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Kyrie Irving heard the criticism of his play — and his conditioning — so far this season, and responded with a 31-point night. Source: espn

Tensions between Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley, who have a long history, boiled over in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, ultimately resulting in double technicals and a flagrant foul 1 on Beverley for diving into Westbrook’s knees. Source: espn

Assistant coach Larry Drew has yet to reach a new deal with the Cavaliers, and the team might bring in a new head coach from outside the team, sources told ESPN. Source: espn

Former England captain Rooney, who is United’s record goalscorer following a trophy-laden 13 seasons at Old Trafford, believes anyone who pulls on the shirt must show the required level of ‘respect’. Source: dailymail.co.uk

Alabama opens atop the season’s first College Football Playoff ranking, ahead of fellow unbeaten Clemson. LSU, Notre Dame, Michigan and Georgia follow. Source: espn

CHRIS SUTTON: Mauricio Pochettino is clearly not a happy man. After building the most promising Tottenham team in a generation, he feels they are being left behind by their rivals. Source: dailymail.co.uk

Former Rutgers LB Izaia Bullock is alleged to have “initiated a plot to murder the family members of an acquaintance” earlier in the week, according to a statement from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Source: espn

ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Sixth in the Premier League and now into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, no challenge is fazing Bournemouth right now. Source: dailymail.co.uk

The Packers have traded safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to the Redskins. Source: espn

Steven Gerrard showed his uncompromising side as he interrupted Jordan Rossiter’s answer in a press conference to issue a warning to underperforming Rangers players.  Source: dailymail.co.uk