[ad_1] ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, left, was confronted by LeBron James last week over comments Smith made about James’ son and Lakers teammate Bronny James. (Stephanie Scarbrough, David Zalubowski / Associated Press) LeBron James appears to have revealed what Stephen A. Smith said regarding his son, Bronny, that got him so upset that he confronted ESPN’s “First Take” host …
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Where did Texas A&M basketball land in the US LBM Coaches poll after Week 19?
[ad_1] The Texas A&M (22-9, 11-4 SEC) basketball team went 2-0 in Week 19, beating both No. 1 Auburn and unranked LSU. The Aggies ended the 2025 regular season on a two-game winning streak headed into the SEC tournament. The Aggies started Week 19 with a historic win, recording their highest-ranked win when they beat No. 1 Auburn at Reed Arena on …
Read More »LeBron’s injury, JJ Redick’s coaching style, difficulty in covering Bronny and the MVP race
[ad_1] On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Woike react to LeBron James’ groin injury and take a look at how accountability from JJ Redick and veterans like Markieff Morris have benefited James and the Los Angeles Lakers season. Next, Vince and Dan revisit the incident with LeBron and Stephen A. Smith an unpack how it …
Read More »Jase Richardson has stepped out of his father’s shadow for Big Ten champion Michigan State
[ad_1] EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jase Richardson was known as Jason Richardson’s son when he arrived at Michigan State last fall, following the footsteps of his father who played for the Spartans and in the NBA. The freshman guard has stepped out of his father’s shadow as a calm, consistent and efficient player for the Big Ten champions. “It’s …
Read More »Giannis Antetokounmpo talks about taking more midrange shots, how that can help his career
[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo has zigged while the league has zagged. While the league as a whole is shooting more 3-pointers than ever before, Antetokounmpo has moved away from taking shots beyond the arc and focused on his strengths of getting to the rim and taking the midrange shots that present themselves when those driving lanes are cut off. Antetokounmpo opened …
Read More »Cooper Flagg leads ACC awards for Duke basketball in 2025 season
[ad_1] Duke basketball’s Cooper Flagg is the ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. The ACC announced its awards and all-ACC teams for the 2024-25 season on Monday evening, a day before the 72nd edition of the conference tournament begins at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The conference was formed in 1953. Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in …
Read More »Crunching the numbers on ageless Al Horford’s throwback game vs. Lakers
[ad_1] Crunching the numbers on ageless Al Horford’s throwback game vs. Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There are moments over the course of a season when Al Horford occasionally looks his age of 38 years and 280 days old. He shows rare glimpses of the wear and tear that comes with 42,000 total minutes played over 18 NBA …
Read More »When does March Madness begin, and when will Wisconsin and Marquette know their NCAA Tournament opponents?
[ad_1] We’ve reached the final week before Selection Sunday, the kickoff to the annual NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. When will Wisconsin and Marquette play this week — and beyond? Here’s what to know: When does the NCAA Tournament begin? Selection Sunday arrives March 16, with a CBS special at 5 p.m. CT, at which point the Wisconsin and …
Read More »Stephen Curry accepts assistant GM role at his alma mater Davidson
[ad_1] One might think Stephen Curry is too busy for another side hustle, what with leading the Golden State Warriors into the playoffs, plus having a media company and a whiskey brand going already. However, Curry always has time for his alma mater, Davidson. Curry has accepted a role as an assistant general manager for the Wildcats’ basketball programs, a …
Read More »Michigan basketball bracketology projections: Where Wolverines stand at Big Ten tournament
[ad_1] The plan for Michigan basketball is for the end of March to go better than the start of it. It’s the most important month on the calendar for college hoops with March Madness, yet the Wolverines have gone 0-3 since the calendar turned — a most inopportune time for a nosedive after having only lost consecutive games once prior …
Read More »Fantasy Basketball Week 19 Key Injuries
[ad_1] For many fantasy managers, Week 19 is the start of the fantasy postseason. And with the “silly season” in full effect, there are some availability issues to navigate while crafting lineups. Let’s look at some key injuries that will impact Week 19 in fantasy basketball, beginning with two Celtics starters. SF/PF Jayson Tatum and PF/C Kristaps Porzingis, Boston Celtics …
Read More »Florida basketball ranked No. 4 in end-of-season USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
[ad_1] The Florida Gators basketball team ended the 2024-25 regular season with a pair of conference wins against Alabama and Ole Miss and is ranked No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll heading into the SEC Tournament. Florida’s big road win over Alabama all but guaranteed upward movement in the poll this week, especially with Tennessee losing to …
Read More »76ers vs. Hawks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 10
[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 10, and the Philadelphia 76ers (22-41) and Atlanta Hawks (30-34) are all set to square off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The 76ers are currently 10-20 on the road with a point differential of -5, while the Hawks have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. This is the first of three …
Read More »Top storylines to watch in conference championship week
[ad_1] Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz runs through the tournaments he’s most excited to watch this week – from the SEC’s quest to pick up a bakers dozen’s worth of NCAA tournament bids, to the Big Ten’s potential clash of in-state rivals to the ACC’s try to slow down Cooper Flagg and Duke. View more Video Transcript It’s championship week in …
Read More »Clipper bench reacts to Kawhi game winner
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Read More »Hornets vs. Heat Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 10
[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 10, and the Charlotte Hornets (15-48) and Miami Heat (29-34) are all set to square off from Kaseya Center in Miami. The Hornets are currently 5-24 on the road with a point differential of -8, while the Heat have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. Miami is 2-0 against Charlotte this season …
Read More »‘Relentless’ Jai Lucas begins tenure as Hurricanes basketball coach
[ad_1] CORAL GABLES — A new era in Hurricanes basketball started Monday morning. UM introduced new basketball coach Jai Lucas, the son of former NBA coach John Lucas and, until recently, the associate coach at Duke. And with the Hurricanes’ season over after a disastrous 7-24 campaign, Lucas has to hit the ground running. “I’m sure a lot of you …
Read More »Giannis throws down the powerful dunk!
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Read More »Wizards vs. Raptors Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 10
[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 10, and the Washington Wizards (13-49) and Toronto Raptors (21-43) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Wizards are currently 6-23 on the road with a point differential of -12, while the Raptors have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Washington won the meeting on Saturday, 118-117 …
Read More »Norfolk State takes on South Carolina State in MEAC Tournament
[ad_1] South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-28, 1-13 MEAC) at Norfolk State Spartans (27-4, 14-0 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State and South Carolina State play in the MEAC Tournament. The Spartans are 14-0 against MEAC opponents and 13-4 in non-conference play. Norfolk State averages 74.5 points while outscoring opponents by 17.8 points per game. The …
Read More »Pacers vs. Bulls Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 10
[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 10, and the Indiana Pacers (35-27) and Chicago Bulls (26-38) are all set to square off from United Center in Chicago. The Pacers are currently 15-17 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Bulls have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Indiana won all three meetings versus Chicago …
Read More »Jai Lucas says he’s ready to lead Miami basketball, and his predecessor Jim Larrañaga agrees
[ad_1] CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jai Lucas acknowledges his coaching pedigree lacks the vital role of running a team but believes that experience gained through assistant stops at “Blue Blood” programs has prepared him for the massive undertaking that awaits him. The 36-year-old Lucas was introduced as the men’s basketball coach at Miami on Monday. Lucas replaces Jim Larrañaga, …
Read More »Lakers vs. Nets Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 10
[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 10, and the Los Angeles Lakers (40-22) and Brooklyn Nets (21-42) are all set to square off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Lakers are currently 15-15 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Nets have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. Los Angeles won 102-101 against Brooklyn …
Read More »Analyzing Wisconsin’s Big Ten Tournament floor, ceiling and most likely outcome
[ad_1] The Wisconsin Badgers have struggled to close the 2024-25 regular season, winning only two of their last five games. Many different factors explain those struggles, including the absence of senior guard Max Klesmit and a tough quality of opponent. However, the Badgers now need to perform well during the Big Ten Tournament to hold onto a strong position entering …
Read More »Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokić: Who’s the MVP?
[ad_1] One head-to-head result in early March does not, by itself, decide something as massive as which player will wind up winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. It can, however, provide an opportunity to make an emphatic statement. Like, for example, capping your league-leading 11th 40-point game of the season with a late-fourth-quarter run to help turn a tight …
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