Bobby Jenks discussed his diagnosis with MLB.com from a hospital bed in Portugal.
Murauskas’ 30 lead Saint Mary’s over Washington State 77-56
Paulius Murauskas' 30 points led Saint Mary's over Washington State 77-56 on Saturday night. Murauskas added 10 rebounds for the Gaels (23-4, 13-1 West Coast Conference). Augustas Marciulionis scored 16 points and added seven assists and four steals.
Boyd’s 24 lead San Diego State over Boise State 64-47
Nicholas Boyd had 24 points in San Diego State's 64-47 win over Boise State on Saturday night. Boyd had six rebounds for the Aztecs (17-6, 10-4 Mountain West Conference). Miles Byrd scored 10 points while going 4 of 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and added three blocks.
Battle’s 24 lead Gonzaga past Pepperdine 107-55
Khalif Battle's 24 points helped Gonzaga defeat Pepperdine 107-55 on Saturday night. Battle also contributed five rebounds for the Bulldogs (20-7, 11-3 West Coast Conference). Nolan Hickman added 18 points while shooting 7 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had seven assists.
Mackinnon scores 29, Portland takes down Loyola Marymount 89-78
Max Mackinnon had 29 points in Portland's 89-78 victory over Loyola Marymount on Saturday night. Mackinnon added eight rebounds for the Pilots (10-17, 5-9 West Coast Conference). Vukasin Masic scored 21 points and added nine rebounds.
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night for Izzo’s 354th career Big Ten victory, breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins. “What a win,” Izzo said.
Watch Mac McClung jump over car and into history books winning third straight Dunk Contest
Nobody in the history of the NBA Dunk Contest had won three in a row, until now.
Highlights: Wisconsin powers past Purdue
Badgers guard John Tonje scores 22 of his 32 points in the second half as Wisconsin earns a key Big Ten win against Purdue.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is facing numerous issues, but he won’t stop trying to improve the game
Style of play, money, media deals and the trade landscape are all top of mind, but Silver has the task of figuring out the best way to blend evolution and ambition for the league moving forward.
Jackson scores 21 as New Mexico State takes down Florida International 76-48
Zawdie Jackson had 21 points in New Mexico State's 76-48 victory over Florida International on Saturday night. Jackson went 8 of 11 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (13-12, 6-6 Conference USA). Jaden Harris shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line to add 13 points.
Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo float return to superstar dunk contests, inspired by Mac McClung
Let's hope Morant and Antetokounmpo aren't teasing us.
Montana defeats Weber State 65-58
Malik Moore had 22 points in Montana's 65-58 win against Weber State on Saturday night. Moore shot 8 for 13, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Grizzlies (19-8, 12-2 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer scored 17 points, finishing 7 of 9 from the floor.
Former White Sox All-Star, World Series champion Bobby Jenks undergoing stomach cancer treatment
The 43-year-old Jenks said he’s planning to recover well enough to return for a second season as manager of the minor league Windy City Thunderbolts in Crestwood, Illinois.
No three-peat for Lillard, 3-Point Contest belongs to Heat’s Tyler Herro
It was not Lillard's night, the two-time defending champ did not advance to the final round of the 3-Point Contest.
Brewers’ Christian Yelich believes he should be ready for opener after injury-shortened 2024 season
Six months removed from back surgery that brought a premature end to a resurgent season, Yelich arrived in camp Saturday at full strength.