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No. 6 Duke is 12-1 with wins over NCAA Tournament teams like Kansas, Arkansas, Florida and Michigan State, and yet it enters 2026 with questions aplenty after a second-half collapse to Texas Tech, followed up by Wednesday's sweaty, six-point win over Georgia Tech as a gargantuan 27.5-point favorite.

Isaiah Evans' career-night of 28 points on six 3-pointers led Duke basketball in its win over Florida State. Here are the highlights.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/missouri as Live Blog of Mizzou's SEC Opener Against No. 22 Florida. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri will hope a new year will mean a new Tigers as they begin SEC play Saturday night by hosting No. 22 Florida.

New Florida legislation would separate live racing from gambling at the state’s last two racetracks, if passed.

Iowa State will put its unbeaten record and No. 3 ranking on the line in a Big 12 road game Wednesday against Baylor on Peacock. The Cyclones (1-0 Big 12, 14-0 overall) have tied a school record for best start with victories over St.