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Jon Scheyer claps back at District Attorney over UNC court-storming dispute

Jon Scheyer responded to a district attorney's claims that there was "zero evidence" to support the Duke coach's claim that Blue Devils staffers were punched in a court storming at UNC. Orange County district attorney Jeff Nieman disputed Scheyer's account of the Feb. 7 incident and said Scheyer "should exercise more discretion" in his public comments. (ESPN)

Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Gets Daytona 500 Win; MJ Talks NASCAR Relationship

Just over two months after Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing settled a major lawsuit against NASCAR, the sports icon is happy with what came out of the 15-month-long process. He’ll be even happier with the result of Sunday’s Daytona 500. Jordan’s team got its first win at Daytona with the No. 45 car, as Tyler Reddick won the race after an action-packed final lap. (FOX Sports)

Video: NC State Basketball Coach Will Wade Monday Pre-UNC Conference Call

NC State head men's basketball coach Will Wade speaks with the media on Monday as part of the weekly ACC Coaches Conference Call ahead of the Wolfpack's matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels on Tuesday in Raleigh. (View Video)

BYU star Richie Saunders out for season after tearing ACL just seconds into OT win over Colorado

Richie Saunders’ season is over. The BYU guard tore his ACL in the team's win over Colorado on Saturday, he announced on social media Sunday. He will miss the rest of the season, his final one with the Cougars. The senior entered Saturday’s game averaging 18.8 points and six rebounds per game while shooting just shy of 49% from the field. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Jalen Washington scores career-high 22; big games for Nickel, Tyson

Elliot Cadeau’s floor leadership has No. 2 Michigan poised to be the No. 1 team in the country, days after former UNC teammate Jalen Washington had the best game of his career. Meanwhile, Ven-Allen Lubin has stayed consistent despite two straight N.C. State losses entering Tuesday’s matchup with UNC, and Cade Tyson had another big game in a loss. (Tar Heel Tribune)

College basketball Saturday scores, winners and losers

Providence and No. 17 St. John's spent part of Valentine's Day exchanging punches in place of pleasantries. The two Big East rivals had an old-fashioned brouhaha in Rhode Island on Saturday that led to six ejections, numerous flagrant fouls, and one ugly scene after Providence's Duncan Powell committed a hard foul on St. John's star (and former Friar) Bryce Hopkins. (CBS Sports)

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler's monster first year on pace with Magic Johnson

This freshman is the person that the Underwood Family Business has chosen to build everything around. Coach Brad Underwood is pursuing Illinois' first trip to the Final Four since 2005. Offensive coordinator Tyler Underwood is on a chase to build the No. 1 offense in the country. Keaton Wagler is on a chase of something he didn't even know was possible. (CBS Sports)

College Basketball Games of the Week

A non-conference showdown in Nashville. Three ranked vs. ranked matchups in women's basketball. Both No. 1 overall teams in action. The big college basketball games this weekend will impact conference standings and NCAA Tournament seeding. There are top teams in men's and women's hoops going at it, and we're here to help you prepare for the action. (FOX Sports)

Why Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr.'s 45-point shooting outburst felt inevitable

Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. had a record-setting night Monday, scoring 45 points, including 10 threes, in the Cardinals' 118-77 beatdown of NC State. Brown was 14-for-23 from the field,10-for-16 from three, and added nine rebounds, two assists and three steals inside the KFC Yum! Center. Brown's 45 points were an ACC freshman record. (CBS Sports)

Chris Paul retires, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA’s All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood. (Associated Press)

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