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San Antonio and Dallas meet for conference showdown
Dallas Mavericks (4-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2-5, 12th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -1 BOTTOM LINE: San ...
Thunder to visit Lakers Thursday
Oklahoma City Thunder (1-6, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (5-3, third in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Lakers -9.5; over/under is ...
Kings welcome the Pelicans on Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans (1-7, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (3-4, ninth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Kings -5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The ...
Houston faces Phoenix on 4-game road skid
Houston Rockets (1-6, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (3-3, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Houston will aim to break its ...
Grayson women's basketball loses its season-opener
LUFKIN — Promise Taylor had 17 points and six rebounds for Grayson College but
LeBron, Westbrook propel Lakers past Rockets again, 119-117
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Lakers' immediate rematch with Houston was a whole lot tougher than the initial meeting, and it wasn't decided until Kevin Porter Jr.'s 3-pointer rimmed out right before the buzzer. Los Angeles still kept winning with a huge collective
Lakers buckle down, pull out win over Rockets
Even if the Lakers were playing host to the Houston Rockets for the second time in three days, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said the rematch Tuesday night was still all “about us” and not the opponent. It was about what the Lakers were trying to create and the
LeBron-led Lakers survive scare from Rockets
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes one stop is all you need. There were not many stops on Tuesday night for a Lakers defense performing well below its standard. But the final play – an errant, last-ditch 3-point attempt from USC product Kevin Porter Jr. – was off by an
NBA Career Assists Leaders
Through Nov. 2, 2021 (x-active) 1. John Stockton15,806 2. Jason Kidd12,091 3.
Mitchell, Conley power Jazz past Sacramento 119-113
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had a big third quarter and then turned to Mike Conley. He didn’t need to say a thing. ...
Paul now 3rd in all-time assists, Suns beat Pelicans 112-100
Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, Chris Paul added 14 points and 18 assists and the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 112-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. ...
As NBA watches non-basketball moves, numbers dip a bit
After a loss at Washington last week, Atlanta star Trae Young calmly aired some of his frustrations with the way NBA games are being officiated amid a new crackdown on non-basketball moves used to draw contact. The 6-foot-1, 164-pound Young, who made more free
Lowry, Heat too hot for Mavericks
Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat (right) dribbles the ball against Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks on November 2, 2021 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (AFP) Kyle Lowry put on an exhibition of three-point shooting as the Miami Heat outgunned
TNT to parade McKenzie Moore in import-laden second conference
McKenzie Moore Philippine Cup champion TNT is bringing in a PBA debutant that has previous ties with the team in McKenzie Moore for the league’s import-laden second conference which could start later this
CU basketball's Walker ready to build off last season's success
Jabari Walker played a pivotal role for the Buffs in the NCAA Tournament in March. ...
Basketball: Astoria girls host youth camp
The Astoria Lady Fishermen are hosting a youth girls basketball camp on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Nov. 20. Cost is $35 per child and
Siena basketball accepts spot in loaded 2022 ESPN Events Invitational
Nov. 3—The Siena men's basketball team
Basketball: Lancer Men Surge Past Martin Luther 81-67
NEW ULM, Minn. — Mount Marty took control in the second half to claim an 81-67 victory over Martin Luther in men’s basketball action on Tuesday. The game counted as an exhibition for Martin Luther. Elijah Pappas scored 17 points on 5-of-10 from three-point
BHC men open season with easy victory
The Black Hawk College men's basketball team got its season started with a victory Tuesday evening, beating Wilbur Wright College 92-62 in the BHC Gym. ...
LeBron James playing through injury as Lakers workshop small lineup
LOS ANGELES — To the rest of the world, LeBron James was listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s game against the Houston Rockets, then a game-time decision. But James provided his own scoop, tweeting on Monday: “Man can’t wait to hoop again tomorrow
College women’s basketball: UMD shows depth in cruising past Saints in exhibition opener
First-year St. Scholastica women’s basketball coach Jason Schmitz said his counterpart at Minnesota Duluth, Mandy Pearson, reached out to him about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, asking, “Are all your players vaccinated?” The answer was yes, and then the
College men’s basketball: UMD runs and guns its way past Yellowjackets in exhibition opener
The Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team jumped on Wisconsin-Superior early, taking most of the drama out of the teams’ exhibition opener Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at Romano Gym, but this one was surprisingly entertaining, with lots of 3-pointers and perhaps
NBA: Lowry, Heat too hot for Mavericks
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Kyle Lowry put on an exhibition of three-point shooting as the Miami Heat outgunned Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 125-110 on the road in Texas on Tuesday (Nov 2). Miami star Lowry made six of nine from three-point range to finish
Texas A&M women's basketball team to host exhibition game Wednesday night
The Texas A&M women’s basketball team will play an
Report: Ben Simmons refusing Sixers mental help
PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons’ refusal to accept the 76ers’ assistance to address his mental readiness to play is frustrating the organization. Simmons has been receiving treatment from team doctors for ...
Wolfpack dispatches ECSU, 87-68, in exhibition contest
Raleigh, NC – NC State defeated Elizabeth City State, 87-68, Monday night inside PNC Arena in the Pack’s lone exhibition contest prior to the start of the
Balanced Heat hold off late Mavericks rally, win 125-110
DALLAS (AP) — Four Miami Heat players had 22 or more points for the first time in franchise history to hold off a late Dallas rally and beat the Mavericks 125-110 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win. Tyler Herro scored 25 points off the bench, 15
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fairfield cruises over Jimtown in season opener
ELKHART — Last year, the Fairfield girls basketball team rode a strong defense and a solid offensive output from Brea Garber, Bailey Willard and Brooke Sanchez to a sectional championship. ...
SAU women withstand Olivet press, knock off 20th-ranked Tigers
The St. Ambrose women’s basketball team had to weather a storm from Olivet Nazarene on Tuesday night. ...
Heat keep Mavericks from capitalizing on late rally, 125-110
Four Miami Heat players had 22 or more points in holding off a late Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 125-110 on Tuesday night. Tyler Herro scored 25 points off ...
Antetokounmpo leads Bucks in 117-89 rout of Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Detroit Pistons 117-89 on Tuesday. ...
Pistons no match for NBA champion Bucks, lose by 28 points
DETROIT — When the shots aren’t falling, basketball is a tough game, both to play and to watch. The Pistons are in one of those stretches where most of their ...
Sixers’ Tobias Harris and Danny Green might face extended absences
PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers have had practice dealing with undermanned rosters. They’re going to have to lean on those experiences in the coming days, if not a little longer. The ...
CLEMSON BASKETBALL: Tigers get exhibition win over Georgia Southwestern State
CLEMSON SPORTS INFORMATION CLEMSON – Clemson University men’s basketball defeated Georgia Southwestern State 77-51 in its lone exhibition of the preseason before the regular season and home opener on Nov. 9
Antetokounmpo-led Bucks run over Pistons, 117-89
DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Detroit Pistons 117-89 on Tuesday. The Bucks, who ended a three-game losing streak, also got 16 points from Pat Connaughton and reserve Jordan
Shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks blow out Detroit Pistons, 117-89, at LCA
The Pistons, who have struggled to shoot all season, shot a season-low 17% from 3 in the loss.
Oviedo swims for more championships with new waves of talent
It took a tradition of hard work and many miles in the
Watch: UCF Football Now — Keene, Defense shine as Knights start to stack wins
On this week’s episode of the Orlando Sentinel’s UCF Football Now, columnist Mike Bianchi
Dan Mullen could learn something from Mike Norvell: Take the heat like a man! | Commentary
It was on Saturday after getting clobbered by No. 1-ranked Georgia that Florida Gators coach Dan Mullen talked
Dan Mullen’s reality: ‘UF is ‘100 percent on board’ with football program’s direction
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen’s reality isn’t the same as
Georgia grabs top spot in first playoff rankings, Cincinnati lands at No. 6
Georgia grabbed the top spot in the first
Gators QB Anthony Richardson pushes to return from concussion sustained against Georgia
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson has yet to
UCF football notebook: Return remains possible for Dillon Gabriel; updates on Jaylon Robinson, Matt Lee
Nearly two weeks since Gus Malzahn revealed that the team was
High school scores and top performers from Tuesday, Nov. 2
Here are Tuesday’s Orlando area high school scores
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton tests positive for Covid-19
MILWAUKEE (REUTERS) - Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has tested positive for Covid-19, coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed to reporters
Jayhawks' Jalen Wilson suspended 4 games after DUI arrest
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas forward Jalen Wilson was suspended Tuesday for the No. 3 Jayhawks' lone exhibition game and first three regular-season games after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving over the weekend. ...
Junior High basketball roundup: Abbeville edges Barbour County
Staff Reports Abbeville defeated Barbour County 26-24 in boys junior high basketball action Tuesday. Markell McNair led the Yellow Jackets with 14 points, while Barbour County was led by Reaquan Hill with 16. Houston Academy boys 38, Slocomb 35: Judson Bailey
Gloucester Catholic hires Jason Curbison as new boys basketball coach
Jason Curbison was named the new boys’ basketball coach at Gloucester Catholic High School on Monday. He replaced Todd Powers, who spent 13 seasons at the helm before stepping down. “I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to coach at
Klay Thompson’s return is ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson is still a ways off from making his return to the court for the Golden State Warriors, but they're already getting an emotional lift from ...
New York governor praises Nets for exiling Kyrie Irving, but gets mixed up on city ...
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the Nets are sending the right message by not allowing star guard Kyrie Irving to play or practice with his teammates. ...
Knicks picking up bad habit of getting outworked by lesser teams
Throughout a surprising run to a playoff spot last season and even in an impressive start to this season the Knicks could count on two things: outworking their opponent and relying on Julius Randle to lead them. But even as they
Nets aren't worried about Blake Griffin's slow start to season
In many ways, Blake Griffin was the heart and soul of the Nets last season. Griffin’s willingness to do anything the team needed — defend Giannis Antetokounmpo, dive for loose balls and even
Hoops Lady Lions improve to 2-0
BETHANY, Okla. — The SAGU women's basketball team won its second game in a row at the Southwestern Christian University Classic. The Lady Lions defeated
757Teamz Football Report: Moana Gibson’s kicks, Lamontae Wilson’s picks help Deep Creek end skid
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757Teamz Football Top 15: Oscar Smith vs. Phoebus highlights regular-season finales for ranked teams
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NBA encouraged by elimination of non-basketball moves, but some stars are crying foul
With non-basketball moves getting a closer look from referees, scoring, free throws and foul shots are down compared to the same point last season. ...
Adding ‘new old guys’ and freshmen all part of chemistry equation for KU basketball this year
Any college basketball team with Final Four aspirations as its baseline for expectations knows chemistry can be just as crucial as talent when it comes to chasing a national championship. While this year’s Kansas basketball team has a six-man core of
Kansas basketball forward Jalen Wilson suspended 4 games after weekend DUI arrest
Kansas sophomore Jalen Wilson has been suspended four games — Wednesday’s exhibition and the first three regular season games — after a weekend arrest for suspicion of DUI. Kansas coach Bill Self announced the suspension at the conclusion of
Jayhawks old and new eager to return to packed Allen Fieldhouse for exhibition clash with ...
Kansas senior David McCormack has played in 92 games during the first three years of his KU career, but there’s something about Wednesday’s exhibition game against Emporia State that has him buzzing. “It feels like I get to experience
‘We keep the fight’: With the Chicago Bulls down by 19, DeMar DeRozan and Ayo ...
You can’t tell by looking at the box score that Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is playing in pain. ...
Connor content with coming off bench this season
IOWA CITY — Connor McCaffery has played in 62 games for the University of Iowa men's basketball team over the past two seasons. ...
JUCO basketball: Talented roster prepares for new IHCC hoops season
OTTUMWA – The Indian Hills men's basketball season will open the 2021-22 season on Friday, hosting Tyler in the Reed Overhead Doors Classic. The Warriors enter the new season ranked second in the NJCAA Division I men's basketball preseason poll. ...
Prosecutors decry attempt by Eric Kay’s lawyers to delay trial in Tyler Skaggs case
As a grand jury returned a superseding indictment against former Angels communications director Eric Kay on Tuesday in connection with the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors assailed an effort by Kay’s attorneys to delay his trial that’s
Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Best photos from Little Caesars Arena
The best photos from the Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks game Nov. 2, 2021 at Little Caesars Arena.
DWU women's basketball notebook: Top scorer role could be shared by many Tigers this season
Nov. 2—The Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball team expects to be sharing in the scoring this season. In the season opener, that was the duty of Matti Reiner. The Tripp native scored 28 points in the Tigers' 63-38 win Saturday, ...
Vikings show fight in game against North Carolina State | College Basketball
RALEIGH — North Carolina State defeated Elizabeth City State, 87-68, Monday night inside PNC Arena in the Wolfpack’s lone exhibition contest prior to the start of the regular season next Tuesday. Jericole Hellems led five Pack players in double figures with 16
Pitt loses senior G Nike Sibande with right ACL tear
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh senior guard Nike Sibande is out for the season after tearing his right ACL in an exhibition win over Gannon on Monday. The school made the
L.A. county agrees to pay $2.5M US to pair of families affected by Kobe Bryant crash
Los Angeles County agreed Tuesday to pay $2.5 million US to two families who lost relatives in last year's helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people. ...
College hoops schedule at MSG opens with Coach K farewell
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski begins his farewell season with a final appearance on the sideline at Madison Square Garden, highlighting the 2021-22 college basketball schedule at “The World's Most Famous Arena.” ...
Bucks' Middleton tests positive for COVID-19
Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer says star forward Khris Middleton has tested positive for COVID-19. ...
UT Tyler: Patriot basketball, soccer in action
The UT Tyler men's basketball team, along with men's and women's soccer are in action on Wednesday. BASKETBALL The Patriots will take on UT Rio Grande Valley in an exhibition game in Edinburg. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at UTRGV Fieldhouse. The Vaqueros
College teams receive waivers for Election Day practice
A year after the NCAA gave athletes Election Day off, football teams all over the country were practicing on the first Tuesday in November. ...
Live coverage: Bucks vs. Pistons at Little Caesars Arena
The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Detriot Pistons. Get live updates from Little Caesars Arena. ...
Radford women's basketball banking on depth, offense
Mark Berman The Radford women's basketball team did not have a winning record last season. But coach Mike McGuire expects Radford will return to its winning ways this season. "Without a doubt," McGuire said. The Highlanders were 9-11 overall and 9-9 in Big
Clippers’ Reggie Jackson appreciates the support
LOS ANGELES — Reggie Jackson has been an open book, eager to talk about how grateful he is to his employer, co-workers and live viewing audience. “This organization has empowered me,” he said in June, while he was on a tear that helped the Clippers reach their
Jalen Wilson suspended for start of Kansas regular season after DUI arrest
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas Jayhawks sophomore forward Jalen Wilson will miss KU's exhibition game Wednesday night plus the first three regular-season games as a suspension following a DUI arrest Sunday morning. KU men's basketball coach Bill Self announced the
All-Star duo need to play Smart, says Marcus
BOSTON • After the Celtics blew a 19-point, second-half lead and lost 128-114 to the visiting Chicago Bulls on Monday, Boston point guard Marcus Smart criticised his two All-Star teammates for selfish play. "I would just like to play basketball. Every team
DraftKings’ $2M sports betting national championship starts Friday
In this May 2, 2019, file photo, the DraftKings logo is displayed at the sports betting company headquarters in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) DraftKings has guaranteed $2 million in prize money for the $10,000-entry sports betting national
How have the Cleveland Cavaliers gotten off to such a good start? Wine and Gold ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Though it’s early in the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have exceeded early expectations. At 4-4 following a 3-2 road trip, the Cavaliers are playing with a sense of sacrifice and confidence, which has led to some early
Siena basketball coach compares Javian McCollum to program greats
Nov. 2—ALBANY — If people didn't know who Siena freshman point guard Javian McCollum was before the team held its "Sneak Preview" on Monday at Times Union Center, they certainly did by the time Saints head coach Carmen Maciariello was ...
No. 9 Hawkeyes' Caitlin Clark sets high bar for her encore
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark put up the best offensive numbers in the country as a freshman, was a consensus All-American and led Iowa deep into the NCAA Tournament. She followed that up by winning a gold medal ...
Scoreboard Recap: Basketball (11/1)
DEVILS LAKE – With winter slowly but surely revealing itself, a new sport has started to take shape. Yes, basketball is either here or right around the corner. But, while the local high schools have yet to take to the court, the local college in Lake
The start of something new, or maybe not: Men’s basketball shootaround
The start of something new, or maybe not: Men’s basketball shootaround Josh Kahen/Senior Staff How do we expect Cal to bounce back after last season’s poor showing? Benjamin Coleman: The Bears will be hoping to put a nightmarish year behind them which saw them
Kindred: Central Catholic’s Debbie Coffman now a “pioneer” as first female IBCA president
Debbie Coffman a pioneer? It sounds a bit odd. Among the priorities in Coffman’s successful tenure as Central Catholic High School girls basketball coach has been to beat the rival University High Pioneers. ...
Sounding the alarm? Celtics' early-season struggles raising some caution flags in Boston
At 2-5, the Celtics are already looking like a team that could struggle to make the playoffs in the improved Eastern Conference. ...
Women’s basketball ranked 9th in preseason poll
NEWBERRY— The South Atlantic Conference released its
Marble Falls girls’ basketball season begins with returning players and optimism
Basketball Featured Story - Home Slider Sports Marble Falls girls’ basketball season begins with returning players and optimism 37 mins ago | Jennifer Fierro Marble Falls High School girls' basketball head coach John Berkman shows his players how to
Pitt basketball team pulls away from Gannon in exhibition
PITTSBURGH – Gannon men's basketball coach Kelvin Jefferson was excited to get his team on the floor Monday at the Petersen Event Center. Not only did he want to see how the Golden Knights would respond against a major Division I basketball team, but he
Henry Ruggs III will face a felony DUI charge, police say, after the Las Vegas ...
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in Las Vegas that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured, authorities said.
BASKETBALL: Science & Arts men defeat MNU at home
The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma men's basketball team held on for a win. The Drovers — ranked 15th in the NAIA's poll — rallied from a double-digit deficit in the first half of its home opener against MidAmerica Nazarene University on Monday.
D2CCA Women's Basketball Tip Off Classic at the Trailhead team capsules
D2CCA Tip Off Classic at the Trailhead Team Capsules Hosted by the MSU Billings women's basketball team Friday through Sunday Alterowitz Gymnasium Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets Location: Billings, Montana Conference: Great Northwest Athletic
Pacers getting Malcolm Brogdon-Caris LeVert backcourt together again
The Pacers haven't had their expected starting backcourt of Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert healthy since April 29. ...
Amid officiating changes, free throws down for some stars
After a loss at Washington last week, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young calmly aired some of his frustrations with the way NBA games are being officiated amid a new crackdown on non-basketball moves used to draw contact. ...
FHSAA moves 5 football state final games to Fort Lauderdale
Florida’s high school football state championship games for larger schools are
Magic’s physical defensive posture key to starting win streak against Celtics
For the first time this season, the Orlando Magic
The New Orleans Saints are Tom Brady’s new kryptonite
Only one team consistently confounded Tom Brady during his two-decade