Beyond the Octagon, Alex Pereira is stirring romance rumors. A high-profile split with Tracy Cortez and a sparring clip with Vera Dijkmans have fans buzzing about a possible new chapter, though the details remain scarce.

Notre Dame hosts Boston College in a pivotal ACC showdown as the Irish try to snap a five-game skid. Fresh faces are stepping up, bringing new scoring and late-clutch energy to Purcell Pavilion for a showdown that’s shaping the season.

Sam Hauser seems to play the same role, but this season is about adaptation under tougher coverage. A shift in shot choices and a quiet dip in efficiency hint at a larger evolution—one that tests his resilience and could reshape his impact.

Caleb Martin is in the hottest stretch of his Mavericks career, turning a strong run into serious trade chatter as the February deadline nears. His all-around impact and contract situation have teams watching closely. Dallas may be weighing its next move as they reposition around a young core.

Tyrese Haliburton sat out as the Pacers edged out a tight win, a reminder of the injury that reshaped their season. With him sidelined for the foreseeable future, Indiana leans on a rising core and a bold plan for the road ahead.

An anticipated UFC showdown was scrapped after Cameron Smotherman collapsed just after the weigh-in, triggering medical attention and a last-minute cancellation. With the cause still unclear, questions about fighter safety and what comes next linger.

Miami faces a tough back-to-back in Utah, juggling injuries and a need to rediscover their shooting touch. With Herro and Kel’el Ware out and Powell back in the mix, the Heat must contend with a versatile Jazz lineup led by the scoring burst of Keyonte George. Jaquez Jr.’s return to form could be the spark…

No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball hits the road for a rugged weekend, opening against Northwestern. With a sharp 18-1 start and a deep, star-filled lineup, the Bruins are sharpening their title aspirations as they brace for a pivotal test in Evanston.

Gonzaga hosts San Francisco at the McCarthey Center in a pivotal showdown as the Zags chase a 34th straight win over the Dons. With Braden Huff out until mid-February and Graham Ike day-to-day, depth will be tested, while freshmen Davis Fogle and Mario Saint-Supery—alongside senior Tyon Grant-Foster—step into bigger roles. The Dons counter with stingy…

Northwestern tries to ride momentum into a stern test against UCLA. The recipe for success: sharper three-point shooting, bottling up the Bilodeau–Dent pick-and-roll, and disciplined defense with few fouls to keep them in the fight.

An unexpected eligibility ruling shakes up college basketball, returning a key center to the court under a new twist. In the wake of a tense postgame moment, coaches call for clearer, steadier NCAA rules shaping the postseason and the future of the sport.

Two defensive-minded Big East rivals clash in Chicago as Seton Hall tries to steady a rough patch against a rising DePaul squad. Expect a grind-it-out battle where every possession matters and momentum could swing the tides in this road showdown.

Short-handed and fueled by a stunning second-half surge from P.J. Haggerty, Kansas State toppled Utah in a nail-biter at Bramlage Coliseum. The 34-point eruption and a clutch late sequence hint at a rising Wildcats surge as they gear up for a pivotal stretch.

Two teams hungry for a win meet in St. Louis as the Kings kick off a pivotal road swing. With goaltending decisions looming and key players out, this matchup could set the tone for the stretch ahead. Expect tight defense, timely scoring, and a chance for Los Angeles to grab momentum on the road.