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Jeremy Fears scores career-high 29 as No. 7 Michigan State outlasts Rutgers 88-79 in OT 01/27/2026 09:31pm • PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Jeremy Fears scored 27 of his career-high 29 points in the second half and overtime, and No. 7 Michigan State outlasted Rutgers 88-79 on Tuesday night. Fears also had nine assists, including a pass to Divine Ugochukwu for the tying 3-pointer from the corner with 11 seconds No. 5 Nebraska short-handed in 75-72 loss to No. 3 Michigan, missing Rienk Mast and Braden Frager 01/27/2026 09:29pm • ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 5 Nebraska was short-handed against No. 3 Michigan and fell 75-72 on Tuesday night for its first loss of the season. The Cornhuskers were without Rienk Mast and Braden Frager. Mast was out with an illness and coach Fred Hoiberg said the forward told him 12 minutes befor Darius Acuff Jr. posts 21 points and 9 assists to lead No. 15 Arkansas past Oklahoma 83-79 01/27/2026 09:22pm • NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Freshman star Darius Acuff Jr. had 21 points and nine assists, and No. 15 Arkansas held off Oklahoma 83-79 on Tuesday night. Meleek Thomas added 16 points for the Razorbacks (16-5, 6-2 Southeastern Conference), who have won four of their past five games. Arkansas shot 55.6% Omari Witherspoon makes go-ahead shot in OT and Pittsburgh tops Wake Forest 80-76 to end 3-game skid 01/27/2026 08:58pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Barry Dunning Jr. and Roman Siulepa each scored 15 points, Omari Witherspoon made a step-back jumper with 15 seconds left in overtime, and Pittsburgh beat Wake Forest 80-76 on Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak. Siulepa stole an inbounds pass along the sideline and r Weather issues push Vandy-Ole Miss women's basketball game to Friday at Birmingham 01/27/2026 08:09pm • BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 17 Mississippi have pushed back their women’s basketball game to Friday and relocated it to Birmingham, Alabama. This game originally had been set for Thursday at Oxford, Mississippi. It's being moved because of icy conditions in Mississippi from Witness at Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial tells of celebratory night that became a horror 01/27/2026 07:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The first witness at the sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them high-end real estate brokers, testified Tuesday that the thrill of attending a party at actor Zac Efron’s apartment turned into a nightmare when, hours later, one of the brothers repeatedly raped her at Indiana's title defense will feature back-to-back matchups with Ohio State and Michigan 01/27/2026 07:11pm • ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Indiana's national title defense will include back-to-back matchups with the schools that won the championship each of the previous two seasons. The Big Ten released its 2026 league schedule on Tuesday. Indiana will host Ohio State on Oct. 17 and visit Michigan on Oct. 24. How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgages 01/27/2026 07:00pm • At its January 2026 meeting, the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady, keeping the low end of the range at 3.5%. The Fed referenced the impact of employment data in a Jan. 28 news release, saying, "Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabiliz How the Federal Reserve Impacts Personal Loans 01/27/2026 07:00pm • The Federal Reserve doesn't directly set personal loan rates. But its monetary policies are designed to have a widespread effect on the U.S. economy. When the central bank makes a policy move, it creates a chain reaction that trickles down to personal loan interest rates. Borrowers with an existing How to Find the Best Independent Living Community Near You: A Checklist 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Independent living facilities, also sometimes called retirement communities, active adult communities or 55-plus communities, can be an excellent option for older adults who want certain amenities and benefits but are still able to care for themselves. These communities primarily focus on serving th Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Get $200 Bonus for Bucks-76ers, NBA, CBB Games 01/27/2026 06:52pm • As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday,  new bettors have an excellent opportunity to dive into the action on this game, college hoops and other NBA matchups with the exclusive bet365 bonus code WTOP365 here. This thrilling NBA matchup provides the p Late to practice? That's $500 as Deion Sanders institutes bigger fines for violating team rules 01/27/2026 06:41pm • For the Colorado Buffaloes, there's a stiff price to pay for being late to football practice: a $500 fine. Not showing up at all? That's a $2,500 penalty. Coach Deion Sanders is cracking down on violations of team rules with heftier fines for his players. Fresh off a 3-9 season, Sanders unveiled his Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities 01/27/2026 06:29pm • Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year. The pause in the red state, which is home to thousands of H-1B visa holders, comes amid actions by Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski praises Penix, says he has 'ton of respect' for new rival Mayfield 01/27/2026 05:58pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Stefanski praised his new quarterback and fended off an old one during his introductory news conference as the Atlanta Falcons' coach on Tuesday. The Falcons' new leadership team — including Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan — plans to evaluate every position o Stanford settles wrongful death suit with Katie Meyer's family, announces mental health initiative 01/27/2026 05:22pm • By The Associated Press (AP) — Stanford and the family of Katie Meyer have settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the university following the star soccer player’s suicide in 2022. When she died, the 22-year-old Meyer was distraught over the prospect of disciplinary action from the unive