Sophomore Mason Falslev scored 25 points to match his career high for the second straight game, adding 12 rebounds for his first double-double, and Utah State defeated Iowa 77-69 on Friday night in the Hall of Fame Classic. Falslev sank 9 of 15 shots from the floor, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, for the Aggies (5-0). Ian Martinez totaled 13 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals for Utah State.
Chris Woodward rejoins Dodgers staff as first base coach
Chris Woodward, who worked as the Dodgers' third base coach before managing the Texas Rangers, returns to the Dodgers as their new first base coach.
Louisville tops Winthrop 76-61 to give coach Pat Kelsey first win over former team
Reyne Smith scored 20 points, J'Vonne Hadley had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Louisville beat Winthrop 76-61 on Friday night for coach Pat Kelsey's first win over his former team. James Scott also scored 12 points and Chucky Hepburn added 10 points for Louisville (3-1). Louisville guard Koren Johnson did not play due to an injured shoulder.
Indian prodigy sends stunning statement as Aussies on knees in brutal Perth reality check
India has seized control of the Perth Test against Australia after openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul laid the platform for an unassailable lead on day two of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener.
What we learned as Wiggins fuels Warriors’ NBA Cup win over Pelicans
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).