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February 18, 2020
New 3-point line leading to lower shooting percentages
The NCAA moved back the 3-point line this season to create more room in the lane and cut down on the barrage of 3s in college ...
February 18, 2020
Surprise! Raptors, Heat, Grizzlies and Thunder in good place
The oddsmakers in Las Vegas usually know what they’re talking about. But even they get things wrong from time to time, and ...
February 18, 2020
Dotson's 29 points lead No. 3 Kansas past Iowa State, 91-71
Devon Dotson had watched Iowa State torch the nets in Allen Fieldhouse long enough, so the do-everything Kansas guard began ...
February 17, 2020
Cavs, coach John Beilein plotting next steps in rough season
John Beilein has admitted that losing NBA games has hit him hard. Maybe too hard. The 67-year-old former Michigan coach ...
February 17, 2020
UConn's top five streak ends in AP women's basketball poll
UConn's record streak of top five appearances in The Associated Press women's basketball poll is over. The Huskies fell to ...
February 17, 2020
Top of AP poll steady as Baylor, Kansas set collision course
Baylor and Kansas just keep winning, setting up a monumental showdown Saturday between the top-ranked Bears and No.
February 17, 2020
Kawhi Leonard wins first Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award
Kawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record.
February 17, 2020
All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe
It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to ...
February 17, 2020
SEC stacked with NCAA Tournament bubble teams
The SEC has three teams that should be locks for the NCAA Tournament. The rest of the conference may have some work to do. No
February 16, 2020
Jones Jr., Adebayo, Hield winners at epic All-Star Saturday
Aaron Gordon lost another epic dunk contest. And it was by a couple of inches — namely, the top of Tacko Fall’s head.
February 16, 2020
Clemson, Newman surprise No. 5 Louisville with 77-62 win
Clemson's John Newman III had one goal against No. 5 Louisville — stay aggressive. That resolve brought the Tigers a stunning ...
February 16, 2020
Bryant casts shadow as NBA's best meet in All-Star Game
Kobe Bryant always seemed to be in top form when he stepped onto the court for the NBA All-Star Game. The league's current ...
February 16, 2020
Lewis, Shackelford lead Alabama past No. 25 LSU, 88-82
LSU couldn't find a way to stop Kira Lewis Jr. and Jaden Shackelford, or to beat Herbert Jones and his one healthy hand to ...
February 15, 2020
All-Star notes: Africa unveils teams, LeBron brings students
The NBA-backed Basketball Africa League on Saturday announced the 12 teams that will compete in the inaugural season.
February 15, 2020
Williams, Walker carry load as Florida State survives Orange
MJ Walker took an elbow to his lip and missed a large chunk of the game. But 12 stitches later, numb around his mouth, ...
February 15, 2020
No. 6 Dayton tops UMass 71-63 for 14th straight win
Jalen Crutcher gave Dayton the edge in the second half of a tight road game on Saturday. Crutcher scored 11 straight points ...
February 15, 2020
Garrett's career-high 24 points lead No. 3 KU past Oklahoma
Marcus Garrett has carved out a reputation at Kansas as one of the nation's best defenders, the kind of consummate leader and ...
February 14, 2020
The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event
Zion Williamson and Trae Young are used to meeting fans who are typically a bit nervous during those interactions. This was ...
February 14, 2020
Tatum scores 39, Celtics hold off Clippers 141-133 in 2OT
Jayson Tatum didn't want to smile. But sometimes the moment calls for it. The Celtics were trailing 124-123 in the final ...
February 14, 2020
Gallinari, Paul push Thunder past Zion, Pelicans 123-118
The veteran savvy of Danilo Gallinari and Chris Paul helped Oklahoma City withstand the latest stirring performance by ...
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