The Knicks’ hopes for revenge against the top team in the Western Conference were swiftly dashed on Friday night, as they lost in blowout fashion to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 126-101, at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways… — While there was no shortage of first-quarter offense in their first meeting last week, the … Read more
MADISON, Wis. — Steven Crowl scored 18 points and John Tonje added 16 for Wisconsin on Friday night to help the Badgers beat Minnesota 80-59 for their fourth win in a row. Kamari McGee added 15 points, including three 3-pointers, and three steals for Wisconsin (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten). The Badgers have won eight consecutive … Read more
Jack Sawyer’s fumble return assured Ohio State of a win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Ohio State will meet Notre Dame for the national title. The Buckeyes defense stopped Texas near the goal line with less than three minutes to go as Jack Sawyer’s fumble return … Read more
What we learned as Domas’ historic game fuels Kings past Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE Domantas Sabonis scored 23 points and grabbed a career-high — and Sacramento-era record — 28 rebounds, and the streaking Kings kept on rolling under interim coach Doug Christie with a 114-97 win over the Celtics … Read more
Mick Cronin and UCLA have lost three straight games in upsets, including to No. 24 Michigan and unranked Nebraska and Maryland. (AP Photo/Jayne-Kamin-Oncea) UCLA head coach Mick Cronin was ejected from Friday’s game against Maryland after passionately arguing with officials. The often-fiery coach was given a technical foul late in the second half of the … Read more
Whoever wins the Cotton Bowl on Friday night will almost assuredly be the favorite to win the College Football Playoff title game against Notre Dame on Jan. 20. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the big showdown between Ohio State and Texas. Date: Jan. 10 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV: ESPN … Read more
Paolo Banchero returned to the Orlando Magic lineup on Friday night after missing 34 games with a torn right oblique. The third-year forward led the Magic with 34 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 12 of Orlando’s final 14 points as a rally fell … Read more
Report: 49ers must hold open search to fill OC job before promoting Kubiak originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ promotion of Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator might not be such a simple procedure, after all. The NFL requires every team to interview at least two external minority candidates in person or virtually … Read more
Isaiah Hartenstein’s time in the Big Apple wasn’t long, but it was well spent. The big man signed with the Knicks two years ago with the expectation that he’d be a serviceable backup behind Mitchell Robinson, but he ended up bringing so much more to the squad. After re-signing with the Knicks on a one-year … Read more
MLB: Miami Marlins at Toronto Blue Jays NEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed Thursday to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams exchanged proposed figures. Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also was among 148 players reaching deals, … Read more