OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lawyers for the family of an Oklahoma junior college basketball player who died after suffering a head injury during a game said Thursday the student had been struck by another player’s elbow and accused the team of not providing proper medical care before putting him back on the court. Ethan Dietz, 20, died on Nov. 25 …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tarris Reed Jr. sat at his locker Thursday, fielding questions about his run as the interior-scoring, rebound-snagging force in UConn’s latest Final Four push. Yet he wasn’t the main attraction. Advertisement That’s because across the room, an even bigger gaggle of reporters waited for freshman guard Braylon Mullins — the Indiana kid who hit an all-timer of …

PHOENIX (AP) — Cheryl Miller’s impact on women’s basketball spans generations, from dominating on the court at Southern California in the 1980s to making her mark in the broadcast booth. On Thursday, Miller’s legacy was recognized along with UConn star Breanna Stewart. The two women’s hoops game-changers were honored by The Associated Press as the greatest players of the women’s …

INDIANAPOLIS — Braylon Mullins finished another interview with a national outlet, walked into UConn basketball’s locker room at Lucas Oil Stadium and encountered a media horde. About a dozen media members had staked out Mullins’ locker. When the Greenfield-Central alum took his seat, they quickly enveloped him, the lights of television cameras shining on his face. Advertisement Such is the …

Clippers vs. Spurs Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors Fadeaway World Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxQNlRoeWpNb3lRbXBFZmpKSlpjM2dVd0VZdkVsaXlwTkJuWEpjY3VKTGY5cFcydW8xNTFSWEtvSWRqd3lSUVpwUVprTUNjdkhPR2FkdmdrYlpHTDk1Ti01QVpvMnlJRHJYdS1UaVBxemlaZi1ORzUzaDdfQU9yM2ZxTTg2dWh0cjdUaFdUeFBrSW81OExJUjNCa1JwOEVGM29MNzVBMmdONndKRDZWWmc5aWRIbVZGY1VZ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-02 20:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

INDIANAPOLIS – There are worse things in college basketball than getting overlooked at the Final Four. Like not getting here at all. Or the entire COVID tournament in 2021, just the thought of which is enough to send UConn coach Dan Hurley spiraling. Advertisement “If you did great in that tournament, you deserve all the credit. If it went bad …

We’re headed toward some big basketball moments in the coming weeks. Ones that will change the lives of many young hoopsters and the faces of several NBA franchises. They’re both interconnected, of course, and the future for players and NBA teams starts Saturday night with the two Final Four semifinal matchups (Saturday, April 4, 4:09) followed by the national championship …

EVANS, Ga. (AP) — California teen Asterisk Talley birdied her opening three holes on her way to a 5-under 67 on Thursday, finishing two rounds at Champions Retreat without a bogey to take a one-shot lead into the final round on golf’s brightest stage at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. The final round Saturday is at Augusta National, the first …

The story of the man who has led Michigan to the 2026 Final Four almost didn’t start. To get here, Yaxel Lendeborg — the Wolverines’ 6-foot-9, do-everything, superstar forward — took the path less traveled, to say the least. Academically ineligible throughout most of his high school career, Lendeborg only played 11 games of varsity ball in his hometown of …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball, Minnesota homered three times in the ninth inning to break open a close game, and the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Thursday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Bradley (1-0) struck out three and walked one while out-dueling Cole Ragans (0-2), helping the Twins …

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The North Carolina Tar Heels are looking for a new men’s basketball head coach after firing Hubert Davis. To this point, North Carolina hasn’t made much movement amid rumors that it could be looking to hire Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd or Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May. However, it doesn’t appear that May will be leaving Michigan soon. …

Dan Hurley is no stranger to controversy. The Connecticut men’s basketball coach is often animated on the sidelines. However, in the Elite Eight, he went viral for appearing to headbutt official Roger Ayers in celebration of Braylon Mullins’ game-winning shot. Advertisement Hurley has since downplayed the incident. When asked about it again Thursday, April 2, at a news conference ahead …

Kansas State guard David Castillo plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Castillo averaged 10.3 points per game for the Wildcats this past season. Castillo’s entry into the portal isn’t entirely surprising given the firing of former head coach Jerome Tang before the end of the season. He committed to Tang’s regime ahead of the 2024-25 season. …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said Thursday his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts. “I just ate something I was allergic to,” the junior said as he sat at his locker at Lucas Oil Stadium, two days before …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Keaton Wagler’s high school basketball transcript contained everything a college coach would want in a recruit. The 6-foot-6 sharp-shooting Illinois guard helped Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Kansas win its first two state titles, one coming with a perfect season. He won a school record 80 games and finished among the top five on the school’s …

The NBA postseason is rapidly approaching, with less than two weeks remaining in the 2025-26 regular season. While all postseason berths have been clinched, teams are furiously jockeying for playoff positioning, especially those seeking to remain above the fray of the Play-In Tournament. That’s especially true in the Eastern Conference, where only four games separate the current No. 5 seed, …

Mathurin scores 28 to pace Clippers past short-handed Bucks 127-113 The Wilton Bulletin Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNejhpUkVEcy02UnVZVFRSQ3FQbVRzMnpsLTdMUlh0WklabzdtS19EdmxRQ19mM01mekJrWHg2RFZLclNpT2dkVER5dnhLOFZPNm0zMXVzN1hLUGozejFPanRjUTc5alF5N0U0cHY1UUpXRWpXeGpNclBvY01EWWh0M0JzcnktTm15Z3NWZFl3dExEMU1pYXUwWW8wRDlYMkpf?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-29 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Las Vegas is known for its special sendoffs as a destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties. But how about for coaching careers? Advertisement The Creighton Bluejays give long-time coach Greg McDermott a “Sin City salute” when they take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights …

It’s been a week since North Carolina fired Hubert Davis as its men’s basketball coach. And so far, the job remains open. That leads many to believe the Tar Heels are focusing their search on a coach in the Final Four, with Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd and Michigan’s Dusty May linked to the job. Or possibly the NBA, with Billy Donovan …

Belmont’s freshman standout Jack Smiley will return to the Bruins for his sophomore season. Belmont confirmed, on April 2, the Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman honoree will remain a Bruin following the departure of coach Casey Alexander for Kansas State and the hiring of his replacement in Evan Bradds on March 19. Smiley was in attendance for Bradds’ introductory press conference …

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over all 30 NBA franchises and share “One Thing for Every Team.” The pair discuss Jayson Tatum’s return to form, Victor Wembanyama’s ascent to basketball deity, how the Golden State Warriors should handle Steph Curry’s desire to play and much more. Advertisement (1:02) One thing for every team in the Atlantic Division(15:02) One thing …

Amidst the hype of the beloved “Balkan Five”, Kylan Boswell’s special senior season in his hometown, and Keaton Wagler’s rapid rise to stardom, Jake Davis and Ben Humrichous have been the unsung heroes of Illinois’ historic season. Davis and Humrichous are two of Illinois’ eight rotational players, combining to play 42.1 minutes per game for the Fighting Illini. The Illinois …

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud and Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe have been named the Kia NBA … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIlMdcaX5xU Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Brook Lopez speaks on his return to Milwaukee USA Today Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPdlVLTlZ5alhXOHhlMkdUNnc1OFJSZEpsUVhud3N6MWdTVkxXM0pNR0EzVWxYU29PM3RzbnNaMWdFZzAtQ1ZWdFdHYnZBS2hISVY4RnRQMlBlTVJrcTNGeGdWMkJvd0I3OERvRjJOOFJoallUd2lremU3WEhzQ0E1ZERBaUJ4UkFYeVI0SzZYbDNiZlJZX0NZNzVRZGVhZ2JJbE1qWFdzbEJzTzVsMXRtWGM2NTdNSjVS?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-29 23:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.