WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Blaney was a little kid the first time he raced at Bowman Gray Stadium — he figures he couldn't have been older than 10 — and remembers it being the coolest thing he'd ever done in motorsports. The intensity was off the charts, on the track and in the crowd. “I was getting shot the bird by kids younger than me when I was 10,” Blaney said Saturday.
Texas Southern beats Prairie View A&M 79-63
Kavion McClain had 23 points in Texas Southern's 79-63 victory against Prairie View A&M on Saturday night. McClain added five rebounds and four steals for the Tigers (10-11, 7-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Zaire Hayes shot 4 for 8 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line to add 14 points.
Thompson’s 20 points, 4 3-pointers help Oklahoma St. top Utah 81-72 and end 3-game losing streak
Bryce Thompson scored 20 points on 4-for-4 shooting from 3-point range, reserve Marchelus Avery scored 17 points and Oklahoma State beat Utah 81-72 on Saturday to end the Cowboys' three-game skid. Oklahoma State (11-10, 3-7 Big 12) shot 48.9% (23 for 47) including 40% (8 for 20) from beyond the arc. Ten Cowboys entered the scoring column, nine of whom did it before halftime.
Beale scores 28, Bristol Jr. wins it with four-point play in Hampton’s 80-79 OT win against Howard
George Beale's 28 points off the bench helped Hampton defeat Howard 80-79 in overtime on Saturday night. Hampton scored eight points in the final minute of overtime and it was Wayne Bristol Jr.'s four-point play that gave them an 80-79 lead with eight seconds left in the extra period. Beale shot 8 of 18 from the field, including 5 for 13 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the line for the Pirates (11-12, 3-7 Coastal Athletic Association).
Eastern Kentucky defeats Austin Peay 88-82
George Kimble III had 27 points in Eastern Kentucky's 88-82 win against Austin Peay on Saturday night. Kimble shot 10 of 17 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Colonels (12-11, 6-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Montavious Myrick added 14 points while going 5 of 6 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line and had seven rebounds.
Eric Bieniemy, former Chiefs and Commanders OC, returns to NFL as Bears RB coach
Bieniemy was Kansas City's offensive coordinator for five seasons and won two Super Bowl championships, yet could not draw interest for head coach openings.
Terry’s 23 points help Georgia Tech beat No. 21 Louisville 77-70 to end Cards’ 10-game win streak
Lance Terry scored 23 points, including a jam that sparked a 9-0 run midway through the second half, and Georgia Tech rallied after trailing by 13 points to beat No. Louisville 77-70 on Saturday, ending the Cardinals' 10-game winning streak. Louisville (16-6, 9-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) suffered its first loss since a 93-85 setback at Kentucky on Dec. 14.
Shaikin: In San Diego, an ownership dispute tests the belief of a great Padres fan base
With the Padres embroiled in an ownership dispute and the Dodgers making high-level offseason moves, will the Padres' faithful have anything to cheer for in 2025?
Oklahoma routs No. 24 Vanderbilt 97-67 for 3rd win in 4 games
Oklahoma took control with a 23-0 run in the second half. The Sooners shot 63.2% from the field overall, including 72.7% after the break. Devin McGlockton led Vanderbilt (16-5, 4-4) with 22 points.
Israel Adesanya unsure of next step after third consecutive UFC loss: ‘I hate disappointing my fans’
Israel Adesanya is in uncharted territory for his combat sports career. The former UFC middleweight champion had never lost three consecutive fights across his lengthy kickboxing and MMA journey. After a knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov in the UFC Fight Night 250
Kevin Durant says it’s ‘all love’ with Gary Payton after exchanging trash talk at Suns-Warriors
Kevin Durant and Gary Payton crossed paths on Friday and they didn't disappoint.
Scooter Williams Jr. helps East Texas A&M beat Northwestern State 72-50 to end 9-game skid
Scooter Williams Jr. scored 16 points to help East Texas A&M defeat Northwestern State 72-50 on Saturday, ending the Lions' 9-game losing streak. Williams shot 5 for 10 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Lions (3-19, 1-10 Southland Conference). Khaliq Abdul-Mateen had 12 points and KC Ugwuakazi scored 10 on 5-for-5 shooting.
Cook’s 27 lead Eastern Washington over Weber State 72-49
Andrew Cook's 27 points helped Eastern Washington defeat Weber State 72-49 on Saturday. Cook had six rebounds for the Eagles (7-16, 3-7 Big Sky Conference). Vice Zanki scored 13 points, going 5 of 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range).
Michigan basketball led by center duo again, holds off Rutgers 66-63
Danny Wolf scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half with 14 rebounds and 4 blocks in Michigan basketball win over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon.
Eric Bieniemy hired as Bears’ running backs coach
Eric Bieniemy is returning to the NFL.