Check out these photos from the fights at RIZIN 49, their big New Year's Eve show featuring three title fights at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. (Photos courtesy of RIZIN FF)
Chaz Lanier scores 24 to lead No. 1 Tennessee over Norfolk State 67-52
Chaz Lanier scored 24 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee to a 67-52 victory over stubborn Norfolk State on Tuesday. The Volunteers (13-0), off to the second best start in program history, got 10 points from Zakai Zeigler, Cade Phillips and Jordan Gainey. Igor Milicik had 10 rebounds.
Melvin Council Jr. hits game-winner in final seconds as St. Bonaventure rallies past VCU 77-75
Melvin Council Jr. scored the game-winning layup with three seconds remaining and finished with 20 points to lead St. Bonaventure past VCU 77-75 on Tuesday, upping the Bonnies' win streak to seven. Council also had eight rebounds for the Bonnies (13-1, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Noel Brown scored 20 points, shooting 8 of 13 from the field and 4 for 4 from the free-throw line.
Ronnie Stanley, Patrick Mekari, Justice Hill don’t practice for Ravens
The Ravens were missing three offensive players due to illness at Tuesday's practice.
Where fans overwhelmingly believe 49ers must improve this offseason
An overwhelming majority of 49ers fans believe San Francisco needs to address one key position through any and all means possible this NFL offseason.
Fantasy Football: The top-25 league winners who helped bring home championships in 2024
Scott Pianowski reveals the top-25 rostered players of championship-winning Yahoo Fantasy Public League teams.
Ohio State vs. Oregon: Three things to watch during the Rose Bowl
Ohio State is looking to avenge a Big Ten loss to unbeaten Oregon in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal. Here are three keys to the game.
Mazzulla gives great quote about Celtics’ defense, effort amid slump
What's wrong with the Celtics during their recent slump? Joe Mazzulla gave a very thoughtful answer before Tuesday's game.
Cardinals place RB Trey Benson on injured reserve
The Cardinals aren't certain about running back James Conner's availability for Sunday.
Michael Bisping: Magomed Ankalaev will ‘probably get knocked out’ by Alex Pereira in UFC title fight
Michael Bisping doesn't see Magomed Ankalaev dethroning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (19-1-1 MMA, 10-1-1 UFC) is projected to be next in line to challenge Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC), although "Poatan" recently hinted that the UFC could have other plans f
Gibson Jimerson scores 33 to lead Saint Louis over Fordham 88-63
Gibson Jimerson scored 33 points to lead Saint Louis over Fordham 88-63 on Tuesday. Jimerson also contributed eight rebounds for the Billikens (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Robbie Avila scored 19 and grabbed five rebounds.
Couple gets married during 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, officiated by Cheez-It mascot
Watch a couple get married during the first half of Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between South Carolina and Illinois at Camping World Stadium:
Darius Johnson, Keyshawn Hall combine for 46 points and UCF tops Texas Tech 87-83 in a Big 12 opener
Darius Johnson had 24 points, Keyshawn Hall scored 22 and UCF upped its win streak to six after holding on for an 87-83 victory over Texas Tech on Tuesday in a Big 12 Conference opener. Johnson made 3 of 4 free throws in the final 19 seconds after the Knights (10-2) saw an 18-point second-half lead shrink to one. UCF used a 24-12 run in the first 10 minutes of the second half to turn an eight-point halftime lead into a 71-53 advantage.
Wake Forest beats Syracuse 81-71 for the program’s first win at the JMA Wireless Dome
Hunter Sallis scored 23 points, Tre'Von Spillers had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Wake Forest beat Syracuse 81-71 on Tuesday. Wake Forest started the game on a 17-2 run before having its lead trimmed to 36-34 at halftime. Syracuse started the second half on an 11-3 run to take a six-point lead.
Cheez-It officiates couple’s wedding at bowl game
The ultimate in wedding stories in 2024, a Cheez-It cracker officiated the marriage ceremony