Monthly Archives: February 2025

Some unusual suspects lead WVU to a crucial 73-55 victory against TCU

[ad_1] Feb. 26—MORGANTOWN — Eliot Ness and his “Untouchables ” were replaced Tuesday night by WVU’s “Unpredictables.” As in the Mountaineers kept their NCAA tournament hopes alive following a 73-55 victory against TCU inside the Coliseum, but the key to their critical win was not exactly the usual suspects. Sure, the box score tells you Javon Small played a major …

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Fantasy Basketball Trade Tips: Time looks right to deal LaMelo Ball

[ad_1] As we prepare to enter March, we’ve reached crunch time in fantasy basketball. It’s important to try and fortify your roster for the stretch run, and one way to do that is with deals ahead of the default fantasy hoops trade deadline on March 6. Let’s highlight some players to consider buying low, selling high or who are worth …

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No. 8 UNC, No. 9 NC State, No. 16 Duke vying to give state’s ‘Triangle’ region 3 NCAA host sites

[ad_1] Kara Lawson is focused on the immediate challenge, the task of preparing her 16th-ranked Duke team to host eighth-ranked North Carolina. Yet a win would reach beyond merely taking a backyard scrap with the Blue Devils’ nearby rival. These days, that’s true of every Atlantic Coast Conference game in the 919 area code, for that matter. The Blue Devils, …

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Fultz embracing fresh start with Kings after up-and-down NBA journey

[ad_1] Fultz embracing fresh start with Kings after up-and-down NBA journey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Markelle Fultz didn’t play an NBA game for 292 days. But the bank never closed for the new Kings point guard, who continued to put in his “daily deposits” over an extensive time away – a catchphrase he repeatedly uses to help …

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Why KD believes Warriors trade would have been ‘big blow’ to team

[ad_1] Why KD believes Warriors trade would have been ‘big blow’ to team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A reunion with Kevin Durant was not in the cards for the Warriors this season. Perhaps for the better, as even the superstar forward would agree. After Golden State and the Phoenix Suns reportedly agreed to a blockbuster trade that …

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KD shares honest response to teaming up with Steph, LeBron in NBA

[ad_1] KD shares honest response to teaming up with Steph, LeBron in NBA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James were the American heroes that fueled the USA Men’s Basketball Team to win gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After an inspiring performance, basketball fans were left craving more from the superstar trio. …

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Klay has heartwarming gesture for surgeon who repaired Achilles

[ad_1] Klay has heartwarming gesture for surgeon who repaired Achilles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson overcame a long journey back to the court during the 2021-22 NBA season after missing consecutive years with lower leg injuries. Many people in and outside of the Warriors organization helped him along the way, and perhaps none more important than …

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Northwestern receives forfeits for postponed games vs. UCLA, USC during L.A. wildfires

[ad_1] Northwestern receives forfeits for postponed games vs. UCLA, USC during L.A. wildfires Northwestern’s women’s basketball team will be issued two forfeits, which will count as losses, for scheduled games against UCLA and USC that were initially postponed in January due to the deadly wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. The Big Ten Conference announced the ruling Wednesday, saying …

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BYU offense climbs into elite status

[ad_1] BYU forward Richie Saunders goes up for a shot during a game against Arizona at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Saunders and the Cougars are firing on all cylinders as Big 12 play hits the homestretch. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News This article was first published in the Cougar Insiders newsletter. Sign up to …

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Multiple New Orleans Privateers players under investigation for gambling violations

[ad_1] Multiple New Orleans players are under investigation for potential NCAA violations related to sports gambling, according to longtime college basketball reporter Jeff Goodman. The Privateers have held out four of its top five scorers since they fell to Incarnate Word on Jan. 27 for a violation of team rules. According to Goodman and the Associated Press, they are under …

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Ex-NBA player Patrick Beverley sued by two fans after balls he threw into stands hit them

[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley is defended by Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton during Game 5 of the teams’ playoff series April 30 in Milwaukee. (Morry Gash / Associated Press) Former NBA player Patrick Beverley has been sued by two Indiana Pacers fans who say they suffered “physical, mental and emotional damage” after being struck by a ball he …

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