Norman Powell erupted for 34 points and a career-high nine three-pointers as Miami steadied itself with a 125–106 win over New Orleans, further strengthening his growing All-Star case.
Prairie View A&M secured its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory with a First Four win over Lehigh, advancing to face defending champion Florida while head coach Byron Smith reflected on the milestone with perspective and humor.
With the Steelers fading after a strong start, mounting fan frustration has intensified scrutiny on head coach Mike Tomlin as Pittsburgh enters a pivotal stretch in the AFC North race.
After an 0–6 start to the season, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green faces mounting scrutiny as the franchise searches for stability and its first win of the year.
Freshman guard Preston Edmead drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer in overtime to lift Hofstra past Towson and advance to the Colonial Athletic Association tournament finals.
Matthew Stafford’s costly Week 17 loss to Atlanta shifted the NFL MVP conversation, opening the door for New England’s Drake Maye to surge ahead.