Mikal Bridges helps Knicks hold off Spurs 117-114

Mikal Bridges outdueled Victor Wembanyama in the fourth quarter Wednesday afternoon, when Bridges scored 15 points in the period to lead the host New York Knicks to a 117-114 comeback win over Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Hawaii basketball team falls 69-55 to Nebraska in Diamond Head Classic

Nebraska guard Brice Williams’ comfort zone was 94 by 50 feet of hardwood. At ease with drives and deep shots, Williams produced 32 points — 21 after the intermission — to lead the Cornhuskers to a 69-55 victory over Hawaii and into Wednesday’s championship game of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic at SimpliFi Arena in Stan Sheriff Center.

Tyler Higbee’s emotional return propels Rams to eighth win in 10 games

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Los Angeles Rams, who started the season 1-4, who rolled out the most random combinations at receiver and offensive line imaginable through that time due to early-season injuries, who had a tangible avenue toward blowing their offensive roster up ahead of the trade deadline …