blew a late lead but won in overtime.