Dix scores 21 to lead Creighton past No. 5 UConn after mom’s death
Josh Dix poured in 21 points to power Creighton to a 91-84 victory over No. 5 UConn on Wednesday. The performance came just two weeks after his mother died from colon cancer.
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Peterson’s 20 First-Half Points Lead No. 8 Kansas Past Oklahoma State 81-69
Darryn Peterson dropped 20 of his 23 points in the first half to power No. 8 Kansas to an 81-69 victory over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night in Stillwater. The freshman guard, projected as a top NBA draft pick, shot 7-for-12 from the field, including 6 of 10 from beyond the arc.
Undefeated Baylor Bears Face No. 11 Oregon State, No. 20 Southern Miss at Round Rock Classic
Baylor's baseball team heads to the Round Rock Classic at Dell Diamond with a perfect 4-0 record after sweeping its opening weekend. The Bears face their stiffest test yet against No. 11 Oregon State, No. 20 Southern Miss and Purdue in the four-team tournament.
Fox Sports’ Auman picks Patriots as top fit for free agent Mike Evans
Fox Sports analyst Greg Auman has named the New England Patriots the best landing spot for free agent wide receiver Mike Evans. The projection comes after the Patriots reached the Super Bowl behind quarterback Drake Maye's breakout 2025 season.
Acuff’s 49 Points Not Enough as Arkansas Falls 117-115 in 2OT to Alabama
Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. erupted for 49 points, but the Razorbacks dropped a 117-115 double-overtime decision to Alabama on Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa. The 20th-ranked Razorbacks battled with a seven-man rotation after injuries and fouls sidelined key players.
Bayonne’s Feeney Hits 5 Threes in 60-32 Rout of Hoboken
Sophia Feeney drained five 3-pointers for 19 points to power top-seeded Bayonne past fourth-seeded Hoboken 60-32 in the Hudson County Tournament girls basketball semifinals. The defending champions advanced to face Hudson Catholic in Saturday's title game.
Union Rout Defence Force 5-0 in Concacaf Champions Cup Opener
Philadelphia Union crushed Defence Force 5-0 in Port of Spain on Tuesday to launch their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup campaign. Five different players scored as the defending Supporters' Shield winners dominated the first leg of their first-round tie.
Farhan Tops T20 World Cup 2026 Charts as Sharma Hits Three Ducks
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan leads the T20 World Cup 2026 run charts with a tournament century, while India's top-ranked Abhishek Sharma has scored zero runs across three matches. Both teams advanced to the Super 8 stage starting February 21.
Sci-Tech Wins First Western Mass Title, Beats Pittsfield 65-47
HOLYOKE — Sci-Tech's boys basketball team captured its first Western Mass. Class B title with a 65-47 victory over Pittsfield on Wednesday night. The Cybercats, who went 23-54 over the prior four seasons, capped a six-game win streak in dominant fashion.
Ben Albert Named BC Defensive Line Coach
Boston College has hired Ben Albert as its defensive line coach. The move brings the former Duke and UMass assistant back to the program for the first time since 2015.
Amber Glenn Tears Up After Botched Jump Drops Her to 13th at Olympics
American figure skater Amber Glenn dropped to 13th place with a score of 67.39 in the women's short program at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after bailing on a triple loop. The openly queer athlete, who has criticized the Trump administration, fought back tears off the ice and posted a message of resilience on Instagram.
Xu Mengtao Wins 2nd Straight Gold in Women’s Aerials at 2026 Olympics
China's Xu Mengtao captured gold in women's freestyle skiing aerials at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, scoring 112.90 to repeat as Olympic champion. Australia's Danielle Scott took silver with 102.17, while teammate Shao Qi earned bronze at 101.90.
Japan’s Mari Fukada Takes Gold in Snowboard Slopestyle at 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
Japan's Mari Fukada captured gold in women's snowboard slopestyle at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with an 87.83 score on her third run. The final in Livigno, Italy, went ahead Wednesday after heavy snow forced a one-day postponement from Tuesday.
Banner Wins Portsmouth Parkrun by Over a Minute
Lewis Banner claimed victory at the Portsmouth parkrun on Feb. 8 with a time of 17:47, finishing more than a minute ahead of second-place David Pearson. The Valentine's Day event at Lakeside North Harbour drew 417 finishers.
Larkin Praises Sabres’ Thompson’s Rare Long-Range Shot at Olympics
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin singled out Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson for his unmatched ability to score from the point during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Thompson ripped a slap shot from the top of the circles for a goal in Team USA's 5-1 win over Germany.