Basketball Page 918 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
No. 17 Notre Dame blasts Chicago St., 113-35
Hannah Hidalgo scored 23 points on 11-for-14 shooting, and No. 17 Notre Dame cruised to a 113-35 win over Chicago State on Tuesday night in South Bend, Ind....
Jahmir Young scores 20 as Maryland overpowers UMBC
Jahmir Young scored 20 points and Julian Reese added 15 points and 13 rebounds as Maryland rolled past UMBC 92-68 on Tuesday in College Park, Md....
Tyrese Proctor, Kyle Filipowski help No. 9 Duke ease past La Salle
Tyrese Proctor's career-high 22 points helped No. 9 Duke rout visiting La Salle 95-66 on Tuesday night in Durham, N.C....
No. 22 James Madison staves off Southern Illinois in Cancun
Terrence Edwards Jr. scored 24 points to help propel No. 22 James Madison to an 82-76 victory Tuesday in the Cancun Challenge semifinals in Cancun, Mexico....
Streaking Thunder tangle with struggling Bulls
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has been experimenting with his late-game rotations....
Kings seek revenge in rematch at Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans don't expect a repeat when they host the Sacramento Kings for the second time in three nights Wednesday....
Jalen Green, Rockets try to bounce back vs. Grizzlies
Only two-plus seasons into Jalen Green's career, it would seem too early for the Houston Rockets' 21-year-old guard to face the level of scrutiny where every game is a referendum on his future....
UCLA pulls away from Chaminade at Maui Invitational
UCLA used a dominant effort inside to overcome perimeter shooting and turnover woes and down Chaminade 76-48 in consolation-bracket action Tuesday at the Maui Invitational in Honolulu....
Florida State tops No. 18 Colorado in OT to win Sunshine Slam
Jalen Warley recorded 19 points and three steals and Jamir Watkins had 18 points, 11 rebounds and four thefts as Florida State produced a 77-71 overtime victory over No. 18 Colorado on Tuesday to win the Beach Bracket of the Sunshine Slam in Daytona Beach, Fla....
Timberwolves F Jaden McDaniels (ankle) out 2-3 weeks
Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels will miss time after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 right ankle sprain, the Timberwolves said Tuesday....
Seems the Wizards might be ready to throw in the towel on Jordan Poole
The Washington Wizards are an absolute mess. They are one of the three worst teams in the NBA and they are reportedly already regretting the trade that brought Jordan Poole to the nation’s capital. Chris Paul might be a dirty, old man on the court, but at least he pays attention and takes the game s...
Hornets carry momentum into date with Wizards
Charlotte's fourth-quarter comeback and eventual overtime victory against the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday night were the highlights of the season so far for the Hornets....
Celtics tangle with 'unstoppable' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo will have an opportunity to score at least 40 points for the third straight game when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Boston Celtics in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night....
Miles Bridges takes the joy out of watching the Hornets
I don’t have a favorite NBA team. There is no fingernail biting or throwing of remote controls in my home when viewing the league. What I do have is players whom I most enjoy watching. Two of them used to be LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. I used to always look forward to the Charlotte Hornets’ 4 p.m...
No. 11 Gonzaga runs past Syracuse in Maui consolation bracket
Nolan Hickman scored 19 points and two of his teammates recorded a double-double Tuesday as No. 11 Gonzaga defeated Syracuse 76-57 in a consolation semifinal at the Maui Invitational in Honolulu....
Wisconsin and SMU clash for Fort Myers title
Wisconsin attempts to follow up its most impressive victory of the young season with another dynamic triumph....
No. 24 Virginia regroups after rout to face West Virginia
Virginia was off to a strong start to the season until it found Wisconsin on the same floor....
The NBA's In-Season Tournament is broken. Here's how it can be fixed
Nobody expected the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament to have it all figured out right away. However, there are some drastic changes that need to be made. Friday night marks the final portion of the NBA In-Season Tournament’s Group Stage. After this week, the tournament whittles down to eight tea...
Notre Dame not overlooking Maryland-Eastern Shore
In the fall of 2021, Notre Dame welcomed two freshmen from South Bend, Ind., to the team: Blake Wesley and J.R. Konieczny....
K-State determined to turn up aggression vs. Central Arkansas
Kansas State will try to bounce back from a 91-83 loss to then-No. 12 Miami when it hosts Central Arkansas on Wednesday night in Manhattan, Kan....