Antoine Davis of Detroit Mercy is closing in on the NCAA career scoring record of Pete Maravich – a mark that was once considered unbreakable.
Author: Scooby Axson, USA TODAY
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic asks United States for entry to play in tennis tournaments
Djokovic wants to play in Masters 1000 events in California and Florida. TSA requires foreign air travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury on one-year deal, per reports
Griner has spent each of her nine seasons in Phoenix after being drafted No. 1 overall in the 2013 WNBA Draft.
Diana Taurasi, WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, returning for 19th season with Phoenix Mercury
The 40-year old Taurasi is a 10-time WNBA All-Star and three-time WNBA Champion.
Ghana soccer player Christian Atsu dies in Turkey earthquake
Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey.
Super Bowl 57 averages 113 million viewers, third most-watched television show in history
The Chiefs’ 38-35 victory over the Eagles averaged an estimated 113 million viewers on FOX and its affiliates. Super Bowl 49 remains No. 1.
Report: Tom Brady officially files retirement paperwork to NFL, players union
Tom Brady filed paperwork with the NFL and NFL Players Association, signaling his retirement after 23 seasons, reports ESPN.com.
Michael Irvin sues accuser, Marriott for $100 million over accusation of misconduct
Michael Irvin says in a lawsuit he was “shockingly woken up by a crew of security” and removed from the hotel “without any explanation or questions.”
Michael Irvin pulled off NFL Network’s Super Bowl coverage after woman’s complaint
Irvin denied any wrongdoing to The Dallas Morning News, saying his interaction with the woman took place in the hotel lobby .
Gannett announces sports betting partnership with Gambling.com Group Limited
Gannett, which is the parent company of USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network, will be provided with sports betting content through Gambling.com Group.