NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night

Los Angeles Clippers 108, Chicago Bulls 103

Clippers 108, Bulls 103 – Leonard, Powell lead Clippers past Bulls, 108-103 

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Norman Powell added 27 to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 108-103. Paul George added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who’ve won six of seven. Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Bulls, who dropped the first of a four-game homestand. DeMar DeRozan added 20 points and Zach LaVine finished with 18 points and 14 boards. Los Angeles led 85-84 after three quarters and never trailed in the fourth but couldn’t shake the Bulls until the final seconds.

Tonight

Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night

Northern Illinois 73, Western Michigan 59

Kent State 81, Central Michigan 69

Eastern Michigan 90, Ohio 79

NIU 73, WMU 59 – Northern Illinois defeats Western Michigan 73-59 

Kaleb Thornton scored 15 points to help Northern Illinois defeat Western Michigan 73-59 on Tuesday night.  Thornton added five assists and three steals for the Huskies (9-13, 5-4 Mid-American Conference). David Coit added 13 points while shooting 5 for 15, including 3 for 10 from beyond the arc, and he also had eight rebounds. Zarigue Nutter shot 6 for 16 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.  Markeese Hastings led the way for the Broncos (6-16, 2-7) with 22 points, 19 rebounds and two steals. Titus Wright added 16 points for Western Michigan. Lamar Norman Jr. also had 10 points and six rebounds.

Kent State 81, CMU 69 – Payton’s 18 lead Kent State past Central Michigan 81-69 

Chris Payton scored 18 points as Kent State beat Central Michigan 81-69 on Tuesday night.  Payton had 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Golden Flashes (18-4, 8-1 Mid-American Conference). Sincere Carry scored 13 points and added six assists. Giovanni Santiago was 4 of 5 shooting (3 for 4 from distance) to finish with 13 points. Markus Harding finished with 22 points for the Chippewas (8-14, 3-6). Reggie Bass added 16 points, seven assists and three steals for Central Michigan. In addition, Brian Taylor finished with 16 points and two blocks.

EMU 90, Ohio 79 – Acuff’s 29 lead Eastern Michigan past Ohio 90-79 

Tyson Acuff had 29 points in Eastern Michigan’s 90-79 win over Ohio on Tuesday night.  Acuff added six assists for the Eagles (6-16, 3-6 Mid-American Conference). Emoni Bates scored 19 points while shooting 7 for 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Kevin-David Rice finished 3 of 4 from 3-point range to finish with 11 points. The Bobcats (11-11, 3-6) were led by Dwight Wilson, who recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds. Jaylin Hunter added 22 points and six rebounds for Ohio. AJ Clayton also had 13 points.

NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight

Toledo at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.

Ohio at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.

Western Michigan at Bowling Green, 7:00 p.m.

NCAAFB – Michigan State player who swung helmet gets probation

A Michigan State football player who swung his helmet at a Michigan player in a stadium tunnel has expressed regret. Khary Crump said Tuesday that he’s “just looking forward to wuppin’ some maize and blue” on the field. Crump, a defensive back, was sentenced to probation. He was one of seven Michigan State players charged in a skirmish after an Oct. 29 loss at Michigan Stadium. Crump was the only Spartan facing a felony, but that charge was dismissed in an agreement to plead guilty to misdemeanors. His record will be scrubbed clean and the case will be sealed if he stays out of trouble while on probation.

WNBA – Griner’s return, free agency raises charter flight concerns

Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA has collided with free agency which has raised questions once again about teams chartering flights. Griner announced in December that she would return to the league after spending last season in a Russian jail before being released in a dramatic prisoner swap. The 6-foot-9 center is a free agent and says she’ll return to Phoenix. Players can officially sign with teams on Wednesday. Players have been unable to negotiate for charter flights and the current collective bargaining agreement requires all teams to fly commercial. If Griner needs special travel accommodations due to safety concerns the league will have to come up with a plan and any change would have to be approved by both the union and the WNBA.

NFL – AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints

A person with knowledge of the pact tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints to hire Sean Payton as their head coach. The person says the Broncos will send a first-round pick in this year’s draft and a future second-rounder to the Saints in order to get Payton in Denver. The Saints will send a third-round pick to the Broncos. Payton stepped down as the Saints’ coach last year but remained under contract with the team. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn’t announced the agreement.

NFL – Brother vs. brother: Kelces prepare for Super Bowl showdown

Donna Kelce is going to have to pull out her custom jersey — the one with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s front stitched to Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce’s back — one more time this season. For the first time in Super Bowl history, a pair of siblings will square off on the NFL’s biggest stage. Kelce helped the Chiefs return to their third championship game in four seasons on Sunday night when they beat the Bengals for the AFC title. Jason has the Eagles back for the second time in six years after their NFC title win over the 49ers.

MLB – Dexter Fowler retires at 36 after 14 major league seasons

Dexter Fowler says he is retiring at age 36 after 14 major league seasons. An All-Star outfielder in 2016 when he won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs, Fowler hit .259 with 127 homers and 517 RBIs. A 14th-round pick by Colorado in the 2004 amateur draft, Fowler played for the Rockies, Houston, the Cubs, St. Louis and the Los Angeles Angels. Fowler signed a minor league contract with Toronto last March 31. He went 5 for 12 (.417) with three RBIs in three games for Triple-A Buffalo from April 28-30, then was released on May 3.

NBAGL – NBA G League
Tonight

Grand Rapids Gold at Greensboro Swarm, 7:00 p.m.

MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball

Lake Michigan College at Marian Ancilla, 5:30 p.m.

Southwestern Michigan at Glen Oaks, 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball

Lake Michigan College at Marian Ancilla, 7:30 p.m.

Southwestern Michigan at Glen Oaks, 7:30 p.m.

MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference

St. Joseph 54, Niles 39
St. Joe got 12 points from Chase Sanders in a balanced effort for the Bears in a 54-39 home win over Niles.  Matt Lanier added 11 points for St. Joe, who has won 6 straight, and 8 of their last 9. Ethan Chambliss had 12 points to lead Niles before fouling out.  Niles falls to 6-7 on the season.

Lakeshore 64, Dowagiac 28
Lakeshore put three players in double figures as the Lancers went on for a 64-28 win over Dowagiac. Jack Carlisle had a game high 14 points for the Lancers, while Matt Vaughn scored 13, and Lane Fry had 10.  Lakeshore has now won three straight to even their record at 6-6.

Berrien Springs 67, Our Lady of the Lake 28
Kole Blasko scored a team high 16 points for Berrien Springs in a 67-28 win over Our Lady of the Lake.  Owen McLoughlin had a game high 24 points in the loss for the Lakers.

River Valley 78, Countryside 72

Bridgman 62, Buchanan 52

Brandywine 61, Cassopolis 35

Otsego 75, Gull Lake 55

Mattawan 63, Grand Rapids West Catholic 51

Charlotte 70, Paw Paw 44

GR Ottawa Hills 85, Plainwell 59

Marshall 52, Portage Central 49

Three Rivers 62, Portage Northern 50

BC Lakeview 62, Kalamazoo Christian 58

Harper Creek 66, Vicksburg 53

Gobles 32, Kalamazoo Heritage 21

Quincy 67, Martin 33

Hopkins 56, Saugatuck 29

SAC

South Haven 44, Kalamazoo Hackett 41

Constantine 54, Coloma 41

Watervliet 57, Parchment 45

Allegan 73, Lawton 60

Southwest 10

Comstock 81, Bloomingdale 25

Centreville 69, Marcellus 45

Decatur 47, Hartford 37
Led by Landon Fisher’s 19 points, Decatur came away with a 47-37 win over Hartford. Julien Rodarte had 12 points to lead the Huskies.

Lawrence 65, Bangor 41
Tim Coombs scored 20 points for Lawrence in a 65-41 win over Bangor, Ben McCaw added 14 and John Schuman had 10

White Pigeon 58, Mendon 54

Girls Basketball
Non-Conference

St. Joseph 62, Niles 22
Jaslynn Ward had a game high 21 points to lead St. Joseph to a 62-22 win at Niles.  Eleah Hedstrom added 17 points in the win for the Bears.

Michigan Lutheran 43, Eau Claire 8

Martin 43, Berrien Springs 28
Marybeth Ritchie scored 11 points for Martin, while Makala Goddard had 10 in the Clippers 43-28 win over Berrien Springs.  Aubreona Smith had a game high 16 points in the loss for the Shamrocks.

Dowagiac 53, Cassopolis 49

Grandville 58, Mattawan 31

Marshall 54, Portage Central 39

Hudsonville 73, Paw Paw 44

Otsego 51, Gull Lake 18

Three Rivers 66, Portage Northern 66

Holland Black River 34, North Muskegon 30

SAC

Bridgman 34, Lawton 17

Watervliet 42, Schoolcraft 31

Constantine 42, Fennville 25

Kalamazoo Hackett 50, Allegan 36

Southwest 10

Lawrence 41, Bangor 33

Comstock 78, Bloomingdale 23

Decatur 48, Hartford 43

Centreville 47, Marcellus 31

Mendon 24, White Pigeon 14

Tonight
Boys Basketball

Berrien Springs at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.

Marcellus at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.

Bronson at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.

GR Covenant Christian at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.

Saugatuck at Gobles, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Kalamazoo Christian at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m.

Kalamazoo Central at Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.

Saugatuck at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, right, slaps the ball away from Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

NBA – National Basketball Association 
Last Night 
Los Angeles Clippers 108, Chicago Bulls 103

Clippers 108, Bulls 103 – Leonard, Powell lead Clippers past Bulls, 108-103 
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Norman Powell added 27 to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 108-103. Paul George added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who’ve won six of seven. Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Bulls, who dropped the first of a four-game homestand. DeMar DeRozan added 20 points and Zach LaVine finished with 18 points and 14 boards. Los Angeles led 85-84 after three quarters and never trailed in the fourth but couldn’t shake the Bulls until the final seconds.
Tonight 
Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball 
Last Night 
Northern Illinois 73, Western Michigan 59 
Kent State 81, Central Michigan 69 
Eastern Michigan 90, Ohio 79
NIU 73, WMU 59 – Northern Illinois defeats Western Michigan 73-59 
Kaleb Thornton scored 15 points to help Northern Illinois defeat Western Michigan 73-59 on Tuesday night.  Thornton added five assists and three steals for the Huskies (9-13, 5-4 Mid-American Conference). David Coit added 13 points while shooting 5 for 15, including 3 for 10 from beyond the arc, and he also had eight rebounds. Zarigue Nutter shot 6 for 16 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.  Markeese Hastings led the way for the Broncos (6-16, 2-7) with 22 points, 19 rebounds and two steals. Titus Wright added 16 points for Western Michigan. Lamar Norman Jr. also had 10 points and six rebounds.
Kent State 81, CMU 69 – Payton&#8217;s 18 lead Kent State past Central Michigan 81-69 
Chris Payton scored 18 points as Kent State beat Central Michigan 81-69 on Tuesday night.  Payton had 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Golden Flashes (18-4, 8-1 Mid-American Conference). Sincere Carry scored 13 points and added six assists. Giovanni Santiago was 4 of 5 shooting (3 for 4 from distance) to finish with 13 points. Markus Harding finished with 22 points for the Chippewas (8-14, 3-6). Reggie Bass added 16 points, seven assists and three steals for Central Michigan. In addition, Brian Taylor finished with 16 points and two blocks.
EMU 90, Ohio 79 – Acuff&#8217;s 29 lead Eastern Michigan past Ohio 90-79 
Tyson Acuff had 29 points in Eastern Michigan&#8217;s 90-79 win over Ohio on Tuesday night.  Acuff added six assists for the Eagles (6-16, 3-6 Mid-American Conference). Emoni Bates scored 19 points while shooting 7 for 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Kevin-David Rice finished 3 of 4 from 3-point range to finish with 11 points. The Bobcats (11-11, 3-6) were led by Dwight Wilson, who recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds. Jaylin Hunter added 22 points and six rebounds for Ohio. AJ Clayton also had 13 points.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball 
Tonight 
Toledo at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m. 
Ohio at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m. 
Western Michigan at Bowling Green, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – Michigan State player who swung helmet gets probation 
A Michigan State football player who swung his helmet at a Michigan player in a stadium tunnel has expressed regret. Khary Crump said Tuesday that he’s “just looking forward to wuppin’ some maize and blue” on the field. Crump, a defensive back, was sentenced to probation. He was one of seven Michigan State players charged in a skirmish after an Oct. 29 loss at Michigan Stadium. Crump was the only Spartan facing a felony, but that charge was dismissed in an agreement to plead guilty to misdemeanors. His record will be scrubbed clean and the case will be sealed if he stays out of trouble while on probation.
WNBA – Griner&#8217;s return, free agency raises charter flight concerns 
Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA has collided with free agency which has raised questions once again about teams chartering flights. Griner announced in December that she would return to the league after spending last season in a Russian jail before being released in a dramatic prisoner swap. The 6-foot-9 center is a free agent and says she&#8217;ll return to Phoenix. Players can officially sign with teams on Wednesday. Players have been unable to negotiate for charter flights and the current collective bargaining agreement requires all teams to fly commercial. If Griner needs special travel accommodations due to safety concerns the league will have to come up with a plan and any change would have to be approved by both the union and the WNBA.
NFL – AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints 
A person with knowledge of the pact tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints to hire Sean Payton as their head coach. The person says the Broncos will send a first-round pick in this year&#8217;s draft and a future second-rounder to the Saints in order to get Payton in Denver. The Saints will send a third-round pick to the Broncos. Payton stepped down as the Saints&#8217; coach last year but remained under contract with the team. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn&#8217;t announced the agreement.
NFL – Brother vs. brother: Kelces prepare for Super Bowl showdown 
Donna Kelce is going to have to pull out her custom jersey — the one with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s front stitched to Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce’s back — one more time this season. For the first time in Super Bowl history, a pair of siblings will square off on the NFL’s biggest stage. Kelce helped the Chiefs return to their third championship game in four seasons on Sunday night when they beat the Bengals for the AFC title. Jason has the Eagles back for the second time in six years after their NFC title win over the 49ers.
MLB – Dexter Fowler retires at 36 after 14 major league seasons 
Dexter Fowler says he is retiring at age 36 after 14 major league seasons. An All-Star outfielder in 2016 when he won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs, Fowler hit .259 with 127 homers and 517 RBIs. A 14th-round pick by Colorado in the 2004 amateur draft, Fowler played for the Rockies, Houston, the Cubs, St. Louis and the Los Angeles Angels. Fowler signed a minor league contract with Toronto last March 31. He went 5 for 12 (.417) with three RBIs in three games for Triple-A Buffalo from April 28-30, then was released on May 3.
NBAGL – NBA G League 
Tonight 
Grand Rapids Gold at Greensboro Swarm, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics 
Tonight 
Women’s Basketball 
Lake Michigan College at Marian Ancilla, 5:30 p.m. 
Southwestern Michigan at Glen Oaks, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball 
Lake Michigan College at Marian Ancilla, 7:30 p.m. 
Southwestern Michigan at Glen Oaks, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports 
Last Night 
Boys Basketball 
Non-Conference 
St. Joseph 54, Niles 39
<ul>
<li>St. Joe got 12 points from Chase Sanders in a balanced effort for the Bears in a 54-39 home win over Niles.  Matt Lanier added 11 points for St. Joe, who has won 6 straight, and 8 of their last 9. Ethan Chambliss had 12 points to lead Niles before fouling out.  Niles falls to 6-7 on the season.</li>
</ul>
Lakeshore 64, Dowagiac 28
<ul>
<li>Lakeshore put three players in double figures as the Lancers went on for a 64-28 win over Dowagiac. Jack Carlisle had a game high 14 points for the Lancers, while Matt Vaughn scored 13, and Lane Fry had 10.  Lakeshore has now won three straight to even their record at 6-6.</li>
</ul>
Berrien Springs 67, Our Lady of the Lake 28
<ul>
<li>Kole Blasko scored a team high 16 points for Berrien Springs in a 67-28 win over Our Lady of the Lake.  Owen McLoughlin had a game high 24 points in the loss for the Lakers.</li>
</ul>
River Valley 78, Countryside 72 
Bridgman 62, Buchanan 52 
Brandywine 61, Cassopolis 35 
Otsego 75, Gull Lake 55 
Mattawan 63, Grand Rapids West Catholic 51 
Charlotte 70, Paw Paw 44 
GR Ottawa Hills 85, Plainwell 59 
Marshall 52, Portage Central 49 
Three Rivers 62, Portage Northern 50 
BC Lakeview 62, Kalamazoo Christian 58 
Harper Creek 66, Vicksburg 53 
Gobles 32, Kalamazoo Heritage 21 
Quincy 67, Martin 33 
Hopkins 56, Saugatuck 29
SAC 
South Haven 44, Kalamazoo Hackett 41 
Constantine 54, Coloma 41 
Watervliet 57, Parchment 45 
Allegan 73, Lawton 60
Southwest 10 
Comstock 81, Bloomingdale 25 
Centreville 69, Marcellus 45 
Decatur 47, Hartford 37
<ul>
<li>Led by Landon Fisher’s 19 points, Decatur came away with a 47-37 win over Hartford. Julien Rodarte had 12 points to lead the Huskies.</li>
</ul>
Lawrence 65, Bangor 41
<ul>
<li>Tim Coombs scored 20 points for Lawrence in a 65-41 win over Bangor, Ben McCaw added 14 and John Schuman had 10</li>
</ul>
White Pigeon 58, Mendon 54
Girls Basketball 
Non-Conference 
St. Joseph 62, Niles 22
<ul>
<li>Jaslynn Ward had a game high 21 points to lead St. Joseph to a 62-22 win at Niles.  Eleah Hedstrom added 17 points in the win for the Bears.</li>
</ul>
Michigan Lutheran 43, Eau Claire 8 
Martin 43, Berrien Springs 28
<ul>
<li>Marybeth Ritchie scored 11 points for Martin, while Makala Goddard had 10 in the Clippers 43-28 win over Berrien Springs.  Aubreona Smith had a game high 16 points in the loss for the Shamrocks.</li>
</ul>
Dowagiac 53, Cassopolis 49 
Grandville 58, Mattawan 31 
Marshall 54, Portage Central 39 
Hudsonville 73, Paw Paw 44 
Otsego 51, Gull Lake 18 
Three Rivers 66, Portage Northern 66 
Holland Black River 34, North Muskegon 30
SAC 
Bridgman 34, Lawton 17 
Watervliet 42, Schoolcraft 31 
Constantine 42, Fennville 25 
Kalamazoo Hackett 50, Allegan 36
Southwest 10 
Lawrence 41, Bangor 33 
Comstock 78, Bloomingdale 23 
Decatur 48, Hartford 43 
Centreville 47, Marcellus 31 
Mendon 24, White Pigeon 14
Tonight 
Boys Basketball 
Berrien Springs at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m. 
Marcellus at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m. 
Bronson at Constantine, 7:30 p.m. 
GR Covenant Christian at Fennville, 7:00 p.m. 
Saugatuck at Gobles, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball 
Kalamazoo Christian at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m. 
Kalamazoo Central at Plainwell, 7:00 p.m. 
Saugatuck at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, right, slaps the ball away from Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Los Angeles Clippers 108, Chicago Bulls 103 Clippers 108, Bulls 103 – Leonard, Powell lead Clippers past Bulls, 108-103 Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Norman Powell added 27 to