Monthly Archives: March 2025

LeBron James appears to reveal what Stephen A. Smith said regarding Bronny that ticked him off

[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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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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