NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 124, Oklahoma City Thunder 116
Pistons 124, Thunder 116 – Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116
Jalen Duren had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Cade Cunningham added 29 points and 13 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 124-116 on Wednesday night in a matchup of conference leaders. The Thunder started the game without five of their six leading scorers — Shai Alexander-Gilgeous (abdomen), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Chet Holmgren (back), Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) and Jalen Williams (hamstring). The only one of the top six to start was Isaiah Joe, and he left at halftime because of a bruised hip. Duncan Robinson added 16 points for East-leading Detroit. The Pistons have won six of seven to improve to 43-14. Jaylin Williams had a career-best 30 points for the defending champion Thunder.
Tonight
Charlotte Thunder at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Bowman in an elite club
Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games when his Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5. Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in this exclusive hockey club with a milestone win Wednesday night in the Ducks’ first game back from the Olympic break. Bowman became the first coach to reach the mark in 1997. The 67-year-old Quenneville has made a successful return to the NHL this season in Anaheim after a four-year absence from the league following his resignation from the Florida Panthers in late 2021 over his inaction during the Chicago Blackhawks’ sexual abuse scandal 11 years earlier.
Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women’s success, not Trump’s ‘distasteful’ joke
Hilary Knight says the U.S. women’s hockey team is moving past what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump. Knight says she is focusing the performance of her team and by American women in general at the Games. Trump drew attention after telling the gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s team he would also have to invite the women to the White House. Knight said the video of Trump’s remark is taking attention away from the respectful relationship between the men’s and women’s teams. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman said the men “should have reacted differently” in the moment.
NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
(13) Michigan State at (8) Purdue, 8:00 p.m. Cosy Classic Hits 103.7 7:00p
NCAAWBB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(8) Michigan at (13) Ohio State, 8:00 p.m.
Western Michigan 58, Buffalo 43
Miami (OH) 78, Eastern Michigan 60
Central Michigan 68, Toledo 64
Michigan 88, OSU 86 – Olson’s career-high 31 points propel No. 8 Michigan to 88-86 OT victory over No. 13 Ohio State
Olivia Olson scored a career-high 31 points, including a driving jumper with 3.2 seconds remaining in overtime, to give No. 8 Michigan an 88-86 victory over 13th-ranked Ohio State. Ohio State’s Chance Gray hit a 30-footer on the ensuing trip down the floor, but the senior did not get her shot off until after the buzzer. Olson also had nine rebounds and four assists for Michigan, which set a program record for conference wins. Ohio State’s Jaloni Cambridge scored 22 points, including three free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining to send it into overtime,
Tonight
Syracuse at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – Spring Training
Yesterday
Toronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers (SS) 4 – TIE
Philadelphia Phillies 5, Detroit Tigers (SS) 1
Colorado Rockies 14, Chicago Cubs 7
Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago White Sox 2
Today
Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers, 3:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Cubs, 3:10 p.m.
MLB – Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee
Tyler Austin’s return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says will be months following a procedure on his right knee. Counsell says Austin had a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday and his recovery period will keep him out of action for months. The 34-year-old Austin signed a one-year deal with Chicago after playing in Japan for six years. Austin was competing at designated hitter and also can play first base and the outfield. Austin made his debut in the majors with the Yankees in 2016.
MLB – Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. The 41-year-old Scherzer can earn another $10 million in performance bonuses. Scherzer went 5-5 with a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts and 85 innings for the Blue Jays last season, his 18th in the major leagues. He signed a $15.5 million, one-year contract with Toronto in February 2025.
FIFA – FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead. FIFA says Mexico can still safely co-host the World Cup despite deadly cartel violence linked to a top drug lord’s death. On Monday, authorities report at least 70 deaths after cartel members burn cars and block roads in many states. The unrest follows the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.” Some local league matches have already been postponed. FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he trusts President Claudia Sheinbaum and Mexico’s authorities.
NFL – Chicago Bears grant linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade
The Chicago Bears have agreed to let linebacker Tremaine Edmunds seek a trade. Edmunds’ agent, Todd France, confirmed the move. The 27-year-old Edmunds is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract he signed in 2023 and could be released if he doesn’t find a trade partner. He has a $17.4 million salary cap hit for next season, but the Bears would save $15 million in cap space by letting him go before the start of the league year. Edmunds led the Bears with 112 tackles and had four interceptions last season.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Manitoba Moose 3, Grand Rapids Griffins 2 – OT
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night
Boys Basketball (District Semifinals)
Division 1 at Mattawan
Kalamazoo Central 78, Mattawan 51
Portage Central 54, Portage Northern 50
Division 1 at Sturgis
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 52, Sturgis 44
Battle Creek Central 65, Coldwater 58
Division 2 at Berrien Springs
Benton Harbor 69, Berrien Springs 62
Niles 57, Edwardsburg 38
Division 2 at Allegan
South Haven 52, Hamilton 50
Holland Christian 73, Hopkins 32
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Paw Paw 71, Otsego 40
Parchment 57, Vicksburg 48
Division 3 at Brandywine
Brandywine 65, Coloma 38
Cassopolis 63, Bridgman 57 – OT
Division 3 at Centreville
Bronson 62, White Pigeon 50
Centreville 59, Union City 54
Division 3 at Galesburg-Augusta
Kalamazoo Phoenix 91, Kalamazoo Hackett 85 – 2 OT
Schoolcraft 71, Comstock 30
Division 3 at Lawton
Gobles 46, Lawton 36 – OT
Bloomingdale 59, Hartford 46
Division 3 at Fennville
Potter’s House 69, Black River 52
Calvina Christian 58, Fennville 34
Division 4 at River Valley
Eau Claire 70, Michigan Lutheran 61
New Buffalo 47, Our Lady of the Lake 45
Division 4 at Mendon
Mendon 69, Howardsville Christian 59
Colon 54, Burr Oak 37
Division 4 at Lawrence
Lawrence 65, Martin 50
Countryside 58, Watervliet Grace Christian 46
Girls Basketball
Three Rivers 57, Niles 55 – OT
Tonight
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Bridgman, 7:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at BC Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Comstock at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Parchment at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Sturgis, 7:00 p.m.
Otsego at Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at White Pigeon, 7:00 p.m.
BC Pennfield at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Decatur at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Hopkins, 6:00 p.m.
Bangor at Lawrence, 6:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
BC St. Philip at Martin, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.