Jets’ Mark Scheifele’s to play after father’s unexpected death, reports say

Mark Scheifele will play in Game 6 is following his father’s unexpected death, according to reports. DALLAS — Jets’ Mark Scheifele will play in Saturday’s Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals after his father unexpectedly died Friday night, ESPN reported. His availability was previously in question. The Winnipeg Jets general manager, Kevin Cheveldayoff, told reporters Saturday … Read more

Liberty rallies in sixth, shocks top-ranked Texas A&M in Super Regional Showdown

Five runs in the sixth inning proved to be the difference as the Liberty Flames burned the Texas A&M Aggies Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The nation’s top-ranked softball team, Texas A&M, opened Saturday’s winner’s bracket game with all the momentum, but the heat wasn’t the only thing that flared … Read more

Paige Bueckers’ WNBA debut spoiled as Napheesa Collier scores 34 in Lynx’s 99-84 win over Wings

The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft finished with 10 in front of an announced sellout at the 7,000-seat arena on the campus of Texas-Arlington. ARLINGTON, Texas — Napheesa Collier scored 34 points, spoiling the WNBA debut of fellow UConn alum Paige Bueckers and leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-84 victory over … Read more

UTSA completes huge comeback against Rice to claim first 40-win season in program history; eyes NCAA tournament spot

The Roadrunners have put together quite the resume as they look to punch their ticket to the NCAA Baseball Tournament for only the fourth time ever. SAN ANTONIO — UTSA secured its first 40-win season in program history off the back of a huge comeback against the in-state rival Rice Owls. Through four and half … Read more