Kam Jones recorded the first triple-double at Marquette since Dwyane Wade did so in 2003.
Michigan State beats Samford 83-75; MSU freshman Jase Richardson leaves game with ankle injury
Jaden Akins scored 25 points and Michigan State beat Samford 83-75 on Tuesday night, but Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson left the game late with a left ankle injury. Richardson, the son of former NBA player and Spartan Jason Richardson, scored 12 points before leaving the game in the final minute and was helped to the bench where the training staff wrapped ice on his ankle. The Spartans led the entire the entire second half and by as many as 13 points, 74-61, with 4:37 remaining.
Flu outbreak hampers USC’s preparation for UCLA game
The flu has spread through USC's locker room, but Lincoln Riley downplays the influence it will have against UCLA on Saturday.
Mike McCarthy hasn’t considered giving up play-calling duties
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday he is not giving up play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook becomes first NBA player to record 200 triple-doubles
The Nuggets guard also received one of the softest techs of his career.
‘Ready, fire, aim’: After ousting Joe Douglas, Jets ownership is last problem standing. It gets thornier after reported push to bench Aaron Rodgers
Now Rodgers has to be factored into the middle of the Jets' wreckage from multiple angles: Woody Johnson's opinion of him remaining on the roster and the $49M salary-cap hit if Rodgers is released.
Kansas coach Bill Self reaches 800 wins. His big goal this season is a 3rd national title
One week after Bill Self became the winningest coach at Kansas, the Hall of Famer joined John Calipari and Rick Barnes as the only active Division I head coaches with 800 wins. The top-ranked Jayhawks led UNC Wilmington by five at halftime Tuesday night before using a big second-half run to pull away, eventually finishing off an 84-66 victory that required their starters and main role players all the way to the finish. The milestone victory, which comes ahead of a showdown against No. 12 Duke on Tuesday night, moved Self into elite company.
How can Celtics advance in NBA Cup? Updated standings and scenarios
The Celtics kept their NBA Cup chances alive after toppling the Cavs on Tuesday night. Here's how they can advance out of Group C.
Campbell scores 18, Northern Iowa beats Western Illinois 82-56
Trey Campbell's 18 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Western Illinois 82-56 on Tuesday night. Campbell shot 7 for 12, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (3-2). Tytan Anderson shot 5 of 8 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line to add 17 points.
Wainwright wants Wales ‘to make things right’
Aaron Wainwright wants his Welsh teammates to “make things right” and “give the fans something to cheer about” when they take on South Africa in their final Autumn Nations Series match at Principality Stadium on Saturday. To do that the Dragons back row star wants to try to replicate the fightback in the second quarter […]
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Should we be getting concerned about Jake Elliott?
Jake Elliott was the 8th-most-accurate kicker in NFL history entering this season, but he's already missed 5 field goals in eight games after missing five in his previous 41.
Celtics rain 3-pointers on Cavaliers, hand Cleveland first loss 120-117
Jayson Tatum scored 33 and the Celtics defended well, but their shooting from deep was the difference.
Ugonna Onyenso comes off bench to spark Kansas State in 74-56 win over Mississippi Valley State
Ugonna Onyenso came off the bench to score 16 points in 12 minutes and Kansas State shook off a poor first half to beat Mississippi Valley State 74-56 on Tuesday night. David N’Guessan added 10 points while Coleman Hawkins, who was just 1-of-11 shooting with two points, grabbed 13 rebounds. Arthur Tate scored 16 points and Antonio Sisk 15 for the Delta Devils (1-4).
No. 1 Kansas overcomes sluggish start, beats UNC Wilmington 84-66 to give Bill Self 800th career win
Hunter Dickinson had 15 points and 15 rebounds, Dajuan Harris Jr. scored 16 points, and No. 1 Kansas shrugged off a sluggish start to beat UNC Wilmington 84-66 on Tuesday night and give Jayhawks coach Bill Self his 800th career win. David Coit added 13 points and Zeke Mayo had 10 for the Jayhawks (5-0), who led 43-38 at halftime before going on a 12-2 run to start the second half. Khamari McGriff had 18 points and Noah Ross had 10 with nine boards for UNC Wilmington (4-1), which was picked to finish third in the Colonial Athletic Association after winning 21 games last season.
Iowa jumps out early and beats Rider 83-58 to move to 5-0
Payton Sandfort scored 22 points, Owen Freeman added 19 and Iowa beat Rider 83-58 on Tuesday night to move to 5-0. Payton Sandfort made 9 of 16 from the floor and Freeman shot 7 of 11. It was Payton Sandfort's 20th career 20-point game.