Basketball Page 753 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Texas Tech downs UT Arlington, extends winning streak
Joe Toussaint scored 19 points as Texas Tech improved its winning streak to four games Thursday with a 77-66 victory over visiting UT Arlington at Lubbock, Texas....
Resilient Florida set to face Grambling State
Florida is on a nice roll as it enters its next-to-last tuneup before the start of Southeastern Conference play....
Georgia still unlocking combinations as North Florida arrives
Georgia basketball coach Mike White has plenty of options at his disposal this season, and he has two more chances to sort it all out....
Nuggets find groove on road, look to take down Nets
In their first month as reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets struggled to attain road wins, while away victories are coming with some consistency now....
No. 24 Wisconsin hosts upset-minded Chicago State
No. 24 Wisconsin is well aware of the upset potential when it finishes its nonconference slate Friday night against Chicago State in Madison, Wis....
No. 17 BYU looks to unleash offense vs. Bellarmine
Bellarmine has its work cut out in order to record its first win against a Power 5 program in six tries this season....
Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) out vs. Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the host Minnesota Timberwolves due to tendinitis in his left ankle....
No. 16 Colorado State makes tricky visit to Loyola Marymount
For No. 16 Colorado State, an eight-day break and a game with Division II CSU-Pueblo arrived at the right time....
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....