Azzi Fudd had 18 of her 23 points in the first half as No. 7 UConn rolled to an 81-27 win over Xavier on Wednesday night.
Boxer Claressa Shields calls out Jake Paul to fight: ‘I can whip his (expletive)’
(This article originally appeared on USA TODAY.) Boxer Claressa Shields is preparing for a world title heavyweight bout against Danielle Perkins on Feb. 2, but she’s happy to discuss fighting someone else. Jake Paul. “I don't know if it's something tha
VIDEO: Calipari, Davis postgame – Ole Miss 73, Arkansas 66
Watch the postgame press conference from Arkansas head coach John Calipari and guard Johnell Davis after the 73-66 loss to Ole Miss on Wednesday evening at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.Visit our homepage for complete coverage of Arkansas basketball, including everything you need to know from the Hoop Hogs' game.
No. 9 UConn falls to Villanova, 68-66, after Alex Karaban’s missed free throws
Eric Dixon scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half and Villanova held on for a 68-66 victory over No. 9 UConn on Wednesday night after the Huskies’ Alex Karaban missed two free throws with 3.1 seconds left.
Felton, Woodard lead East Carolina over Temple 80-79
RJ Felton scored 23 points and Jayshayne Woodard made a go-ahead shot in the lane with 9.9 seconds remaining as East Carolina took down Temple 80-79 on Wednesday night. Temple quickly went the other way but Zion Stanford's layup rolled off the rim. Felton added 12 rebounds for the Pirates (9-7, 1-2 American Athletic Conference).
Pearsall’s ‘unbelievable’ rookie year exceeds Shanahan’s expectations
After a chaotic start to his NFL career, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall impressed San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan.
Coleman and Seton Hall win 85-80 in OT against DePaul
Isaiah Coleman scored 24 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds in regulation, and Dylan Addae-Wusu scored eight of his 24 in overtime as Seton Hall took down DePaul 85-80 on Wednesday night. Coleman also contributed six rebounds and five assists for the Pirates (6-9, 1-3 Big East Conference). Addae-Wusu went 7 of 12 from the floor, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, and 5 for 9 from the line and added seven assists and three steals.
Bears are expected to interview Iowa State coach Matt Campbell
The Bears plan to interview Iowa State coach Matt Campbell for their head coaching vacancy, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Hill, Middlebrooks lead last-minute rally and N.C. State edges Notre Dame 66-65
Ben Middlebrooks made the go-ahead free throw with 11 seconds left to cap N.C. State's rally from a late seven-point deficit and the Wolfpack defeated Notre Dame 66-65 on Wednesday night. Marcus Hill's layup with 1:07 remaining tied the score and Middlebrooks made 1 of 2 free throws nearly a minute later to put the Wolfpack ahead for the first time since 7:40 remained in the second half. Notre Dame's Markus Burton missed a jumper and Hill rebounded as time ran out.
Cavaliers beat Thunder in clash of NBA’s top teams
The NBA's best offense beat the NBA's best defense, in a game with 30 lead changes and no double-digit leads.
No. 23 Mississippi knocks off Arkansas 73-66 for first win in Fayetteville since 2015
Malik Dia scored 21 points to lead No. 23 Mississippi to a 73-66 win over Arkansas on Wednesday night, the Rebels' first win in Fayetteville since 2015. Sean Pedulla scored 16 and Dre Davis 10. Pedulla and Dia made back-to-back buckets with less than nine minutes left to build Ole Miss’ lead to double digits after Arkansas (11-4, 0-2 Southeastern Conference) had cut it to six.
Fudd and Strong dominate as No. 7 UConn rolls past Xavier without All-American guard Paige Bueckers.
Sarah Strong added 15 points — all in the first half — with seven rebounds and five steals for UConn (14-2, 5-0 Big East). UConn played without leading scorer Paige Bueckers. Bueckers suffered a knee injury in Sunday's win over Villanova.
Huntley scores 21 in Appalachian State’s 74-51 win over Coastal Carolina
CJ Huntley's 21 points helped Appalachian State defeat Coastal Carolina 74-51 on Wednesday night. Huntley also contributed 15 rebounds for the Mountaineers (8-7, 2-2 Sun Belt Conference). Myles Tate added 17 points while shooting 6 for 15 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while he also had seven assists.
The not-so-great playoff history of 2,000-yard rushers
Only nine players have rushed for 2,000 yards. How many have parlayed that into postseason glory?
Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards each score 20 as Loyola Chicago beats La Salle 79-68
Jayden Dawson and Sheldon Edwards each had 20 points in Loyola Chicago's 79-68 win against La Salle on Wednesday night. Dawson also had six rebounds for the Ramblers (10-5, 1-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Edwards was 6 of 9 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line.