The NFL brought some color and creativity back to the Super Bowl logo after a decade of repetitive designs. Here's a look back at some of the design changes.
What stunning Luka-AD trade reminded Steph about NBA
The jaw-dropping Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis trade provided Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry an important reminder about the NBA.
Transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared
Only one of the top six made a notable signing – and they spent £172m – in a frustrating window for several managers
Mikel Arteta’s hopes of strengthening his squad never materialised, no doubt to his frustration and that of every Arsenal supporter, despite the surprise bid for Ollie Watkins and interest in Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel. The feelgood factor generated by the famous thrashing of Manchester City will not last long if a lack of attacking options means they cannot sustain their challenge in the Premier League. Arteta, who would not allow Kieran Tierney or Jorginho to leave with their contracts expiring in the summer, will be hoping that some winter sunshine in Dubai next week can give his players extra spark when they return. Ed Aarons
Continue reading...Troy plays James Madison on 4-game win streak
Troy Trojans (15-7, 8-3 Sun Belt) at James Madison Dukes (14-9, 7-4 Sun Belt) Harrisonburg, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Troy will attempt to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over James Madison. The Dukes have gone 10-2 in home games.
DePaul hosts Villanova after Poplar’s 24-point game
Villanova Wildcats (12-10, 5-6 Big East) at DePaul Blue Demons (11-12, 2-10 Big East) Chicago; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova visits DePaul after Wooga Poplar scored 24 points in Villanova's 62-60 loss to the Creighton Bluejays. The Blue Demons are 10-5 on their home court.
Anderson, Northern Iowa Panthers to visit Osei-Bonsu, Missouri State Bears
Northern Iowa Panthers (14-9, 8-4 MVC) at Missouri State Bears (8-15, 1-11 MVC) Springfield, Missouri; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tytan Anderson and Northern Iowa visit Michael Osei-Bonsu and Missouri State in MVC play. The Bears are 6-5 in home games.
Bradley hosts Belmont following Johnson’s 27-point performance
Belmont Bruins (15-8, 7-5 MVC) at Bradley Braves (18-5, 9-3 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley hosts Belmont after Jaquan Johnson scored 27 points in Bradley's 83-69 loss to the Northern Iowa Panthers. The Braves are 10-2 on their home court.
Thomas leads Rhode Island against Fordham after 22-point outing
Fordham scores 75.6 points per game, 2.8 more points than the 72.8 Rhode Island allows. Rhode Island averages 78.9 points per game, 2.2 more than the 76.7 Fordham allows. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams in conference play.
UIC takes on Illinois State following Henderson’s 20-point game
Illinois State Redbirds (14-9, 6-6 MVC) at UIC Flames (15-8, 7-5 MVC) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UIC faces Illinois State after Ahmad Henderson II scored 20 points in UIC's 88-83 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores. The Flames have gone 7-4 in home games.
Texas hosts Arkansas after Thiero’s 21-point outing
Texas is ninth in the SEC scoring 78.9 points while shooting 48.2% from the field. The Razorbacks have gone 2-6 against SEC opponents. Arkansas ranks ninth in the SEC with 14.7 assists per game led by Boogie Fland averaging 5.7.
Valparaiso visits Indiana State following Wagner’s 22-point game
Valparaiso Beacons (10-13, 3-9 MVC) at Indiana State Sycamores (11-12, 5-7 MVC) Terre Haute, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana State hosts Valparaiso after Camp Wagner scored 22 points in Indiana State's 88-83 victory over the UIC Flames. The Sycamores are 5-5 in home games.
Johnson leads Akron against Ball State after 20-point game
Ball State Cardinals (10-11, 4-5 MAC) at Akron Zips (16-5, 9-0 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -14; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Akron plays Ball State after Nate Johnson scored 20 points in Akron's 85-71 win against the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Zips are 10-0 in home games.
No. 9 Michigan State visits Dailey and UCLA
Michigan State Spartans (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -2.5; over/under is 139 BOTTOM LINE: UCLA hosts No. Michigan State after Eric Dailey Jr. scored 21 points in UCLA's 78-52 win over the Oregon Ducks.
SMU takes on Virginia Tech for conference matchup
SMU Mustangs (17-5, 8-3 ACC) at Virginia Tech Hokies (10-12, 5-6 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toibu Lawal and Virginia Tech host Kevin Miller and SMU in ACC action Wednesday. The Hokies are 7-5 in home games.
Holiman and Georgia Southern host Louisiana
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (7-16, 5-6 Sun Belt) at Georgia Southern Eagles (11-12, 4-7 Sun Belt) Statesboro, Georgia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Southern hosts Louisiana after Adante' Holiman scored 24 points in Georgia Southern's 72-68 loss to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Eagles are 7-2 in home games.