Adam Clark's 32 points led Merrimack over Niagara 64-59 on Thursday night. Clark had seven rebounds and six steals for the Warriors (13-10, 10-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Sean Trumper scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 9 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line.
Pierre scores 36, Jacksonville State knocks off Middle Tennessee 77-63
Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 36 points as Jacksonville State beat Middle Tennessee 77-63 on Thursday night. Pierre poured in 10 3-pointers (on 16 attempts) for the Gamecocks (16-7, 8-2 Conference USA). Koree Cotton scored 17 points, going 6 of 10 (5 for 6 from 3-point range).
Yankees’ Brian Cashman: Gleyber Torres was ‘unwilling’ to move to third base after Jazz Chisholm Jr. trade
When the Yankees traded for Jazz Chisholm Jr., GM Brian Cashman wanted his new infielder to play second but said Gleyber Torres was "unwilling" to change positions.
Unstoppable Aussie duo smack hundreds in monster partnership to embarrass Sri Lanka
Stand-in captain Steve Smith and wicketkeeper Alex Carey have smacked classy hundreds in Galle to put Australia one step closer towards a series whitewash over Sri Lanka in the Warne–Muralitharan Trophy.
LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad
LeBron James, the player with the most All-Star appearances in NBA history, was selected No. 1 overall for the Feb. 16 competition in San Francisco.
Monmouth defeats Hampton 68-63
Madison Durr had 18 points in Monmouth's 68-63 victory over Hampton on Thursday night. Durr shot 5 of 11 from the field and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (8-16, 6-5 Coastal Athletic Association). Cornelius Robinson Jr. added 16 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line while they also had eight rebounds.
Saquon Barkley runs away with offensive player of the year
The Eagles running back rushed for 2,005 yards in the regular season.
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter is sentenced to nearly 5 years in sports betting case
The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s bank account.
Thomas has 20 in Sacred Heart’s 89-77 victory over Rider
Tanner Thomas scored 20 points as Sacred Heart beat Rider 89-77 on Thursday night. Thomas also contributed 10 rebounds for the Pioneers (10-12, 6-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anquan Hill scored 15 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line and added six rebounds.
Giants’ Malik Nabers finishes fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting
In a stacked class of offensive rookies, Giants wideout Malik Nabers finished top five in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting on Thursday night.
Pat Surtain II wins defensive player of the year
The Broncos cornerback beat out Myles Garrett, who won the award in 2023, among others.
Toby Fournier scores 20 to lead No. 10 Duke over Clemson 74-55
Toby Fournier scored 20 points off the bench and No. 10 Duke pulled away for a 74-55 victory over Clemson on Thursday night. Fournier, a contender for Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the year, shot 9 of 12 from the floor and also had four rebounds. It was the sixth time this season the freshman has scored at least 20 points, and Duke (18-5, 9-2) is now 6-0 in those games.
Jayden Daniels earns offensive rookie of the year
The Washington quarterback went 12-5 in the regular season and set several rookie records.
NFL Honors: Josh Allen edges Lamar Jackson for MVP, while Saquon Barkley is OPOY and 4-man Hall of Fame class revealed
Here's a full list of winners from the NFL Honors show with some insight, plus the 2025 Hall of Fame class.
MMA Junkie Radio #3538: UFC 312 preview, guest Jasmine Jasudavicius, more
Thursday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,538, the guys welcomed in UFC women's flyweig