Yearly Archives: 2026

Xavier v. Eastern Michigan: Preview

Xavier romped to a win over Mount St. Mary’s on opening night, but the test seems like it will be much sterner in their second outing of the season. Eastern Michigan comes in at 1-0 as well, having fended off Coastal Carolina, and hopes to make waves in the MAC this season after being picked 9th in the 12 team …

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The Knicks have a bench guard conundrum

When you’re the defending champions, there are not many holistic things to complain about. Sure, the Knicks started 0-3 with a very unsettling offense, but all they needed was their medicine (the Nets and Bulls) to get back to .500? Advertisement Worried about losing to Philadelphia twice in October? Joel Embiid’s plantar fasciitis has already acted up; calm down. Any …

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Caitlin Clark’s Surprise Appearance Leaves Illinois Freshman Speechless In Hilarious Viral Moment

After a brilliant night out on the court and dismantling Penn Quakers at the State Farm Center, Illinois Fighting Illini freshman guard Quentin Coleman’s reaction went viral after learning that WNBA superstar and former Big Ten legend Caitlin Clark was in the house. On the evening of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Clark was in the State Farm Center to watch …

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AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 5 in Rookie of the Year rankings

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa ranked No. 5 in NBA Rookie of the Year rankings this week by NBA.com’s Jeff Zilligitt. Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer is No. 1, but he played the entire season so far. Dybantsa, by contrast, missed the first four games of the season so he is starting behind. Here is what Zilligitt had to say …

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Rookie Report Vol. 1 + What Brought Us Joy with Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk about this year’s rookie class! They share their early observations of Cam Boozer (MEM), Yaxel Lendeborg (GSW), AJ Dybantsa (WAS), Caleb Wilson (CHI), Darius Acuff Jr. (SAC) and Kingston Flemings (ATL). Advertisement On …

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How to watch, stream, and listen to Wisconsin Badgers basketball vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin hopes its second game is closer to its standard. The Badgers won Monday’s season opener, a 75-68 victory over Denver, but dealt with struggles beyond the typical first-game jitters. Seeing its rotation get out-of-sync with foul trouble and struggling with defensive breakdowns and poor free throw shooting, Wisconsin (1-0) nearly blew a 17-point …

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Taylor Swift called the ‘fakest’ celebrity fan by Knicks player

During a TikTok stream where the pair were playing NBA 2K, New York Knicks guards Tyler Kolek and Miles “Deuce” McBride were asked a question: who was the ‘fakest’ celebrity fan they encountered during the Knicks’ championship run? Kolek didn’t hesitate to name a major celebrity. Kolek promptly named pop superstar Taylor Swift, who made headlines for her courtside appearance …

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Brook Lopez 20 Pts, 8 Reb vs. Miami Heat (11.4.26) – NBA.com

Brook Lopez 20 Pts, 8 Reb vs. Miami Heat (11.4.26) NBA.com Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOQ2E3bGZKV0NxRDY5SGVKbEN0UlBRbXNyQW1GVkVLVDNFUTNyMDY2YWhycXFVMlBGalM4QlJsQkU0cnZQUEZoQU1jYy1tM1BGbHFzeWJrbWRWS3FFNTgtTEc2UTBwSVNBYzhyRk82YmtlMThrdTNTZ1hUbkRmY0pJMDlpY2FyLURsemc?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-11-05 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Doc Rivers talks Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving Bucks, challenges of coaching superstar

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one-of-one. He doesn’t play in the style of other superstars, which makes coaching the NBA champion and two-time MVP a particular challenge. Doc Rivers, the former Bucks coach turned NBC Sports studio host for NBA broadcasts, pulled no punches when talking about how he found it difficult to coach Antetokounmpo in an appearance on the Bill Simmons …

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Alabama Basketball vs Arkansas State: 3 Keys, How to Watch

Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide return to Coleman Coliseum Friday night against Arkansas State, looking to go 2-0 after taking care of Sam Houston State in Tuesday’s season opener. Former Oats assistant Ryan Pannone begins his second season in Jonesboro after taking over the program in 2025. Like his old boss, Pannone favors an uptempo offense with an emphasis …

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Giannis is playing defense like a toddler chasing a ball

It wasn’t long ago that Giannis Antetokounmpo was one of the NBA’s best defenders. He joined Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the third player ever to be named NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season during the 2019-2020 campaign, and he was consistently a major part of some great units in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo was …

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Clippers emerge as potential trade deadline sellers – TalkBasket.net

Clippers emerge as potential trade deadline sellers TalkBasket.net Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPOEx6OHlhQmFKUzJkaDFYaUVCeHFNdkdLTy1uMGtOYnhwS2k5S0VuemRyTjZQNWRrblZsUDhfQlpvU1JoTXFJTVJ2LU9relBxb1hnUllPemNIZmR2MGg0d1JVdEZVLWdBZzBzbXNtLUVGd1lRdS1ELVdVVnFDSHJfSzVfRjlzRnlsSUc3Q0pB?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-11-06 15:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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What NBA Cup games are on Friday? 5 matchups to watch

The second batch of NBA Cup group play games will take place on Friday, Nov. 6, with nine games on the schedule. The schedule includes heavyweight matchups, with Western Conference contenders such as the Los Angeles Lakers facing the surprising Portland Trail Blazers, while the defending conference champion San Antonio Spurs look to maintain their strong start against the lowly …

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Peja Stojakovic’s Son Andrej Leads Illinois Without Jake Davis Past TJ Power, Penn

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 5: Andrej Stojakovic #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives past Sir Mohammed #14 of the Pennsylvania Quakers during the first half at State Farm Center on November 5, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 5: Lucas Morillo #23 of the Illinois Fighting Illini fights for a rebound with …

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Florida’s Kiyomi McMiller lands on ESPN’s top 50 players list

In today’s collegiate sports landscape, turnover is common, and Florida women’s basketball enters the 2026-27 season with a new head coach and several new faces, but one Gator has already earned national recognition. ESPN released its top-50 women’s college basketball player rankings, with Florida guard Kiyomi McMiller at No. 40. Advertisement The Penn State transfer is the lone Gator on …

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Cavs vs. 76ers: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers open up their NBA Cup schedule as they host LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be James’s first game in the arena he called home for over a decade, since he spurned them in free agency last summer. James has received a hero’s welcome in each of his returns when he was wearing purple and …

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