Zawdie Jackson and Dionte Bostick scored 13 points apiece and New Mexico State defeated Florida International 59-52 on Thursday night to pick up its seventh straight victory.

BOTTOM LINE: Florida International hosts New Mexico State after Jayden Brewer scored 20 points in Florida International’s 81-74 loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats.

Opening the first U.S. restaurant in Miami was a “natural choice,” according to CEO Eduardo Beaven, who founded Grupo RosaNegra in 2017 (the group is also the force behind Taboo Restaurants & Beach Clubs, among other entities).

A “demon-toothed” sea creature with “large, well-spaced fangs” has been identified as a new species after a researcher found a fossilized partial skull in the New Mexico desert, officials said.

Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas or to show off a unique celebration.

Midway through the first half, Messi scored an equalizing header. His celebration was far from typical. After briefly celebrating with Luis Suárez and his teammates, he turned towards the section of Club América fans who had been relentlessly targeting him. He displayed his iconic number 10 jersey, and with a defiant gesture, pointed toward them.

Tulane at Temple, 1 p.m. La Salle at UMass, 2 p.m. Rice at FAU, 1 p.m. Memphis at Charlotte, 3 p.m. Youngstown St. at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Iowa St. at West Virginia, 1 p.m. Ohio St. at Penn St., 1 p.m. Seton Hall at UConn, 1 p.m. William & Mary at Northeastern, 1 p.m. North Carolina at Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. Hofstra at Elon, 1 p.m. LSU at Florida, 1 p.m.

Snow isn't just for the mountains, the northern U.S., Europe and Siberia. Here's a sampling of the more bizarre events.

The historic NFL Madrid game will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu, home of soccer giants Real Madrid. The opponents are not confirmed but it marks the latest step in the NFL's global expansion.

Dolphins announced as designated team; will host game in Madrid at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid C.F.