Andrew Wiggins led the way with 30 points as the Golden State Warriors improved to 3-0 in NBA Cup Group C play.
Giants tender contracts to three remaining arb-eligible players
There were no surprises before Friday’s deadline for the San Francisco Giants to make decisions on their arbitration-eligible players.
Jalen Leach scores 15 of his 21 points in the second half and Northwestern beats Pepperdine 68-50
Jalen Leach scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, Nick Martinelli added 20 points and Northwestern beat Pepperdine 68-50 on Friday night. Martinelli scored the final eight points of a 12-0 run at the end of the first half to put Northwestern ahead 31-16 before Pepperdine guard Jaxon Olvera made a 3-pointer to pull within 12 points at the break. Pepperdine twice got within 10 points in the second half, the last on a 3-pointer by Olvera with 14:02 left, but Northwestern scored on the following possession both times.
Tugler has 17 off the bench in No. 7 Houston’s 80-44 win over Hofstra
Joseph Tugler had 17 points off the bench, Emanuel Sharp added 16 points and No. 7 Houston beat Hofstra 80-44 on Friday night. Tugler finished 6 of 6 from the floor, and Sharp was 5 of 5 on 3-pointers as Houston (3-1) shot 47%, including 12 of 24 from 3. Terrance Arceneaux had 12 points off the bench as well for Houston, which won its 25th straight at home.
U.S. basketball team rolls past Puerto Rico 108-66 in AmeriCup qualifying matchup
The U.S. men's basketball team is a step closer to next year’s AmeriCup tournament. Javonte Smart scored 20 points, Jahmi’us Ramsey added 18 and the U.S. rode a huge edge from 3-point range to beat Puerto Rico 108-66 in an AmeriCup qualifying game Friday. The Americans — winners in the debut of Stephen Silas as coach of the qualifying team — outscored Puerto Rico 51-6 on 3-pointers.
Kendall Bostic, Makira Cook power No. 22 Illinois women to 85-66 victory over Oregon State
Kendall Bostic scored a career-high 31 points, Makira Cook scored 20 and No. 22 Illinois rolled to an 85-66 victory over Oregon State on Friday night. Bostic buried 15 of 18 shots from the floor and her only free throw for the Illini (5-0), who finished off a five-game homestand to begin the season. Cook sank 8 of 13 shots with two 3-pointers and handed out eight assists.
Grill’s 25 point leads Missouri past Pacific 91-56
Reserve Caleb Grill scored 25 points on 9-for-12 shooting and Tamar Bates scored 11 points as Missouri overwhelmed Pacific 91-56 on Friday night. Reserve Trent Pierce added 10 points for Missouri (4-1) which made 14 of 30 3-pointers. Elias Ralph scored 19 points and Seth Jones 15 for Pacific (3-4).
Jared McCain burnishes early Rookie of the Year case with 30-point performance
The Sixers look like they have a good once in McCain.
Cameron Johnson’s game-high 37 points not enough in Nets’ 113-98 loss at 76ers
Jared McCain scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Shanahan recalls his peculiar outfit for 49ers’ snow game vs. Packers
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was adequately prepared for all of the snow when San Francisco played the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL playoffs.
Williams, Toppin help Texas Tech edge Syracuse 79-74 for third place in Charleston Classic
Darrion Williams scored 13 of his 20 points in the second half and Texas Tech kept Syracuse at bay for a 79-74 victory in the third-place game of the Legends Classic on Friday. JT Toppin scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half, Chance McMillian finished with 13 and Elijah Hawkins had 11 points and six assists for the Red Raiders (5-1). J.J. Starling was 9-of-15 shooting and scored 27 points and Chris Bell 22, making all 11 of his free throws, to lead the Orange (3-2).
Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer
Kansas City adds a dependable leadoff hitter and middle infielder alongside Bobby Witt Jr. while Cincinnati adds Singer, who had a 3.71 ERA this year.
Why Perk, Myers believe Warriors are ‘legit’ title contenders
ESPN analysts Kendrick Perkins and Bob Myers believe the Golden State Warriors are 2025 NBA Finals contenders.
37 Aussies set to go under the hammer as $120m mega bonanza explained: IPL Auction guide
The world’s biggest cricket auction is all set for this Sunday evening, with 37 Australians throwing their hat in the Indian Premier League ring for 2025 — and this year, it’s going to be mega.
Marcus Hill scores 19 points and NC State beats William & Mary 81-58
Marcus Hill scored 19 points, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield had 10 points and nine rebounds, and NC State beat William & Mary 81-58 on Friday night. NC State has started a season 5-0 for the first time since the 2018-19 team began 6-0. NC State was coming off a 72-49 win over Colgate on Monday, marking the first time the program has held an opponent under 50 points since a 65-48 win over Bethune-Cookman on Dec. 9, 2021.