Payton Sandfort scored 24 points, Owen Freeman scored 16 points and Iowa beat Utah 95-88 on Saturday. Josh Dix scored 15 points shooting 7 of 10, Drew Thelwell 15 and Brock Harding 12 for Iowa (9-3) which has won two straight games after dropping back-to-back games. Iowa (9-3) finished shooting 53.1% (34 of 64).
Lakers rally late, then hold off Kings for another win
LeBron James has 32 points as the Lakers get a second win in Sacramento in three days, exorcising past demons of being dominated recently by their rivals to the north.
Guardians trade Josh Naylor to D-Backs, sign Carlos Santana: Fantasy fallout, trade details
The Diamondbacks picked up Josh Naylor to replace Christian Walker. Is it a good fit?
Usyk v Fury II: How the world heavyweight title fight unfolded
Round by round, minute by minute, punch for punch. Here’s how our experts called the unified heavyweight title bout
Usyk and Fury practically sprint from their corners to meet each other in the center of the ring and Fury is already looking more aggressive than in round one of the first fight, pumping his jab with urgency. Usyk bursts into the pocket and lands a right hand upstairs. The 55lb weight difference looks even starker under the lights than at the weigh-in. Fury targeting Usyk’s body with straight shots. Both fighters opening up, eschewing the typical feeling-out period. More body shots from Fury. Usyk’s balletic footwork creating an elusive target for the challenger. Usyk barrels in and clips Fury with a left hand. A frantic pace!
Continue reading...Colorado State edges Nevada 66-64 in Mountain West opener
Nique Clifford had 16 points and his free throws with four seconds left sealed Colorado State's 66-64 win over Nevada in the Mountain West Conference opener on Saturday night. Clifford also had 12 rebounds for the Rams (7-5). Kyan Evans shot 5 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 16 points.
Yes, there are College Football Playoff blowouts in first round. But fans should calm down.
The first round of the College Football Playoff wasn't filled with close games. That's OK, despite vociferous criticism from fans and coaches.
Tennessee players send message, warm up shirtless at Ohio State in CFP first-round game
Tennessee football players seemingly sent a message by warming up shirtless ahead of their CFP first-round game vs Ohio State on Saturday:
Broome has 23 points, 11 rebounds as No. 2 Auburn beats No. 16 Purdue
Johni Broome had 23 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a shoulder injury, and No. 2 Auburn beat No. 16 Purdue 87-69 on Saturday.
Texas’ dominant win over Clemson continues a CFP first-round pattern: Why all the blowouts?
For all the pyrotechnics of the modern offense, the expanded CFP has started off with three games where one team was capable of manhandling the other.
Daniels puts up 29 points as Cal Baptist defeats Fresno State 86-69
Dominique Daniels Jr.'s 29 points helped Cal Baptist defeat Fresno State 86-69 on Saturday night. Daniels also contributed three steals for the Lancers (6-6). Bradey Henige finished 5 of 6 from the floor to add 12 points.
Wisne scores 22 in Northern Colorado’s 82-75 win over Denver
Brock Wisne scored 22 points as Northern Colorado beat Denver 82-75 on Saturday night. Wisne added five rebounds for the Bears (8-5). Langston Reynolds scored 21 points and added five assists.
Texas gets College Football Playoff scare from Clemson before advancing to Peach Bowl
Texas spotted Clemson an early lead before pulling away for a win in the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns next face Arizona State.
Ward scores 18, Southeast Missouri State knocks off SIU-Edwardsville 80-64
BJ Ward's 18 points helped Southeast Missouri State defeat SIU-Edwardsville 80-64 on Saturday night. Ward shot 6 for 14, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Redhawks (6-6, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Brendan Terry scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line and added eight rebounds.
College Football Playoff: Jaydon Blue’s long TD run extinguishes Clemson’s upset hopes in 38-24 Texas win
The Longhorns will play Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.
Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry power Ravens over the Steelers, into the playoffs
Jackson threw three touchdown passes, and Henry rushed for 162 yards as the Ravens split with the Steelers.