Don McHenry had 20 points in Western Kentucky's 76-67 victory over Florida International on Thursday night. McHenry had five assists for the Hilltoppers (17-13, 8-9 Conference USA). Khristian Lander scored 19 points while shooting 5 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line and added four steals.
Harcum scores 31 as Murray State beats Evansville 74-53 in MVC opener
Terence Harcum's 31 points led Murray State over Evansville 74-53 on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Harcum shot 10 of 11 from the field, including 7 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Racers (16-16). Kylen Milton scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 7, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds.
Islanders trading longtime center Brock Nelson to Avalanche
Ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the Islanders have parted ways with one of their most recognizable players, trading Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche.
No. 8 Michigan State takes outright Big Ten regular-season title with 91-84 victory over Iowa
Jace Richardson scored 22 points and No. 8 Michigan State wrapped up the outright Big Ten regular-season championship with an 91-84 victory over Iowa on Thursday night.
Khali Horton scores 28 as Coppin State beats Morgan State 82-75 in OT
Horton shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 6 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Eagles (6-23, 4-10). Ward scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Peter Oduro finished 4 of 7 from the floor to total nine points.
A’s outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to 7-year, $65.5 million extension, per report
The Athletics are locking down a member of their young core for so long, he'll probably make it to Las Vegas.
Wunderkind… or teen ‘brat’? The curious case of Konstas and why he’s split Aussie cricket
Following a breakout summer headlined by twin Sheffield Shield hundreds a thrilling Test debut at the MCG, Sam Konstas has become Australian cricket’s most captivating enigma.
Mets’ Brandon Sproat eyes MLB debut after ‘great experience’ in first big league camp
Brandon Sproat’s second spring training start with the Mets didn’t go as well as his first, but that didn’t dampen the 24-year-old’s spirits after his time in camp with the big league club came to an end.
The 49ers are the betting favorites to land Joey Bosa
Joey Bose officially became a free agent on Thursday.
Magic lose 5th straight, as Coby White scores 44 points in Bulls’ 125-123 victory
The Magic will almost certainly be in the NBA play-in tournament, but they continue to slide down the standings.
Beverly scores 16 as Wichita State knocks off Rice 63-59
Harlond Beverly's 16 points off of the bench helped Wichita State to a 63-59 victory against Rice on Thursday night. Beverly shot 6 for 13 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Shockers (18-12, 8-9 American Athletic Conference). Xavier Bell added 13 points while going 4 of 12 and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds.
McGhee scores 27 in UAB’s 89-80 win over Florida Atlantic
Ja'Borri McGhee's career-high 27 points helped UAB defeat Florida Atlantic 89-80 on Thursday night. UAB (20-10, 13-4 American Athletic Conference) has won 20-plus games in five straight seasons for the first time in program history. McGhee shot 10 of 16 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Blazers.
Stephen Curry makes one of the wildest shots of his career in 40-point night as Warriors win again
The Warriors, and Stephen Curry, have been red-hot since trading for Jimmy Butler.
Nets let 22-point lead slip, Steph Curry scores 40 in Brooklyn’s sixth straight loss
Stephen Curry scored 40 points and the Golden State Warriors climbed out of a 22-point hole to beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-119 on Thursday night.
Cricket world lauds Steve Smith as Champions Trophy sparks global captaincy carnage
So well was Steve Smith performing prior to his retirement from one-day cricket this week, even respected players and pundits from Australia’s greatest rival lavished him with praise.