Historic Night for SGA; Kyler Murray Joins Vikings; March Madness Approaches
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to shine as he breaks a 63-year-old scoring record held by Wilt Chamberlain. On Thursday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard scored 35 points in a thrilling 104-102 victory over the Boston Celtics, marking his 127th consecutive game with over 20 points. This milestone puts him in a rare league, as only Kevin Durant has come close in recent years with 72 straight games. In NFL news, Kyler Murray has signed a one-year, veteran-minimum deal with the Minnesota Vikings after being released by the Arizona Cardinals. This move, aimed at finding a potential replacement for J.J. McCarthy, comes amid a quiet Day 4 of free agency. The Players Championship has opened up, with a five-way tie at the top after the first round at TPC Sawgrass. Notably, Collin Morikawa withdrew early due to a back injury, adding to the drama of the tournament. In college basketball, Miami (Ohio) suffered its first defeat of the season, losing 87-83 to UMass, ending their impressive 31-game winning streak. This loss complicates their aspirations for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid. Khamzat Chimaev is set to defend his middleweight title at UFC 328 against Sean Strickland on May 9. This will be Chimaev's first fight since claiming the title in August. As the NCAA Tournament approaches, teams are scrambling for positioning. Selection Sunday is just two days away, intensifying the stakes for bubble teams like NC State and Texas. The excitement builds as the tournament landscape shifts with each game.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-03-13