Unranked Evansville, coached by former Celtics player Walter McCarty, leads for nearly 30 of 40 minutes and hands the top-ranked Wildcats their first loss.
Scott Martin
Sports Digest: Sea Dogs Hot Stove Dinner to feature Chavis
Michael Chavis, who made his Portland Sea Dogs debut in 2017, is the featured guest at the Jan. 15 event.
MLB notebook: League expands investigation in 2017 Astros illegally stealing signs
The Athletic website reports the team stole signs during home games in 2017 by using a camera positioned in center field.
NFL notebook: Kaepernick to hold private workout in Atlanta
All 32 NFL teams have been invited to Saturday’s workout.
Walker scores 29 as Celtics win their eighth straight
Jaylen Brown adds 25 points as Boston remains unbeaten since opening night with a win over Dallas.
NBA roundup: Wiggins lifts Timberwolves past Pistons
Andrew Wiggins scores 33 points and Karl-Anthony Town has 25 as Minnesota snaps an eight-game losing streak to the Pistons.
Celtics Gordon Hayward has surgery on broken hand
The injury is expected to keep the forward out for about six weeks.
Sports Digest: 76ers end three-game losing streak by beating Hornets, 114-106
Joel Embiid scores 18 points and Al Horford adds 15 for Philadelphia.
NFL roundup: Falcons sack Brees six times in 26-9 win over Saints
Matt Ryan passes for two touchdowns as Atlanta ends a six-game losing streak.
MLS Cup: Sounders claim second title in four years by beating Toronto FC 3-1
Seattle becomes the sixth MLS franchise in league history with multiple titles.