[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard bring the star power that the NBA likes to showcase on its annual Christmas day schedule. But they won’t be playing this Christmas. And Bucks players including Antetokounmpo are miffed that they weren’t invited to league’s annual holiday party. They spoke about their Christmas snub with The Athletic’s Eric Nehm for an article published …

[ad_1] LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball moved up one spot in the newest edition of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll following a week in which it won Sunday at home against Brown. The now-No. 7 Jayhawks (9-2) were eighth in the rankings coming into this past week. They are comfortably inside the top 10. Moving forward, Kansas coach Bill Self’s squad …

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[ad_1] Dec. 23—ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington University Wildcats men’s basketball team finished the first half of their season with a solid win over Lincoln University Thursday evening, defeating the Oaklanders 102-61 on their home court. “We did a good job on Lincoln defensively in the first half. We have to continue to take steps on that end of the …

[ad_1] Cam Carr has elected to leave the Tennessee basketball in the middle of the season, a source with direct knowledge told Knox News on Monday. The source requested anonymity because no official announcement has been made by Tennessee nor Carr. Carr likely will enter the transfer portal, which opens in late March following the season. The sophomore guard has …

[ad_1] Best of the West. Best of the Lakers. Take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the best moments from the Western … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ89PFCzAeE Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] The NBA on Christmas has been a tradition since 1947 — it’s a showcase day everyone wants to be a part of “It’s a privilege, for players and for teams organizations,” said Joe Dumars, the NBA’s Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations, and a Bad Boy era Piston who played on Christmas four times. “We highlight some of …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball remains unranked in the latest AP Poll. After earning 18 votes in the poll’s Week 7 installation, Wisconsin remained outside of the top 25 in this week’s update. The Badgers played just one game during the Dec. 16-23 stretch — a 76-53 blowout win over the Detroit Mercy Titans at the Kohl Center. While the win was …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s James Edwards react to Karl-Anthony Towns’ fast start in New York and whether or not the Knicks can translate this into playoff success. Vince and James then break down Detroit Pistons F Cade Cunningham’s spectacular season so far and …

[ad_1] Dec 21, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Sam Alexis (4) posts up against North Florida Ospreys forward Liam Murphy (7) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images The Florida Gators (12-0) are officially a top-5 program in college basketball, according to the latest USA TODAY Sports …

[ad_1] Dec 7, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners forward Jalon Moore (14) and guard Jeremiah Fears (0) celebrate after scoring against Alcorn State Braves during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners have been one of the best teams in college basketball through nonconference play. They’re 12-0 on the season and …

[ad_1] NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 10: Zakai Zeigler #5 and Chaz Lanier #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Tennessee (11-0) is ranked No. 1 for a third consecutive week in the …

[ad_1] Another all-around great week of NBA action was highlighted by a couple of familiar names that seem to be continuously rewriting the history books. There was also the sustained performance of a number of players who have been at it all season, while a handful of guys that were off to slow starts look to have made steps towards …

[ad_1] Mark Pope and Kentucky struggled to do much of anything in their 20-point loss to Ohio State last week. (AP/Frank Franklin II) It was a relatively slow week across college basketball, and we’re due for another one with the NBA and NFL dominating Christmas in the coming days. Kentucky, however, blew what was an excellent opportunity to wrap up …

[ad_1] Take a look at some of the best moments from week 3 of the 2023-24 NBA Season! Never miss a moment with the latest news, … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3nA0uhgNk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Christmas Week means fantasy managers have some interesting schedule dynamics to navigate in Week 9, beginning with a 14-game Monday and no games on Tuesday. There are also some key injuries to be mindful of, with that unfortunate list being headlined by Luka Doncic and Trae Young. Let’s look at some critical injury situations impacting Week 9 (Yahoo leagues) …

[ad_1] Kentucky basketball lost to Ohio State, 85-65, on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The Wildcats are 0-3 against the Buckeyes in the CBS Sports Classic. Otega Owehhad a season-high 21 points. He was 13 of 13 from the free-throw line. Coach Mark Pope’s team is ranked 10th and dropped six spots in the latest USA TODAY Coaches Poll. The …

[ad_1] Bronny James has been called up from the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate to join the NBA team for Monday’s matchup versus the Detroit Pistons. The move was made Sunday night, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. James is averaging 13.4 points (shooting 21% on 3s), 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in seven games for the South Bay …

[ad_1] HARTFORD, Conn. — Geno Auriemma thought he’d know more about his Connecticut Huskies team by the holiday break. “I lied,” Auriemma bantered in the bowels of XL Center late on Saturday night. “I don’t know any more now than I did when I told you that I would know before Christmas. But obviously certain things are evident, right?” The …

[ad_1] With another clutch shot, Kyrie Irving took the Warriors on a trip down memory lane. Irving dropped a short, turnaround jumper … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt-Zw7Zh8tk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Tatum has great take on NBA MVP race, main goal for Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the best player on the NBA’s best team. It’s a great spot to be in, but it might not help his case for league MVP. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps released the results of his first MVP …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball improved to 10-3 on the 2024-25 season with a 76-53 win over Detroit Mercy on Sunday. The Badgers are now off through the remainder of 2024. They return to the court on Jan. 3, 2025, for a home matchup against Iowa. When that date comes, one key statistic should continue to define the team’s success. Related: Updated game-by-game …

[ad_1] Welcome to The Christmas Playlist! That’s right. Christmas for fantasy basketball is coming early, and I’ll let you know who and what to play in your lineup and when it comes to music for the upcoming week. Before we jump in, I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! Now, press play and shuffle through the latest …

[ad_1] Dec. 22—Did Illinois flirt with blowing a 10-point lead late in the second half? You bet. Late-game performance still leaves something to be desired for this team one-third of the way through the season. But enough plays were made down the stretch — consecutive defensive stops in the final nine seconds the pivotal moments — that helped the Illini …

[ad_1] AMES − In an era of college athletics with more player empowerment, it’s common to see athletes enter the transfer portal in search of more NIL money, playing time or a bigger role. Meanwhile, Iowa State men’s basketball players Nate Heise and Brandton Chatfield are pleased to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Heise and Chatfield were …