Dalton Knecht is already looking like a steal for the Lakers.
Rafael Nadal says farewell as his playing career ends after Davis Cup defeat – video
Rafael Nadal was defeated 6-4, 6-4 by Botic van de Zandschulp, his first Davis Cup singles loss in 20 years after winning 29 matches in a row. The quarter-final tie ended with the Netherlands defeating Spain 2-1 to end Nadal’s career. Afterwards, Nadal remained on court for a special ceremony and addressed the crowd, thanking all who had supported him through his career
Continue reading...Celtics remind Cavaliers: NBA’s East still runs through Boston
The Celtics held off a second-half rally to show the Cavaliers who's the boss in the Eastern Conference.
Islanders blow another late lead in 2-1 shootout loss to Flames
Dustin Wolf made 28 saves in regulation and was perfect on two shots faced in the shootout as the Calgary Flames rallied to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Jase Richardson sprained his left ankle, Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo says
Coach Tom Izzo said Michigan State basketball freshman guard Jase Richardson appears to have suffered a sprained left ankle in a win over Samford.
DePaul defeats Eastern Illinois 78-69
Jacob Meyer's 16 points helped DePaul defeat Eastern Illinois 78-69 on Tuesday night. Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points while shooting 2 for 4 from beyond the arc and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line.
Martinelli scores 22, Barnhizer adds double-double and Northwestern holds off Montana State 72-69
Nick Martinelli scored 22 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Northwestern held off Montana State for a 72-69 victory on Tuesday night. Jabe Mullins hit a 3-pointer for Montana State that tied it 67-all with 47 seconds left. Matthew Nicholson answered for Northwestern with an alley-oop dunk and then Ty Berry blocked Brandon Walker's layup attempt on the Bobcats' ensuing series.
Nets overcome early deficit, hang on for 116-115 win over Hornets in NBA Cup play
Cam Johnson scored 34 points, Dennis Schroder had 14 points and 12 assists and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-115 Tuesday night.
Tulane takes down Bethune-Cookman 72-57
Kaleb Banks scored 22 points as Tulane beat Bethune-Cookman 72-57 on Tuesday night. Banks had 10 rebounds for the Green Wave (4-1). Rowan Brumbaugh added 20 points while shooting 6 for 16 and 7 of 10 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds and 10 assists.
Vyctorius Miller scores 19 to help LSU beat Charleston Southern 77-68
Freshman Vyctorius Miller scored 19 points on 9-of-14 shooting, Jordan Sears scored 15 points and LSU beat Charleston Southern 77-68 Tuesday night. Dji Bailey made 5 of 6 from the field and scored 11 points — all in the second half — for LSU (4-0). Taje' Kelly hit a jumper that gave Charleston Southern (1-5) a two-point lead with 9:39 to play but Miller answered with a dunk on the other end to spark a 14-0 run that made it 70-58 about 6 minutes later and LSU led the rest of the way.
Kam Jones gets triple-double as No. 15 Marquette trounces No. 6 Purdue 76-58
Kam Jones had 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as No. Marquette defeated No. Purdue 76-58 on Tuesday night to snap the Boilermakers' 39-game regular-season nonconference winning streak.
Woody Johnson suggested benching Aaron Rodgers after Week 4 loss to Broncos
The leak could be the first domino to fall in a falling out between Rodgers and the Jets.
Horford’s heroics help C’s snap Cavs’ historic win streak
The Celtics handed the Cavaliers their first loss of the season on Tuesday night, and they couldn't have done it without their beloved 38-year-old big man Al Horford.
Northwestern State wins 121-49 over John Melvin
Dontae Walker scored 29 points as Northwestern State beat John Melvin 121-49 on Tuesday night. Walker also added six rebounds for the Demons (2-3). Landyn Jumawan shot 6 for 9, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc to add 17 points.
King’s 18 lead Missouri State over UT Arlington 78-68
Zaxton King's 18 points helped Missouri State defeat UT Arlington 78-68 on Tuesday night. King shot 5 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Bears (3-1). Vincent Brady II scored 14 points, shooting 4 for 9 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.