Yearly Archives: 2026

Evan Mobley and James Harden lead the way as Cavaliers beat short-handed Bucks 123-116

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Evan Mobley had 27 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, and James Harden also scored 27 as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a three-game trip by beating the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. This was the career-high 32nd game the two-time MVP has …

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Graham Ike Named to AP All-American Third Team

Gonzaga Bulldogs graduate forward Graham Ike is named one of the top 15 players in the country this 2025-26 season, per the Associated Press. Here are the four other players listed alongside Ike on the All-American Third Team: Advertisement Houston freshman guard Kingston FlemingsAlabama Crimson Tide sophomore guard Labaron PhilonFlorida Gators junior forward Thomas HaughTexas Tech Red Raiders sophomore guard …

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Charles Barkley rooting for Miami Ohio: ‘Not their fault everyone in their conference sucks’

Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale were part of truTV’s broadcast crew for the second game of Tuesday’s First Four in the 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament. Prior to tip-off of NC State vs. Texas, Barkley joined the studio crew that included Jalen Rose, Bruce Pearl and Jamal Mashburn. Advertisement Barkley was asked about his favorite for this year’s March Madness, which …

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Shohei Ohtani will return to mound for Dodgers in spring training game Wednesday against Giants

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his first pitching appearance in spring training on Wednesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also said Tuesday that Ohtani will be the designated hitter in Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres, as the two-way Japanese star works to get ready …

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Previewing March Madness 2026: Bracket Mania Arrives

The best time of the college basketball calendar has arrived. In fact, it may even be the best postseason tournament of the year, and that is coming from a huge college football fan. March Madness is officially underway, and this year’s NCAA Tournament feels as unpredictable as any in recent memory. With a mix of dominant No. 1 seeds, resurging …

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Aden Holloway, Alabama’s No. 2 scorer, had 2.1 pounds of marijuana when arrested, authorities say

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway’s apartment when they arrested him Monday, according to court records released Tuesday — just below the 2.2-pound threshold for a drug trafficking charge. Holloway, the No. 2 scorer for the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide, has been suspended indefinitely and is away from the team as …

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Cavs at Bucks open gamethread

The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to get back on track as they take on the rudderless Milwaukee Bucks for the fourth and final time this season. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard! Advertisement Build Your …

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Eastern Michigan hires Billy Donlon, Clemson assistant, ex-Missouri-Kansas City, Wright State coach

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Eastern Michigan hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon to coach its basketball team on Tuesday, a week after parting ways with Stan Heath. Donlon will continue in his role a top assistant coach with the Tigers, an eighth-seeded team in the NCAA Tournament with a first-round matchup against ninth-seeded Iowa on Friday. Advertisement He previously led Missouri-Kansas …

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NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar’s David Malukas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Daniel Dye was suspended Tuesday — the second known major penalty of his racing career — for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas during a recent livestream. In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality. He mimicked Malukas’ voice at one point. Advertisement Dye is …

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WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials until at least after this summer’s World Cup. The WADA executive committee met and said it would consider the new rule in September, two …

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Finding a March Madness champion using historical analysis

Tonight begins one of the greatest sporting events in America, the NCAA Tournament. A month-long journey chalk-full of outstanding basketball and drama. The impact can be felt from beyond the average diehard sports fan. Your coworkers, friends, and family who haven’t watched a second of college basketball maybe ever are in your bracket pools and often times are winning them. …

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with hyperextended knee and bone bruise

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t available for the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against Cleveland on Tuesday night after leaving a victory over Indiana two days earlier. The Bucks said the two-time MVP had a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise. Advertisement Antetokounmpo didn’t play in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 134-123 win over the Pacers after landing awkwardly when …

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MMM Reacts Survey: How many mid-majors will reach the Sweet 16 in the men’s NCAA Tournament this year?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Cinderella is dead. Or is it? Advertisement Last year was historically bad for mid-major teams, with none making the second weekend …

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Washburn basketball star forward first player to hit transfer portal

TOPEKA — Dillon Claussen is the first Washburn men’s basketball player to hit the portal. The forward announced his decision on social media on Tuesday, March 17. Claussen finished the season averaging 15.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. He was the team’s second-highest scorer on the team, along with being the Ichabods’ top rebounder. Advertisement Claussen was recently placed …

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March Madness schedule: When do First Four games start? Who is playing?

The wait is over. The 2026 NCAA Tournament will finally commence with the First Four games on Tuesday, March 17, from Dayton, Ohio. That means March Madness is finally upon us. March Madness expert picks: Bracket predictions for 2026 NCAA Tournament Advertisement What channel is truTV? How to watch First Four, March Madness games UMBC and Howard will kick off …

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