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.
What’s next for Aaron Rodgers? Breaking down the NFL offseason’s biggest questions | Football 301
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald are break down the biggest storylines and questions looming over the NFL this offseason, starting with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets parting ways.
Brooks makes late shot as N.C. State survives Miami’s upset bid, 76-74
Zoe Brooks drove for a tiebreaking basket with 45 seconds left and No. 10 N.C. State held on to beat Miami 76-74 on Thursday night. Madison Hayes scored 19 points, Aziaha James had 15 points and Tilda Trygger added 10 points for N.C. State (20-4, 12-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), which won its ninth straight game.
Seamster puts up 29 as UT Arlington defeats Cal Baptist 82-79 in OT
Raysean Seamster scored 29 points and UT Arlington overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Cal Baptist 82-79 in overtime on Thursday night. Seamster added eight rebounds for the Mavericks (12-13, 5-6 Western Athletic Conference). Lance Ware scored 14 points and added eight rebounds and five steals.
Report: Colts target Giants DBs coach Jerome Henderson for a role on their staff
The Colts are talking to veteran defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson about a role on their staff, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.
‘Never goes away’: How ‘system failed’ Aussie as sad reality of bowling bombshell sinks in
Sri Lanka’s batters had reportedly raised concerns about Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling following the first Test of the Warne–Muralitharan Trophy, with the Australian spinner set to undergo mandatory testing after he was reported for a suspect action.
Littler holds nerve to beat Humphries on night two of Premier League
- Littler clinches last two sets to triumph 6-5
- Teenager beat Cross and Van Gerwen en route
Luke Littler said the referee Kirk Bevins did him no favours when he tried to quell the Glasgow crowd as he battled to a 6-5 win over Luke Humphries on night two of the Premier League.
The 18-year-old could not shrug off the world No 1 who came back four times at the OVO Hydro to make it 4-4 before before winning the ninth set, but Littler recovered to take the final two sets. However, Bevins’ intervention over the microphone to stop the whistling and jeering initially aimed at Humphries, it seemed, only added to the disruption and afterwards Littler admitted his frustration.
Continue reading...UFC analyst questions if Khamzat Chimaev could swim in deep waters vs. Dricus Du Plessis
Din Thomas thinks Khamzat Chimaev would struggle against UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) retained his middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland (29-7 MMA, 16-7 UFC) a second time in this past Saturday's UFC 312 mai
Three Pakistan players fined for misconduct during Karachi ODI against South Africa
Pakistan players Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam have been fined by the International Cricket Council for misconduct during Wednesday’s ODI against South Africa in Karachi.