Jayden Dawson's 26 points helped Loyola Chicago defeat Saint Louis 78-69 on Friday night. Dawson had three blocks for the Ramblers (16-9, 7-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Sheldon Edwards shot 5 for 7 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 17 points.
Rob Font booked to fight replacement opponent at UFC Seattle
Rob Font is still down to fight at UFC Fight Night 252. After losing out on a bout with former WEC and UFC champion Dominick Cruz, the veteran bantamweight contender, Font, will take on late-replacement Jean Matsumoto in a 140-pound catchweight bout next Saturday,…
Sydnor scores 19 as Manhattan knocks off Merrimack 79-75
Will Sydnor scored 19 points as Manhattan beat Merrimack 79-75 on Friday night. Sydnor added 10 rebounds for the Jaspers (12-10, 7-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Wesley Robinson scored 18 points and added 12 rebounds.
Cruz scores 18 as Rider beats Iona 74-71
Zion Cruz scored 18 points as Rider beat Iona 74-71 on Friday night. Cruz shot 6 for 13 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Broncs (10-15, 6-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). TJ Weeks Jr. scored 17 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and 7 for 8 from the line and added eight rebounds.
Harvard holds off second-half rally to beat Cornell, 75-73
Austin Hunt knocked down three of four free throw attempts in the final 12 seconds as Harvard held off a second-half comeback bid to beat Cornell 75-73 on Friday night. The Crimson led by 17 points at halftime, 47-30, but Cooper Noard's layup with :54 left cut the Big Red's deficit to a single point, 70-69. Evan Nelson hit two free throws to give Harvard a three-point lead, but AK Okereke's layup got Cornell within one, 72-71 with :13 left.
Usman Nurmagomedov encourages humility in response to Conor McGregor’s criticism of Paul Hughes
Conor McGregor was upset with his fellow countryman Paul Hughes for being cordial with Usman Nurmagomedov and his camp. Nurmagomedov (19-0) defeated Hughes (13-2) by majority decision in the main event of PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai, a result that McGregor
No. 11 Michigan State at Illinois Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
No. 11 Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini Game Preview
Medley scores 24 as Kent State holds off Ohio 76-75
Cian Medley's 24 points helped Kent State hold off Ohio and earn a 76-75 victory on Friday night. Medley shot 8 for 13 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Golden Flashes (17-8, 7-5 Mid-American Conference). Jalen Sullinger shot 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 18 points.
Minnesota at USC Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
Minnesota Golden Gophers at USC Trojans preview
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird headline finalists for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Anthony and Howard could each get in twice this year: Once as individuals and also as part of the 2008 USA Olympic gold medal team.
3 storylines to follow as the Chicago Cubs open spring training
Alex Bregman is not a Cub, but Kyle Tucker and Co. are setting high expectations nonetheless.
Washington at Penn State Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
Washington Huskies at Penn State Nittany Lions Game Preview
Gilbert Burns finds Sean Strickland UFC 312 criticism disrespectful: ‘People have very short memories’
Add Gilbert Burns to the list of fighters defending Sean Strickland's performance at UFC 312. Strickland (29-7 MMA, 16-7 UFC) was criticized for his dominant unanimous decision loss to middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) in this past Saturda
No. 16 Wisconsin at No. 7 Purdue Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
No. 16 Wisconsin Badgers at No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers Game Preview
Shaquille O’Neal reportedly agrees to $15M deal with TNT, keeping ‘Inside the NBA’ team intact for move to ESPN
Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson are also expected to remain with TNT alongside Charles Barkley, who's working on a 10-year, $210 million contract.