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ECSU men's basketball to play North Carolina; MACU hosts season-opening showcase | COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Daily Advance | 2021-11-05, 00:03
The Elizabeth City State University men’s basketball team is set to play the University of North Carolina in an exhibition game Friday inside the Dean E. Smith Center on the campus of the
Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday offers support for Khris Middleton and Aaron Rodgers in their ...
The Bucks point guard suffered "miserable" COVID symptoms last year and couldn't practice for three weeks. So he understands his teammate's plight. ...
Ed Balls and Robert Rinder to guest host Good Morning Britain
Balls said: “I always thoroughly enjoy being a guest on Good Morning Britain, but I have a sneaky suspicion I’m going to enjoy hosting alongside Susanna even more. “Eagle-eyed viewers may remember I appeared as a guest on GMB
BYU women’s basketball learns from exhibition win over determined Westminster
BYU_PHOTO University Photographer BYU_PHOTO BYU_PHOTO BYU_PHOTO Exhibition games for college basketball teams are chances to iron out some issues and start getting into the flow of facing opponents. While those were definitely important things for the BYU
OSU men's basketball: Davis brings court vision, defensive mind to team
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-11-04, 23:30
What to Know About the Robert Sarver Racism and Sexism Allegations
Sarver, who owns the N.B.A.’s Phoenix Suns and the W.N.B.A.’s Phoenix Mercury, has been accused of using racial slurs and making sexual and other inappropriate comments. ...
Sherman seeks bigger strides this season
Sherman Herald Democrat | 2021-11-04, 23:23
Despite the fact that a coaching change came before last season, the Sherman Lady Bearcats enter the upcoming campaign with the sense of a fresh slate. A schedule which was already been shortened had starts and stops because of COVID-19 outbreaks, including
Denison tries to bounce back under new coach
Sherman Herald Democrat | 2021-11-04, 23:23
Even though there is a new coach and a roster undergoing a youth movement, the Denison Lady Yellow Jackets know that last season wasn’t even close to what the standard for the program had become in recent years. A five-year streak of not only making the
‘I’m humbled by all of this’: Black trainer makes history at Breeders’ Cup
DEL MAR, Calif. — George Leonard III is not your typical horse trainer at the Breeders’ Cup. He picks up a hose and washes down his horse, mucks his own stall, spreads fresh bedding, while the rest of his team, his wife, walks their 2-year-old filly
How to watch the Breeders’ Cup: Start times and TV channel
If you are one of those people who only watch horse racing twice a year, this is one of those times. Sure, you’ve got the Kentucky Derby with all the pick-a-horse pools, crazy hats and Mint Juleps. But the real racing people will tell you the Breeders’ Cup is
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver accused of racism, misogyny, creating toxic culture in ESPN report
Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver allegedly engaged in racist and misogynistic behavior that has created a toxic work environment, a detailed report from ESPN said Thursday. Among the allegations reported are that Sarver used racist slurs
'He wanted to be successful in every category' - Pau Gasol on his relationship with ...
Description: Pau Gasol opens up to
Why Detroit Pistons are an unlikely trade destination for Sixers star Ben Simmons
When the Philadelphia 76ers visit Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, they will be without one of their best players. And it isn’t clear when — ...
Suns owner Robert Sarver fosters hostile workplace: ESPN report
Phoenix Suns managing partner Robert Sarver allegedly runs – and sets the tone for – an organization that is “toxic” and “hostile,” according to a bombshell ESPN report published Thursday. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded
Slippery Rock-Iowa men’s basketball glance
What: Slippery Rock at Iowa, men’s basketball (exhibition) When and where: Friday, 7:01 p.m., Carver-Hawkeye Arena Tickets: $5. Free for UI students and youth TV: ESPN+ (subscription, Steven Grace/Jess Settles)
Warriors Among N.B.A.'s Best Even Without Klay Thompson
Golden State is among the N.B.A.’s best teams, even without one of its best players in the injured Thompson. And it’s not just because of Stephen Curry. ...
Riding 5-game winning streak, new-look Raptors gelling quicker than expected
The young Toronto Raptors might have sputtered out to a shaky start, but they're suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, tied with Miami for the NBA's best win streak of five games. ...
NBA to investigate report detailing allegations of racism, misogyny against Suns owner
The NBA has asked a law firm to
Guards step to forefront of Bees' attack
Quad-City Times | 2021-11-04, 22:08
Replacing a pair of dominant inside players, the St. Ambrose men's basketball team will rely on strength from a deep backcourt to succeed during the upcoming season. ...
Heat’s Jimmy Butler on his parade to foul line: ‘People actually foul me’
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-04, 21:54
Jimmy Butler’s modus operandi is to devastate rather than dupe. So he has left the worrying about the NBA’s crackdown on manipulation to others. Instead, there was gratification without gesticulation after his 15 of 17 from the foul line in Tuesday night’s
Curry is Sixers' best shooter: Rivers
PHILADELPHIA • Eight games into the National Basketball Association, the Ben Simmons issue is becoming background noise. The Australian All-Star guard has been absent since the start of the campaign and is locked in a stand-off with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Breaking down IU's non-conference men's basketball schedule
The Express-Star | 2021-11-04, 21:38
BLOOMINGTON -- The best word to describe Indiana’s 2021-22 non-conference men’s basketball schedule is manageable. The Hoosiers have three tests against teams ranked in the top 100 in KenPom’s preseason rankings, with one at home, one on the road and one on a
What's next for Suns owner Robert Sarver after allegations of racist, misogynistic behavior?
An anonymous Suns co-owner told ESPN: "The level of misogyny and racism is beyond the pale. It's embarrassing as an owner." ...
Warriors' Draymond Green responds to allegations of racism against Suns owner Robert Sarver
While not directly addressing the subject, it was clear what Green was talking about. ...
Report: Suns owner Sarver has history of racism, misogyny
Lancaster Online | 2021-11-04, 21:25
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his 17-year tenure as the team's owner, according to a story published Thursday by ESPN. ...
The Warriors are developing a defensive identity
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-04, 21:17
SAN FRANCISCO — No team in the NBA is playing defense like the Warriors. As the top-rated team in the league through seven games, coach Steve Kerr said his players are buying in, too. "I think we're starting to build an identity, and it's very much
Report: Phoenix Suns owner allegedly made racist and misogynistic comments
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his 17-year tenure as the team’s owner, according to a report published Thursday by ESPN. ESPN said it talked to dozens of current and
John Fulkerson questionable for Tennessee basketball's season opener against UT Martin
John Fulkerson, sixth-year senior named to preseason All-SEC by the conference's coaches on Oct. 26, is questionable for the Vols season opener. ...
Suns owner Robert Sarver liberally uses N-word, according to ESPN report: ‘The level of misogyny ...
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-04, 20:59
The long-awaited ESPN report on Suns owner Robert Sarver finally published Thursday, and the behavior described by former staffers and even coaches, players and co-owners is straightforwardly racist and sexist. The most attention-grabbing is Sarver’s obvious
Abilene Wylie's Brekke making most of time on the football field before returning to hoops
Avery Brekke has made a name for himself at Wylie as an elite basketball player, but this fall he took his talents to the football field. ...
Reports: Lakers' LeBron James expected to miss the next week with an abdominal strain
The abdominal strain is a new injury for LeBron James, who missed two games last season with an ankle injury. ...
Rui Hachimura’s return to the Wizards has no definite timeline, but will be ‘sooner rather ...
The Washington Post | 2021-11-04, 20:34
The 23-year-old forward has yet to practice with the team. ...
LeBron James dealing with abdominal strain, won’t play for Lakers vs. Thunder
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James will not play Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of a rectus abdominis strain, the Lakers announced. James has missed two games this ...
Alabama basketball adds top JUCO power forward to 2022 class
Tuscaloosa News | 2021-11-04, 19:58
The busy week in Alabama men's basketball recruiting continues. The Crimson Tide added another commitment to its 2022 class when Nick Pringle announced his pledge to Alabama. He's rated as
Men's basketball: Jones, Tigers ground Eagles
News Graphic | 2021-11-04, 19:51
Tuesday night wasn't a team-wide offensive masterpiece for Georgetown College men's basketball, but the Tigers established early and often that Midway University had no answers for Kyran Jones. The sophomore Jones, an NAIA honorable mention All-American in
Lakers’ LeBron James to miss Thunder game with abdominal strain
When the Lakers tip off Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center, LeBron James won’t be in the lineup. The Lakers announced Thursday morning that James, 36, will miss his third game of the last six with an abdominal strain.
Paul George’s next-level production carrying Clippers
Sometimes, you’ve got to stop and smell the roses, stop and give a man his flowers. Pause and put a pin in this moment, seven games into the Clippers’ season. They’re 3-4 and just waking up from offseason hibernation, rubbing the sleep out of their eyes and,
ESPN report: Suns owner Robert Sarver repeatedly used racial slurs, sexist references, creating hostile culture
ESPN is reporting allegations racism and misogyny within the Suns organization under the ownership of team owner Robert Sarver. ...
Viewer’s guide to the UConn women’s, men’s basketball games locally and from across the country
Hartford Courant | 2021-11-04, 19:44
Trying to watch the Huskies locally? From across the country? Via cable? Via streaming service? No matter what your situation is, we have you covered with our 2021-22 viewing guide for both the UConn women’s and men’s basketball teams. Advertisement Here’s
College Basketball | Mount Union men second, women fifth in preseason Ohio Athletic Conference coaches polls
The Alliance Review | 2021-11-04, 19:39
The Mount Union men's basketball team was picked second and the Purple Raiders' women's squad was selected fifth in the Ohio Athletic Conference preseason coaches polls. Marietta topped the men's poll with 81 points and received nine of 10 first-place votes.
Pac-12 stock report: The (mostly) good and (slightly) bad from the initial CFP rankings
Commentary on Pac-12 developments on and off the field … Rising: Pac-12 November relevance The Pac-12’s reputation has been severely damaged in recent years by the absence of College Football Playoff participants. Not since Washington in 2016 has
Prep basketball: Elzy sweeps rival Leflore, Carroll girls get first win
The Amanda Elzy girls and boys basketball teams opened their season Tuesday night with a sweep of visiting Leflore County. The Lady Panthers prevailed 39-33 as
Suns owner Robert Sarver accused of racism and misogyny in damning report
Phoenix Suns owner accused of ‘beyond the pale’ behavior Sarver issued pre-emptive denial of ESPN report last month Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver faced allegations of racism and misogyny on Thursday after an ESPN report detailed claims of a toxic and
Ball State men's basketball: Three takeaways from exhibition loss to Michigan Tech
Ball State men's basketball welcomed in DII Michigan Tech Wednesday for an exhibition. The Cardinals lost, 70-69. Here are three takeaways: ...
Wendell Carter: ‘It’s going to take a lot of time’ for Magic to fix what’s wrong
Orlando Sentinel | 2021-11-04, 18:28
Wendell Carter Jr. lost eight games in his one
After undershooting potential again, Pride can find answers with right coach, midfield makeover
Orlando Sentinel | 2021-11-04, 18:28
For four seasons, the Orlando Pride have offered one of the greatest quandaries in
NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin can add another title for Champa Bay this weekend
Orlando Sentinel | 2021-11-04, 18:28
NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin has a chance to add another
Bradley Pinion’s punts save the Bucs while changing vets’ lives, one shelter dog at a time
Orlando Sentinel | 2021-11-04, 18:28
Lightning shuffle top lines to rejuvenate offense and it’s been working
Orlando Sentinel | 2021-11-04, 18:28
TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Lightning have won three straight games, and
Are these Braves the most unlikely World Series champions in history?
Orlando Sentinel | 2021-11-04, 18:28
Looking back, it was a pretty historic
Dolphins to face nemesis Tyrod Taylor on Sunday; update on Tua’s latest injury
Orlando Sentinel | 2021-11-04, 18:28
MIAMI GARDENS — Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor
Daughter of basketball legend says McCoy brothers revered McCluskey
The Sharon Herald | 2021-11-04, 17:44
Julius McCoy when he played with the Sunbury Mercuries. Contributed Ed Farrell, Herald Sports Editor Cory Byknish Count Julius and Jimmy McCoy among the greatest to ever wear a Farrell High School basketball uniform. The African American brothers, forever
Who is Robert Sarver? Getting to know Suns owner at the center of explosive ESPN article
Robert Sarver's tenure as owner of Phoenix Suns has brought mixed results on the court. An ESPN story also detailed allegations of racism, misogyny. ...
USF women’s basketball is turning 50. So is its most successful coach
TAMPA — A milestone month is set to tip off at USF. The 50th season of Bulls women’s basketball commences Tuesday, when arguably the deepest team of Jose Fernandez’s 22 seasons debuts at home against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Nine days after
Lady Tigers open the season Saturday at home
Glen Rose Reporter | 2021-11-04, 17:28
GLEN ROSE — The Glen Rose Lady Tigers basketball team is returning just one starter from the team and finished 26-4 and advanced to the Class 4A Regional final, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the cupboard is bare. “With so many new faces,
Knicks see defending NBA champion Bucks as a model of success
Newsday | 2021-11-04, 17:23
MILWAUKEE — Julius Randle was home, the Knicks' season having come to a disappointing finish a few weeks earlier, but he watched closely as the Milwaukee Bucks made their way to the NBA championship. He watched and he admired and as he thought about what
Nets starting to click as season-long road trip begins
Newsday | 2021-11-04, 17:23
The Nets’ season began on the rocky road of inconsistency as they tried blending 10 new faces into a lineup still missing Kyrie Irving because he hasn’t complied with the New York City vaccine mandate. But remaining stars Kevin Durant and James Harden have
757Teamz Football Leaderboard: Passing, rushing, receiving, defense and kicking
The Virginian-Pilot | 2021-11-04, 17:22
19-year-old suspect identified in Norfolk shooting that left 3 women dead, 2 injured Lead pastor at Virginia Beach’s Rock Church steps down after being charged with soliciting sex with minor As one Lamberts Point development in Norfolk opens, another now
A major Magic Johnson docuseries is headed to Apple TV+
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-04, 17:05
A new documentary series about the life and career of Lakers great Earvin "Magic" Johnson is headed to Apple TV+. Announced Thursday, the four-part docuseries chronicles the two-time NBA Hall of Famer's accomplishments on and off the court. Directed by Rick
UB women's basketball picked to win MAC Tournament championship
The Buffalo News | 2021-11-04, 16:44
Rachel Lenzi The University at Buffalo women’s basketball team has been picked to finish third in the Mid-American Conference regular-season standings. The Bulls, though, are the conference coaches’ pick to win the MAC Tournament championship. The MAC released
Replace Assembly Hall? IU's home is a college hoops 'mecca', but it was nearly torn down.
Replacing Assembly Hall was at the top of IU's athletic director's to-do list at the start of the 2000s. ...
N.C. State or Stanford? Apex five-star women’s basketball recruit faces tough decision
Shelby Star | 2021-11-04, 16:12
APEX – In the world of women’s college basketball recruiting, point guard Indya Nivar is a big deal. Scott Campbell, her coach at Apex Friendship High School, got quite the amusing reminder earlier this fall. Nivar, a five-star recruit who ranks as
College basketball season begins in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune | 2021-11-04, 16:10
The college basketball season for the six Division I schools will be tipping off in a matter of days. a year ago, the city had two teams -- Villanova and Drexel in the NCAA tournament. This could be an interesting season for a lot of teams in the city. It
Assembly Hall turns 50: Some of Indiana basketball's biggest shots in iconic gym's history
South Bend Tribune | 2021-11-04, 15:49
Indiana University's Assembly Hall turns 50 this year. The building has played host to Elvis (twice), welcomed home champions, had pieces of its roof fall in and received a facelift. And it's been host to some iconic moments in program history. Here is a
Giannis Antetokounmpo was one of the fans at the Harry Styles show Wednesday in Milwaukee
Noted One Direction fan Giannis Antetokounmpo was in the crowd Wednesday to see Harry Styles perform at Fiserv Forum. ...
University of Kentucky basketball players can now mint their own NFTs as brand ambassadors for ...
University of Kentucky basketball team. Sam Craft/AP Images University of Kentucky basketball players can now be brand ambassadors for the FTX.US crypto exchange. The players can make and sell non-fungible tokens on the exchange's NFT platform. The exchange
Indiana University's Assembly Hall: 'Home away from home'
Former Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass reflects on Assembly Hall renovations. ...
Indiana University's Assembly Hall turns 50 years old
Indiana University's Assembly Hall turns 50 years old ...
IU coach Teri Moren on how recruits, families react to Assembly Hall
Indiana University women's basketball coach Teri Moren talks about her early memories of Assembly Hall. ...
Assembly Hall turns 50: Nothing embodies Hoosiers' character like building they call home.
Assembly Hall took more than a decade to become reality, was nearly replaced, and is virtually impossible to imagine Indiana University without. ...
Woodson: 'There's nothing like Assembly Hall'
Indiana University mens head coach Mike Woodson discusses the fiftieth year of Assembly Hall. ...
Royal jewels and Kobe Bryant’s shoes set for Geneva auction
GENEVA (AP) — A diamond bracelet that once belonged to France’s Marie Antoinette and a sapphire-and-diamond brooch with matching ear clips that once dangled from a Russian grand duchess are among the featured items in auctions of jewelry and other collectibles
Nets would still welcome Kyrie Irving back if city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate changes
Quad-City Times | 2021-11-04, 14:16
The Nets would welcome Kyrie Irving back with open arms if he becomes eligible to play at Barclays Center again. ...
Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers ...
Napa Valley Register | 2021-11-04, 14:12
Kyrie Irving (11) of the
Royal jewels and Kobe Bryant's shoes set for Geneva auction
Beaumont Enterprise | 2021-11-04, 14:06
GENEVA (AP) — A diamond bracelet that once belonged to France’s Marie Antoinette and a sapphire-and-diamond brooch with matching ear clips that once dangled from a Russian grand duchess are among the featured items in auctions of jewelry and other collectibles
Police Officer Lifts Little Kids to Help Them Dunk Basketballs
Such joy this officer is creating. The kids can never forget this! ...
Warriors 3 Things: Son of a Glove Gary Payton II jumpstarts Warriors’ best defensive performance ...
Against the NBA’s best offense through the early part of the season — a team that’s absolutely lethal in transition — the Warriors turned in a truly sterling defensive performance Wednesday night in a 114-92 win. Those 92 points Charlotte posted were no fluke,
How to watch or stream Kentucky basketball vs. Miles College: Tip-off time, TV channel
Looking for Kentucky basketball's exhibition game versus Miles College on TV, radio or online? Here's what you need to know to watch. ...
Royal jewels set to go up for auction in Geneva next week
Beaumont Enterprise | 2021-11-04, 13:13
GENEVA (AP) — A diamond bracelet that once belonged to France’s Marie Antoinette and a sapphire-and-diamond brooch with matching ear clips that once dangled from a Russian grand duchess are among the featured items in auctions of jewelry and other collectibles
Drake women's basketball thoughts: The Bulldogs, full of experience and fresh faces, will be tested ...
Drake women's basketball will face a tough non-conference schedule to start the season. That and other thoughts from Tommy Birch. ...
The Charlotte Hornets understand what’s wrong with them. It’s led to 2 straight losses
With the latest frustrating effort in the books and their continuously bad patterns failing to cease, James Borrego summed up the Charlotte Hornets’ situation. “We are a ways away from ...
After 5-21 season, Mike Hopkins sets higher standard for new-look Husky men’s basketball team
Ahead of their first game -- a
What does life after Luka Garza and Joe Wieskamp look like? Iowa basketball is about ...
The Hawk Eye | 2021-11-04, 12:32
Show Caption Hide Caption Keegan Murray ready to be Iowa basketball's spotlight player Iowa sophomore Keegan Murray thinks another year of hard work has him prepared for a lot of attention for the 2021-22 season. Chad Leistikow, Hawk Central Since their last
Syracuse basketball will have fewest number of home games in almost 25 years ... with ...
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-11-04, 12:17
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Syracuse men’s basketball team will open the 2021-22 season at home Tuesday with a game against Lafayette. It’s one of 16 home games for the Orange this season. And that sparked the first question in this ...
Oakland teen hoops phenom gets Today Show treatment after going pro
Jalen Lewis didn’t just become the youngest American pro basketball player this summer — he became the face of a league and a movement for players to begin getting paychecks before they are drafted into the NBA. The 16-year-old recruit out of
Pacers on T.J. Warren (foot) return: 'Weeks, not days, but hopefully not months'
T.J. Warren has not played since Dec. 29, 2020 due to a stress fracture in his foot. ...
Rick Carlisle says Pacers' win not about 'spectacular' Myles Turner, but about balance
The Pacers need everybody, Coach Rick Carlisle said. For once, they had almost everybody. ...
Girls Basketball Preview: Bishop's Jaydee Zamora hopes to finish final season on top
Bishop senior Jaydee Zamora hopes to have her best season as she looks to lead the Badgers back to the state tournament. ...
Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga help Santa Cruz top Ignite in preseason finale | NBA G League
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State’s 19-year-old forwards Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga helped lead the Santa Cruz Warriors to 110-88 win over G League Ignite in the teams’ NBA G League preseason game at the Chase Center on Wednesday. They were
College basketball 2021-22: 10 reasons for New Jerseyans to get pumped
Likeable stars. Highly anticipated returns. Great story lines. Big Dance hopefuls. This promises to be a season to remember in the Garden State. ...
Jarrett Allen continues to evolve, proving to be more than just a defensive pillar and ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The final play will be remembered most. The Portland Trail Blazers came out of the timeout with one goal: Get the ball to superstar Damian Lillard and let him take the final shot. The Cavs knew it. Everybody did. Lillard stumbled briefly
5 burning questions for IU basketball as it enters new era under Mike Woodson
Indiana begins its first season under coach Mike Woodson on Tuesday. Outside shooting, point guard play and defense are among the keys to the season ...
As signing day approaches, five-star women's basketball recruit faces tough decision: N.C. State or Stanford?
Star News | 2021-11-04, 10:56
APEX – In the world of women’s college basketball recruiting, point guard Indya Nivar is a big deal. Scott Campbell, her coach at Apex Friendship High School, got quite the amusing reminder earlier this fall. Nivar, a five-star recruit who ranks as
John Clay: With Duke on the horizon, can Kentucky answer an all-important question?
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-04, 10:46
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In case you haven’t checked the calendar, Kentucky-Duke is less than a week away. The next installment of the Cats-Devils college basketball rivalry is set for next Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. at New York’s Madison Square Garden as the second game of
Virginia men's basketball team expecting to lean heavily on transfers Jayden Gardner and Armaan Franklin
The Daily Progress Charlottesville | 2021-11-04, 10:34
The Virginia men's basketball team is expecting to lean heavily on transfers Jayden Gardner and Armaan Franklin this season. ...
Virginia basketball expecting to lean heavily on transfers Jayden Gardner and Armaan Franklin
Calhoun Times | 2021-11-04, 10:34
CHARLOTTESVILLE — During Jayden Gardner’s recruitment to Virginia, Tony Bennett and his staff talked to the undersized power forward about the success a similar transfer had a few years back in the program. ...
