Both the Broncos and Sun Devils are big underdogs heading into their CFP quarterfinal games. Why that is — and what it means for the matchups.
Doug Christie brings new voice to Kings, but will that be enough?
Christie takes over the same roster that lacks plus defenders, leading to losses like vs. Lakers on Saturday.
A day behind the scenes with Michigan football at Busch Gardens
There are times Power 4 football players can be unrelatable. Michigan football's Saturday, spent riding roller coasters at Busch Gardens, was not one.
South Africa creep past Pakistan after dramatic collapse to reach WTC final
- Pakistan 211 and 237; South Africa 301 and 150-8
- Mohammad Abbas takes 6-54 but denied famous win
Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes as South Africa edged out Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first Test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final.
Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off 50 balls to see South Africa over the line and deny Pakistan a dramatic comeback victory after Mohammed Abbas took six wickets as he shredded through the home batting order.
Continue reading...Djokovic admits sharing tennis secrets with new coach Murray feels ‘strange’
- World No 7 will train with former rival at Australian Open
- Veteran still critical of Sinner and Swiatek doping cases
Novak Djokovic admits it has been “strange” to have Andy Murray working as his coach but believes he will benefit from one of his greatest rivals taking a “fresh look” at his game.
The 24-time grand-slam winner also spoke of his frustration at being “kept in the dark” over Jannik Sinner’s doping case, accusing the game’s authorities of double standards and a lack of transparency.
Continue reading...Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball returns ‘with a sense of purpose’ from Christmas break
A change in mindset and a team that continues to show focus and growth potential has Tom Izzo feeling good about Michigan State basketball right now.
Lightning strike to storm to top of Celtic Challenge table
Gwalia Lightning did the double over Brython Thunder in the second Welsh derby over the festive period in a tense and tight affair at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday afternoon with a 10-0 victory. Wales prop Maisie Davies and fly half Carys Hughes scored all visitors points against their Welsh rivals in Llanelli. Davies scored […]
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Rams’ takeaways on win over Cardinals: Defensive backs keep making clutch plays
Rams defensive backs Ahkello Witherspoon and Kamren Kinchens came through again, this time with late interceptions to preserve a victory over the Cardinals.
Miami QB Cam Ward sets record in first half, then opts out of second half of bowl game
NFL draft prospects opting out of their bowl games to avoid injuries has become so commonplace in college football that it's actually surprising when players like Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter don't do it.
South Africa narrowly avoid 18-year low to book maiden WTC Final amid Test epic
South Africa narrowly avoided an 18-year low against Pakistan on Sunday to book their spot in the World Test Championship Final, with their tail successfully chasing a tedious fourth-innings target of 148.
Broome and No. 2 Auburn host Monmouth
Monmouth Hawks (2-10) at Auburn Tigers (11-1) Auburn, Alabama; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Auburn hosts Monmouth after Johni Broome scored 23 points in Auburn's 87-69 victory against the Purdue Boilermakers.
Stetson faces No. 6 Florida following Ellison’s 25-point game
The Gators have gone 6-0 at home. Florida is 8-0 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 10.8 turnovers per game. The Hatters have gone 0-4 away from home.
UIC visits Illinois State for conference showdown
UIC Flames (8-4, 0-1 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (8-4, 0-1 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Redbirds -4.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: UIC takes on Illinois State in MVC action Sunday. The Redbirds are 5-1 in home games.
No. 17 Cincinnati visits Rich and Kansas State
Cincinnati Bearcats (10-1) at Kansas State Wildcats (6-5) New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State faces No. Cincinnati after Macaleab Rich scored 20 points in Kansas State's 84-65 loss to the Wichita State Shockers.
Martinelli leads Northwestern against Northeastern after 23-point game
Northeastern Huskies (8-4) at Northwestern Wildcats (9-3, 1-1 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -14; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern plays Northeastern after Nick Martinelli scored 23 points in Northwestern's 84-64 win over the DePaul Blue Demons. The Wildcats have gone 7-0 at home.