(Undated) — Here is the latest sports news: Shaun White wins gold again. MSU voted no confidence for Engler. Cavs take down Thunder. Trae Young can’t get going against Texas Tech. Kings add defenseman to the mix in deal with Senators.
>>American Shaun White Wins Gold In Snowboard Halfpipe
(PyeongChang, South Korea) — American Shaun White is back on top at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. White won the gold medal in the men’s snowboard halfpipe final. He threw down a 97.75 in his final run to earn the top-spot on the podium and a little redemption while he was at it. White failed to medal at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia after taking home gold in the 2006 and 2010 Games.
>>MSU Faculty Senate Vote Held
(East Lansing, MI) — Michigan State University’s faculty Senate issued a no confidence vote in the school’s Board of Trustees yesterday. According to multiple outlets in East Lansing, it was a 61-to-four vote. The move comes amid the Larry Nassar scandal and the trustees appointment of former Michigan governor John Engler as interim university president.
The Faculty Senate casted votes to say they are concerned about the selection process that led to Engler’s appointment and how the university will move forward. Nassar, a former Michigan State and USA Gymnastics doctor, admitted to sexually assaulting over 200 women and girls while calling his actions “treatment.”
>>Cavs Sink Thunder
(Oklahoma City, OK) — The Cavaliers turnaround continues with a 120-112 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City. LeBron James led the way with 37 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as Cleveland earned its fourth straight victory. J.R. Smith hit six of the Cavs 16 threes on his way to 18 points. Rodney Hood and Jordan Clarkson each added 14, while Larry Nance Junior had 13 and nine boards.
>>Texas Tech Quiets Young And Oklahoma
(Lubbock, TX) — Number-six Texas Tech held freshman sensation Trae Young scoreless from behind the arc in its 88-78 win over number-23 Oklahoma in Lubbock. Young missed all nine of his three-point attempts, but still finished with 19 points and seven assists. It was the first game this season Young didn’t hit from deep. OU is 16-and-9 and 6-and-7 in conference.
>>Kings Acquire Phaneuf From Senators
(Los Angeles, CA) — Dion Phaneuf [[ DEE-awn fah-NUF ]] is heading to the United States. The Kings acquired the defenseman in a four-player trade with the Senators. Phaneuf comes to Los Angeles with forward Nate Thompson, while winger Marian Gaborik [[ MAIR-ee-uhn GAB-uhr-ihk ]] and center Nick Shore head to Ottawa. Phaneuf has three goals and 13 assists this season.
>>TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD
NBA
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Toronto Raptors 115, Miami Heat 112
Milwaukee Bucks 97, Atlanta Hawks 92
Houston Rockets 126, Minnesota Timberwolves 108
Cleveland Cavaliers 120, Oklahoma State Thunder 112
Sacramento Kings 114, Dallas Mavericks 109
Denver Nuggets 117, San Antonio Spurs 109
NHL
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Boston Bruins 5, Calgary Flames 2
Buffalo Sabres 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 3
Columbus Blue Jackets 4, New York Islanders 1
New Jersey Devils 5, Philadelphia Flyers 4 (SO)
Pittsburgh Penguins 6, Ottawa Senators 3
Carolina Hurricanes 7, Los Angeles Kings 3
Detroit Red Wings 2, Anaheim Ducks 1
Nashville Predators 4, St. Louis Blues 3 (OT)
Minnesota Wild 3, New York Rangers 2
Winnipeg Jets 4, Washington Captials 3 (OT)
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Arizona Coyotes 2, San Jose Sharks 1
Top-25 Men’s Basketball (“USA Today” Coaches’ Poll)
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#1 Michigan State Spartans 87, Minnesota Golden Gophers 57
#3 Virginia Cavaliers 59, #25 Miami Hurricanes 50
#6 Texas Tech Red Raiders 88, #18 Oklahoma Sooners 78
#13 Kansas Jayhawks 83, Iowa State Cyclones 77
#14 Rhode Island Rams 85, Richmond Spiders 67
#17 Tennessee Volunteers 70, South Carolina Gamecocks 67
>>WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE (All times are Eastern)
NBA
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7:00 p.m. – Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic
7:00 p.m. – Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers
7:00 p.m. – Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons
7:30 p.m. – Washington Wizards at New York Knicks
7:30 p.m. – Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets
8:00 p.m. – Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans
8:00 p.m. – Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies
8:00 p.m. – Sacramento Kings at Houston Rockets
8:00 p.m. – Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls
8:00 p.m. – Los Angeles Clippers at Boston Celtics
9:00 p.m. – Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz
10:30 p.m. – Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers
NHL
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7:00 p.m. – Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs
9:30 p.m. – Montreal Canadiens at Colorado Avalanche
10:00 p.m. – Florida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks
Top-25 Men’s Basketball (“USA Today” Coaches’ Poll)
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7:00 p.m. – #2 Villanova Wildcats at Providence Friars
9:00 p.m. – #4 Xavier Musketeers host Seton Hall Pirates
7:00 p.m. – #10 Duke Blue Devils host Virginia Tech Hokies
9:00 p.m. – #11 Auburn Tigers host Kentucky Wildcats
7:00 p.m. – #12 Clemson Tigers at Florida State Seminoles
6:30 p.m. – #21 Michigan Wolverines host Iowa Hawkeyes
11:00 p.m. – #24 Nevada Wolf Pack at Boise State Broncos
