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Pryce Sandfort hits 6 3s, as No. 7 Nebraska defeats Northwestern
Feb 14, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) reacts after a three point shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Pryce Sandfort swished six 3-pointers on the way to scoring 29 points, as No. 7 Nebraska defeated visiting Northwestern 68-49 on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska (22-3, 11-3 Big Ten) surpassed last season’s win total despite matching a season-high with 18 turnovers, two fewer than slumping Northwestern (10-16, 2-13).
The Wildcats matched a season-worst with their fifth straight loss. Nick Martinelli scored 11 points to pace the Wildcats, who shot 34.8 percent in the second half.
Arrinten Page split a pair of free throws to put the Wildcats ahead by one point with 12:32 to go. The Cornhuskers regained the advantage on a Cale Jacobsen layup on the next trip down the floor and never relinquished it.
Nebraska held Northwestern without a field goal over a 4:05 stretch midway through the second half. Jacobsen’s layup started the Cornhuskers on a 8-0 run. A Sandfort 3-pointer with 7:46 to go put the hosts ahead by 10 points and set them on a 16-4 spurt to close the game.
Sandfort finished 10-for-21 from the floor, including a 6-for-13 effort from long range.
Sam Hoiberg recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Jacobsen added 10 points. Rienk Mast grabbed nine boards to help Nebraska to a 40-24 edge on the glass.
Northwestern, which led No. 2 Michigan by 16 in the second half Wednesday before faltering, was unable to sustain momentum after the break Saturday. Angelo Ciaravino scored nine points to go with four rebounds.
Nebraska overcame 10 turnovers and 34.5 percent shooting to take a 28-27 lead into halftime.
Northwestern grabbed a 20-12 advantage when Tre Singleton converted a three-point play with 6:10 left before the break before the Cornhuskers responded down the stretch. Nebraska closed the half on an 8-2 run, bookending the spurt with treys from Braden Frager and Sandfort.
Martinelli, the conference’s leading scorer, didn’t register his first points of the game until he hit a jumper in the paint at the 1:39 mark.
Sandfort led all scorers with 11 first-half points. Jordan Clayton, Ciaravino, and Singleton had five apiece for the Wildcats.
The Cornhuskers improved to 13-2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena this season.
–Field Level Media
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Daytona 500 start time moved up due to weather concerns
Feb 13, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR moved up the start time for Sunday’s Daytona 500 by one hour due to the threat of inclement weather.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 50% chance of rain Sunday afternoon, with the chances rising as the day goes on. Officials hope the time change will allow drivers to finish all 500 miles on Sunday.
Rain is nothing new for “The Great American Race.” The Daytona 500 was postponed to a Monday finish in 2024 and featured a 3 1/2-hour delay last year.
Pole winner Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe will share the front row when the green flag waves to start the race at 2:13 p.m. ET.
–Field Level Media
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Northern Iowa tight end Parker Sutherland dies at 18
Northern Iowa Panthers tight end Parker Sutherland (89) goes for the catch during a game against South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota. Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died Saturday morning at age 18, the university announced.
The school’s statement did not reveal a cause of death. However, on Thursday afternoon, Cedar Falls Fire and Rescue responded to a call from the university’s football complex, with the call log recording the reason as “unconscious/fainting (non trauma).”
“I’m heartbroken,” head coach Todd Stepsis said in a school news release.
“Parker embodied everything we look for in a UNI Football Panther. His talent and potential excited us on a daily basis, but it failed to compare to the type of person and teammate he was. His character, humility, toughness and genuine love of others are what champions are made of.”
A 6-foot-6 tight end, Sutherland played in four games as a freshman for the Panthers in 2025. He played three sports at Iowa City High School and was a second-team All-State football selection in 2024.
“We are devastated — just devastated,” Northern Iowa athletic director Megan Franklin said. “The blessing is that we have a Panther family who will hold the Sutherland family, our football team, and our athletics staff close as we grieve.”
Sutherland is survived by his parents, Adam and Jill Sutherland, and his sister, Georgia.
–Field Level Media
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David Kelly named executive director of NBPA
Jan 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A basketball goes through the hoop before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images David Kelly was elected the next executive director of the National Basketball Players Association.
Kelly, who has been the NBPA’s managing director and general counsel since February 2025, will succeed Andre Iguodala, who will step down from the position at the end of his term in July, the union announced Friday.
“David Kelly is a transformational leader and one of the most respected legal minds in the game,” Iguodala said. “I am pleased the players recognize he is the right person to unapologetically fight for them.”
Kelly, who came to the NBPA after working on the business and legal side for the Golden State Warriors, served as a close adviser to Iguodala and NBPA president Fred VanVleet while overseeing all legal matters and the strategic direction of the organization
“I am honored that the players have trusted me to lead this next chapter alongside our dedicated executive committee,” Kelly said. “The energy and momentum Andre has built has created an incredible opportunity for our players.”
Kelly’s tenure as executive director could include overseeing the addition of expansion franchises and leading the union through the collective bargaining agreement with team owners, which is set to expire in 2030 but could come up earlier as either side can opt out in 2029. During part of his time with the Warriors, Kelly managed the team’s salary cap and oversaw all matters related to the CBA.
–Field Level Media
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