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No. 4 Purdue looks to rebound against fiery No. 11 Illinois
If you want to witness the most efficient offenses in college basketball, then West Lafayette, Ind., is the only place to be Saturday., ,No. 11 Illinois (16-3, 7-1 Big Ten), which per KenPom.com boasts the nation's most efficient tempo-free offense at 129.5 points per 100 possessions, puts its eight...
Villanova ams to gain on No. 2 UConn in key clash
While Villanova's improvement from recent seasons is putting them within striking distance of the Big East lead, while surviving a few close calls allowed No. 2 UConn to maintain its lead and 14-game winning streak.,The Wildcats hope to draw even more notice about its strong season Saturday afternoo...
Big East giants Villanova and No. 2 UConn clash
While Villanova's improvement from recent seasons is putting them within striking distance of the Big East lead, while surviving a few close calls allowed No. 2 UConn to maintain its lead and 14-game winning streak.,The Wildcats hope to draw even more notice about its strong season Saturday afternoo...
Jarrett Stidham, the AFC Championship Game, and the Most Unlikely Spotlight
Jarrett Stidham steps into the AFC Championship spotlight as Sean Payton bets big on a career backup with history on his side....
49ers' Christian McCaffrey, 4 QBs finalists for MVP award
Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen, fellow quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford, and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey are the finalists for The Associated Press 2025 MVP award.,They were announced Thursday, as were the finalists for seven other ...
Andrej Stojakovic's huge night leads No. 11 Illinois past Maryland
Andrej Stojakovic scored a season-high 30 points to pace No. 11 Illinois to its eighth straight win, 89-70 over Big Ten nemesis Maryland in Champaign, Ill., on Wednesday,Keaton Wagler contributed 13 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as the Illini (16-3, 7-1) finally handled the Terrapins, who...
Villanova starts 2nd half on fire to extend Georgetown's losing streak
Tyler Perkins scored 16 points and Acaden Lewis added 15 as Villanova topped visiting Georgetown 66-51 in Big East action Wednesday., ,Perkins shot just 5-of-15 from the field and 1-of-7 from 3-point range, while teammate Bryce Lindsay also struggled from the field (4 of 12) en route to 11 points. P...
No. 22 UNC controls Notre Dame from start to finish
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points as No. 22 North Carolina snapped a two-game slide by soundly beating Notre Dame 91-69 on Wednesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Wilson shot an efficient 8-of-11 from the floor and also contributed seven rebounds and five assists in the wire-to-wire victory for the Tar Hee...
Kenny Lofton’s Hall of Fame Snub Is Becoming Impossible to Defend
With Andruw Jones inducted, Kenny Lofton’s Hall of Fame omission looks more indefensible than ever. The numbers demand a second look....
Potential Landing Spots for Brandon Aiyuk After 49ers Exit
Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the San Francisco 49ers is over. Here are five teams that could pursue the 27-year-old wide receiver next season....
Baker Mayfield Can't Stop Talking About the Cleveland Browns
Baker Mayfield’s latest comments about Kevin Stefanski reopen old Cleveland wounds—and say more about Baker than his former coach....
Robert McCray V helps Florida State continue dominance at Miami
Robert McCray V made two free throws with 1.7 seconds left as the visiting Florida State Seminoles continued their domination of the Miami Hurricanes, winning 65-63 in an ACC matchup on Tuesday night.,McCray scored a game-high 20 points as Florida State has now won 15 of its past 16 games against Mi...
In Ivisic twins, No. 11 Illinois touts 'luxury' vs. Maryland, others
When Zvonimir Ivisic transferred to Illinois this season, joining Tomislav Ivisic, the move raised the question: How would the twins, who measure 7-foot-2 and 7-1 respectively, fare on the same team? ,So far, the tandem has been a success. Coming off their most productive performance this season, t...
Georgetown hoping not to fall short again with Villanova on tap
Georgetown may be at the bottom of the Big East standings, but Villanova must not take its opponent for granted when the Hoyas visit the Wildcats on Wednesday.,Georgetown (9-9, 1-6 Big East) is looking to snap a five-game losing streak, but the team suffered two hard-fought defeats against quality o...
Illinois' Kylan Boswell (fractured hand) out until February
Illinois starting guard Kylan Boswell sustained a bone fracture in his right hand during practice on Monday, coach Brad Underwood told reporters Tuesday.,Per Underwood, Boswell is expected to return to the lineup in mid-February.,It's a big blow for the No. 11 Fighting Illini (15-3, 6-1 Big Ten), wh...
The Three Biggest 2026 NBA All-Star Starter Snubs
The NBA All-Star Game still matters for starter, and these three stars were the biggest snubs this season....
Why John Harbaugh Is Exactly What the New York Giants Needed
The New York Giants didn’t need a gamble. They needed a proven winner. John Harbaugh instantly changes the outlook in New York....
The NBA All-Star Game Keeps Changing, But the Problem Remains
The NBA All-Star Game keeps evolving, but stakes remain low. A look at what this year’s event represents for the league....
Why Mark Cuban Might Be the Real MVP of Indiana’s National Championship
Indiana’s national championship was years in the making and a reflection of how NIL, donors, and vision reshaped college football....
Why the Detroit Lions’ Drew Petzing Hire Makes No Sense
The Lions took a step back in 2025, and the hiring of Drew Petzing raises serious questions about Detroit’s offensive future....