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5 Duke basketball observations from Blue Devils’ scrimmage at Countdown to Craziness
Cooper Flagg talks Duke basketball, joining Jon Scheyer and Blue Devils Duke freshman Cooper Flagg had his first press conference with the Blue Devils during the program's annual media day at Cameron Indoor Stadium. DURHAM — Duke basketball fans got their
Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 in Game 3 of semifinal series ...
The Galveston Daily News | 2024-10-05, 03:00
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series Friday night. ...
Baylor basketball coaches visit Tyler ahead of upcoming season
The Banner-Press | 2024-10-05, 02:42
Since 2019, one school has won NCAA Division I championships in both men’s and women’s basketball, and that is Baylor University. ...
As Division Series opens, Padres confident in their ability to get Shohei Ohtani out
San Diego Union-Tribune | 2024-10-05, 02:42
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani had six hits in 11 at-bats, three of those doubles and three of which drove in runs, when the Padres played at Dodger Stadium at the end of last month. The three RBIs came in the final two games, both won by the Dodgers. In the
De George: With bevy of veterans, Sixers hope older is wiser this time around
CAMDEN, N.J. — Paul George halted the line of questioning with a smile. It was pointed out at 76ers media day Monday that George, on a new three-year free-agent deal, is 34 years old, as is Reggie Jackson. Eric Gordon is 35, Kyle Lowry 38. “We’re old,”
Mavs guard Dante Exum injures wrist, and there's no timetable for a return
Lancaster Online | 2024-10-05, 02:01
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum injured his right wrist during training camp in Las Vegas, and the team gave no timetable for a return. The injury to Exum comes after star guard Luka Doncic sustained a calf injury during a ...
5 Things to Watch: Aztecs open Mountain West play vs. Hawaii with intriguing QB matchup, ...
San Diego Union-Tribune | 2024-10-05, 01:48
San Diego State was in the midst of a four-game losing streak last season when the Aztecs traveled to Hawaii and returned home with a win. SDSU (1-3), currently on a three-game losing streak, could use another “get-well game” when it opens Mountain West play
UNC relocates intrasquad scrimmage from Cherokee after Hurricane Helene's impact to region
Index-Journal | 2024-10-05, 01:43
North Carolina has relocated its planned intrasquad scrimmage in western North Carolina due to damage from Hurricane Helene in that region and will instead hold it at home. The school had scheduled its Blue-White scrimmage for Oct. 13 at the ...
Women’s basketball: CU Buffs land commitment from four-star recruit Logyn Greer
Logyn Greer from Friends Central High School in Wynnewood, Pa., during an official recruiting visit to the University of Colorado in Sept. of 2024. Greer verbally committed to play basketball for the Buffaloes. (Logyn
Bronny James live stats: Lakers vs. Timberwolves updates, results, highlights from 2024 NBA preseason debut
The Bronny James era in Los Angeles is underway. After taking the floor in purple and gold several times during Summer League action, James is set to make
Dante Exum injury update: Australian suffers 'serious' wrist injury in Dallas Mavericks preseason
The Dallas Mavericks have suffered another injury blow, with backup guard Dante Exum set for a stint out after sustaining a 'serious' injury in training camp. The 29-year-olds injury was announced by Shams Charania of The Athletic, and is another setback for
In the region: Virginia Tech men to play in Bahamas next year
The Roanoke Times | 2024-10-05, 01:15
'Excited to get things rolling': Division-I prospect set to join Metamora basketball program
Meet Journal Star high school sports coordinator Adam Duvall Journal Star reporter Adam Duvall covers high school sports throughout the Peoria area. Metamora boys basketball just got a lot bigger. 6-foot-10 all-state senior Jonah Funk says he and his family
Bronny James ready to begin his Lakers career in preseason. LeBron might not join until ...
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Bronny James is expected to play in his first NBA preseason game Friday night when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles' two weekend games in the Coachella Valley. LeBron James isn't expected to play with his
Wisconsin Basketball Practice Notes: John Tonje Shines; Injury Concerns?
Aiken Standard | 2024-10-05, 00:15
Madison, WI - The Wisconsin Basketball program tips off its season precisely one month from today. On Monday, November 2024, Holy Cross comes to the Kohl Center on the first day of the college basketball season. A day after the Big Ten men's basketball media
Ridgeline basketball player Emilee Skinner commits to Duke
HJ News | 2024-10-05, 00:15
Ridgeline basketball player Emilee Skinner announced Friday that she will play college basketball at Duke University. ...
LeBron James not playing in Lakers’ preseason opener vs. Timberwolves
PALM DESERT — Anybody hoping to see the first NBA father-son duo share the floor will have to wait at least one more game. Lakers star LeBron James won’t be available for the team’s Friday preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena,
Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy ...
Colorado Springs Gazette | 2024-10-05, 00:09
NEW YORK (AP) — A Georgia businessman was convicted Friday of scamming former NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions of dollars in a bogus scheme to buy the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. The jury returned its verdict against Calvin Darden Jr. on Friday afternoon after
Texas women's basketball nonconference schedule
Texas women's basketball nonconference schedule
Melbourne United dominate Wildcats as Perth count the cost of missing stars
Without Matthew Dellavedova, Melbourne United dominate the Perth Wildcats, who missing stars of their own. ...
Nets' Ben Simmons has impressed four days into camp
Ben Simmons hasn’t played in a game since Feb. 26. How he looks is something people will watch for Tuesday in the Nets’ preseason opener against the Clippers in San Diego. But what’s been revealing so far in training camp is the extent of how Simmons struggled
Wisconsin men's basketball's 2nd open practice takeaways
University of Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit made it clear Thursday at Big Ten men's basketball media days: "If we got to play Illinois tomorrow, I'd be playing." 3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball at Big Ten media days The senior guard has
Tom Krasovic: Padres made a great trade for Dylan Cease, assisted by White Sox, Dodgers
San Diego Union-Tribune | 2024-10-04, 23:28
Amid their recent celebrations, the Padres should’ve sent crates of champagne to the White Sox for trading them Dylan Cease a week before the season began. The Padres, desperate at the time, landed a durable ace on a low salary, then saw him finish among the
Conference expansion creates intriguing matchups for Big Ten
The Courier - Waterloo | 2024-10-04, 23:27
UCLA, Southern California, Oregon and Washington start their first year in the Big Ten in a few weeks. ...
Basketball court named after former hoops star
The Southern Illinoisan | 2024-10-04, 23:24
MURPHYSBORO — Former professional basketball player — the late Flynn Robinson — was recognized last week when a remodeled outdoor basketball court in a heavily-travelled area of the Murphysboro community was named after him at a dedication ceremony. ...
Ace who came out of retirement takes WNBA award
Aces guard Tiffany Hayes is the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Year. The league announced the accolade Friday as the Aces wrapped up questions at shootaround ahead of Friday’s Game 3 of their
Heat superstar could surprisingly be traded to Rockets in blockbuster deal
The Miami Heat had somewhat of a curious offseason regarding their franchise player Jimmy Butler. Heat president Pat Riley spoke scathingly of Butler during a postseason presser, specifically criticizing Butler's availability. Recent reports from ESPN's Brian
Red Auerbach had sneaky tactics that gave the Boston Celtics an advantage: "Where the hell ...
The Capital Journal | 2024-10-04, 23:18
Red did everything he could to help the Celtics succeed, even though he didn't always follow the rules. ...
"I'm trying to knock the hell out of Rodman" - Michael Jordan on how he ...
The Capital Journal | 2024-10-04, 23:18
Rodman was able to get inside Mike's head for years until MJ figured out a way to beat him. ...
"You could see some decline" — Danny Ainge on the downfall of Larry Bird and ...
The Capital Journal | 2024-10-04, 23:18
Danny Ainge discusses the downfall of Larry Bird and the legendary Celtics generation that ruled the NBA in the 1980s. ...
