Jaland Lowe scored 27 points and dished out eight assists, Cameron Corhen had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Pittsburgh used a big second half to beat California 86-74 on Wednesday. Pitt (11-2, 2-0 ACC) has won 14 straight games at the Petersen Events Center — its longest home winning streak since 2013-14 Cal led by 16 points with 4:19 left in the first half before missing its last six shots of the half to have the lead trimmed to 42-38. Lowe made back-to-back baskets to give Pitt a 55-48 lead with 15:02 remaining in the second half.
No. 21 Michigan State women dominate first half, defeat Purdue 77-59
Jocelyn Tate scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Julia Ayrault also had a double-double and No. 21 Michigan State dominated the first half for a 77-59 win on Wednesday afternoon. Ayrault had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Spartans (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten Conference), who had 18 steals and scored 23 points off 25 turnovers. Ines Sotelo added 16 points and Grace VanSlooten had 13 with three blocks.
Jamel Dean, Antoine Winfield Jr. didn’t practice Wednesday
The Buccaneers have been playing without safety Antoine Winfield Jr. for a while and they may be down another member of the secondary for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Drake Maye limited on Wednesday with right hand injury
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with a right hand injury.
Donte Jackson limited in Steelers practice with a back injury
Cornerback Donte Jackson was added to the Steelers injury report on Wednesday.
UFC, MMA fighters and personalities ring in New Year’s 2025, reflect on 2024
The door is closed on 2024 and a new year is upon us with the arrival of 2025. A turning of the calendar represents
Anderson scores 20 as Furman downs Western Carolina 90-61
Nick Anderson had 20 points and Furman beat Western Carolina 90-61 on Wednesday for its sixth straight victory. Anderson went 7 of 11 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Paladins (13-1, 1-0 Southern Conference). Charles Johnston scored 17 points and added seven rebounds.
Matt LaFleur: Packers’ starters will play, there’s value in playing and playing well
"You've got to have a philosophy on what works best for you," LaFleur said.
Aaron Rodgers expresses gratitude toward Jets with playing future uncertain: ‘I’m not naïve to the situation’
When the Jets host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, it very well could be the final game of Aaron Rodgers' Hall of Fame career.
Chargers open 21-day practice window for S Alohi Gilman
The Chargers are opening the 21-day practice window for safety Alohi Gilman on Wednesday, coach Jim Harbaugh announced.
‘Tainted Test’: How an epic became a ‘sad’ crisis, only healed by a long chat over rum
Earlier this summer in Western Australia, Adam Gilchrist was preparing for what has proven to be another remarkable Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series when he felt a pang of regret.
Former Princeton WR Tiger Bech, brother of TCU’s Jack Bech, dies in New Orleans attack
Former Princeton receiver Tiger Bech was killed in the New Orleans attack on Wednesday, his brother, TCU WR Jack Bech, confirmed on social media:
Rams will start Jimmy Garoppolo against the Seahawks
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford won't be playing against the Seahawks on Sunday.
Yale defeats Howard 93-65
Samson Aletan scored 19 points to help Yale defeat Howard 93-65 on Wednesday. Aletan had five rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-6). John Poulakidas scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds.
Packers CB Jaire Alexander has surgery on right knee, will likely miss remainder of 2024 season
Alexander tore the PCL in his right knee during Week 8. The Packers hope he could return if they make it to the Super Bowl.