The Steelers didn't hold an actual practice session on Sunday, but their estimated injury report brought some hope about wide receiver George Pickens's chances of playing against the Chiefs on Christmas.
Elijah Saunders scores 21, makes clutch free throws in Virginia’s 63-58 win over American
Elijah Saunders scored 21 points and made five of six free throws in the final half-minute to lead Virginia to a 63-58 victory over American University on Sunday. Virginia led 32-28 at halftime and struggled to hold the lead in the second half. American hit five 3-pointers in the first 12 minutes of the second half and went ahead 47-42.
Mayo and Dickinson power No. 8 Kansas to an 87-53 win over Brown
Zeke Mayo scored 25 points, Hunter Dickinson had 15 points and 13 rebounds and No. 8 Kansas defeated Brown 87-53 on Sunday. Mayo hit two of his five 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to extend the Kansas lead to 25 points with 12 minutes to play. Brown (7-4) stayed competitive in the first half, trailing by a point 10 minutes into the game.
Reaves scores 20 points as Iona secures 79-73 victory over Colgate
Dejour Reaves' 20 points helped Iona defeat Colgate 79-73 on Sunday. Reaves also contributed nine rebounds and six steals for the Gaels (4-8, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Yaphet Moundi added 13 points while finishing 6 of 8 from the floor while they also had five rebounds.
Potter scores 19 as Miami (OH) knocks off Sacred Heart 94-76
Reece Potter scored 19 points off the bench to help lead Miami (OH) past Sacred Heart 94-76 on Sunday. Potter went 8 of 8 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range) for the RedHawks (7-4). Kam Craft scored 12 points and added five rebounds.
NFL playoff picture, draft order Week 16: Cowboys, 49ers both eliminated from postseason race
The 49ers, fresh off a Super Bowl run, and the Cowboys will both miss out on the postseason this year.
Johnson’s 25 lead FGCU past Florida Tech 79-62
Dallion Johnson scored 25 points as FGCU beat Florida Tech 79-62 on Sunday. Johnson shot 9 for 16, including 6 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Eagles (4-8). Keeshawn Kellman added 14 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field while he also had nine rebounds.
Thomas scores 18, South Carolina uses a big finish to earn come-from-behind win over Radford, 74-48
Jamari Thomas knocked down four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to help power South Carolina to a 74-48 win over Radford on Sunday. The Gamecocks, coming off a 91-88 win over No. Clemson, won their sixth straight and seventh in eight games at home.
Rangers’ Matt Rempe suspended eight games for hit on Stars’ Miro Heiskanen
Rangers forward Matt Rempe received an eight-game suspension following his hit on Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Friday night.
Tejada scores 18, Towson beats Bryant 70-65
Tyler Tejada scored 18 points as Towson beat Bryant 70-65 on Sunday. Tejada had five rebounds for the Tigers (5-8). Dylan Williamson scored 13 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc.
European football: Mbappé on target as Real Madrid climb to second in La Liga
- French striker scores and assists in 4-2 win over Sevilla
- Atalanta beat Empoli to top Serie A; Roma rout Parma
Kylian Mbappé scored the opener and set up another goal as Real Madrid beat mid-table Sevilla 4-2 to move up to second place in La Liga and close the gap on Atlético Madrid to one point going into the winter break.
Mbappé scored with a thunderbolt from outside the box in the 10th minute before Federico Valverde put the reigning champions two goals ahead from long range 10 minutes later. Rodrygo fired in the third in the 34th minute from a cross by Lucas Vázquez.
Continue reading...Je’Shawn Stevenson scores 23 to lead Cleveland State over Midway University 116-60
Je'Shawn Stevenson scored 23 points as Cleveland State beat Midway University 116-60 on Sunday. Stevenson shot 8 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Vikings (8-6, 2-1 Horizon League). Dylan Arnett scored 18 points and added six rebounds.
Dayan Nessah scores 19 as George Washington defeats UVA-Wise 102-62
Dayan Nessah scored 19 off the bench to help lead George Washington past Virginia-Wise 102-62 on Sunday. Nessah shot 8 for 9, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Revolutionaries (11-2). Rafael Castro added 14 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line while they also had 14 rebounds.
49ers eliminated from NFL playoff contention with Commanders’ win
The San Francisco 49ers officially were eliminated from NFL playoff contenton with the Washington Commanders' thrilling win vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.
Winters’ double-double leads Wisconsin to a 76-53 win over Detroit Mercy
Nolan Winter posted a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds and Wisconsin rolled to a 76-53 win over Detroit Mercy to close out its nonconference schedule on Sunday. The Badgers (10-3) will be idle over the holidays before returning to the Big Ten Conference schedule when Iowa visits Madison January 3. Steven Crowl scored at the basket at the five-minute mark of the first half to give Wisconsin the lead for good, 8-6.