Alex Karaban scored 19 points, Solo Ball added 15, and No. 9 Connecticut bounced back Saturday from its first conference loss of the season to beat Georgetown 68-60. The Huskies (13-4, 5-1 Big East), who fell 68-66 at Villanova on Wednesday, have not lost back-to-back league games since January 2023. Curtis Williams Jr. had 15 points for the Hoyas (12-4, 3-2), who have dropped 20 consecutive games against ranked teams since winning the 2021 Big East tournament.
Chase Hunter scores 25 and Clemson beats Florida State 77-57
Chase Hunter scored 25 points, including five of Clemson's 13 3-pointers, and the Tigers defeated Florida State 77-57 on Saturday. The Tigers made all five of their shots in the first four minutes of the second half and their 13-2 run stretched a seven-point halftime lead to 18 points at 49-31. Jerry Deng made a layup and a 3-pointer and Malique Ewin hit two free throws to get FSU within 58-47 near the nine-minute mark but the Seminoles scored only two points in the next four minutes.
Auburn’s Broome suffers ‘significant’ ankle sprain in comeback win over South Carolina
Johni Broome suffered a “significant sprain” of his left ankle in No. 2 Auburn's win over South Carolina on Saturday, and Tigers coach Bruce Pearl said his team's leading scorer will have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. Broome, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound fifth-year senior and preseason Associated Press All-American who is considered a contender for national player of the year, landed on the foot of a South Carolina defender and rolled his left ankle while going for a rebound in the second half of Auburn's 66-63 Southeastern Conference win. “He’s got a significant sprain,” Pearl said.
Bailey scores 23, Davidson wins 74-64 against Fordham
Reed Bailey's 23 points helped Davidson defeat Fordham 74-64 on Saturday. Bailey also contributed six rebounds for the Wildcats (12-4, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Connor Kochera scored 20 points while going 8 of 14 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line and added six rebounds.
UFC Fight Night 249: Best photos from Las Vegas
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images) (Gallery will update throughout the event.)
Bengals LB Germaine Pratt fined for hit to head of Steelers RB Najee Harris
Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt avoided a penalty for a hit to the head of Steelers running back Najee Harris in Week 18, but he received some discipline from the league this week.
Jaguars announce completed interview with Ben Johnson
One of the hottest names in this year's coaching cycle has officially interviewed with another team.
UFC Fight Night 249: Official scorecards from Las Vegas
Check out the official scorecards from all 14 bouts at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.)
Eagles elevate 2 players for playoff game vs. Packers
The Eagles on Saturday elevated Parris Campbell and Khari Blasingame for their playoff game against the Packers.
Rangers Injury Tracker: Vincent Trocheck broke finger in 4 Nations tourney, not expected to miss time
The latest news and possible return dates for injured Rangers players.
Cooper Flagg’s historic game carries Blue Devils
A few possessions into Duke’s game against Notre Dame, Cooper Flagg noticed something on offense: The Irish were leaving him wide open in the corner. Over and over he did, and it’s exactly what Duke needed against a pesky opponent. Flagg poured in an ACC freshman record 42 points, including four key free throws in the final minute, four 3-pointers and another sensational dunk, to help the Blue Devils hold off the Irish 86-78 on Saturday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Draymond trolls Nurkić for suspension, scuffle with Marshall
Draymond Green had the perfect response to Jusuf Nurkić after the Phoenix Suns center was given a three-game suspension for a scuffle with Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall.
‘Did not look thrilled’: Dad catches 6 off son’s bowling in million-to-one BBL scenes
It’s fair to say the odds of cleanly catching a six in the crowd at the Adelaide Oval during a Big Bash game are quite high
Clayton scores 31, Ohio knocks off Northern Illinois 108-70
AP) — AJ Clayton's 31 points led Ohio over Northern Illinois 108-70 on Saturday. Clayton shot 10 of 12 from the field, including 9 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line for the Bobcats (9-6, 3-0 Mid-American Conference). Jackson Paveletzke added 19 points while finishing 9 of 10 from the floor while they also had five assists.
Vikings list Cam Akers as questionable for Monday night
The Vikings have turned in their final injury report ahead of Monday night's game against the Rams.