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SMU builds off upset victory, wallops Boston College
Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs head coach Andy Enfield looks on during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jaron Pierre Jr. was one of six players in double figures, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds and six assists as SMU rolled to a 94-70 ACC victory over Boston College on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas.
Jermaine O’Neal Jr. led the Mustangs (19-7, 8-6 ACC) with 16 points and B.J. Edwards filed the stat sheet with 15 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Samet Yigitoglu chipped in 15 points and six boards, Boopie Miller tallied 11 points and Jaden Toombs scored 10 as the Mustangs won their second straight and improved to 15-2 at home.
Boston College (9-18, 2-12) lost its eighth consecutive game despite 20 points from Fred Payne. Boden Kapke and Jason Asemota each scored 10.
After a first half that featured four ties and 10 lead changes, the Mustangs never trailed in the final 20 minutes of action.
An 8-0 run helped SMU push its lead to double digits at 54-42 when O’Neal knocked down a jumper with 14:24 left.
Miller’s jumper with 8:44 remaining stretched the SMU lead to 73-52.
Riding the high of a home win over No. 21 Louisville on Tuesday, the Mustangs aimed for a fast start against the Eagles.
But effective 3-point shooting propelled Boston College in front 12-11 with 14:21 to play. The Eagles’ Kapke, Payne, Luka Toews and Chase Forte all knocked down shots from distance.
Edwards knocked down the Mustangs’ first 3-pointer with 8:43 to go for a 26-23 lead but it wasn’t long before the Eagles wrestled back control of the momentum.
A 9-0 run featuring three consecutive long-range shots, including two straight from Asemota, turned a 29-27 deficit for BC into a 36-29 advantage with 2:45 to play.
An 11-0 run turned the tide in SMU’s favor, the spurt punctuated by Pierre, who drilled a shot from beyond the arc before a defender could get to him as time expired.
Pierre scored off a feed from Edwards in transition and the Mustangs led 40-36 after a wild first half.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Guardians signing 1B Rhys Hoskins to minor league deal
Jul 2, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) watches from the dugout prior to game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The Cleveland Guardians are signing free-agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a minor league contract, The Athletic reported Sunday.
He will earn a $1.5 million base salary should he make the major league roster, per the report. He still must pass a physical but was in the Guardians clubhouse at spring training in Arizona on Sunday.
Hoskins, who turns 33 next month, spent the past two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers after six seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. He missed the 2023 season due to a torn ACL suffered in spring training.
He has a career batting average of .238 with 186 home runs and 530 RBIs.
He played just 90 games for the Brewers last season, sidelined because of a left thumb UCL sprain and bone bruise. He hit .237 with 12 homers and 43 runs driven in. Andrew Vaughn, acquired in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, took over at first base.
–Field Level Media
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Report: MLS reviewing Lionel Messi's post-match actions
Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) moves the ball against Los Angeles FC midfielder Mathieu Choinière (66) during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images Lionel Messi could face a suspension from MLS after the Inter Miami superstar was seen following referees through a door after Saturday night’s 3-0 loss at Los Angeles FC, per The Athletic.
FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazaga was investigated and suspended three matches for “misconduct” after entering the referees’ locker room in 2023 following a playoff match.
In the video, which was posted by Sintesis Deportes, Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez appears to attempt to prevent Messi from entering the room. Messi escapes Suarez’s grasp before reappearing eight seconds later, joining his teammates walking to their locker room. It’s unknown if the room Messi walked into was the referees’ locker room.
MLS has yet to issue a statement, and its disciplinary committee usually issues decisions — which include suspensions and fines — by the middle of the week following the previous weekend’s games.
Messi has never been suspended for any incident involving a referee, but he was suspended last summer for one match after being a no-show at the MLS All-Star Game. Also last season, he was fined “for violating the hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy” after a game.
Messi and Inter Miami are off until next Sunday, when the club takes on visiting Orlando City.
–Field Level Media
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Conor McGregor teases 'no name' foe for UFC comeback
March 8, 2024; Austin TX; Conor McGregor speaks to press on the red carpet before the premiere of Roadhouse at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas on the first day of South by Southwest, Friday, March 8, 2024. McGregor plays the character “Knox” in the movie.. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins-USA TODAY NETWORK Former two-division champion Conor McGregor claims he’s ready to return to the UFC, and this time against a “no name” foe.
Sidelined since July 2021, McGregor has been rather vocal about returning to the Octagon.
McGregor (22-6) went so far as to take to social media on Saturday and note that he’s just waiting for a contract to sign.
“It’s a no name up next for me possibly, folks. … I ACCEPT. Send the contract, lads,” the 37-year-old Irishman wrote in a now-deleted post.
UFC CEO Dana White poured cold water on McGregor’s claim, however.
“If it was done and he accepted it, I would announce it,” White said.
McGregor has not competed in the Octagon since sustaining a broken leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in Las Vegas in 2021. His planned bout with Michael Chandler for UFC 303 in 2024 was canceled after McGregor withdrew with an injury.
–Field Level Media
Report: Guardians signing 1B Rhys Hoskins to minor league deal
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