Basketball Page 679 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
No. 10 Baylor closing down Ferrell Center vs. winless MVSU
No. 10 Baylor will look to snap a two-game losing streak and make a final set of memories on its longtime home court when it hosts winless, vagabond Mississippi Valley State on Friday in Waco, Texas....
Confidence soaring as No. 2 Kansas looks to school Yale
No. 2 Kansas returns to the friendly environment of Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night for a matchup with Yale in Lawrence, Kan....
Streaking Joel Embiid leads 76ers into clash with Raptors
Joel Embiid continues to trend on a path to a second consecutive Most Valuable Player award as the Philadelphia 76ers enter Friday's home game against the Toronto Raptors....
After first loss, No. 18 Clemson out to rebound vs. Queens
Wounded after its first loss of the season last weekend, No. 18 Clemson aims to bounce back Friday when it hosts Queens....
Report: Pelicans' contract with Zion no longer fully guaranteed
Pelicans star center Zion Williamson isn't guaranteed to remain in New Orleans for the duration of his contract, The Athletic reported on Thursday....
No. 13 Illinois wants Braggin' Rights, not upset, vs. Missouri
When it comes to the annual Braggin' Rights Game between Illinois and Missouri in St. Louis, just assume there'll be an upset....
Zion Williamson and Anthony Edwards are why Gen-Z athletes need NDAs
You can usually tell the age of an athlete by how and where messy gossip about them is revealed. TMZ is one thing. Having a “scorned lover” display your personal life on the internet is another — and a sign that you’re probably a member of Gen Z who doesn’t know the value of non-disclosure agreement...
Zion Williamson is losing money for not losing weight
One of the league’s best young players may have his career slip away before our eyes. ...
I hope Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo knows he’s in Shaq’s dog house
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo got a little carried away Wednesday on First Take. I know, that is his job on the show. The guy invented sports-talk radio volume. His takes are somehow louder than his voice. In small social media clips, I find Mad Dog entertaining. I even find some of his perspectives on life...
Lakers, Wolves get immediate chance to shake off losses
The Los Angeles Lakers will try to snap a three-game losing streak when they oppose the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night in Minneapolis, with both teams completing a back-to-back set....
Clippers' ex-Thunder contingent returns to Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder's present and future meet the team's past Thursday night when the Los Angeles Clippers pay a visit....
Bucks put home winning streak on line vs. Magic
The Milwaukee Bucks will attempt to complete a perfect six-game homestand when they face the Orlando Magic on Thursday....
Ja Morant, Grizzlies hope to continue rise vs. Pacers
The Memphis Grizzlies have plenty of ground to cover in their climb back into the playoff race, but Ja Morant's return has made everything seem possible again....
Bulls try to build on recent success against Spurs
The Chicago Bulls will look to build on a two-game winning streak and make the most of a crucial homestand when they host the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Thursday....
Pelicans, facing Cavs, look to make up for lost opportunity
The New Orleans Pelicans were trying to extend their season-best, four-game winning streak when they took a 24-point lead in the second quarter against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night....
Pistons shoot for skid-ending win vs. weary Jazz
The Detroit Pistons' misery is reaching historic proportions....
Top 25 roundup: Seton Hall topples No. 5 UConn
Kadary Richmond racked up 23 points, six rebounds, five assists and a career-high eight steals as Seton Hall toppled No. 5 UConn 75-60 in the rivals' conference opener Wednesday in Newark, N.J....
Strong second half propels No. 4 Arizona past Alabama
Oumar Ballo had a double-double as No. 4 Arizona roared back in the second half against cold-shooting Alabama, winning 87-74 on Wednesday night to cap a day of action at the Jerry Colangelo Hall of Fame Series in Phoenix....
NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 51 as 76ers roll over Wolves
Joel Embiid had 51 points and 12 rebounds to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 on Wednesday....
Celtics, minus Jayson Tatum (ankle), throttle Kings
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White scored 28 apiece and the Boston Celtics bounced back from an overtime loss 24 hours earlier in San Francisco to thump the host Sacramento Kings 144-119 on Wednesday....