The Lakers cut their deficit to five points with three minutes remaining, but the Cavaliers put the game away with a 10–3 run.
‘One of the toughest’: Big claim on sore quick sent for scans ahead of SCG finale
Sam Konstas’ inclusion has re-energised the Australian Test team’s top order after an unprofitable start to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but wicketkeeper Alex Carey doesn’t expect the teenage opener’s Boxing Day bonanza to become his blueprint going forward.
Flyers pick up New Year’s Eve win, but Ersson exits with injury
The Flyers headed into 2025 with a win. But also with an injury at the most important position in the game.
Ian Martinez dominates final 6 minutes of second half to lead Utah State over Nevada 69-64
Ian Martinez was scoreless until scoring 17 straight points for Utah State in the final 6:10, leading the Aggies to a 69-64 victory over Nevada on Tuesday night. Martinez began his run with a layup to give the Aggies (13-1, 3-0 Mountain West Conference) a 54-46 lead. The Wolf Pack (8-6, 0-3) twice closed within two, but Martinez hit a 3-pointer for a 61-56 lead and had back-to-back layups after Nevada drew within 61-59 with 1:19 to go.
‘Don’t think I have seen a better catch’: Maxwell’s ‘LeBron’ style grab stuns as Stars beat Heat
Short format big guns Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have kept the Melbourne Stars’ BBL finals hopes alive by snapping an eight-game losing streak and 0-5 start to the season with a handful of magic moments at the Gabba.
Why Pearsall loves playing for 49ers ‘mastermind’ Shanahan
Ricky Pearsall is glad to know Kyle Shanahan's future as San Francisco 49ers coach is safe.
NCAA rushing record: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty falls short of Barry Sanders’ record
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty fell just short of Barry Sanders' single-season NCAA rushing record in Tuesday's Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal game.
‘I’ve had enough’: Explosive report reveals dressing room blow-up, fractures in India camp
An explosive report has lifted the lid on tension and fractures within the Indian camp, claiming head coach Gautam Gambhir declared he “had enough” after India’s loss to Australia in the fourth Test.
No. 5 Penn State bottles up Jeanty, beats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta Bowl
Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and No. 5 Penn State bottled up Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 win over No. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Austin Reaves and new-look Lakers are encouraged, but they can’t beat NBA-best Cavs
The Lakers made several runs, but Cleveland hit a barrage of three pointers and pulled away for a 122-110 win Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena.
Alvaro Cardenas Torre scores 19 to help Boise State beat Wyoming 67-58
Alvaro Cardenas Torre had 19 points to lead Boise State to a 67-58 victory over Wyoming on Tuesday night. Cardenas Torre also had six assists for the Broncos (11-3, 3-0 Mountain West Conference). Tyson Degenhart added 16 points and nine rebounds.
Mustapha Amzil scores 23 as New Mexico cruises to 103-89 victory over Fresno State
Mustapha Amzil and C.J. Noland scored 23 points apiece to lead New Mexico to a 103-89 victory over Fresno State on Tuesday night. Amzil added five rebounds for the Lobos (11-3, 3-0 Mountain West Conference). Noland made 11 for 17 shots.
Kenny White Jr. scores 23 to help Morehead State hold off Southern Indiana 70-68
Kenny White Jr. scored 23 points to help Morehead State hold on for a 70-68 victory over Southern Indiana on Tuesday night. White added six rebounds for the Eagles (8-6, 3-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Jerone Morton added 15 points and Anouar Mellouk finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.
Devils give up late goal in 3-2 loss to Ducks
Ryan Strome scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:24 to play, and the Anaheim Ducks blew a two-goal lead in the third period before recovering for a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.
Penn State on to College Football Playoff semifinals after defeat of Boise State in Fiesta Bowl
Penn State is on to the College Football Playoff semifinals after defeating Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl behind three touchdown passes by Drew Allar.