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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 02:19:35 EDT
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 24 points, and UCLA withstood a second-half push from Northwestern to get back to the Sweet 16 with a 68-63 victory on Saturday night. The second-seeded Bruins (31-5) turned up the defensive intensity late, holding the seventh-seeded Wildcats to 1-for-12 shooting during a key late-game stretch to seal the win. The win was marred when David Singleton went down in extreme pain with a right leg injury with 20.3 seconds remaining.…
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 01:29:15 EDT
Brandon Miller heated up, and so did Alabama, which avoided the fate of two other top NCAA Tournament seeds and brushed aside Maryland 73-51 behind a dominant second half on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide (31-5) advanced to their second Sweet 16 in the past three tournaments and ninth overall. Alabama will face fifth-seeded San Diego State in the South Region semifinals in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday. Before the game even tipped off two top…
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:36:43 EDT
Dylan Disu had a season-high 28 points on 14-for-20 shooting, steadying Texas down the stretch after a late Penn State surge and leading the Longhorns to their first regional in 15 years with a 71-66 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. The second-seeded Longhorns (28-8) made just one of 13 shots from 3-point land, so Disu turned this into a mid-range game. He went 5-for-5 over the final 4 1/2 minutes and grabbed 10…
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:11:36 EDT
The United States was in danger of a major disappointment, but Trea Turner flipped the narrative quickly. The now Philadelphia Phillies star, on an 0-2 pitch down two in the eighth, blasted a grand slam that proved to be the game-winner that sent Team USA to the World Baseball Classic. The United States defeated the 4-0 Venezuelans, 9-7. Team USA got off to a hot start, as their first five batters of the ballgame each got a hit, and it was 3-0 USA…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:05:51 EDT
Marcus Sasser looked just fine, scoring 22 points, and top-seeded Houston stifled local favorite Auburn in the second half for an 81-64 victory in the NCAA Tournament Saturday night. The Cougars (33-3) overcame a 10-point halftime deficit, returning after the break with a chip on their shoulders. Essentially shutting down the lane, Houston played with the desperation of a national championship contender that wasn't ready to suffer the same fate as…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 20:37:12 EDT
It’s not yet midnight for the Princeton Tigers. The No. 15 seed moved on to the Sweet 16 after taking down No. 7 Missouri in the second round Saturday, 78-63. Princeton dominated the first half, building a 14-point lead. But Missouri got back-to-back buckets to cut it to a seven-point deficit. But the 15th-seeded Tigers got off to a hot start in the second half, and they never looked back, leading by as many as 21 points. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 20:11:29 EDT
There will be no repeat champion in March Madness. The top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks are headed home after being upset by No. 8 Arkansas, 72-71, in the second round. Kansas led by as many as 12 points, but Arkansas responded with an 18-5 run to take a one-point lead, its first since it was 2-0. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Both teams exchanged buckets with neither team able to increase its lead by more than four points for…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 19:50:51 EDT
Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. continues to search for his next NFL team. Beckham recently held a private workout in Arizona and reportedly grabbed the attention of several teams. According to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, the Panthers, Giants, Patriots, Rams, Cardinals, 49ers, Bills, Chiefs, Vikings, Browns and Ravens were represented at the workout. Despite the high level of interest, Beckham remains unsigned, and one of the…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:18:13 EDT
The Houston Cougars will have their star player for Saturday’s second-round game against the Auburn Tigers. Marcus Sasser, Houston’s leading scorer, will start on Saturday without a minutes restriction, according to a report by Stadium. Sasser injured his groin in the AAC tournament and did not play in the Cougars' championship game loss to the Memphis Tigers. SAN DIEGO STATE DOMINATES FURMAN 75-52 TO REACH SWEET 16 On Thursday, Sasser played…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:03:03 EDT
The San Jose Sharks are hosting Pride Night at SAP Center Saturday, but their goalie will not be included in the celebration. James Reimer announced on Twitter he will not wear a pride-themed warmup jersey before the game against the New York Islanders. Reimer cited his religious beliefs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "For all 13 years of my NHL career, I have been a Christian — not just in title, but in how I choose to live…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:47:00 EDT
Lakers star Anthony Davis sat at his locker after his team's 111-110 loss to the Mavericks Friday and took the blame for the loss. Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber made a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.2 seconds remaining. Before Kleber's shot, Davis was at the free throw line with just under seven seconds left. Davis made one of his two foul shot attempts, increasing the Lakers' lead to two, instead of three. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:32:18 EDT
Duke's first March Madness without Mike Krzyzewski didn't go how the Blue Devils had hoped. The fourth-seeded Tennessee Volunteers pulled away late to hand No. 5 Duke a Round of 32 loss, 65-52, to advance to the Sweet 16. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Duke led by as many as six, but the Vols went on a 17-2 run to go up by nine early in the second half. The Blue Devils responded with a 7-0 run to cut the deficit to two. But…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:51:15 EDT
When Ken Griffey Jr. stepped into the batter's box, even opposing pitchers were left in awe by his sweet swing. Apparently, the Hall of Famer, now in his 50s, still has not lost his touch. It took some convincing, but Griffey, who is currently the hitting coach for Team USA, eventually decided to take some batting practice ahead of the World Baseball Classic quarter-final game against Venezuela. Shortly after Griffey picked up a baseball bat, every…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:34:16 EDT
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker has coached in Major League Baseball since 1995. Baker has just about seen it all in that time, including winning his first World Series last season in Houston after failing to win a ring in his two previous appearances as a manager. And now he gets to coach against his son. HOW ZOOM WILL HELP MLB UMPIRES MAKE REPLAY CALLS IN 2023 SEASON On Friday, Darren Baker, a minor leaguer in the Washington Nationals'…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:23:58 EDT
Alabama defensive back Tony Mitchell was arrested earlier this week on drug charges in Florida. The freshman was charged with possession of marijuana, along with intent to sell and/or deliver. The passenger in his vehicle at the time, Chrisophere Lewis, was hit with the same charges, along with a charge on "carrying a concealed firearm without a permit," according to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:55:44 EDT
During sporting events, teams' Twitter accounts will send out live updates and highlights throughout the games. However, that won't be the case for the San Jose Sharks Saturday night. The team is hosting Pride Night at SAP Center against the New York Islanders, but those in attendance will not be the only ones seeing their celebration. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Sharks tweeted on Saturday that they will "offer…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:23:09 EDT
Fairleigh Dickinson became the second 16-seed to take down a one-seed on Friday when they upset Purdue, 63-58. It was the largest upset in March Madness history, but if you were following on several sports apps, you saw quite the abbreviation for the New Jersey school: "Fair. Dick." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It was also a way to shorten up the name on some bet slips, so hopefully this gambler followed through. But…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 15:22:11 EDT
San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman, getting 16 points from Micah Parrish to pace a balanced scoring attack and pulling away for a 75-52 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Darrion Trammell had 13 points, Lamont Butler added 12 and leading scorer Matt Bradley finished with 10 for San Diego State (29-6), which is heading to its first Sweet 16 since 2004. The Aztecs have won 11 of their…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 14:31:03 EDT
Spencer Lee has had an impressive wrestling career at Iowa. Despite winning three national championships during his collegiate career, Lee's run came to a disappointing end on Friday. One of Lee's biggest supporters, his mother Cathy, was visibly upset after Purdue's Matt Ramos pulled off the stunning upset in the national semifinals. A viral clip shows an emotional Cathy snatching glasses from her face and using her hands to smash them the into a…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:40:10 EDT
The Kansas Jayhawks will be without their head coach for Saturday’s second-round NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas, the school announced. Self, who also missed Thursday’s opening-round game against Howard, is recovering from a heart procedure he underwent last week. Assistant Norm Roberts will serve as acting head coach against the Razorbacks. KANSAS' BILL SELF TO MISS OPENING MARCH MADNESS GAME VS. HOWARD Self did attend closed practice on…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:43:12 EDT
The world’s No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player will not be able to compete in the Miami Open next week due to his COVID-19 vaccine status. Novak Djokovic, who recently won his 22nd Grand Slam at the Australian Open, was denied an exemption to enter the United States, according to Miami Open tournament director James Blake. "Obviously, we run one of the premier tournaments in the world, we’d like to have the best players that can play," Blake told the…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:13:45 EDT
Legendary college basketball coach Rick Pitino has coached Iona for three seasons. A fourth is up in the air. Following Iona’s 87-63 loss to the UConn Huskies on Friday, Pitino was asked whether the first-round loss was his last as head coach of the Gaels. KENTUCKY UNAWARE 16-SEED FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON BEAT PURDUE DESPITE GAME ON JUMBOTRON: ‘NONE OF US KNEW THAT’ "I really don't have an answer to it, to be honest with you," Pitino said. "I have…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:09:12 EDT
Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled to kick off on next February at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The New York Jets' Super Bowl odds for next season continue to surge in anticipation of the one-time Super Bowl champion Aaron Rodgers joining the team. While the details of a trade still need to be hammered out before Rodgers officially lands in New York, one legendary Packers player appears to have low expectations of what the 39-year-old quarterback will…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 02:24:05 EDT
Trayce Jackson-Davis did it all with 24 points, 11 rebounds, five blocked shots and five assists as Indiana defeated 13th-seed Kent State 71-60 Friday night to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. The 4th-seeded Hoosiers (23-11) advanced to play 5th-seeded Miami Sunday for a trip to Kansas City for the Midwest Region semifinals. Jackson-Davis became the first player since blocks became an official NCAA statistic…
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 01:37:50 EDT
Markquis Nowell had 17 points and 14 assists, and No. 3 seed Kansas State held off 14th-seeded Montana State 77-65 Friday night for its first NCAA Tournament win since knocking off Kentucky in 2018 to reach the Elite Eight. The two Wildcat programs will meet again in a rematch on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum. Kentucky, the sixth seed, defeated No. 11 Providence 61-53 in the earlier game. Nowell and…