A welterweight banger is among the recent batch of additions to UFC 314. The Miami pay-per-view April 12 at Kaseya Center will feature Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates, the promotion officially announced Wednesday. The bout was first announced by
UFC 314 headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes title bout with Ilia Topuria vacating
A UFC featherweight title fight is headed to Miami – but Ilia Topuria is not included. In the UFC 314 main event, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will compete for the vacant featherweight title, the promotion announced Wednesday. The event takes place…
Williams and South Florida knock off UTSA 78-73
Jimmie Williams led South Florida with 16 points as the Bulls defeated UTSA 78-73 on Wednesday night. Williams went 6 of 9 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Bulls (13-14, 6-8 American Athletic Conference). Kobe Knox scored 13 points while going 4 of 7 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line and added seven rebounds.
UFC signs Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire, set to debut vs. Yair Rodriguez in Miami
One of the greatest fighters never to compete in the UFC is about to change that. "Pitbull" is headed to the UFC. Patricio Freire has signed with the promotion and will debut vs. Yair Rodriguez at UFC 314 on April 12. The event takes place at Kaseya Center in…
RJ Davis scores 21 to help North Carolina beat NC State 97-73
RJ Davis scored 21 points, Seth Davis added 15 on 6-of-9 shooting and North Carolina never trailed Wednesday night as the Tar Heels beat in-state rival N.C. State 97-73.
Freshman All Wright’s game-winner leads Valparaiso past Missouri State 66-64
Freshman All Wright made a go-ahead layup with 2 seconds left and racked up 24 total points to lead Valparaiso past Missouri State 66-64 on Wednesday night. Wright shot 6 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Beacons (12-16, 5-12 Missouri Valley Conference). Cooper Schwieger scored 16 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 6 for 9 from the line and added seven rebounds and five blocks.
Daugherty scores 25 off the bench, Illinois State defeats Bradley 82-71
Jack Daugherty's 25 points off of the bench helped Illinois State to an 82-71 victory over Bradley on Wednesday night. Daugherty had six rebounds for the Redbirds (16-12, 8-9 Missouri Valley Conference). Johnny Kinziger added 19 points while shooting 4 for 11 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line and grabbed nine rebounds.
Banks scores 25 in Tulane’s 86-81 win against East Carolina
Kaleb Banks' 25 points helped Tulane defeat East Carolina 86-81 on Wednesday night. Banks added seven rebounds and three blocks for the Green Wave (15-11, 9-4 American Athletic Conference). Rowan Brumbaugh scored 21 points while shooting 5 for 14 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 10 of 12 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds and seven assists.
Smith scores 32, Furman downs Samford 80-72
Pjay Smith Jr. scored 32 points as Furman beat Samford 80-72 on Wednesday night. Smith added four steals for the Paladins (20-8, 8-7 Southern Conference). Cooper Bowser scored 16 points and added six rebounds.
Pozzato and Evansville defeat Indiana State 79-74
Gabriel Pozzato scored 22 points, Tayshawn Comer added 21 and Evansville defeated Indiana State 79-74 on Wednesday night. Pozzato shot 7 of 16 from the field, including 1 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Purple Aces (11-17, 8-9 Missouri Valley Conference). Comer added five rebounds and five assists.
Alexander and Boston University knock off Loyola Maryland 68-66
Kyrone Alexander scored 20 points to lead Boston University and secured the victory with a jump shot with 25 seconds remaining as the Terriers took down Loyola Maryland 68-66 on Wednesday night. Alexander also had six rebounds for the Terriers (14-14, 8-7 Patriot League). Miles Brewster scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 15, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc.
‘A bit of trauma’: Cameron Bancroft reveals potential return date after sickening Big Bash collision
Western Australian opener Cameron Bancroft is eyeing a potential Sheffield Shield return next month as he continues recovering from a shoulder injury he sustained during the Big Bash League.
Peavy’s 30 lead Georgetown past Providence 93-72
Micah Peavy's 30 points led Georgetown past Providence 93-72 on Wednesday night. Peavy had seven rebounds, seven assists, and six steals for the Hoyas (16-10, 7-8 Big East Conference). Jayden Epps scored 18 points, shooting 5 for 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Hamilton scores 20 as High Point beats Charleston Southern 83-60
Kimani Hamilton scored 20 points as High Point beat Charleston Southern 83-60 on Wednesday night for its ninth straight win. Hamilton shot 7 of 10 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line for the Panthers (24-5, 12-2 Big South Conference). Kezza Giffa scored 18 points while going 8 of 14 from the field.
Alonzo Menifield explains return ‘home’ to Fortis MMA before UFC Fight Night 252
SEATTLE – Alonzo Menifield is back in familiar surroundings as he tries to snap a two-bout losing skid Saturday at UFC Fight Night 252. After starting his UFC run fighting out of Fortis MMA in Dallas under coach Sayif Saud, Menifield expanded his horizons in rec