On this week's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dig deep into a stellar rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey. They help paint the picture of why Edey leads the discussion for Rookie of the Year in the NBA.
Ryan Conwell scores 22 as Xavier rolls to 94-72 victory over Seton Hall
Ryan Conwell had 22 points to lead Xavier to a 94-72 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday. Conwell shot 7 for 12 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Musketeers (9-5, 1-2 Big East Conference). Marcus Foster scored 14 points and added six rebounds.
O’Connor scores 19 as George Mason takes down Davidson 69-57
Brayden O'Connor scored 19 points as George Mason beat Davidson 69-57 on Tuesday to begin Atlantic 10 Conference play. O'Connor went 7 of 9 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Patriots (10-4). Jalen Haynes scored 16 points while shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line and added five rebounds.
Banks scores 21 as Tulane downs Charlotte 83-68
Kaleb Banks scored 21 points to help Tulane defeat Charlotte 83-68 on Tuesday in an American Athletic Conference opener. Banks had five rebounds for the Green Wave (7-7). Rowan Brumbaugh added 19 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 9 from the line.
Jahsean Corbett propels Duquesne to 67-55 victory over Rhode Island
Jahsean Corbett totaled 13 points and 10 rebounds to help Duquesne defeat Rhode Island 67-55 on Tuesday. David Dixon added 11 points, six rebounds and three blocks for the Dukes (6-8, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference).. Tre Dinkins had 11 points.
Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward, David Njoku would not have practiced Tuesday for Browns
The Browns have a lengthy injury report to start the final week of the season.
Dayton earns 84-70 victory against La Salle
Malachi Smith scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Dayton beat La Salle 84-70 on Tuesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener. Smith also contributed five rebounds and six assists for the Flyers (11-3). Amael L'Etang scored 12 points and added five rebounds and five assists.
RIZIN 49: Best photos from Japan
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.