Daily Archives: February 9, 2026

A Final Word on the Wisconsin/Indiana Officiating Controversy

Like most of you, I witnessed what seemed in the moment to be an absolute heist of a loss for the Wisconsin Badgers in Bloomington in their 78-77 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday afternoon. And I freaked out accordingly. Advertisement At the end of both regulation and overtime, there were calls from a Michael Reed, Michael Irving, and Larry Scirotto crew …

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Who had the best moves? 🕺

Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifOFrwcw1TU Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Anthony Edwards posterizes Brook Lopez in Timberwolves’ loss to Clippers – AOL.com

Anthony Edwards posterizes Brook Lopez in Timberwolves’ loss to Clippers AOL.com Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxNOFZtSFBtV2RCUEtsWnM5cG1LTzVtSkhINTZVR0lpeFFKWnk4RUpHZld3elJRZ0sweFNZRTJhT0pndjlfczE4NGNNSkZnajVEZU1LQnRHbHRzaHZQMzlKWXRCX3g5RGZWY0dQNXJVemZiSWU4ZTFwR1BERFJLRzVZWGRzT3k?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-09 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Thunder reportedly under investigation by NBA for sitting 10 players vs. Spurs

The NBA is investigating the Oklahoma City Thunder for sitting 10 players out due to injury for their nationally televised matchup with the San Antonio Spurs last week, according to The Athletic’s Dan Woike. Since 2023, NBA rules dictate that teams ensure star players are available for nationally televised and in-season tournament games that presumably attract more fan interest. The …

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Xavier v. St. John’s: Preview, matchup, keys to the game

You couldn’t ask for a more brutal set of back-to-back games in the Big East this year than going to UConn and then turning around and visiting St. John’s, and Xavier has pulled that particular set of matchups. The Muskies got clobbered just less than a week ago in Connecticut, seeing the game go out of reach before 10 minutes …

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Villarreal inflicts heaviest defeat of Espanyol in La Liga this season

VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Villarreal scored twice in each half to hammer Espanyol 4-1 in La Liga and hand the Catalan club its heaviest defeat of the season on Monday. The result ended a poor run which had seen Villarreal take one point from its previous three games. The win lifted it to equal on points with third-placed Atletico Madrid …

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Otega Oweh earns weekly SEC award

Kentucky Wildcats senior guard Otega Oweh has been named the SEC Co-Player of the Week after guiding his team to wins over the Oklahoma Sooners and No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers. Oweh shared the weekly award with Alabama Crimson Tide standout Labaron Philon Jr. In those victories, Oweh averaged 22.5 points (60.7% shooting), 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He’s …

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Yuki Kawamura Is a Highlight Machine 🔥

Yuki Kawamura is must-see TV. From crafty handles to jaw-dropping passes and fearless finishes, check out the best plays of Yuki … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L5tzHOo3vU Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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NBA All-Star 2026: Times, details, how to watch the weekend’s events

All-Star weekend is back in California for the second straight year, this time moving to Inglewood for the NBA’s annual midseason showcase. Among the on-court events are the celebrity game and Rising Stars competition on Friday night, 3-point, Shooting Stars and slam-dunk contests on Saturday and a new All-Star game format on Sunday that features the USA vs. the World. …

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Zags Take Major Fall in AP Poll

The Gonzaga Bulldogs dropped six spots in the Associated Press Poll after the blunder at the Portland Pilots last week. The Zags are currently at No. 12 with 803 total votes. The Santa Clara Broncos received two votes, and Saint Mary’s Gaels received one vote. There is a realistic chance that the West Coast Conference will have the same number …

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Updated Big 12 basketball standings ahead of Kansas vs. Arizona

The 2025-26 college basketball regular season is nearing the end, with most Big 12 teams having 7-8 games left before the conference tournament begins. Will the No. 1 team in the country, Arizona, slip up and let the regular season title slip away, or will the Wildcats cruise into March with a perfect record? As mentioned above, the Arizona Wildcats …

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Cavs Roundtable: First impressions of the James Harden Era

The Fear the Sword staff has had some time to digest the James Harden for Darius Garland trade, as well as see what Harden looks like in wine and gold. That makes it a perfect time to answer five questions about the trade and what it means for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. What are your first impressions of Harden …

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2025-26 Mountain West Basketball Power Rankings: Feb. 9

1. Utah State Utah State remained in the top spot in this week’s rankings. They escaped Laramie with a narrow 85-83 victory over the weekend, shooting north of 70 percent in the second half behind Mason Falslev, MJ Collins and Drake Allen. They own the most Quad 1 wins (3) in the Mountain West while being 5-0 in Quad 2 …

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Julia Taubitz is 1st and Merle Fraebel is 2nd at midway point of Olympic women’s luge race

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — German teammates Julia Taubitz and Merle Fraebel have pulled away after the first two runs of the women’s singles luge event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, opening up a sizable lead over the rest of the field going into Tuesday’s medal-deciding heats. Taubitz is the leader, finishing her two runs Monday in 1 minute, 45.188 …

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Thunder vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Shorthanded Western Conference heavyweights go head-to-head on Monday as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James should operate as LA’s primary facilitator, and my Thunder vs. Lakers predictions expect him to get teammates involved early and often. Advertisement Here are my best free NBA picks for this Western Conference showdown on Monday, …

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Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25th

Arizona remained firmly atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week Monday, while Houston jumped back into the top 5 and Kentucky returned to the rankings for the first time since December. Tommy Lloyd’s Wildcats (23-0) claimed all 59 first-place votes in the latest poll, making them the unanimous choice for a fourth …

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The TOP Plays of Week 16 | 2025-26 NBA Season

Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrIglO9JKrY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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