With a win over the current UFC welterweight champ, Fortis MMA's coach Sayif Saud wants to see Geoff Neal get another push toward the top.
Bennett Stirtz scores 20 as Drake remains unbeaten with 65-46 victory over Belmont
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points to guide Drake to a 65-46 victory over Belmont on Sunday as the Bulldogs ran their win streak to 12 to begin the season. Stirtz made 8 of 16 shots from the floor and all four of his free throws for the Bulldogs (12-0, 2-0 Missouri Valley Conference). He added four assists and three steals.
Xavier Bell scores 29 to lead Wichita State over Friends University 87-72
Xavier Bell had 29 points in Wichita State's 87-72 victory over Friends University on Sunday. Bell shot 11 of 16 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Shockers (10-3). Quincy Ballard added 17 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks.
Aaron Jones dealing with quad contusion, Pat Jones likely to miss time
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell delivered a couple of injury updates on two key players after Sunday’s win over the Packers.
Smith scores 34 to push No. 21 Purdue past Toledo 83-64
Smith sank 12 of 22 shots, including 6 of 13 from 3-point range, for the Boilermakers (9-4). Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 23 points on 11-of-14 shooting and Fletcher Loyer added 17 points for Purdue. Smith scored 17 of his points in the opening half to guide Purdue to a 39-28 halftime advantage.
Hayes scores 19, Brooks adds 18 to help No. 22 NC State women beat Clemson 83-79
Aziaha James scored 15 points and Saniya Rivers scored 12 of her 14 in the second half for N.C. State (10-3, 2-0 ACC). Hannah Kohn's 3-pointer gave the Tigers a one-point lead with 9:28 to play, but Hayes hit from beyond the arc 27 seconds later to make it 64-62 and N.C. State led the rest of the way. The Wolfpack used an 8-0 spurt to take their biggest lead of the game at 77-67 with 4:03 remaining.
Islanders’ third-period rally comes up short in 3-2 loss to Penguins
Anders Lee scored two third-period goals for the Islanders, but the rally came up short in a 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Sunday in Pittsburgh. Marcus Hogberg stopped 38 shots in his first start since 2021.
Winners, losers from Dorian Finney-Smith trade to Lakers
The Lakers win big, the Memphis Grizzlies not so much.
Barrington Hargress, Nate Pickens rally UC Riverside to 81-79 OT victory over St. Thomas=Minnesota
Barrington Hargress scored 24 points and Nate Pickens made two free throws with less than a second remaining to help UC Riverside slip past St. Thomas-Minnesota 81-79 in overtime on Sunday. Pickens' foul shots came after Nolan Minessale made a free throw on both sides of a timeout to tie the game with 13 seconds to go. Isaiah Moses made two free throws for UC Riverside with 17 seconds left to force OT tied at 73.
Mike McDaniel unsure if Tua Tagovailoa will play next week due to hip injury
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was not able to play in the Week 17 win over the Browns due to a hip injury and head coach Mike McDaniel does not know if Tagovailoa will be able to play in the regular-season finale.
Sasa Ciani scores 16 to help UIC secure 73-67 victory over Illinois State
Sasa Ciani had 16 points in UIC's 73-67 victory over Illinois State on Sunday. Ciani had nine rebounds for the Flames (9-4, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Javon Jackson scored 14 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the line.
Report: Sixers among the ‘potential suitors’ for Lonnie Walker IV
The Sixers are reportedly one of the “potential suitors” for Lonnie Walker IV.
Week 17 Pulse Check: Veteran stars come up big in the fantasy football championships
When we needed them most, the old heads came through. Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts examines four key veteran performances from Week 17.
Shane Steichen on job security: I control what I can control
The Colts lost to the Giants in embarrassing fashion on Sunday, with New York breaking out for a 45-point performance.
Patriots-Chargers Stock Watch: Stock down across the board in blowout loss
There weren't many positives to take away from the Patriots' 40-7 loss to the Chargers. Tom Curran and Phil Perry break it down in the latest "Stock Watch."