CHARLOTTE, NC — Miami’s size proved more lethal than Louisville basketball’s shooters Thursday in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The Cardinals suffered a 78-73 defeat to the Hurricanes in a game that could foreshadow the fate awaiting the Cards in the NCAA Tournament. Should they get the wrong draw and face a team with as imposing a frontcourt as the Canes, it …

The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers defeated the No. 12 seed Washington Huskies 85-82 on Thursday, escaping a huge collapse down the stretch to advance to the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday against the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini. It was a game where the Badgers looked in control for the most part, even leading by 18 with …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 Tournament, leaving the all-conference player to watch from the bench as No. 7 Iowa State beat the No. 16 Red Raiders 75-53 on Thursday. Anderson was hurt on an inbounds pass when his foot slipped near …

College basketball analyst Bruce Pearl ruffled feathers by suggesting the then-unbeaten Miami of Ohio RedHawks would have to win their conference tournament to snag an NCAA bid. The CBS and TNT commentator said mid-major Miami of Ohio would struggle in a major conference. Advertisement “They’re not built for the grind of a Big Ten or even a Big East. In …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The decision to leave Tampa Bay wasn’t easy for Mike Evans after he and his family built strong relationships with the Buccaneers and the community over 12 seasons. Picking a new spot once he decided to leave was far easier for the star receiver. Evans dove into possible destinations before the start of free agency …

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HOUSTON (AP) — Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point. DeRosa had made that remark on MLB Network’s “Hot Stove” before the 8-6 loss to …

Darian DeVries built his first roster as Indiana’s head coach almost entirely through the transfer portal as the remaining members of Mike Woodson’s final team entered the transfer portal and Trent Sisley affirmed his commitment to the program. Once the dust settled on portal season, a few things became clear about this first group. Advertisement It was built to take …

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As Selection Sunday inches closer, men’s college basketball will have at least one less postseason tournament this year. The College Basketball Invitational, more commonly known as the CBI, will not be held this year, with tournament organizers citing “circumstances beyond our control” in a post on social media. Advertisement The post ended on a hopeful note, though, saying “We’ll see …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 21 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16, including a key basket with 22.5 seconds remaining, and No. 9 seed Kentucky beat No. 8 seed Missouri 78-72 on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Kentucky (21-12) advances to play No. 1 seed and fourth-ranked Florida in the quarterfinals on Friday. Advertisement Kentucky …

There are no secrets in a conference tournament, not one like the Big East Tournament. The perfect symmetry of the double round robin comes home to roost as the countdown to the selection show turns from days to hours. Not only has every team put 20 games of film into the historical record, but every team has seen every other …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Olin Chamberlain will have the Oklahoma City Thunder game on TV and his phone nearby, just he does any time one of his uncle’s NBA records is getting challenged. The family group chat tends to blow up a bit each time Wilt Chamberlain – that’s “Uncle Dippy” to Olin and others close to the late Hall of …

Virginia basketball advanced to the ACC Tournament semifinals with a 81-74 win over NC State in the first quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 12. Virginia (28-4) got 16 points from Malik Thomas and 15 from Thijs De Ridder to hold off a late run by a resilient NC State (20-13) team in Charlotte. The Wolfpack lost by 15 and 29 …

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CHICAGO (AP) — Bruce Thornton had 24 points, John Mobley Jr. scored all 12 of his points in the second half, and No. 8 seed Ohio State held off a late rally by No. 9 seed Iowa for a 72-69 victory Thursday in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State (21-11) advances to play top-seeded and third-ranked …

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — As kids, Para ski racer Meg Gustafson followed the lead of her older brother as they explored the mountains on family vacations. Now, he’s paving the way for a chance at Paralympic medals. As a visually impaired athlete, the 16-year-old Gustafson relies on her sibling, Spenser, to guide her through the course at the Milan …

While the NBA world remains absolutely flummoxed after Bam Adebayo’s 83-point inferno, we’re on the verge of another historic feat that melts the brain. On the eve of Halloween in 2024, the San Antonio Spurs did something that no team has been able to accomplish since. They “held” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to under 20 points. I deliberately put held in quotation …

In his senior season at Prolific Prep, Darryn Peterson was the No. 1 college basketball prospect in the country, according to 247Sports. In his freshman year at Kansas, Peterson has delivered both the production expected of a generational recruit and a little drama on the side. Has it been a successful season? Advertisement Peterson arrived in Lawrence carrying the weight …

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union met for a third consecutive day Thursday hoping to come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. They have had two marathon bargaining sessions over the last two days that both ended late at night. Union president Nneka Ogwumike said Wednesday night that players are “feeling movement.” Advertisement …

Behind a hot first half, the Clemson Tigers picked up a 71-62 win over Wake Forest in their ACC Tournament opener on Wednesday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Clemson (23-9 overall) had a season-high nine 3-pointers at halftime for a 41-23 lead on the Demon Deacons (17-16). It was a much different start than when the two teams met three …

Miami (Ohio) is no longer undefeated, and now begins the hot debate of whether they will make the NCAA Tournament. The RedHawks suffered their first loss of the season, losing to Massachusetts, 87-83, in the opening round of the MAC tournament Thursday, March 12. Advertisement The top seed in the conference looked like they were cruising toward a victory when …

KANSAS CITY — BYU basketball coach Kevin Young freely admits it. The Cougars have become a much tougher basketball team the past 11 days, for whatever reason. In other words, the squad that forced 22 turnovers and out-rebounded West Virginia by five boards in Wednesday night’s 68-48 walloping of the Mountaineers doesn’t even resemble the group that fell 79-71 in …

The Auburn Tigers picked up a first round win in the SEC Tournament against Mississippi State on Wednesday and will now turn their attention to the Tennessee Volunteers. The Tigers were down 10 points late in the first half against Mississippi State before a 7-0 run cut the lead to 3 points at halftime, 33-30. Guard Kevin Overton would lead …

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