LAS VEGAS – Youssef Zalal appreciates where he's at. Just like many others, he's baffled by what he's been able to accomplish in the past 12 months. One year ago, Zalal (16-5-1 MMA, 6-3-1 UFC) wasn't on the UFC roster. Saturday, he co-headlines UFC Fight Night 251
Davidson defeats UMass 77-68
Reed Bailey scored 21 points as Davidson beat UMass 77-68 on Wednesday night. Bailey had 10 rebounds for the Wildcats (15-9, 5-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zach Laput scored 13 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line.
Chase Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole; will start first in his Joe Gibbs Racing debut
He and Austin Cindric are on the front row for the 67th Great American Race.
Smith’s 18 lead Dayton past Fordham 93-76
Malachi Smith scored 18 points as Dayton beat Fordham 93-76 on Wednesday night. Smith added five assists and three steals for the Flyers (17-8, 7-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Javon Bennett scored 16 points while going 6 of 12 (3 for 7 from 3-point range).
Lawrence and Rhode Island defeat St. Bonaventure 68-64
Jamarques Lawrence scored 20 points, including a four-point play with 2.4 seconds left, as Rhode Island knocked off St. Bonaventure 68-64 on Wednesday night. Lawrence added four steals for the Rams (16-8, 5-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). David Green added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line while he also had seven rebounds and three blocks.
Vasean Allette beats buzzer with 3-pointer, lifting TCU over Oklahoma State 73-72
TCU beats Oklahoma State
NASCAR: Chase Briscoe nets Toyota its first-ever Daytona 500 pole
The Daytona 500 is Briscoe's first official race with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Bradley wins 78-64 against Southern Illinois
AP) — Duke Deen's 25 points helped Bradley defeat Southern Illinois 78-64 on Wednesday night. Deen went 9 of 16 from the field (7 for 12 from 3-point range) for the Braves (20-6, 11-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Darius Hannah scored 15 points and added seven rebounds.
Report: Ravens to hire Chiefs safeties coach Donald D’Alesio
The Ravens are hiring Chiefs safeties coach Donald D'Alesio as their defensive backs coach, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.
Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr. locked into the Daytona 500; Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s car still waiting
Former NASCAR Cup champions qualify on speed to claim two of the spots available to open cars.
Every Champions Trophy squad revealed as India suffers massive blow to superstar
Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from India’s Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for “world-class” Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said on Wednesday.
Nick Pivetta joins Padres on 4-year, $55 million deal: Report
The Padres had one of MLB's quietest offseasons before this move.
Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnen defend Sean Strickland from ‘crazy’ backlash after UFC 312
LAS VEGAS – While many people in the MMA community trip over each other to get a negative word in about Sean Strickland following his title-fight loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312, two prominent voices in the space are going the other way. During their…
Report: Saints hire Brendan Nugent as their OL coach
The Saints are hiring Brendan Nugent as their offensive line coach, NewOrleans.Football reports.
Photo that exposes how far Aussies have fallen as trophy bid looks doomed from the start
Missing half of its triumphant World Cup squad, Australia will need the team’s fringe players to step up in the absence of their experienced teammates for any chance of winning the Champions Trophy for the first time in 16 years.