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.
Auburn stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for sixth straight week, Florida up to No. 2; Louisville returns
Auburn’s win at Alabama assured the Tigers would keep the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a sixth consecutive week
Report: Conor McGregor files appeal of civil sexual assault verdict in Ireland
Conor McGregor vowed to appeal the result of a civil sexual assault lawsuit against him last year, and the UFC star reportedly has taken the first step. Last November, a 12-day trial in Dublin concluded with an Irish jury finding McGregor liable for assaulting Nikita H
Mets’ Frankie Montas shut down from throwing due to high-grade lat strain
Mets right-hander Frankie Montas has been shut down from throwing for 6-to-8 weeks due to a high-grade lat strain.
Men’s basketball AP poll: Auburn still isn’t flinching, leads country after commanding win at Alabama
The Tigers have the inside track for the top seed in the NCAA tournament.
NBA greats celebrate Steph’s legacy, impact at All-Star Weekend
When it comes to Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and his legacy, the appreciation is universal among his NBA peers.
Auburn stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 6th straight week, Florida up to No. 2; Louisville returns
Auburn's win at Alabama assured the Tigers would keep the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a sixth consecutive week. The Tigers (23-2) received 59 of 60 first-place votes in Monday's poll, reclaiming nearly all the support lost when they fell at home to Florida on Feb. 8. Auburn had been the unanimous No. 1 for three straight weeks before that loss, but remained at the top last week despite seeing nearly half of those first-place votes go primarily to Alabama, with a few to Florida and Tennessee.
Angels star Mike Trout moving from center to right field in hopes of staying more healthy
The three-time AL MVP played in 82 or fewer games in three of the past four seasons while dealing with an assortment of injuries.