Monthly Archives: December 2024

Jaylen points out ‘one-sided’ officiating in Celtics’ loss to Magic

[ad_1] Jaylen points out ‘one-sided’ officiating in Celtics’ loss to Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown hasn’t been on the best of terms with NBA officials of late. The Boston Celtics star called out the officiating crew after last Thursday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls for using their whistles as a “threat” when they issued him a …

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No. 14 Gonzaga’s matchup with No. 22 UCLA is the headliner on the week’s light AP Top 25 schedule

[ad_1] Gonzaga coach Mark Few hadn’t been off the court long over the weekend when the focus turned to preparing for the 14th-ranked Bulldogs’ matchup with a ranked opponent days after Christmas. The good news was he could start thinking about it after a win, unlike UCLA’s Mick Cronin — whose No. 22 Bruins face Gonzaga on Saturday in a …

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Where Alabama ranks in new USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after beating North Dakota, Kent State

[ad_1] Dec 22, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats walks onto the court before the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images The Alabama Crimson Tide have won four straight games entering Christmas Week after defeating North Dakota and Kent State in nonconference play last week. Those …

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How the NBA Pulled Off Its ‘Jingle Hoops’ Christmas Ad

[ad_1] The third most-watched video on the NBA YouTube channel isn’t game footage or a dunk highlight reel. It’s a commercial. “Jingle Hoops” was a 30-second spot released in November 2013 promoting the NBA’s special Christmas edition uniforms and Dec. 25 game schedule. The video features five NBA stars shooting balls into baskets with tuned bells on them in a …

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Doyel: Mailbagg™ defends IU football after CFP and gives UConn’s Dan Hurley another chance

[ad_1] The storied Butler basketball program played two-time defending national champion UConn at Hinkle Fieldhouse – packed house, great game, massive comeback falls just short – and you know what people in the Mailbagg™ wanted to talk about afterward? Dan Hurley. This is my fault. Well, my fault … and Dan Hurley’s fault. He’s a magnet for attention – whether …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the Night | December 23, 2024

[ad_1] Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjFqVmJicHY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares Honest Feelings on Damian Lillard After NBA Cup Win – Athlon Sports

[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares Honest Feelings on Damian Lillard After NBA Cup Win Athlon Sports [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxOR0tVeEJISjdWYjJHQ24xanFUUDg0X3JDd05rd25WMjNtb2FDWGZCa1VCZHJ5MHlvcm5zV2txenlxOHRkUWdFT25xQ1FrVmFxQjFjUk5rY0dobUpXTnVHX3RPdktEeVMwb25kYXZOeVh3a3hjZTRRa3AxUGlMRnEwd0dYcFRfWU5Ra0l6MTFfZGRNdDZmUjhnODhZaDVJY1RJc2NkS3pXa0E?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-12-18 05:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Kentucky basketball’s Mark Pope on path for National Coach of the Year honors | C.L. Brown

[ad_1] No question, Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope would win the National Coach of the Year honor for nonconference play. That is, if some organization actually sponsored such an award. It’s a sentiment that’s pretty widely recognized by media and coaches alike based on the Wildcats’ surprising start. Louisville coach Pat Kelsey was among those who said as much …

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Will UNC basketball make the NCAA Tournament? Breaking down the Tar Heels entering 2025

[ad_1] The season hasn’t gone according to plan for UNC basketball, which is off to its worst start since the 2019-20 season. But the Tar Heels (7-5, 1-0 ACC) had one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the nation, which included five games against ranked opponents. Coming off a comeback victory against No. 18 UCLA, UNC is hopeful the battle-tested …

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Brook Lopez throws down the lob from Damian Lillard – NBA.com

[ad_1] Brook Lopez throws down the lob from Damian Lillard NBA.com [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxNZ3k3OFZETV9XT25WcVRFTk0wZzE5T29RYWNCTm85WG93Zzc3RzluSndzYzRPTFlkSWkzbXF2SnV1N1JDbldBbzcxcXcyOExTRUxxLXpBZjRrcHU1V09DN2pWQ0NMQk1vY2UzckdELWRpNjNxeDZSMHdSalpGdHNYXzdZZGFVRlp5YVcw?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-12-15 03:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Washington Mystics hire Jamila Wideman as general manager, Sydney Johnson as coach

[ad_1] Jamila Wideman Portraits The Washington Mystics hired Jamila Wideman as the franchise’s new general manager and Sydney Johnson as the team’s coach on December 23. Wideman joins the Mystics after spending six years at the NBA league office, where she most recently served as senior vice president of player development. Johnson has worked with USA Basketball over the past …

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Embiid ejected after confronting referee

[ad_1] Joel Embiid won the NBA’s MVP award in 2023 [Getty Images] Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected from his team’s 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs after confronting a referee. Embiid was given a third foul against him by referee Jenna Schroeder when he charged Victor Wembanyama, knocking the Frenchman to the floor with two minutes and …

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