Late block seals Grizzlies' comeback win over Magic
(Photo credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images) Desmond Bane hit a tiebreaking foul shot with 45.2 seconds left, and the visiting Memphis...
U.S.-Canada final of 4 Nations Face-Off draws huge ratings
(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday...
Brook Lopez helps short-handed Bucks get past Wizards
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) The short-handed Milwaukee Bucks weathered a sluggish start and a game-ending, seven-minute...
Andrej Stojakovic, Cal face Stanford in ACC clash
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images) California standout Andrej Stojakovic gets an opportunity to perform in front of his former...
Cavs shoot 61 percent to blow out Knicks
(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 27 points in the second quarter and Evan Mobley finished...
Hornets look to get back on track vs. Blazers
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) After snapping a 15-game losing streak in Portland last season, the Charlotte Hornets take...
Record ratings for U.S.-Canada final of 4 Nations Face-Off
(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the United States and Canada...
New-look Lakers out to change fortunes against Nuggets
(Photo credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets have forged a rivalry through their playoff...
No. 18 Clemson faces SMU in key ACC clash
(Photo credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images) Building resumes for the NCAA Tournament will be a priority when No. 18 Clemson travels...
Iowa, Washington duel with Big Ten tourney in mind
(Photo credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images) When the Big Ten expanded to 18 teams this season, with the addition of four West Coast...
Cincinnati looks to get back on track vs. TCU
(Photo credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images) Cincinnati coach Wes Miller is trying to instill confidence in his team coming off losses...
Bill Self admits he spoke to Oklahoma State about job last year
(Photo credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images) In an alternate universe, Bill Self could have left Kansas for a Big 12 Conference...
Shaky 76ers tied with lowly Nets entering matchup
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets likely did not expect to be tied in the standings...
TaylorMade signs Kai Trump to endorsement deal
(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images) TaylorMade Golf signed an endorsement deal with one of the best golfers in the Trump Family....
Baylor bids for improved 3-point shooting vs. Colorado
(Photo credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images) Baylor's first visit to Boulder, Colo., in 15 years will take place Saturday afternoon....
Struggling Suns searching for answers vs. Bulls
(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images) Any thought that the All-Star break would provide the Phoenix Suns with a solution for...
'Excited' Georgia Tech takes on Boston College
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images) Looking to match a season-best three-game winning streak, Georgia Tech will travel to Chestnut...
Khris Middleton likely to make Wizards' debut vs. Bucks
(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Two teams that swapped key starters two weeks ago will return to the court on Friday...
No. 1 Auburn searches for shooting touch vs. Georgia
(Photo credit: Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Fresh off a scare against Arkansas, No. 1 Auburn looks...
No. 9 Texas Tech stumbles into matchup with West Virginia
(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) Texas Tech will look to make an energized return to the court when it faces West Virginia...
"InBL Pro U25 2025 will play crucial role in getting new talent": Former NBA player Lamar Patterson
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The InBL Pro U25 2025 has made headlines, courtesy of some thrilling encounters during the tournament...
No. 15 Missouri looks to continue hot streak vs. Arkansas
(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) The No. 15 Missouri Tigers have put their terrible 2023-24 season behind them and are...
Chris Beard demands rebounds from No. 24 Ole Miss at Vanderbilt
(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images) While it could look ahead to some giant tasks remaining on its Southeastern Conference...
Opportunity knocks for No. 21 Mississippi State and Oklahoma
(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images) No. 21 Mississippi State knocked off ranked opponents in its last two games. That doesn't...
Spurs, without Victor Wembanyama, hope to stop Pistons
(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images) The San Antonio Spurs will continue to adapt to the absence of star center Victor Wembanyama...
Finally healthy, Grizzlies aim to bounce back against Magic
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) For the first time in 283 regular-season games, the Memphis Grizzlies reported no...
Knicks get next crack at slowing sizzling Cavaliers
(Photo credit: John Jones-Imagn Images) Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers look to continue their dominating ways on Friday...
De'Aaron Fox carries Spurs past Suns in Austin
(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images) De'Aaron Fox scored 26 points, including 11 straight San Antonio points in the final 3:18,...
LeBron James pours in 40 as Lakers down Blazers
(Photo credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images) LeBron James scored 40 points for the second time since turning 40 and also grabbed eight...
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return
(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo returned following a six-game absence and scored 23 points in...
De'Aaron Fox rallies Spurs past Suns
(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images) De'Aaron Fox scored 26 points, including 11 straight in the final 3:18, as the short-handed...
Behind Nikola Jokic, Nuggets handle Hornets, extend win streak
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Nikola Jokic produced 29 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists, Jamal Murray scored 34, and...
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns, leads Bucks past Clippers
(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo returned following a six-game absence and scored 23 points in...
Paolo Banchero leads Magic to comeback win over Hawks
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and helped the visiting Orlando Magic erase a 19-point lead...
Short-handed Knicks need overtime to dodge Bulls
(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images) Miles McBride hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:58 left in overtime to begin the decisive...
Pacers score 50 points in 2nd quarter, defeat Grizzlies
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and nine assists as the Indiana Pacers rode a 50-point...
Jayson Tatum logs triple-double as Celtics trounce 76ers
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Payton Pritchard scored 28 points off the bench and Jayson Tatum recorded a triple-double...
No. 25 Louisville focuses on sweeping Florida State
(Photo credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images) It has been two months since No. 25 Louisville faced Florida State. On Saturday, a far...
No time for recovery, No. 4 Alabama recharges for No. 17 Kentucky
(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) Nate Oats and Alabama head home in rapid repair mode with another Top 25 SEC opponent up...
No. 5 Houston, No. 8 Iowa State clash in Big 12 battle
(Photo credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images) No. 5 Houston is searching for its sixth straight win on Saturday, but No. 8 Iowa State...
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