Daily Archives: January 13, 2025

Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he’s not relaxing

[ad_1] EVANSTON, Ill. – Even with a 23-point first-half lead, in front of a large contingent of Michigan State basketball fans filling Welsh-Ryan Arena, Tom Izzo knew Chris Collins’ team would make a run. What he needed to see in Sunday afternoon’s second half at Northwestern was how his 14th-ranked Spartans would respond to that response. The result left Izzo …

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Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he’s not relaxing

[ad_1] EVANSTON, Ill. – Even with a 23-point first-half lead, in front of a large contingent of Michigan State basketball fans filling Welsh-Ryan Arena, Tom Izzo knew Chris Collins’ team would make a run. What he needed to see in Sunday afternoon’s second half at Northwestern was how his 14th-ranked Spartans would respond to that response. The result left Izzo …

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Vote for Louisville-area midseason girls basketball player of the year before polls close

[ad_1] At the halfway point of the 2024-25 KHSAA basketball season, Courier Journal readers can vote on the girls midseason basketball player of the year. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Jan. 21, and the winner will be announced Jan. 22. Follow our sports Instagram page, @courierjournal_sports, to get the latest local and statewide news. Looking for more high school sports …

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Pat Kelsey for Coach of the Year? That and more in our Louisville basketball mailbag

[ad_1] It’s only January, but Pat Kelsey has drastically changed the conversation surrounding Louisville basketball. Before the calendar flipped to 2025, it was: Will the Cardinals, winners of only 12 games the previous two seasons under Kenny Payne, prove themselves worthy of their first NCAA Tournament bid since 2019? Now, with U of L sitting at 12-5 (5-1 ACC), it’s: …

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This is what AJ Storr must keep doing moving forward for Kansas basketball in Big 12 play

[ad_1] CINCINNATI — AJ Storr looked more like himself Saturday, during Kansas basketball’s 54-40 win on the road against Cincinnati. With about six and a half minutes left in the first half Storr hit a turnaround jumper, after moving well without the ball, catching it inside and making a nice move. With less than a minute left before halftime, the guard …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the Night | January 12, 2025

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Pacers end Cavs’ 12-game winning streak

[ad_1] T.J. McConnell (left) and Thomas Bryant (right) scored 19 points between them [Getty Images] The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 12-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday night with a 108-93 loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers have risen to top of the eastern conference thanks to a recent run including wins against rivals Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee …

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Drake women’s basketball wins on the road at Illinois State

[ad_1] The Drake women’s basketball team beat Illinois State 85-64 on Sunday in Normal, Ill. Drake (11-5, 5-0 Missouri Valley Conference) was led by Katie Dinnebier’s 18 points. Courtney Becker had 12 rebounds. Anna Miller added 13 points for the Bulldogs. Shannon Dowell scored 14 points to lead Illinois State (9-7, 3-2). Drake returns home Thursday to play Belmont at …

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Los Angeles wildfires: Vikings-Rams wild-card playoff moved, Lakers game postponed as coaches, athletes are impacted by fires

[ad_1] Several intense and destructive wildfires are raging in Southern California, fueled by the powerful Santa Ana winds. The evacuation orders, which include parts of the Los Angeles area, have killed 10 people and damaged or destroyed nearly 10,000 structures. The fires, of course, are also impacting athletes and sporting events across the city. NFL moves Rams-Vikings wild card game …

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Tough shooting night plagues Newton boys in loss to Oskaloosa

[ad_1] Jan. 12—The Newton boys basketball team forced Oskaloosa into 22 turnovers, but the Indians won the battle on the boards and shot 56 percent from the floor during a 55-45 road win on Friday night. The Cardinals lost the Little Hawkeye Conference contest by 10 after missing eight free throws and shooting only 29 percent from the floor. It …

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Jalen Brunson is COOKING!

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Nate Oats says Alabama basketball gave SEC hoops ‘big kickstart’ even before NIL came around

[ad_1] Over halfway through the regular season, Nate Oats has a good hold on Alabama basketball’s identity. “We try to play fast, but we don’t want to be Hollywood,” he told ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday. “Our guys play with a lot of freedom.” Before the No. 5 Crimson Tide’s 94-88 win at No. 9 Texas A&M, Oats said Alabama …

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