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Providence looks to stay perfect at home vs. Sacred Heart
Providence's five-game homestand continues Saturday against Sacred Heart in its final tuneup before the start of Big East play....

Rutgers aims to rely on strong defense vs. Long Island
Rutgers has a stretch of Saturday afternoon games this month before returning to its Big Ten schedule....

Penn State, Georgia Tech clash at Madison Square Garden
Fresh off an exhilarating comeback victory, Penn State heads to New York City on Saturday for a matchup against Georgia Tech as part of the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden....

Report: 76ers extend Daryl Morey through 2027-28
The Philadelphia 76ers are extending president of basketball operations Daryl Morey's contract through 2027-28, ESPN reported Friday....

No. 18 BYU aims for solid shooting effort in clash vs. Georgia State
BYU's slump didn't last long....
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Judge won't dismiss Dwight Howard sexual assault suit [Update]
Updated Feb. 23: A Georgia judge denied former NBA center Dwight Howard’s attempt to dismiss a sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed against him, according to a filing obtained by ESPN. ...

Feeling glum about your NBA team this holiday season? Here's a wishlist that is sure to cheer you up (Maybe)
As the holidays near, it’s easy to imagine the wishlists of certain NBA teams across the league. We’ve highlighted what specific teams should be asking Santa to course-correct their season or become the contender we all expected. Let’s dive into the top 10. ...

After getting mauled by the Bucks, the Pacers found a veteran enforcer
Unsigned NBA wing James Johnson emerges from a cabin carrying a log. Meanwhile, on a television screen behind him, highlights of Giannis Antetokounpo hulking out on the sidelines and in the players’ tunnel repeats in a loop. ...

No. 11 Oklahoma looks to pick up pace vs. Green Bay
Oklahoma's offense has gotten plenty of attention, as the 11th-ranked Sooners are off to their best start since the 2015-16 season....

Jonas Aidoo, No. 12 Tennessee aim to stay hot vs. NC State
Teams riding three-game winning streaks will collide Saturday night when No. 12 Tennessee faces North Carolina State in a Hall of Fame series game at San Antonio....

Memphis welcomes No. 13 Clemson after long road trip
No. 13 Clemson will look to keep its undefeated streak alive when it hits the road to take on Memphis on Saturday afternoon....

No. 8 Creighton aims to rebound against Alabama
No. 8 Creighton looks to bounce back from its second loss of the season when it faces Alabama on Saturday at Omaha, Neb....

Well-rested No. 22 Virginia and Northeastern face off
Twice in a span of four days early this month, Isaac McKneely of No. 22 Virginia scored a career-high 22 points....

NBA roundup: De’Aaron Fox's 41 points push Kings past Thunder
De'Aaron Fox poured in 41 points, Malik Monk and Keon Ellis combined for 35 off the bench and the host Sacramento Kings overcame a 43-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for a 128-123 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night....

After upset loss, No. 25 Northwestern ready for DePaul
Heavily favored Northwestern lost to visiting Chicago State for the first time in 16 meetings on Wednesday....

James Harden lifts Clippers past struggling Warriors
James Harden recorded season highs of 28 points and 15 assists and Kawhi Leonard added 27 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 121-113 victory Thursday over the visiting Golden State Warriors....

De'Aaron Fox scores 41 as Kings get by Thunder
De'Aaron Fox poured in 41 points, Malik Monk and Keon Ellis combined for 35 off the bench and the host Sacramento Kings overcame a 43-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for a 128-123 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night....

No. 24 Miami hosts fellow small-ball school La Salle
La Salle is off to a surprisingly strong start after at least one national magazine predicted the Explorers would finish last in the Atlantic 10 Conference....

Jazz roll, hand Trail Blazers 5th straight setback
Collin Sexton scored a season-best 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting and Simone Fontecchio also posted a season high with 24 points on 7-of-8 shooting as the Utah Jazz posted a 122-114 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night....

Nikola Jokic helps Nuggets dispatch Nets
Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Peyton Watson scored a career-high 18 points, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-101 on Thursday night....