Duke Stuns No. 1 Michigan, Igniting Social Media Reactions
No. 3 Duke upset No. 1 Michigan 68-63 in Washington, D.C., prompting a wave of social-media reactions that highlighted Mara’s foul trouble, late chances to tie, and Duke’s rebounding edge.
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Malinin’s reign ends in Milan as Kazakhstan clinches men’s skating gold
Ilia Malinin, the sport’s self-styled ‘Quad God’, was upset in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics men’s single skating final, snapping his two-and-a-half-year unbeaten run as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won gold after Malinin faltered with falls and several incomplete quadruple jumps.
Jayhawks stun top-ranked Arizona at home without Peterson
No. 9 Kansas upset No. 1 Arizona 82-78 at Allen Fieldhouse, overcoming Darryn Peterson’s absence. Melvin Council Jr. and Flory Bidunga sparked the second half, Bryson Tiller added 18 points, and Arizona big man Motiejus Krivas flirted with a monster stat line (14 points, 15 rebounds, 6 blocks). It marks Kansas’s first home win over a AP No. 1 team and shakes Bracketology projections as Arizona faces a brutal remaining schedule.
Red Storm Rally Tops UConn at MSG, Tightening Big East Title Race
St. John’s, energized by a sell-out Madison Square Garden crowd, upset No. 3 UConn 81-72 to snap the Huskies’ 18-game Big East win streak and tighten the league race. Zuby Ejiofor dominated inside with 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists while bench guard Dylan Darling provided clutch defense and late scoring. The win showcases Pitino’s revival of the program and sets up a possible regular-season title decider with a rematch in Hartford. UConn’s defense remains elite but fouling issues allowed St. John’s to hit 22 free throws and swing the game.
Portland stuns Gonzaga as defense collapses in unexpected upset
Gonzaga suffered an 87-80 upset at home to Portland, in what is described as one of the season’s most unlikely results. Coach Mark Few criticized the Zags’ porous defense, inconsistent rotations, and poor shot selection, noting Portland took open looks and made them while Gonzaga failed to mount sustained stops. Portland guard Joel Foxwell finished with 27 points and eight assists, guiding the Pilots to their first win over an AP Top 10 team as Gonzaga, ranked No. 6 in the AP poll, No. 5 NET, and No. 11 in KenPom, fell short. Few urged his team to bear down and respond with better defense and execution going forward.
Arctic upset: Bodø/Glimt stun Man City in Champions League
Manchester City suffered a stunning upset in Bodø, Norway, as Bodø/Glimt beat them in the Champions League, with Rodri sent off and Kasper Hogh scoring for the visitors.
Sönmez stuns Alexandrova at the Australian Open while helping a ballkid
Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez rushed to aid a ballkid who fainted on court before defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in an Australian Open first-round upset in Melbourne.
UCF pulls off road upset in Tucson, 58-55, without star for Arizona
UCF used a frontcourt-focused game to out-rebound Arizona 39-30 and score 38 points in the paint, handing the shorthanded Wildcats a 58-55 loss as Micky Perdue sat with a wrist injury. Arizona shot poorly (1-for-17 from 3 in the first half) and committed 23 turnovers, while Molly Ladwig sparked a late surge with eight straight points. Nora Francois added a double-double for Arizona, but UCF’s defense and depth prevailed as coach Becky Burke lamented consistency and depth ahead of a stretch of ranked opponents.
Macclesfield pull off historic FA Cup upset as chairman leads pitch invasion
Macclesfield stunned Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round, the competition’s biggest upset by league position, prompting a pitch invasion led by chairman Rob Smethurst. The win sparked emotional celebrations and a tribute to late player Ethan McLeod, with the club supporting his family in the dressing room after the match.
Rams and Panthers Clash in NFL Wild Card Showdown
The Carolina Panthers, underdogs, are competing fiercely against the Los Angeles Rams in a wild card NFL game, with the game tied at 17-17 late in the third quarter, featuring key plays like Bryce Young's impressive throws and critical turnovers, keeping the game highly competitive and unpredictable.
Florida Dominates Tennessee in Basketball Showdown
The Florida Gators defeated the No. 21 Tennessee Volunteers 91-67 in a dominant home performance, with Boogie Fland leading the way with a season-high 23 points after a six-week slump, and Reuben Chinyelu posting a double-double. The Gators shot efficiently and controlled the game, ending Tennessee's 70-game streak of allowing the most points in a game this season. Florida now prepares for upcoming SEC road games, including a visit to Oklahoma and Vanderbilt.
Wrexham's Historic FA Cup Victory Over Nottingham Forest
Wrexham stunned Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties in an FA Cup third-round thriller after a 3-3 draw in regular and extra time, with Arthur Okonkwo making crucial saves in the shootout, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Collignon Stuns Dimitrov at Brisbane International 2026
Belgian qualifier Raphael Collignon defeated Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(1), 6-3 at the Brisbane International, ending Dimitrov's brief comeback from injury, and advancing to his second ATP tour-level quarter-final.
Vanderbilt Upsets LSU in Women's Basketball
The fifth-ranked LSU women's basketball team lost to 12th-ranked Vanderbilt 65-61 in a close game, with Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scoring 32 points to lead her team to victory. LSU's defense improved after a rough start, but Vanderbilt's three-point shooting and late-game performance secured the win. LSU falls to 14-2, while Vanderbilt remains undefeated at 15-0.
SMU's Hot Offense Downs UNC in Upset Win
SMU defeated North Carolina 97-83 in Dallas, ending UNC's seven-game winning streak, with SMU shooting exceptionally well in the second half, led by Boopie Miller and Corey Washington, while UNC's Seth Trimble and Jarin Stevenson had strong performances.