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Nebraska's men's basketball team achieved a historic 14-0 start with a narrow 58-56 upset over No. 9 Michigan State, driven by strong defense and resilience despite shooting struggles, marking their best start ever and a significant upset in college basketball.
The Phoenix Suns secured their third straight win by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-87, showcasing a strong defensive performance that forced 19 turnovers. Despite a less-than-stellar offensive display, the Suns' defensive prowess allowed them to maintain a significant lead throughout the game. With all five starters scoring in double figures and Grayson Allen leading with 23 points, the Suns demonstrated their ability to adapt to different styles of play, positioning themselves as the favorite for the No. 6 seed in the playoffs.
The Washington Capitals secured a 2-0 shutout win over the Anaheim Ducks, with strong defensive play and goaltending leading the way. Ethan Bear scored his first goal with the Capitals, while Tom Wilson added an empty-netter. Darcy Kuemper posted his first shutout of the season, stopping all 24 shots he faced. The Capitals held the Ducks to just four high-danger chances at five-on-five, and Alex Alexeyev made a solid return to the lineup.
Forest Hills Central's dominant defensive effort, holding Mason to only 36 rushing yards and scoring a fourth-quarter pick-six, led them to their first-ever state title in program history, defeating Mason 27-10 in the Division 3 state championship game.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin acknowledges the team's "catastrophic" penalties in their recent win over the Titans and emphasizes the need to clean up their act. Tomlin plans to bring officials into practice to address the issue and believes the penalties were detrimental to their defensive effort. He previously mentioned the team's need to adjust to the officials' calls, which remains a work in progress.