Nobody in the history of the NBA Dunk Contest had won three in a row, until now.
Highlights: Wisconsin powers past Purdue
Badgers guard John Tonje scores 22 of his 32 points in the second half as Wisconsin earns a key Big Ten win against Purdue.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is facing numerous issues, but he won’t stop trying to improve the game
Style of play, money, media deals and the trade landscape are all top of mind, but Silver has the task of figuring out the best way to blend evolution and ambition for the league moving forward.
Jackson scores 21 as New Mexico State takes down Florida International 76-48
Zawdie Jackson had 21 points in New Mexico State's 76-48 victory over Florida International on Saturday night. Jackson went 8 of 11 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (13-12, 6-6 Conference USA). Jaden Harris shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line to add 13 points.
Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo float return to superstar dunk contests, inspired by Mac McClung
Let's hope Morant and Antetokounmpo aren't teasing us.
Montana defeats Weber State 65-58
Malik Moore had 22 points in Montana's 65-58 win against Weber State on Saturday night. Moore shot 8 for 13, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Grizzlies (19-8, 12-2 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer scored 17 points, finishing 7 of 9 from the floor.
Former White Sox All-Star, World Series champion Bobby Jenks undergoing stomach cancer treatment
The 43-year-old Jenks said he’s planning to recover well enough to return for a second season as manager of the minor league Windy City Thunderbolts in Crestwood, Illinois.
No three-peat for Lillard, 3-Point Contest belongs to Heat’s Tyler Herro
It was not Lillard's night, the two-time defending champ did not advance to the final round of the 3-Point Contest.
Brewers’ Christian Yelich believes he should be ready for opener after injury-shortened 2024 season
Six months removed from back surgery that brought a premature end to a resurgent season, Yelich arrived in camp Saturday at full strength.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws 1st BP of spring training, taking a step toward possibly pitching
The reigning World Series champion and NL MVP has not pitched in the big leagues since Aug. 23, 2023, with the Los Angeles Angels.
Jared Cannonier happy to get year started off strong at UFC Fight Night 251 – but immediate future tricky
LAS VEGAS – Jared Cannonier is in a good place – but an uncertain one. At UFC Fight Night 251, Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) finished Gregory Rodrigues (16-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) with strikes in Round 4 to snap a two-fight skid. The finishing sequence
No. 1 Auburn defeats No. 2 Alabama 94-85 in top-ranked matchup
Mark Sears scored 18 points and Grant Nelson added 12 points and 12 rebounds for Alabama, which rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half, but failed to complete the comeback. Denver Jones scored 16 points, Chad Baker-Mazara and Miles Kelly added 15 points apiece, Chaney Johnson had 14 and Tahaad Pettiford 13 for Auburn (23-2, 11-1 Southeastern Conference). Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway each scored 10 for Alabama (21-4, 10-2).
No. 11 Michigan State beats Illinois 79–65; Izzo passes Knight in Big Ten coaching victories
Jaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night giving the Spartans' Tom Izzo the most conference wins in Big Ten history. Jase Richardson contributed 11 points and Coen Carr had 10 for the Spartans (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten), who outscored Illinois 42-24 in the second half.
Johnson, Mark score season bests to lead Texas past No. 15 Kentucky 82-78
Freshman Tre Johnson scored 32 points, and senior Tramon Mark had 26, season bests for both, and Texas defeated No. Kentucky 82-78 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Texas (16-10, 5-8 Southeastern Conference) trailed 69-64 with less than four minutes remaining before making a 14-1 push.
Youssef Zalal accuses Calvin Kattar of greasing at UFC Fight Night 251
LAS VEGAS – Youssef Zalal has made the bold accusation that Calvin Kattar intentionally greased up prior to their UFC Fight Night 251 co-main event clash. Zalal (17-5-1 MMA, 7-3-1 UFC) earned his fourth consecutive victory since returning to the UFC for a second