Yearly Archives: 2026

Jalen Brunson: Knicks learned they’re ā€˜still resilient’ after weathering uneven start

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, …

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Champions Classic 2026 TV channel, start times, schedule, top players

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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Brandon Williams leaves Warriors game with hamstring injury

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 …

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Nebraska women’s basketball ranked in AP Top 25

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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The 12 best players that will define the 2026-27 college basketball season

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 …

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Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls Hawks fans over franchise’s biggest mistake: ā€˜You could have had me’

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.Ā  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 …

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Player grades: Warriors vs. Pelicans

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 …

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Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter After Purdue’s 76-59 Win Over Illinois State

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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Huskies Add to Long-Running Mississippi Valley State Misery

On a most unusual night for the University of Washington basketball team, the Huskies were permitted to shoot 3-pointers whenever and however much they wanted and their aim was good enough to hand Mississippi Valley State a 77-64 defeat at Alaska Airlines Arena. Danny Sprinkle let his guys launch 50 shots from behind the line, which was a school record …

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Player Grades: Lakers vs. Hawks

It’s been a while since the Lakers have had a team as fun as this one, even if it is only November. No Luka Dončić? No problem. No Austin Reaves? No problem. No Luka OR Austin? No problem. No matter the circumstances, this team just keeps chugging away. Advertisement Everyone talks about a “next man up” mentality, but this team …

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Where to watch Kansas vs. Kentucky basketball today: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Champions Classic

Where to watch Kansas vs. Kentucky basketball today: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Champions Classic originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With four elite teams, this year’s Champions Classic will be a doozy. No. 15 Kansas and No. 24 Kentucky will go head-to-head Tuesday as part of the …

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Rockets Break The White Unis Losing Streak Against Denver 110-100

This won’t be one of those 2,000 word recaps that I do at times. In fact, it will mark the season debut of Bullet Points – The Lazy Man’s Friend(tm) The Rockets lost the two previous game, which were by no means twins, due to the same issue, essentially. That is to say, bad shooting. Against Phoenix, the Rockets shot …

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‘A Lot of Options’: Alabama’s Dunkers Are Putting on a Show

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Nate Oats doesn’t think completing a two-on-one fast break should be particularly difficult when Jaxon Richardson is running alongside the ball. In fact, Alabama’s head coach thinks he could handle it himself. Advertisement “Even I could convert a two-on-one break if Jaxon was the guy running with me,” Oats said. “Just kind of throw it up anywhere …

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