Yearly Archives: 2025

Davis scores 21, Niagara defeats Saint Peter’s 78-68 in OT

[ad_1] JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Josiah Davis had 21 points and converted five of six free throw attempts in overtime as Niagara dominated the extra period to beat Saint Peter’s, 78-68 on Thursday. Davis also had five rebounds and six assists for the Purple Eagles (11-19, 6-13 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Olumide Adelodun added 20 points, including seven in …

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Podziemski ruled out of Warriors-Nets game with lower back soreness

[ad_1] Podziemski ruled out of Warriors-Nets game with lower back soreness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors can’t seem to catch a break from the injury bug. Golden State guard Brandin Podziemski exited Thursday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets within the first 45 seconds of game action, and he was ruled out for the remainder of the …

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Why Draymond believes Steph’s GOAT case differs from LeBron, MJ

[ad_1] Why Draymond believes Steph’s GOAT case differs from LeBron, MJ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green, to no one’s surprise, agrees with Shaquille O’Neal’s sentiment that his Warriors teammate belongs in the NBA’s “greatest of all time” conversation. But when comparing Curry to other basketball legends like LeBron James and Michael Jordan, Green believes the 3-point …

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Will defensive issues cost Nikola Jokić the MVP award? | The Big Number

[ad_1] (This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) The MVP debate is buzzing, and Nikola Jokić stands prominently in the mix. However, on “The Big Number” podcast, analysts Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dissect Jokić’s MVP …

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Charles Barkley takes direct shot at future ESPN coworkers over Lakers, Warriors coverage: ‘Y’all are idiots’

[ad_1] Charles Barkley does not sound particularly enthusiastic about moving to ESPN. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Charles Barkley will join the ESPN stable of talent next season. He does not appear to be interested in making friends while he’s there. The Hall-of-Famer laid into his future coworkers with a lengthy rant during “Inside the NBA” on Thursday, starting with …

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Everything Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard said after the Badgers’ road win vs. Minnesota

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) pocketed a narrow 74-67 win over Minnesota (15-15, 7-12 Big Ten) on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Fueled by sophomore guard John Blackwell’s 25 points and career-best 11 rebounds, the Badgers fended off a Golden Gophers’ second half comeback to return to the win column. The much-needed result followed the team’s recent disappointing road …

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GP2 issues warning to NBA about ‘scary’ Warriors emergence

[ad_1] GP2 issues warning to NBA about ‘scary’ Warriors emergence originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are rolling at the right time after acquiring Jimmy Butler at the NBA trade deadline, and Gary Payton II believes the rest of the league should look out. Golden State is 9-2 since their blockbuster move and has leaped into the …

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Realignment has ACC, Big Ten spanning four time zones, scheduling long road trips

[ad_1] At times, California women’s basketball player Marta Suárez would begin her homework on a plane above the Bay Area then complete the assignment somewhere over the Great Plains. For the Stanford men’s team, the charter plane’s wireless proved critical for handling coursework during cross-country flights as an Atlantic Coast Conference newcomer. Realignment has shaken things up for college programs …

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Karl-Anthony Towns discusses reason for absence as he returns to Knicks

[ad_1] Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was absent for the team’s Tuesday tip with the Golden State Warriors for personal reasons. While those reasons don’t have to be publicized, the first-year Knick spoke about missing the game with the media, including Newsday’s Steve Popper, after the team’s shootaround in Los Angeles on Thursday. “They always question how your knees feel and …

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Missouri State basketball stomped by Illinois State in program’s Arch Madness, MVC finale

[ad_1] Missouri State basketball finished its run in the Missouri Valley Conference with a blowout defeat in its last Arch Madness appearance. The Bears lost 70-54 to Illinois State on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in St. Louis. They will join Conference USA in 2025-26. Cuonzo Martin, in his first year back as …

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What chances do Celtics have of repeating as champs? Tirico weighs in

[ad_1] What chances do Celtics have of repeating as champs? Tirico weighs in originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Repeating as champions in the NBA has all of a sudden become quite difficult. We’ve had six different champions in the last six years, which hasn’t happened in pro basketball since 1975-80. The Boston Celtics, who ended a 16-year title drought …

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Illinois State defeats Missouri State 70-54 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

[ad_1] ST. LOUIS (AP) — Johnny Kinziger had 13 points in Illinois State’s 70-54 victory against Missouri State on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Illinois State (19-13) plays No. 4 seed Belmont on Friday in the quarterfinals. Kinziger added six rebounds for the Redbirds. Dalton Banks added 12 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including …

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Where Clemson landed in the NET rankings after an ACC road win over Boston College

[ad_1] Clemson extended its impressive ACC winning streak to seven games with a 78-69 victory over Boston College on Wednesday, maintaining its No. 22 position in the NET rankings. Jaeden Zackery led the Tigers with a game-high 21 points in his return to Chestnut Hill after transferring from BC. Head coach Brad Brownell praised Zackery’s consistency, highlighting how his play …

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Southern Illinois Salukis and Indiana State Sycamores play in MVC Tournament

[ad_1] Indiana State Sycamores (14-17, 8-12 MVC) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (13-18, 8-12 MVC) St. Louis; Thursday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Salukis -1; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois takes on Indiana State in the MVC Tournament. The Salukis are 8-12 against MVC opponents and 5-6 in non-conference play. Southern Illinois gives up 74.3 points to opponents …

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The Top Dunks of the 2024-25 NBA Season | Pt.3

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Dibba, Sykes lead Southern Illinois over Indiana St. 86-85 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

[ad_1] ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ali Dibba led Southern Illinois with 30 points and Davion Sykes made a game-winning layup with 4.1 seconds remaining as the Salukis took down Indiana State 86-85 on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Southern Illinois (14-18) advances to play top-seeded Drake in the quarterfinals on Friday. Dibba also contributed nine rebounds for the …

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Duke basketball to play Arkansas in CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic in Chicago

[ad_1] Duke men’s basketball has added a marquee neutral site game to its non-conference schedule for the upcoming season. And it comes at the start of the holiday season. The Blue Devils will travel to Chicago for Thanksgiving for a nationally televised primetime game at the United Center in the 2025 CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic against John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks. …

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