Basketball Page 586 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
No. 14 Illinois extends Ohio State's skid
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half as No. 14 Illinois downed spiraling Ohio State 87-75 in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday....
South Carolina pulls off another upset, this time vs. No. 5 Tennessee
Ta'Lon Cooper scored 18 points and South Carolina notched another big upset with a 63-59 victory over No. 5 Tennessee in Southeastern Conference play on Tuesday night at Knoxville, Tenn....
West-best Timberwolves back home to face Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves will open a three-game homestand when they welcome the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in Minneapolis....
Rockets out for three wins in three tries vs. Pelicans
When Ime Udoka took the coaching job with the Houston Rockets in the offseason, he saw third-year scoring guard Jalen Green as a candidate for all-around improvement....
Once a rose in Portland, Bucks' Damian Lillard out to be a thorn in return
Damian Lillard makes his return to Portland on Wednesday night and he anticipates a warm welcome despite forcing his way out of town in the offseason....
Skidding Heat emphasize 'toughness' against surging Kings
The Miami Heat, who made it to the NBA Finals last year, are stuck in a brutal slump....
Victor Wembanyama among 28 named to NBA Rising Stars
Twenty-one NBA players, including San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, and seven NBA G League players were named to the 2024 Rising Stars, slated for Feb. 16 during All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis....
Rutgers is latest test of Penn State's road woes
Penn State is still in search of its first win outside Pennsylvania as it begins a two-game road stretch Wednesday against Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J....
If you think Klay Thompson is on his way out of San Francisco, think again
The Golden State Warriors have had a hellacious run over the past decade in the NBA winning four championships and appearing in six Finals over this time. One of the core pieces from the beginning of this dynasty has been Klay Thompson. Despite what Thompson has meant to this franchise, many people,...
The case for — and against — Joel Embiid for MVP
Joel Embiid, the world’s best regular-season player, is closing in on his second consecutive MVP if he remains upright. When active, Embiid is a force of nature, bending defenses to his whim and simultaneously wielding an unduly influence over Philadelphia’s defense....
Clippers take on Wizards following rare defeat
The Los Angeles Clippers aim to bounce back from a rare misstep and avoid being tripped up in consecutive games for the first time in over a month when they visit the Washington Wizards on Wednesday....
West Virginia aims to recapture home magic against Cincinnati
West Virginia hopes to regain the form it displayed in its last home game when it hosts Cincinnati in a Big 12 matchup Wednesday night in Morgantown, W.Va....
Surging Cavaliers out for even more vs. improved Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearly back to full strength, providing a scary thought for the rest of the Eastern Conference....
Pitt returns home to battle rested Wake Forest
Pitt came close to overcoming a hefty deficit Saturday. The Panthers will try to wipe their four-point loss at Miami from their memory as they return home to take on Wake Forest on Wednesday night....
Improving Virginia has score to settle with Notre Dame
As bracketologists assess the credentials of NCAA Tournament candidates, what are they to make of Virginia?...
Xavier strives to stay confident after lopsided loss, faces St. John's
Xavier will try to rebound from its worst beating in 51 years when it hosts St. John's in a Big East matchup Wednesday night in Cincinnati....
Stephen Curry, Sabrina Ionescu set for 3-point shootout
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will test their mettle in a 3-point challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis on Feb. 17, the league announced Tuesday....
Doc Rivers should focus on fixing Damian Lillard before the Bucks’ defense
The Milwaukee Bucks, by virtue of having the fourth-best record in the NBA, could afford to take the gamble that is firing your coach midseason. Their position in the standings gives them the luxury of “having patience” with new skipper, same offense Doc Rivers, and if that means trading a few losse...
Former NBA G Rajon Rondo arrested on gun, drug charges
Former NBA guard Rajon Rondo was arrested on gun and drug charges in Indiana on Sunday....
Bulls F Patrick Williams (foot) out at least two weeks
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams is expected to be out at least two weeks with a foot injury, the team announced Tuesday....