The comparisons with LIV are obvious. Aside from the Saudi backing, the men’s version is seen as a full-time occupation, which would put the new contest in direct competition with the NBA for talent ...

North Carolina Central faces the Howard Bison after Perry Smith Jr. scored 24 points in the Eagles' 81-78 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans.

McNeese comes into a matchup against Northwestern State as winners of seven straight home games. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.