Basketball Page 635 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Washington State eyeing NCAA berth but won't overlook Cal
Entering Thursday's game against California in Pullman, Wash., Washington State is in position to qualify for its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007-08....
Malik Hall, Michigan State cruise past Penn State
Malik Hall scored a career-high 29 points on 10-of-13 shooting as Michigan State posted a comfortable 80-72 road win over Penn State on Wednesday in University Park, Pa....
Stanford, Washington chasing wins to keep tourney hopes alive
If you listen to Bill Walton, nearly every team in the "conference of champions" deserves a bid to the NCAA Tournament....
Buffaloes try to solve road woes at streaking UCLA
Wins away from home have come at a premium for Colorado, and Buffaloes coach Tad Boyle anticipates an especially difficult visit to Los Angeles on Thursday to face red-hot UCLA....
Minnesota is giving off that sham No. 1 seed vibe that the Utah Jazz had a few years ago
Next to the OKC Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the biggest surprises of the NBA campaign. They’ve been in control of or hovering near first place in the Western Conference for much of the season. But we may have seen a little bit of foreshadowing brought to us by Clippers star ...
Hawks G Trae Young fined $35K for gesture
The NBA fined Hawks guard Trae Young $35,000 on Wednesday for directing an "inappropriate and unprofessional gesture" toward an official....
Northwestern G Ty Berry (knee) out for season
Northwestern senior guard Ty Berry will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn meniscus, coach Chris Collins announced Wednesday....
Ex-NBA player Bryn Forbes faces family violence charge
Former NBA player Bryn Forbes is facing a family violence charge after being arrested in San Antonio....
Draymond Green tried to play matchmaker with LeBron and Steph, and who could blame him?
Closed mouths don’t get fed, and Draymond Green took that philosophy to heart. This time around, Green took it upon himself to take the type of clumsy desperation heave he usually takes in games and wedges between the rim and backboard....
Northwestern visits Rutgers, leaning on balanced production
Northwestern owes part of its fourth-place standing in the Big Ten to the depth and resolve of its roster....
It appears as if Kyle Kuzma has lost his mind
Kyle Kuzma has been seduced by the power of being the No. 1 option on an NBA team. As the leading scorer for the Washington Wizards, he’s the closest thing to a star in the market. In the NBA, merely averaging 20 points per game makes you a star in the eyes of many. Ultimately, the goal is to win ga...
Remember that time Michael Jordan wore No. 12?
Michael Jordan is synonymous with the No. 23. Sure, he wore 45 when he returned with the Washington Wizards, but he always had the same jersey number with the Chicago Bulls — except for a lone game against the Orlando Magic 34 years ago today. ...
Report: Ohio State fires hoops coach Chris Holtmann
Ohio State fired men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann on Wednesday after a 4-10 start in Big Ten play, multiple outlets reported....
Suns become last NBA team to add G League franchise
The Phoenix Suns will launch an NBA G League franchise in 2024-25, marking the first time all 30 NBA teams will have an affiliate in the minor league circuit....
Report: P.J. Tucker steps away from Clippers for 'reset'
Veteran forward P.J. Tucker is stepping away from the Los Angeles Clippers "to reset (his) mindset," The Athletic reported Wednesday....
Report: Mystics signing veteran C Stefanie Dolson
Free agent center Stefanie Dolson is returning to the Mystics, the Washington Post reported Wednesday....
Report: Warriors sought LeBron James at trade deadline
The Golden State Warriors explored a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire LeBron James at last week's trade deadline, ESPN reported Wednesday....
Ex-NBA player arrested after allegedly punching, choking woman
Former NBA player Bryn Forbes was arrested on a family violence charge on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting the mother of his two children....
No. 18 Saint Mary's looks to keep focus vs. Pepperdine
It might have required winning 12 games in a row and 17 of 18, but Saint Mary's is back in The Associated Press Top 25 at No. 18 heading into Thursday night's game against visiting Pepperdine in Moraga, Calif....