Basketball Page 589 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Indiana still 'soul-searching' ahead of trip to Iowa
Before his Indiana team visited Illinois Saturday, Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson described the players' state of mind....
Rivals Michigan, Michigan State clash without typical buzz
The implications of a Michigan-Michigan State matchup in men's basketball often goes beyond bragging rights....
Costly kick: Lakers G D'Angelo Russell fined $15K
The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell $15,000 on Monday for kicking a ball into the stands....
No. 25 TCU braces for visit from No. 15 Texas Tech
Successful late-game execution is proving to be a necessary aspect of survival in the Big 12, as both No. 25 TCU and No. 15 Texas Tech demonstrated Saturday....
After gut-check win, No. 17 Utah State meets San Jose State
Minutes after a 90-84 overtime win Saturday at Boise State, Utah State coach Danny Sprinkle saluted his team's courage....
Bulls return home to face reeling Raptors
The Chicago Bulls look to continue their recent strong play at home on Tuesday night when they face the reeling Toronto Raptors....
No. 21 Dayton looks to start new streak vs. GW
No. 21 Dayton rode the Atlantic 10's best defense to an unblemished six-game conference mark before its first loss....
Wisconsin, Duke make big leaps in Top 25 poll
The top five remain unchanged while No. 6 Wisconsin and No. 7 Duke made big jumps in the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll released Monday....
Kansas State climbs to No. 2 after chaotic week
South Carolina remained the consensus No. 1 and Kansas State climbed to No. 2 on Monday following a chaotic week that saw nearly half the teams in the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll lose at least once....
No. 11 Oklahoma looks to tighten up defense vs. Kansas State
Both No. 11 Oklahoma and Kansas State stumble into the week on two-game losing streaks, but neither squad is panicking ahead of a Tuesday matchup in Manhattan, Kan....
Pacers hoping Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) returns Tuesday
The Indiana Pacers are optimistic that All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton will return to action from his hamstring injury Tuesday night against the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported Monday....
Report: Knicks' Julius Randle (shoulder) out weeks, not months
New York Knicks star Julius Randle's dislocated right shoulder will keep him out of the lineup for a few weeks, The Athletic reported on Monday....
Slumping Ohio State faces tall task vs. No. 10 Illinois
No. 10 Illinois continues to prove its resiliency and heads to Columbus on Tuesday where Ohio State gets another opportunity to get control of a spiraling season....
No. 14 Marquette heating up ahead of visit to Villanova
Marquette plots to continue its surge in the Big East when the Golden Eagles visit Villanova on Tuesday....
No. 3 Tar Heels visit Georgia Tech, shoot for 10th straight win
Off to their best start in Atlantic Coast Conference play since 2000-01, No. 3 North Carolina attempts to push its winning streak to 10 games on Tuesday against Georgia Tech in Atlanta....
No. 7 Kansas bids to defend 3-point line in clash vs. Oklahoma State
Kansas has lost three Big 12 games, and the conference season is even halfway over....
No. 5 Tennessee set for test vs. surging South Carolina
Dalton Knecht takes aim at his sixth straight outing of 25 or more points when No. 5 Tennessee faces rising South Carolina on Tuesday night in Southeastern Conference play at Knoxville, Tenn....
Joel Embiid among 76ers questionable against Blazers
There's no telling whether 76ers star Joel Embiid will be on the floor when Philadelphia visits the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night....
Magic's staunch defense tries to contain Luka Doncic, Mavs
For the second time in as many nights, the Orlando Magic will try to pick up a win at the expense of one of the NBA's hottest scorers....
Kings eye repeat of last trip to Grizzlies' arena
The Memphis Grizzlies go from one offensive powerhouse to another when they host the Sacramento Kings on Monday on the second night of a back-to-back....