Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) celebrates a dunk by teammate Aday Mara against Washington during the second half of a game Wednesday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Michigan gets

back on track

SEATTLE (AP) — Aday Mara scored a season-high 20 points and No. 4 Michigan bounced back from its first loss of the season with an 82-72 victory over Washington on Wednesday night.

The 7-foot-3 Mara finished 10 of 11 from the field and added three blocks, two rebounds and two assists. Morez Johnson Jr. had 16 points and a career-best 16 rebounds for the Wolverines (15-1, 5-1 Big Ten) in their first trip to Hec Edmundson Pavilion since 1994.

Yaxel Lendeborg provided 14 points and seven boards for Michigan, which was coming off a 91-88 defeat at home against Wisconsin last Saturday.

JJ Mandaquit led the Huskies (10-7, 2-4) with 15 points off the bench.

Michigan visits Oregon on Saturday.

Darnold has

oblique injury

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a left oblique injury. Darnold got hurt during Thursday’s practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, but he said he’s confident he’ll play. Darnold said he felt something in his oblique while throwing passes to receivers with no defenders.

The eighth-year quarterback said this is the first time he has dealt with an oblique issue and that he’ll be getting treatment leading up to the game. When asked about his chances of sitting out, Darnold said, “Very low percentage. Probably closer to zero.”

Fred Warner

is ruled out

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco’s star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers’ playoff game against Seattle. Warner returned to practice this week after a serious ankle injury in October.

Coach Kyle Shanahan initially called it a season-ending injury, but hopes Warner could return if the team advances. The 49ers are also hoping to get receiver Ricky Pearsall back this week. Pearsall practiced on a limited basis and is listed as questionable.

Safety Ji’Ayir Brown is out against Seattle, while linebackers Dee Winters and Luke Gifford are questionable.

Carson Beck

stands at 37-5

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck’s college football journey ends Monday night in the national championship game. Beck, who enrolled at Georgia at 17, has faced criticism and injury but now leads Miami against Indiana.

Despite doubts, Miami has won seven straight games. Beck’s leadership shone in the CFP semifinal, leading a game-winning drive against Mississippi. Inspired by Tom Brady highlights, Beck stayed calm under pressure.

His college record stands at 37-5, with impressive stats. His final college game offers a chance to end on the highest of high notes.

NBA eyes

Europe league

(AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has reaffirmed plans to launch a new league in Europe in partnership with FIBA. Speaking before the Memphis-Orlando game in Berlin, Silver emphasized the growing popularity of basketball in Germany, which holds the World Cup and EuroBasket titles.

The league aims to start by October 2027 with a potential 16-team model. Silver noted discussions with interested clubs, media companies, and sponsors. Target countries include Britain, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, and Turkey.

Silver stressed the need for a long-term perspective, as new arenas and significant investments are required.