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Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket Is Live as March Madness Begins
The men’s NCAA tournament field is set, and the bracket is now available. Fans can make their picks as March Madness gets underway.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Hawks Fans Wear Magic City Gear Despite NBA Halting Promotion
Atlanta fans arrived Monday night sporting Magic City-themed apparel even after the NBA shut down the Hawks’ brief promotional tie-in with the well-known strip club. The display underscored how quickly the short-lived campaign had caught on despite being nixed.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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Knicks sit third in East, but key issues remain as playoffs near
New York is 42-25 and holding the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference, yet the Knicks still have several areas to clean up. With the postseason approaching, getting Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson fully in sync is among the pressing priorities.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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A look back at the NBA’s St. Patrick’s Day uniform tradition
The NBA has periodically leaned into St. Patrick’s Day with green-themed, holiday-specific uniforms. Here’s a quick revisit of some of the more notable looks teams have worn over the years.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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SGA Sets New Mark for Consecutive 20-Point Games, Passing Wilt
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved past Wilt Chamberlain for the longest streak of consecutive 20-point performances. A statistical breakdown highlights 20 standout facts from a run of 127 dominant games.
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Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Outburst Leaves Former AAU Coach Stunned
Ty White said Bam Adebayo routinely impressed him during his rise, but an 83-point performance still caught him off guard. White described being wowed game after game — and said this one stood apart.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Durant Owns Late Struggles After Lakers’ Double-Teams Seal Houston Loss
Kevin Durant took responsibility after Houston’s loss to the Lakers, saying he felt he “lost the game” for his team. Los Angeles ramped up its defensive pressure in the fourth quarter, repeatedly sending double-teams that disrupted Houston’s offense.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Marcus Smart’s Return After a Severe Hand Injury Is Powering the Lakers’ Push
Marcus Smart is back on the floor after a devastating, self-inflicted injury that nearly cost him his right hand. His return has helped fuel the Lakers’ climb in the Western Conference.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Gilgeous-Alexander’s late push keeps 20-point streak alive in win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander narrowly extended his NBA-record run of 20-point games on Sunday. He reached the mark as Oklahoma City beat the Minnesota Timberwolves.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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Draft Intel: What Insiders Are Saying About Peterson, Dybantsa and the No. 1 Debate
League insiders are weighing in on the top of the NBA draft board, with Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa among the names drawing the most attention. The latest intel also touches on other leading prospects as teams continue to evaluate the class.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Steve Kerr Reaches 600 Wins, Fourth-Fastest in NBA Coaching History
Steve Kerr recorded his 600th career regular-season win Monday night in Washington. He reached the milestone in 943 games, making him the fourth-fastest coach to get to 600 victories.
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Kawhi Leonard Ruled Out vs. Spurs With Left Ankle Sprain
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will not play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard has been ruled out with a left ankle sprain.
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NBA: Late Lakers-Nuggets call overturned in league review
The NBA said a late whistle in Saturday’s Nuggets-Lakers game was incorrect. In its postgame ruling, the league determined Spencer Jones cleanly stripped Austin Reaves with 9.2 seconds left in regulation and that Reaves should not have been awarded free throws.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Suns Owner Mat Ishbia, Minority Partners Enter Binding Mediation Over Stake
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and two minority owners are set for confidential, binding mediation. The process could lead to Ishbia purchasing the minority group’s combined 13% stake in the franchise.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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NBA Expansion Nears: What’s Known About Adding Two Teams and the Draft Process
The NBA appears closer than it has been in years to adding two new franchises. Here’s what’s known so far, including why expansion is on the agenda now and how an expansion draft could be structured.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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NBA to Vote on Exploring Expansion in Las Vegas, Seattle
The NBA is set to hold a vote at next week’s board of governors meetings to explore adding expansion teams. The league’s initial focus would be exclusively on Las Vegas and Seattle, according to reports.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr executive produces Oscar-winning documentary short
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was credited as an executive producer on “All the Empty Rooms,” an Oscar-winning documentary short. The film focuses on families of children killed in mass shootings and won on Sunday night.
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Fantasy Pickups: Jazz, Trail Blazers Lead Waiver-Wire Targets
Each week in fantasy basketball brings new waiver-wire options capable of patching roster holes. This week’s list highlights available help, with a focus on players from the Jazz and Trail Blazers.
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Idaho Claims Big Sky Title, Returns to NCAA Tournament for First Time Since 1990
Seventh-seeded Idaho defeated Montana to win the Big Sky tournament and secure an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. It marks the program’s first NCAA appearance since 1990.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Lehigh Claims Patriot League Title, Secures NCAA Tournament Return
Nasir Whitlock scored 18 points as second-seeded Lehigh defeated No. 4 seed Boston University 74-60 on Wednesday night to win the Patriot League tournament. The victory clinched Lehigh’s first NCAA tournament berth since 2012.
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Garcia’s career night powers McNeese past SFA for Southland crown
Javohn Garcia erupted for a career-high 31 points as No. 2 seed McNeese rolled past top-seeded Stephen F. Austin 76-59 in the Southland tournament championship. The win secured the league title and an NCAA tournament berth for the Cowboys.
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Syracuse Reaches Agreement to Hire Toledo AD Bryan Blair
Syracuse has agreed to terms with Toledo athletic director Bryan Blair to become the school’s next athletic director, according to sources. The move would bring Blair to the ACC program after his tenure leading Toledo’s athletics department.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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Big Ten urges NCAA to halt tampering probes, update rules
The Big Ten has formally asked the NCAA to pause investigations and enforcement tied to tampering. In the same request, the conference called for the NCAA to modernize its tampering rules.
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Oregon State set to hire Michigan assistant Justin Joyner as head coach
Oregon State is hiring Michigan assistant Justin Joyner as its next head coach, according to sources. Joyner will take over the Beavers program after serving on the Wolverines’ staff.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Quinn Cook Says Global Politics Cost Him Two Overseas Jobs
Two-time NBA champion Quinn Cook said global political issues have derailed his efforts to continue his career overseas. Cook told Andscape he lost two international basketball jobs this year because of those circumstances.
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Arizona State to Part Ways With Bobby Hurley After 11 Seasons
Arizona State announced Wednesday it will not renew men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley’s contract. The decision came hours after the Sun Devils were eliminated from the Big 12 tournament in a blowout loss to Iowa State.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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From Wilt’s 100 to Peterson’s 296: Sports’ Greatest One-Game Peaks
A handful of single-game performances have come to define what “historic” looks like in American pro sports. The list spans immortal legends and lesser-known names who authored unforgettable nights.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Stephen Curry to Miss at Least 10 More Days With Right Knee Issue
Golden State will be without Stephen Curry for at least another 10 days as he continues to deal with a persistent right knee issue. The Warriors have officially ruled the star guard out for that span.
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Iowa State routs Arizona State 91-42 in record Big 12 tourney win
Iowa State overwhelmed Arizona State 91-42 on Wednesday, setting the largest margin of victory in Big 12 tournament history. The loss marked a historic blowout for the Sun Devils as the postseason continued in emphatic fashion for the Cyclones.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Fast Break: Key Fantasy Playoff Numbers After Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Night
Bam Adebayo’s stunning 83-point outburst headlines the latest fantasy playoff snapshot. Here’s a concise look at the numbers and leaguewide checkpoints managers should be tracking right now.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read