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2024 Olympic basketball USA vs. Brazil odds, preview & predictions: Anthony Edwards props & more ...

no EC The North Platte Telegraph | 2024-08-06, 04:00

Check out our preview and picks for Team USA basketball against Brazil in Paris on Tuesday in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Olympic Games. ...

Bonnies men's basketball announces 2024-25 non-conference Schedule

no EC The Bradford Era | 2024-08-06, 03:35

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has finalized the non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. ...

Team USA men's basketball 3×3 captain Jimmer Fredette’s viral injury was a torn adductor

no EC The Eagle-Tribune | 2024-08-06, 03:05

Team USA’s three-on-three (3×3) men’s basketball team failed to advance to the knockout rounds in the 2024 Paris Olympics after amassing just a 2-5 record in pool play, good for second-worst of the eight teams competing for gold and ahead ...

Sparks star Dearica Hamby helps US rally for bronze medal in 3x3 basketball

no EC The Eagle-Tribune | 2024-08-06, 03:05

PARIS — Two things have made the Paris Olympics unique: the huge crowds and the iconic venues. ...

Smaller increase for Padres season-ticket prices in 2025

no EC San Diego Union-Tribune | 2024-08-06, 02:37

The cost of Padres season tickets will generally be higher in 2025, though the increase is relatively small compared to recent hikes. In an interview, Padres CEO Erik Greupner said the increase amounts to a 3 percent weighted average across the board. “We felt

The Paris Olympic men's basketball quarterfinals are star-studded, all with a Game 7 feel

no EC Log Cabin Democrat | 2024-08-06, 02:03

There are NBA champions, All-Star selections and award winners all over the men’s basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. And if that wasn’t enough, all four matchups will have a Game 7 feel. This is it. The most decisive day ...

Report: Howard men's basketball coach pitching ownership stake for potential investors

Newsday | 2024-08-06, 02:00

WASHINGTON — Howard University's men's basketball coach is reportedly pitching a proposal to potential investors in which a 33% stake in the program could be sold for $100 million. “College athletics is a full-fledged business now,” Kenny Blakeney,

Transfers give San Diego State linebacker corps a substantial makeover

no EC San Diego Union-Tribune | 2024-08-06, 02:00

The San Diego State football team’s depth chart includes 16 transfers among the 22 starting positions. The days of developing talent, with younger players moving up as older players move on, aren’t over. They’re just overshadowed by the NCAA transfer portal’s

Longtime Harvard-Westlake girls basketball coach Melissa Hearlihy retires

LA Daily News | 2024-08-06, 01:57

Melissa Hearlihy, who has the second-most wins in state history for girls basketball, is retiring after 39 years of coaching, Harvard-Westlake announced Monday. Hearlihy coached at Harvard-Westlake for 24 years and last season led the team to a CIF state

Memphis basketball Tigers to meet, greet fans at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Commercial Appeal | 2024-08-06, 01:57

Memphis' Seth Henigan, PJ Haggerty throw out 1st pitch at Redbirds game Memphis football and basketball players, such as Seth Henigan and PJ Haggerty, were part of a fan meet-and-greet at AutoZone Park Saturday. The tangible, fan-involved results of the

Kiwi hoops prodigy chooses Georgetown for next step

Stuff | 2024-08-06, 01:45

Auckland schoolboy phenom Julius Halaifonua has opted for a US college powerhouse as he charts a journey he hopes will end up in the NBA. ...

UNLV men’s basketball team announces nonconference schedule

Las Vegas Review-Journal | 2024-08-06, 01:40

UNLV’s men’s basketball team announced its nonconference schedule for next season Monday. The Rebels will play 11 games between Nov. 4 and Dec. 21, including four against opponents that reached the postseason last year. The team is playing one

Devin Booker rekindles Noah Lyles' 'world champions' criticism of the NBA: "I still don't agree ...

no EC The Post and Courier | 2024-08-06, 01:29

Devin Booker says he still disagrees with Noah Lyles and declares that winning an NBA title is more difficult than winning an Olympic gold medal. ...

“I think we have what we need to compete for a championship” - Austin Reaves ...

no EC The Post and Courier | 2024-08-06, 01:29

Austin Reaves discusses the Lakers' offseason moves and expresses confidence in their championship potential under new head coach JJ Redick, anticipating an exciting season ahead. ...

Mark Few’s Olympic experience: Snoop Dogg, watching Nadal vs. Djokovic and Kevin Durant’s offensive brilliance

The Spokesman-Review | 2024-08-06, 01:18

About the Globe Trotter series: The Spokesman-Review is connecting periodically with Gonzaga coach Mark Few to highlight his on- and off-court experience as a Team USA assistant coach at the Summer Olympics. Not much happening in Mark Few’s world other than

Worthy de Jong's 2 in OT lifts the Netherlands over France to win gold in ...

Newsday | 2024-08-06, 00:48

PARIS — Worthy de Jong made the switch to 3x3 basketball after a long career in 5x5 play because he'd lost his joy for the game. Now he's an Olympic gold medalist. De Jong’s 2-pointer in overtime lifted the Netherlands to an 18-17 win over France and

Greinacher's big shot leads Germany over Spain 17-16 for a gold medal in women's 3x3 ...

Newsday | 2024-08-06, 00:48

PARISSonja Greinacher hit a tiebreaking 2-pointer with 30 seconds left, and Germany beat Spain 17-16 for the gold medal in women’s 3x3 at the Paris Olympics on Monday night. Juana Camilion powered a 3-1 run to put Spain up 15-13 with two minutes to play.

Lakers finalize JJ Redick’s coaching staff

San Gabriel Valley Tribune | 2024-08-06, 00:46

The Lakers officially announced JJ Redick’s coaching staff on Monday. Nate McMillan, Scott Brooks, Bob Beyer, Greg St. Jean, Lindsey Harding and Beau Levesque will join Redick’s staff as assistant coaches. Michael Wexler will be the organization’s head video

Charity basketball exhibition Sunday at Churchland High to feature area’s elite

no EC Daily Press | 2024-08-06, 00:45

Many of the area’s best recent basketball players, including former and current NBA talent, will gather Sunday from 3:45 to 7 p.m. at Churchland High in Portsmouth for a charity game organized by Norfolk State men’s assistant coach Steven Whitley.

Kansas basketball’s Kevin McCullar Jr. signs two-way contract with New York Knicks

The Wichita Eagle | 2024-08-06, 00:45

Kevin McCullar will get his chance to make it in the NBA after signing with the New York Knicks. ...

Innings, schminnings: How the Padres are monitoring Michael King’s workload

no EC San Diego Union-Tribune | 2024-08-06, 00:30

When the Yankees sent him to Padres in December, Michael King jumped on the phone with pitching coach Ruben Niebla. Naturally, the subject of Seth Lugo was broached early and often during that first hour-and-a-half conversation. It’s been an easy roadmap to

Olympics roundup: Former WSU standout CJ Allen motors into 400m hurdle semifinals

The Spokesman-Review | 2024-08-06, 00:24

TRACK AND FIELD: Sun beamed down on a pair of bright blue shades across the face of CJ Allen as he rounded the oval down the final stretch of the men’s 400-meter hurdles first round. He ran stride for stride with Brazil’s Alison dos Santos – a bronze medalist

Stop the madness with 3x3 basketball. This 'sport' stinks

Usatoday | 2024-08-06, 00:03

What is 3x3 basketball? Team USA Olympians explain. U.S. Olympians Canyon Barry, Dylan Travis and Kareem Maddox explain the rules and why it's thrilling to watch. PARIS — Here we are, standing in the middle of the Place de la Condorde, face-to-face with

Charles Barkley rips into Joel Embiid in scathing podcast appearance

Sportingnews | 2024-08-05, 23:57

There’s no denying Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s play at the 2024 Paris Olympics is a bit underwhelming. While he doesn’t need to contribute more for Team USA to walk away with gold, fans expect more out of the 2023 MVP. It’s not

A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue returns to Kansas 6 months after the original was stolen

no EC Colorado Springs Gazette | 2024-08-05, 23:50

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — With a rebuilt statue of Jackie Robinson in bronze back in Kansas, some of the late baseball icon's biggest fans are breathing a sigh of relief. The original sculpture depicting Robinson resting a bat on his shoulder was cut off at its