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Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Minnesota upset No. 10 Michigan State
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson recorded 22 points and seven rebounds and Minnesota halted a seven-game slide with an impressive 76-73 upset victory over No. 10 Michigan State on Wednesday night in Big Ten play at Minneapolis.,Cade Tyson scored 17 points and Langston Reynolds added 14 points and eight assist...

Alabama takes down Texas A&M in shooting slugfest
Aden Holloway scored 20 points to help Alabama outlast Texas A&M and come away with a thrilling 100-97 victory Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,Holloway scored 16 of his points in the second half, making 9 of 12 free throws to overcome a 1-for-6 perimeter performance, and also had six rebounds and four...

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pursues third Phoenix Open title
The drive for an exceptional 2026 season is off to a rousing start for Scottie Scheffler, who began his year with a championship at the American Express a week ago Sunday in La Quinta, Calif.,That title was the 20th of Scheffler's career, which earned him lifetime status on the PGA Tour. Nonetheless...

No. 8 Houston cruises past UCF as Kingston Flemings scores 18
Kingston Flemings scored 18 points as No. 8 Houston cruised to a 79-55 home win over UCF in a Big 12 Conference tilt Wednesday.,Chris Cenac Jr. tallied a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Milos Uzan added 12 points for Houston (20-2, 8-1 Big 12), which won its third straight game.,Ri...

Late first-half rally and bench strength pulls Louisville past Notre Dame
The evening didn't start well for Louisville, but a late first-half run and solid bench play led the No. 24 Cardinals to a 76-65 home win over the Fighting Irish on Wednesday.,Louisville (16-6, 6-4) fell behind 10-2 to open the game and saw starting guard J'vonne Hadley exit due to an apparent aggra...

Tyler Perkins, Villanova keep Seton Hall at bay for season sweep
Tyler Perkins tallied 18 points, Malachi Palmer had a career night with 15 points and six rebounds and host Villanova never trailed in a 72-60 victory over Seton Hall on Wednesday.,Duke Brennan chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds as the Wildcats (17-5, 8-3 Big East) picked up their third win in fou...

Thomas Detry caps sparkling LIV debut with share of Riyadh lead
Newcomer Thomas Detry launched himself into the international LIV conversation quickly by claiming a share of the first-round lead on Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during his first circuit as a member of LIV Golf.,The 33-year-old Belgian, whose most recent win came at the PGA Tour's Phoenix Ope...

Projected No. 1 NHL draft pick charged with felony assault
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, who was expected to be the top overall draft pick in the 2026 NHL draft, was charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault, stemming from an incident on Jan. 31.,McKenna, an 18-year-old Canada native, also was charged with misdemeanor simple assault and two su...

Struggling Magic get to face blowout-prone Nets
The Orlando Magic open a four-game homestand Thursday against the reeling Brooklyn Nets looking to right the ship after losing six of their last eight games.,The Magic are one game above .500 and sitting eighth in the Eastern Conference, yet they've been losing ground to the Philadelphia 76ers for t...

After near-upset last month, No. 2 Michigan locked on Penn State
No. 2 Michigan rightfully has been basking in the glow of a terrific week.,The Wolverines beat a pair of Top 10 teams last week - recording a 3-point home win over then-No. 5 Nebraska on Jan. 27 before going to archrival Michigan State's floor and claiming a 12-point win over the then-No. 7 Spartans...

White Sox sign OF Austin Hays to 1-year, $6M deal
The Chicago White Sox agreed to a one year, $6 million free-agent contract Wednesday with former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays..,The deal pays Hays $5 million this coming season, with an $8 million mutual option for 2027 or a $1 million buyout.,In a corresponding move, Chicago designated left-hand...

Steelers hire Vikings assistant Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the hiring of several assistants on Wednesday, some with previous ties to new head coach Mike McCarthy, including offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio and assistant head coach/secondary coach Joe Whitt Jr.,The Steelers also hired Danny Crossman as special teams co...

Report: Lonzo Ball to become free agent after trade to Jazz
The Utah Jazz acquired guard Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade that also included the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, ESPN reported Wednesday,The Cavaliers acquired a pair of second-round draft picks, while the Jazz sent center Jock Landale to the Hawks in exchange for cash considerations. Bal...

Reports: Patrick Mahomes' father arrested on probation violation
Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested on a probation violation, multiple outlets reported.,Mahomes Sr., 55, was booked into Smith County Jail in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday two years after he was arrested on a DWI charge and later pleaded guilty...

Reports: Chris Paul dealt to Raptors in 3-team trade
In a three-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, 12-time All-Star Chris Paul is heading from Los Angeles to Toronto, while Brooklyn will receive Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round draft pick and cash, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Per t...

Lakers' Jaxson Hayes suspended for pushing Wizards mascot
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes was suspended for one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot, the league announced on Wednesday.,Hayes, 25, will serve his suspension Thursday when the Lakers host the Philadelphia 76ers. ,Hayes pushed the mascot during pregame introductions a...

Blues send F Nick Bjugstad to Devils for F Thomas Bordeleau
The St. Louis Blues traded veteran forward Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday for forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2026.,Bjugstad, 33, had six goals and seven points in 35 games in his first season in St. Louis. The Blues signed him to a two-year...

Report: Cardinals hire Nathaniel Hackett as OC
Nathaniel Hackett, who spent three seasons on Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur's staff, will keep it in the family and join Matt's brother, new Arizona head coach Mike LaFleur, as the Cardinals' offensive coordinator, per an ESPN report Wednesday.,Hackett, 46, who was the Denver Broncos' he...

Punting 'perfect' placed Seahawks QB Sam Darnold on path to redemption
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Sam Darnold changed teams four times since the New York Jets selected him with the No. 3 pick in the 2018 draft, but he learned along the way the importance of maintaining composure and confidence, which he credits for putting him in the spotlight at Super Bowl LX. ,"It's always ...

Report: 76ers deal G Jared McCain to Thunder
The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for four draft picks, ESPN reported Wednesday.,McCain, the No. 16 overall pick in 2024, was playing a reduced role in his second season with the Sixers. He has averaged 6.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 16.8...