The Kansas Jayhawks opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating LIU 51-6 behind a strong defensive performance and an offense that eventually found its rhythm. Kansas’ defense immediately set the tone, forcing LIU into a three-and-out on its opening possession. However, the Jayhawks were unable to capitalize on their first offensive opportunity, turning the ball over on …

One of last year’s WILDEST endings: Nuggets/Lakers on March 14 Austin Reaves forced OT from the baseline off his missed FT … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNIn4OxYQU4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

While the Lakers have lots of new faces joining the franchise this season, one of the more intriguing players returning is Bronny James. The only real discussion about him this offseason is whether or not he’d be used as a trade pawn before or after his father’s free agency decision. Once it became clear the Lakers were holding onto him, …

It’s been quite the offseason for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, particularly when it comes to building the backcourt. Five months ago, the presumed starting guards for Gonzaga included returning sophomore Mario Saint-Supery and incoming 20-year-old German Jack Kayil – a duo that looked among the best backcourts in the entire country on paper. Advertisement Then Kayil decided to …

For several months, the Kansas basketball program has been looking to add to its roster amid the NCAA’s ongoing eligibility fiasco. While the Tenth Circuit reversed a ruling that would have allowed all Class of 2022 student-athletes to become eligible, certain players are filing lawsuits in states that are looking to grant TROs (temporary restraining orders) against the NCAA. One …

Murray State hits the road Saturday for a matchup against Middle Tennessee at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The longtime regional rivals will meet for the 73rd time, with Middle Tennessee holding a 39-30-3 advantage in the all-time series. Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano (16) passes the ball during the NCAA college …

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Villanova looks to bounce back Saturday when the Wildcats visit Bucknell at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, with kickoff set for 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup is an early Patriot League contest in Villanova’s first season as an associate member of the conference. Sep 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Villanova Wildcats running back Isaiah Ragland (20) …

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The Dallas Mavericks now have five Europeans on their roster, and the NBA is getting increasingly more international and influenced by the European style of play.  After primarily focusing on the European perspective in part I and part II, it’s time to take a look at this topic from the other side in part III: the American perspective, and one …

In case you missed it (or were sitting under a rock for the last couple of days) the Clippers got hammered by the league with penalties stemming from their circumvention dance with Kawhi Leonard and his uncle. I’m sure that most of you also realized that the Celtics have a Clippers pick in 2028. But there are complicated provisions related …

Roob Stats: The 10 craziest Ben Simmons stats and numbers known to mankind originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As soon as we saw that Ben Simmons was returning to the NBA, one thought came to mind: Advertisement FREAKING STATS!!! Simmons, who just turned 30 in July, has had one of the strangest careers in NBA history, with an unprecedented …

Barring a catastrophe, the Houston Rockets will make the playoffs in 2026-27. Making the playoffs is no longer enough. If they don’t win a series this year, they’ll need major systemic changes. It isn’t even up for debate. It might start with firing Ime Udoka, but that’s actually my next article. Advertisement (In the industry, that’s called a plug). For …

At All-Star Weekend in 2010, a rookie Stephen Curry answered the question: “Where are you going to be in 10 years/what kind of … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXI4sp7oRA4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

For the third year in a row, Yahoo Sports is simulating a full NBA season in the latest entry in the NBA 2K franchise — NBA 2K27. Last year’s simulation proved to be shockingly accurate. Not only did NBA 2K26 predict the Knicks to win the NBA Finals and Jalen Brunson to be named NBA Finals MVP, it also nailed …

Ben Simmons is returning to the NBA after reportedly signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract to join the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN’s Marc Spears and Shams Charania. He is expected to be a backup point guard for rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Advertisement The 30-year-old Simmons last played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Clippers. …

Draymond shares intriguing proposal after Clippers lose five first-round picks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Los Angeles Clippers got handed arguably the worst punishment in NBA history for salary cap circumvention, fined millions of dollars as well as losing consecutive first round draft picks. Beginning in 2029, the Clippers will forfeit their top draft picks until 2033, …

So… the Clippers, huh. The year-long probe surrounding alleged salary cap manipulation ended on Wednesday and handed down one of the biggest punishments in professional sports history, suspending multiple key officials, fining the organization $30 million, and taking five first-round picks. It’s not entirely unprecedented (see: Joe Smith), but it’s pretty damn startling. Advertisement While there are many things to …

A second round exit to the Knicks after a devastating injury to Jayson Tatum? We can stomach that. A subsequent first round exit against another hated rival? It hurts to lose to the 76ers, but a rough shooting streak and losing Tatum for Game 7 adds a little context to another disappointing playoffs. Advertisement Now, heading into Year 5 after …

I thought I had a ton of content to include in the notes, then realized there were just a handful of bullet points to it, so I needed to wait a few days to pad it further. Maybe we’re not so close to the new season as I initially thought. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has his own answer to the “King …

It was already public knowledge that there was one bidder for an NBA expansion team in Seattle: One Roof Sports and Entertainment, the majority owner of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, led by Samantha Holloway. Now, there is a second, reports Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The Athletic: Advertisement BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that in August submitted …

As Walker Kessler walked onto UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, he stepped into the biggest spotlight he’s been under recently.  And as the Lakers’ marquee addition of the summer, the attention on Kessler will only grow as the start of the 2026-27 NBA season nears. The Lakers’ Walker Kessler waves to the crowd before throwing out the …

Why Draymond is happy Kawhi Leonard didn’t get suspended for Clippers scandal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green has strong opinions on how the NBA handled its biggest offseason scandal — and he’s genuinely relieved about how it turned out for Kawhi Leonard. Advertisement The NBA announced severe penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday following …

Miles “Deuce” McBride arrived in New York as the 36th pick in the 2021 draft, a short-ish, square-jawed defender with a shaky jump shot. The inconsistent three-ball never worried Tom Thibodeau. The grizzled skipper loved watching a 6’2″ guard stalk ballhandlers the length of the court, the basketball equivalent of a German shepherd harassing a cockapoo. Eventually, the offense came …

As the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, guard Keaton Wagler joins the LA Clippers after a historic freshman campaign at the University of Illinois. Wagler was a consensus second-team All-American, averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting 39.7% from 3-point range. He set numerous freshman program records, including points (663), scoring average, field goals (202) …