John Higgins will face Kyren Wilson in Sunday’s final as he aims to win his first Masters title since 2006. Scotland’s Higgins defeated Barry Hawkins in the opening round and then advanced past world champion Zhao Xintong and world number one Judd Trump in final-frame deciders. Advertisement In doing so, Higgins, 50, became the oldest … Read more
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Zvonimir Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. David Mirkovic had 12 points, all in the second half, and Tomislav Ivisic scored 10 for the Fighting Illini (15-3, … Read more
BLOOMINGTON — One of Indiana men’s basketball’s most valuable players has found himself in an extended shooting slump. Fifth-year senior Tucker DeVries, who followed his father, coach Darian DeVries, from West Virginia to Indiana for the 2025-26 season, had a strong start in a Hoosiers uniform. Advertisement He averaged 17.3 points per game throughout nonconference … Read more
CINCINNATI — For most of the game, No. 2 Iowa State’s play was reminiscent of the Peacock stream. Laggy and perhaps not at the quality one has come to expect this season. Iowa State junior forward Milan Momcilovic scored a career-high 34 points Saturday afternoon. Despite the strong individual performance, No. 2 Iowa State lost their second straight game … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Terrence Brown scored a game-high 26 points, Keanu Dawes had a 10-point, 14-rebound double-double, and Utah took down TCU 82-79 on Saturday. The Runnin’ Utes (9-9, 1-4 Big 12) snapped a four-game skid and picked up their first win of conference play. Don McHenry added 11 points and Seydou Traore … Read more
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Malachi Toney was just 17 years old when he introduced himself to the college football world by hauling in a 28-yard touchdown pass in Miami’s season-opening win against Notre Dame, then turning and blowing a kiss to Hurricanes fans at Hard Rock Stadium. Both quarterback Carson Beck and coach Mario … Read more
ROME, Italy (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said Saturday. Vance will be joined by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, second lady Usha Vance, U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta and a group of Olympic … Read more
Former NBA star Lamar Odom has been arrested in Las Vegas on multiple charges. Odom was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with driving under the influence, speeding, and improper lane change, according to an arrest record viewed by The Independent. He is scheduled to appear in court March 17. The Independent has contacted a … Read more
Former Oregon defensive lineman Terrance Green committed to Alabama out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He played three season for the Ducks. Green appeared in 15 games this season and logged 15 total tackles. He had one for loss and one pass deflection. In total, Green has 22 tackles, three tackles for … Read more
The Miami Dolphins may have an early favorite to fill their vacant head coaching position. While the team is still scheduling virtual and in-person interviews for this weekend and into next week, it is beginning to sound like Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has an early lead in landing the job. According to … Read more