Monthly Archives: February 2026

Open Thread: Remembering Doug Moe

The first San Antonio Spurs game I ever attended was in 1985. The Spurs were hosting the Denver Nuggets at HemisFair Arena. My parents took my brother and I to the game and after we stuck around to get autographs. We both came home with pages signed by members of both teams. Among the dozen or so signatures we obtained, …

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Brian Windhorst talks tanking troubles + biggest storylines after All-Star

Subscribe to The Big Number Tom Haberstroh is joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to dig into the NBA’s $500,000 fine for the Utah Jazz and debate whether fines can truly deter teams from benching their stars. Windhorst breaks down four of the league’s core values to explain why proposals to “fix” tanking rarely last. Advertisement The duo also look ahead …

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No. 8 Kansas vs. Oklahoma State predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for February 18

After a couple underwhelming seasons, the Kansas Jayhawks (19-6, 9-3) are back in the hunt for a Big 12 Title and deep run in the NCAA Tournament this year. Bill Self revamped his roster bringing in nine newcomers including Big 12 Preseason Freshman of the Year Darryn Peterson and has his Jayhawks playing well. After dropping 2-of-their-first 3 conference games, …

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The FULL 2024 Slam Dunk Contest!

McClung becomes fifth player to record wins in back-to-back years and 7th player overall to win it multiple times! Never miss a … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LaPv-Ae36Y Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Mea culpa: I severely underestimated these Boston Celtics

Back in October, before this NBA season began, did you perhaps open up a sports betting app on your phone and wager on how many wins the Boston Celtics would achieve? Did you say they would win at least 48? Maybe 50? More than 50? If so, then the odds are good that you’re about to win some money. At …

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Texas Tech star JT Toppin leaves game with injury, severity unknown

A potential Final Four contender may have suffered a major blow Tuesday night. Texas Tech star JT Toppin left Tuesday’s game against Arizona State with about 6 minutes left with an apparent leg injury, Advertisement Toppin, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year and projected first round NBA draft pick, had 20 points and eight rebounds before the injury. …

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Where Wisconsin ranks in KenPom, ESPN’s BPI after Ohio State loss

Wisconsin’s red-hot momentum came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night, as it fell 86-69 to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The team was outplayed in nearly every facet. Ohio State shot 54% to Wisconsin’s 46%, made 52% of its 3-point looks to Wisconsin’s 27% and out-rebounded Wisconsin 35-27. That difference in production was evident from the onset, as the Buckeyes …

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College basketball hot seat: 13 coaches who may be in trouble

Jerome Tang called his Kansas State basketball team “embarrassing.” No argument on that point. K-State fans wore paper bags over their heads. Embarrassed by all of it, the university fired Tang. Tang won’t be the last college basketball coach fired these next several weeks. The hot seat steams from Syracuse to LSU to Oklahoma and lands in between. Advertisement Adrian …

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James Harden shouldn’t need your validation, but still does

James Harden is a walking paradox. The newest Cleveland Cavaliers star is a man who’s inarguably changed how basketball is played — especially by those at the top of the game. He has birthed an entire generation of players who put their own spin on the heliocentric, perfectly spaced, three-outcome offense he pioneered. Jayson Tatum, Trae Young, Luka Doncic, and …

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Michigan State basketball surprise shows what Spartans can do

EAST LANSING – Jordan Scott’s first 3-pointer dropped purely, like a karmic reversal of fortune. And it opened the nets in a way Michigan State basketball hasn’t experienced during this Big Ten season. In turn, the Spartans’ most prolific outside shooting of the season started opening things up inside for Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper. And No. 15 MSU’s holistic …

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Ant on the jumpball against Wemby is too funny 😂

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Giannis was loving the Intuit Dome popcorn too 😭

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What a FANTASTIC FINISH by USA Stripes AGAIN 🤩

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Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt targets another upset against Inter Milan

LONDON (AP) — Inter Milan faces a daunting trip to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday. The tiny Norwegian team has been the surprise story of this season’s competition after shocking wins over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid to make the playoffs. Advertisement Located north of the Arctic Circle — farther north than any team in Champions League …

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