Basketball Page 651 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Louisville hosts Pepperdine looking to stop losing skid
If expectations weren't particularly high for Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season, the Cardinals' 4-6 start has fueled speculation that coach Kenny Payne's job is in jeopardy....
Celtics aim for 14-0 mark at home in rematch with Magic
If the Orlando Magic want to avoid falling to the Celtics for the second time in three days, they'll have to put an end to one of the most historic runs in Boston franchise history....
Oregon looks to limit turnovers in clash vs. Syracuse
Riding some momentum from recent wins, Oregon and Syracuse will converge in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Sunday for a neutral-court nonconference matchup....
Auburn bids for third straight win in meeting with USC
Auburn aims for its third consecutive win on Sunday when welcomes a Southern California team looking to avoid a third straight loss....
Phoenix Suns' Big 3 will be put on hold...again
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No. 17 Colorado State out to avenge loss in clash vs. CSU-Pueblo
With a week to stew over its only loss of the season, No. 17 Colorado State figures to be a handful when it plays host to CSU-Pueblo on Sunday at Fort Collins, Colo....
Clippers aim to keep rolling in clash vs. Knicks
The Los Angeles Clippers will take a season-best six-game winning streak into a meeting against the visiting New York Knicks on Saturday night....
This week in the basketball: Illinois St. coach in n-word flap; Giannis Antetokuonmpo still hasn't found his ball
What a typical response to racism from the head coach of Illinois State men’s basketball. During a home game on Saturday, Ryan Pedon got in an altercation with Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones. A situation that was none of Pedon’s business, because Jones was not even talking in the direction of...
After successful trip, Timberwolves welcome in Pacers
The Minnesota Timberwolves will return home from a three-game road trip to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Minneapolis....
Ailing Hornets look to end skid vs. surging Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers and the host Charlotte Hornets both face a quick turnaround for a game Saturday night, but the teams figure to in vastly different situations....
Mired in 22-game skid, Pistons must face Bucks next
The Milwaukee Bucks will aim for their third consecutive win and eighth in 10 games on Saturday when they host a Detroit Pistons team mired in a franchise-record, 22-game losing streak....
Down two starters, Cavs try to regroup vs. Hawks
It may have been too early to call Friday's Atlanta Hawks win over the Toronto Raptors a must-win, but it was much needed....
NBA roundup: Spurs halt team-record skid, top Lakers
Devin Vassell scored a career-high 36 points to help lift San Antonio to a 129-115 win over the visiting, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Friday that snapped the Spurs' franchise-record 18-game losing streak....
Jalen Brunson goes for career-high 50 as Knicks take down Suns
Jalen Brunson established career highs of 50 points and nine 3-pointers while leading the New York Knicks to a 139-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Friday night....
No. 5 UConn never trails, routes No. 10 Gonzaga
Donovan Clingan led all players with game-high 21 points and eight rebounds as No. 5 UConn never trailed in defeating No. 10 Gonzaga 76-63 Friday night in the Continental Tire Seattle Tip-Off at Climate Pledge Arena....
Slumping Florida State opens homestand against SMU
After a promising start, Florida State saw its season take a turn for the worse....
Finally with Adam Miller, Arizona State ready to face TCU
LSU transfer guard Adam Miller "lit up the gym" during Arizona State's practice this week ahead of Saturday's game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, because Miller has gained temporary eligibility to play after having to sit the first nine games....
Luka Doncic, Mavs try to hand Blazers 6th straight loss
The Dallas Mavericks aren't looking to surprise opponents. Their game plan relies heavily on the 3-point shot, and that figures to be the case again when they face the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday....
Nuggets able to rest starters ahead of matchup vs. Thunder
Denver coach Michael Malone has stuck with his plan to develop his bench despite its early struggles, and now it is paying off for the Nuggets....
De'Aaron Fox, Kings on roll heading into game against Jazz
Racking up 40 points is becoming a trend for Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox....