Mark Mitchell scored 19 points in the first half and finished with a career-high 25 to help No. 21 Missouri rout Oklahoma 82-58 on Wednesday night. Caleb Grill had 15 points and Tony Perkins added 12 for the Tigers (18-6, 7-4 Southeastern Conference), who snapped a two-game skid. Mitchell shot 6 of 12 from the field, 13 for 18 at the free-throw line and grabbed a team-best seven rebounds.
Stirtz scores 25 as Drake knocks off Illinois State 84-77
Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points as Drake beat Illinois State 84-77 on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win. Stirtz also added seven rebounds and six assists for the Bulldogs (23-2, 13-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Mitch Mascari scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc.
Lakers stumble into All-Star break after bad loss to Jazz
The Lakers played lifelessly as their six-game winning streak comes to an end with a loss to the Utah Jazz.
Lakers lose second game with Luka Dončić, as frontcourt issues loom without Anthony Davis
The Lakers could use some help under the basket.
Dowd, Rigsby score 19 in Troy’s 74-56 win against Louisiana
Thomas Dowd and Myles Rigsby both had 19 points in Troy's 74-56 win over Louisiana on Wednesday night. Dowd also contributed 12 rebounds for the Trojans (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Rigsby shot 7 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 19 points.
Flagg scores 27, No. 3 Duke extends home win streak to 14 with a 78-57 win over California
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and No. Duke extended its home winning streak to 14 games with a 78-57 victory over California on Wednesday night. Tyrese Proctor scored 18 points and Khaman Maluach added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Blue Devils (21-3, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who rebounded from Saturday's loss to Clemson that snapped a 16-game winning streak.
‘Guarantee’: Healy addresses rumour over Starc’s ‘personal reasons’ Aussie withdrawal
Alyssa Healy has cleared the air amid claims she may be pregnant after her husband Mitchell Starc withdrew from the Champions Trophy squad.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. must wait one more night to see if JR Motorsports’ car will make Daytona 500
Justin Allgaier will start Thursday night's first qualifying race 17th.
Kings bring in Markelle Fultz as new PG after De’Aaron Fox trade
The Sacramento Kings had a De'Aaron Fox-sized hole on their depth chart. Their solution: Markelle Fultz.
Mobley, Parrish lead Ohio State’s shooting clinic in 93-69 win over Washington
John Mobley Jr. and Micah Parrish scored 21 points apiece and Ohio State led most of the way in a 93-69 victory over Washington on Wednesday night. Bruce Thornton scored 17 points and reserve Aaron Bradshaw had 12 points after shooting 5 for 5, including 2 for 2 from 3-point range for Ohio State (15-10, 7-7 Big Ten). The Buckeyes shot 58.2% (32 for 55), including 61.1% (11 for 18) from distance.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ win over LSU
Arkansas forward Adou Thiero. Arkansas Athletics Coach John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks (15-9, 4-7 SEC) got back in the win column Wednesday night after defeating the LSU Tigers, 70-58, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.
Clark scores 18 and VCU secures 80-72 victory against George Washington
Jack Clark's 18 points helped VCU defeat George Washington 80-72 on Wednesday night. Clark added nine rebounds for the Rams (20-5, 10-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zeb Jackson shot 3 of 5 from the field, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to add 15 points.
Starting lineups for Daytona 500 Duel qualifying races
Here is the field will be ordered at the green flag in the two 60-lap events at Daytona International Speedway.
Knicks survive multiple scares in dramatic 149-148 OT win over Hawks
The Knicks wrapped up the first portion of their season on a high -- yet exhausting -- note, outlasting the Atlanta Hawks in overtime, 149-148, at Madison Square Garden.
Julien scores 20, Arkansas State beats Southern Miss 101-67
Kobe Julien's 20 points helped Arkansas State defeat Southern Miss 101-67 on Wednesday night. Julien had three steals for the Red Wolves (19-7, 10-3 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 15 points and added three steals.