The Notre Dame Fighting Irish survived a late rally from the Howard Bison and hung on for a 71-68 road win. Dane Goodwin and Nate Laszewski led the way with 17 points apiece. * This article was originally published here
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André Curbelo’s reverse layup forces overtime
André Curbelo scores on a reverse layup to send the Illinois Fighting Illini to overtime against Purdue. * This article was originally published here
‘An official must spot the football’ — Dean Blandino breaks down the crazy ending in the NFC Wild Card game I Last Call
Dean Blandino analyzes the crazy ending of the NFC Wild Card game, in which the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys. On a controversial final play, Dak Prescott was unable to snap the ball before the game clock expired…. Read More ›
NHL Rink Wrap: Fleury records 70th shutout; Ovechkin scores No. 755
A look at a busy Saturday night around the NHL. * This article was originally published here
Led by Grant-Mentis, Toronto Six crush Buffalo Beauts for 6th straight win
Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored twice and added four assists to power the Six to an 8-3 victory over the Buffalo Beauts in the Premier Hockey Federation on Sunday, helping Toronto extend its win streak to six games. * This article was… Read More ›
Slumping Oilers can’t find answers to the same old questions
Time and time again, not enough help for McDavid and Draisaitl. * This article was originally published here
Canada’s Shapovalov overcomes errors to defeat Djere in opening match at Australian Open
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov overcame shaky moments and worked through a slew of unforced errors to defeat Serbia’s Laslo Djere 7-6(3), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(3) in the first round at the Australian Open Monday. * This article was originally published here
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