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CYPRESS LAKE, Fla. — Bowling Green defeated VMI 81-48 Wednesday at the Fort Myers Tip-Off, controlling the game with a dominant first half and sustained second-half runs. Mayar Wol scored 21 points off the bench, Sam Tow…
Riding a nine-game streak and an NBA-best 17-1 start, the Thunder host the Timberwolves in an NBA Cup West Group A clash Wednesday, thriving despite injuries and powered by the league’s stingiest defense and turnover pre…
Las Vegas — No. 7 Michigan will play No. 12 Gonzaga in the Players Era Championship final Wednesday after both teams went 2-0 in round‑robin play. Michigan beat Auburn 102-72 and Gonzaga defeated Maryland 100-61, and fin…
LAS VEGAS, Michigan dominated Gonzaga 101-61 Wednesday to win the Players Era Championship, securing the tournament's $1 million top prize. The Wolverines opened with decisive victories over San Diego State and Auburn, f…
Warner, Oklahoma — Connors State College sophomore Ethan Dietz died Tuesday after suffering a head injury during a game Saturday in Texas, the college said. Team officials said Dietz, a 6-foot-8 forward from Vilonia, Ark…
Washington: Voters are closely divided in the special election to fill Tennessee Rep. Mark Green’s seat, across the district, according to an Emerson College/The Hill survey released this week. Former Tennessee Departmen…
Two Golden Arm quarterback finalists lead the storylines as No. 4 Georgia faces No. 23 Georgia Tech on Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Georgia’s Gunner Stockton and Tech’s Haynes King, both praised for toughness, square…
Starkville, Miss. Ole Miss faces Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl Friday with a potential College Football Playoff berth at stake, while coach Lane Kiffin weighs his future amid reported interest from Florida and LSU. A…
Washington — Immigration authorities detained Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a Brazilian national, on Nov. 12 during a traffic stop in Revere, Massachusetts, and transferred her to ICE custody as the agency pursues removal pro…
Fort Collins, Colo. Colorado State University announced Wednesday that it has hired UConn head coach Jim Mora to lead the Rams football program as it prepares to join the Pac-12. Mora, 64, compiled a 27–23 record at UCon…
Gainesville, Fla. Florida enters its rivalry game with Florida State amid renewed attention to celebratory flag-planting after last season's incident at Doak Campbell Stadium sparked a postgame skirmish and coach exchang…
Toledo meets Belmont in Fort Myers, a matchup of contrasting strengths. The Rockets are 4-2 in nonconference play and rank fourth in the MAC with 16.7 assists, led by Leroy Blyden Jr. at 5.2. Belmont is 6-0 in nonconfere…
Laramie, Wyoming — College basketball teams entered nonconference and conference play week, with previews outlining matchups, statistics and betting lines. Wyoming hosts Denver as the Cowboys seek a sixth straight home w…
Sacramento State routed San Francisco State 94-46 on Tuesday night, riding a standout all-around effort from Prophet Johnson, who had 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Jahni Summers also scored 21,…
Missoula, Oakland defeated Montana 95-87 on Tuesday night as Brody Robinson scored 23 points and added eight assists and three steals. Oakland improved to 3-5 while Montana fell to 4-4. Michael Houge scored 19 points and…
Anthony Black exploded for a career-high 31 points—27 before halftime—and Franz Wagner added 21 as the Orlando Magic crushed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game. The Magic seized control wit…
Palm Springs, Calif. — Grand Canyon defeated Utah 68-58 at the Acrisure Classic on Tuesday as Jaden Henley and teammates converted free throws and forced turnovers to overcome an 0-for-10 night from three. The next day i…
Los Angeles, the Lakers defeated the Clippers 135-118 on Tuesday, clinching West Group B in the NBA Cup and advancing to the quarterfinals. Luka Dončić scored 43 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists; Austin Reaves ad…
Las Vegas — Aden Holloway scored 26 points and No. 8 Alabama routed UNLV 115-76 Tuesday in the Players Era Championship second round, with six Crimson Tide players reaching double figures and Alabama outrebounding UNLV 4…
In Daytona Beach, Fla., Pacific beat Jacksonville 68-53 behind TJ Wainwright’s 15 points and seven rebounds. Elias Ralph added 14 on 5-of-10 shooting, went 4-for-4 at the line, and grabbed 10 boards, while Isaac Jack sco…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Delaware's Tyler Houser scored 24 points as the Fightin' Blue Hens defeated UNC Greensboro 73-60 on Tuesday. Houser also recorded 10 rebounds. Macon Emory added 18 points, shooting 7-for-11, and Chri…
Interim coach Tim Skipper has steadied UCLA through a rollercoaster season that began 0-3 and saw both coordinators depart, yet no one left during the transfer window. Players praise his player-first touch—listening and …
In Palm Desert, Tulsa rolled past San Jose State 81-51 on Tuesday behind David Green’s 16 points and five rebounds. The Golden Hurricane (5-1) took the lead with 16:20 left in the first half, led 43-33 at the break, and …
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday that center Dereck Lively II will miss at least the next three games as team physicians evaluate swelling and discomfort in his right foot. Lively, 21, has played seven gam…
Washington — President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social Tuesday urging Indiana Senate Republicans to approve new state legislative maps, praising the Indiana House and calling the effort 'very important.' He framed…