SAN FRANCISCO – It might be too premature, but the Golden State Warriors look like one of the best teams in the Western Conference, let alone the NBA. The early results indicate that at the very least, they are one of the hottest in the association. The Warriors have won eight straight games after blowing out the New Orleans Pelicans, …

In Monday’s ACC Action, Miami grounded the North Florida Ospreys, 89-51, Indiana nipped Syracuse, 83-80, Notre Dame sliced up Eastern Illinois, 94-70, Clemson managed North Dakota, 92-77, and Stanford cooked Rice, 91-73. Miami didn’t shoot well, but they owned the paint, so it didn’t matter as much. The ‘Canes outscored the Ospreys 64-26 there, and hammered North Florida on the …

CLEVELAND — The G League matters more for team building than ever. Look no further than the Cleveland Cavaliers roster for proof. Seven of the 14 players on standard deals for the Cavs have spent time in the G League. That number should jump to eight, with Khalifa Diop expecting to play with the Cleveland Charge some this year as …

After playing the best game of their young, 2026-27 basketball season on Friday night, the North Carolina Tar Heels stay home on Tuesday night for their third-consecutive home game. At 7 p.m., UNC will tip off against the Wyoming Cowboys. North Carolina (2-0) played Wyoming (2-0) once previously, winning a 2003 NIT matchup in Chapel Hill, but that was during …

For the first time since they spent nine prolific seasons together, while rising to the top of the NBA, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will face off as opponents in the regular season. The Boston Celtics (8-2) head to Philadelphia Tuesday, Nov. 10 to battle the 76ers (9-2), the team that acquired Brown in a July blockbuster trade. And with …

Champions Classic history: Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State bring legendary records to Chicago originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Champions Classic returns Tuesday with another doubleheader featuring four of college basketball’s most recognizable programs. Advertisement Michigan State faces Duke in the opening game at Chicago’s United Center, …

In a tale of two (positive) San Antonio (9-2) halves, Victor Wembanyama put his dominant stamp on a 61-46 first half, and second-year guard Dylan Harper shined brightly in a 32-22 third period to inflate a 15-point halftime cushion to more than 30 in the 122-96 win. Instead of doing it over the second and third periods as it did …

Darren Harris stepped to the foul line with 1:14 left, the score tied at 74 and three free throws waiting for him. He made all three, and Indiana led the rest of the way. Harris and Markus Burton scored 20 points apiece as the Hoosiers beat Syracuse 83–80 on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, improving to 3–0 and ending a …

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Jalen Brunson said before the season that the first few weeks will “show who we truly are.” Now that the Knicks begin their third week of this campaign, what have they shown? “That we’re still resilient,” Brunson said after practice Monday. “That we’re still open to getting better every single day. And through the highs and lows of the season, …

It’s often said that the men’s college basketball season doesn’t truly begin until the Champions Classic, the annual showcase that brings four of the sport’s blue-blood programs together under one roof. While the season has already featured several marquee matchups in its opening week, for many fans, the sport’s unofficial tipoff arrives Tuesday night, when the Champions Classic takes center …

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The Golden State Warriors are positively cruising, despite dealing with a lot of injuries. Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody have yet to play this season, and are still a few months away, while Kristaps Porziņģis is stepping away from the sport. Gui Santos and Gary Payton II have struggled with injuries in the opening weeks, and Will Richard is …

Nebraska women’s basketball entered the Associated Press Top 25 on Monday. The Huskers were ranked No. 25 and replaced North Carolina State in the final spot of the poll. Nebraska is 2-0 this season, with victories over San Jose State and Western Illinois. Through two games, Naismith Trophy Preseason Player of the Year candidate Britt Prince is averaging 21.0 points, …

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At this stage in the season, winning isn’t enough for the Knicks. The champions care more about how they win. “Obviously, we want to play well, we want to win, but we also want to continue to grow as a team and try not to plateau,” Jalen Brunson said after practice Monday. “I think the way we do that is …

The 12 best players that will define the 2026-27 college basketball season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The college basketball offseason was effectively a nightmare, with eligibility battles continuing right up to tip-off, but there is no doubt the talent level across the country is enormously high. Advertisement …

Luka Dončić didn’t just beat the Hawks on Monday night. He reminded their fans of the biggest mistake in franchise history. And he made sure to rub it in too.  During the Lakers’ 124-114 victory, Dončić engaged in a hilarious courtside exchange with Hawks fans, reminding them that Atlanta once held the keys to his basketball future before foolishly trading …

EAST LANSING – Tom Izzo knows what a win over Michigan means to Michigan State’s football program. He also knows what a Champions Classic victory does for the Spartans’ basketball team and fans. Be it Duke or Kentucky or Kansas, that win just feels different. Advertisement “I’ve said all along that there’s memory-making moments in my job. And one of …

Well that was fun. The Golden State Warriors made NBA history on Monday night, by becoming the first team to start 0-3 and follow it up with an eight-game winning streak. And they certainly did it in emphatic style, as they positively crushed the New Orleans Pelicans, ending their home-stand with a 138-87 victory that was every bit as lopsided …

FAYETTEVILLE – Little Rock native Whitley Rogers had her first big-time moment as a Razorback on Monday. With Arkansas leading Kansas City 82-77 with less than two minutes to play, Rogers got an open look at a three on the right wing and buried it, sinking what was essentially the kill shot in the Razorbacks’ 89-81 win over the Roos. …

The Dallas Mavericks (7-4) were on the second night of a back-to-back when they welcomed the Indiana Pacers (3-8) Monday night. They found themselves battling back from a deficit for most of the first half, but in the third quarter they started to find a groove and ultimately pulled away for a 125-122 win in a game that came down …

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – After a disappointing night on Friday, Purdue got into the win column for the first time this season. The Boilermakers defeated Illinois State 76-59, improving to 1-2 on the season following losses to No. 15 Gonzaga and Valparaiso. Daniel Jacobsen was a monster in the post again, scoring 20 points and collecting seven rebounds. Antione West …

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The Dallas Mavericks (7-4) won a 125-122 thriller over the Indiana Pacers (3-8) on Monday night. Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg were dominant, combining for 78 points, while Caleb Martin made the defensive play of the game to seal the deal. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Mavericks found themselves trailing for much of the first half but …