Jermaine Samuels, Collin Gillespie lift No. 3 Villanova to 71-56 win over Providence

The third-ranked Villanova Wildcats remained unbeaten in Big East play after topping the Providence Friars, 71-56. After a slow start in the first half, the Wildcats went on a 7-0 run and never looked back. Collin Gillespie filled up the stat sheet with 15 points, six assists, and five rebounds while Jermaine Samuels scored 10 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out four assists in the victory. David Duke and Alyn Breed notched double-doubles to pace the Friars.

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Mack Wilson avoids fine for hit that knocked out Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes‘ mother took issue with the hit that took her son out of last week’s divisional playoff game. But the NFL did not see it the same way. The league did not fine Browns linebacker Mack Wilson for the hit that left the Chiefs quarterback with a concussion, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. [more]

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Buccaneers elevate Javon Hagan, Ted Larsen from practice squad

The Buccaneers have elevated safety Javon Hagan and guard Ted Larsen from their practice squad for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. Tampa Bay safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is questionable for Sunday’s contest with an ankle injury. While he wasn’t listed until Thursday, he didn’t practice on Friday. Hagan coming up from the practice squad should provide [more]

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De’Vion Harmon’s 22 points power Oklahoma to 75-68 upset win over No. 9 Kansas

The Oklahoma Sooners earned their second win over a top-10 team this month, topping the ninth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 75-68. De’Vion Harmon had the hot hand all game long sinking four three pointers and finishing with 22 points and four rebounds to lead all Sooners. Despite Marcus Garrett’s 21-point and 12-rebound double-double, the Jayhawks could not get over the hump and dropped their third-consecutive game.

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Defending Big East Co-Champions Creighton says they have unfinished business after last season’s abrupt end

After an abrupt ending to last season’s college basketball season, the defending co-champions Creighton Bluejays feel like they have unfinished business. Last years share of the regular season title was Creighton’s first ever Big East title. This year the Blue Jays have their sights set on repeating.

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