If you wanted a well-rounded set of matchups, UFC Fight Night 251 delivered this past Saturday. The promotion's return to Las Vegas had a little bit of everything: Heel hooks, naps, close call grinders, bloody battles, head-splitting KOs ... And now you can relive…
Big Ten men’s Bracketology: What top 16 reveal said about Wisconsin, Purdue, Michigan
Are the Badgers, Boilermakers or Wolverines truly the best team in the Big Ten?
Arkansas to honor 1990 Final Four team Saturday
The 1989-1990 Arkansas basketball team that advanced to the Final Four will be honored on Saturday during halftime of the game against Missouri at Bud Walton Arena, the school announced Monday.A press release from the university said approximately 20 former players, coaches and support staff are expected to be present, which includes Hall of Fame coach Nolan Richardson and Arkansas' all-time leading scorer Todd Day.
Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist
Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend. Coach Brad Underwood announced the severity of Johnson’s injury on Monday. Underwood said the injury occurred when Johnson fell to the floor after blocking a shot during Illinois’ 79-65 loss to No. 14 Michigan State on Saturday.
Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Corner infield (1B, 3B) tiers for 2025 drafts
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski continues his Shuffle Up series with corner infield rankings tiers.
Smith calls Warriors fans ‘spoiled’ for wanting more Steph foul calls
TNT analyst Kenny Smith feels no sympathy for Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry's lack of foul calls.
Joseph Parker: ‘This will mean something different. I’m doing it for myself now’
New Zealand fighter has appreciated spending time with his family as he prepares to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF world heavyweight title
There’s nothing quite like watching Joe Parker lip-syncing to Take That to lift the mood in the back of an Uber on a drizzly morning in Dublin. The dangerous threat Parker faces against another big-hitting monster of the ring in Daniel Dubois, in Riyadh on Saturday night, fades with the laughter.
Even the depressing reality that boxing will continue to ignore human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, as Parker’s intriguing bout with Dubois headlines an outstanding bill bankrolled by the country’s General Entertainment Authority, can’t erode the wit and charm of the New Zealand heavyweight channelling his inner Gary Barlow.
Continue reading...Creighton’s Kalkbrenner hurts foot but avoids serious injury in loss to St. John’s
Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner avoided a serious injury to his right foot on Sunday, but coach Greg McDermott said the 24th-ranked Bluejays’ leading scorer should expect some lingering soreness.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he's been in touch with the Hollywood actor about making the project come to life. "I’ve absolutely talked to Tom about it because I want him to do the project," Gordon said. The Hollywood Reporter reported in November that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.
Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez on pressure to perform in new position: ‘It’s motivated me to get better’
The Yankees are counting on Jasson Dominguez to claim the starting job in left field, and the pressure to live up to years of hype has been motivating the top prospect.
Kevin Durant derides NBA All-Star criticism: ‘It’s more fun to complain about the NBA than to actually watch it’
Durant went on a posting spree on X on Monday, responding to fans who complained about All-Star weekend.
Former NFL lineman Richie Incognito lashes out on social media after Dolphins bullying scandal resurfaces
Incognito felt vindicated after Jonathan Martin claimed he didn't believe he was bullied by his former teammate in 2013.
England exposed to video nasties in bid to end losing streak in Calcutta Cup
- Scotland have won the last four meetings in Six Nations
- Steve Borthwick using clips of defeats for motivation
England players have been shown Calcutta Cup video nasties for extra motivation as they seek to end a miserable run against Scotland on Saturday.
Steve Borthwick’s side will bid for a first win against the auld enemy in five years buoyed by their one-point victory against France last time out. But the head coach is waiting on the second-row George Martin, who did not take part in full training on Monday because of discomfort in his knee.
Continue reading...Michigan basketball leaps up to No. 12 in Coaches Poll as attention turns to MSU
Michigan (20-5, 12-2 Big Ten), sitting atop the Big Ten standings after having won six consecutive league games, has again shot up in the polls.
The NHL has nailed its all-star break with the 4 Nations Face-Off. Could it be a blueprint for the NBA?
The NHL's wild all-star event has been a massive hit. The NBA's new format? Not so much.