Category: Basketball
College basketball rankings: Kentucky drops in AP Top 25, South Carolina in poll for first time since 2017
[ad_1] The last week on the hardwood was not kind to Kentucky after losing twice at home and surrendering 197 points in the process, and neither were AP voters on Monday as they reshuffled their latest rankings. The updated AP Top 25 poll dropped the Wildcats out of the top 10 for the first time…
Former NBA Player and American Basketball Hall of Famer Earl “The Twirl” Cureton has passed at 66
[ad_1] Detroit — Earl Cureton had a long and well-traveled professional basketball career, which spanned nearly two decades and saw him play with seven NBA franchises and multiple organizations overseas. Cureton, who played for the University of Detroit and later the Detroit Pistons and for many years has been working as a tireless ambassador for both,…
College basketball rankings: Kansas jumps over Houston for No. 4 in updated Coaches Poll
[ad_1] Getty Images Kansas got a boost in the updated Coaches Poll released Monday after knocking off Houston at home. The Jayhawks jumped five spots to No. 4 after securing their fifth Quad 1 victory of the season. After falling behind in the opening minute of the game, Kansas used a dominant effort during the…
Lakers persist in pursuit of Dejounte Murray despite trade challenges
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers remain undeterred in their pursuit of Dejounte Murray, despite challenges in reaching a trade agreement with the Atlanta Hawks. Recent reports have suggested the Lakers’ interest in Murray, but complications arise as the Hawks are disinterested in acquiring D’Angelo Russell in any potential trade. On the flip side, the Hawks…
College basketball rankings: Purdue adds to NCAA Tournament résumé with impressive road win vs. Wisconsin
[ad_1] High-level basketball teams can be built a lot of different ways — but having a great point guard to pair with an elite big has always been among the preferred formulas. The UConn Huskies had it last season when they won the championship with Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo. In the NBA, the Denver…
The Rising Influence of the Persian Gulf in Sport: Next Stop, Basketball?
[ad_1] Sports has always been a global attraction. The Olympics, summer, and winter have brought competitive joy to all corners of the world. Likewise, FIFA have taken the World Cup, their flagship competition, to many different countries in the past. Diversifying the host nation or nations is the way sports federations and organisational bodies spread…
Damian Lillard Addresses His Messy Divorce
[ad_1] Damian Lillard has opened up about his messy divorce from ex-wife Kay’La Lillard. Dame and Kay’La were college sweethearts and have three children together. “As much as I love basketball, and I love my job, I don’t care about it more than I care about my kids,” Lillard told Yahoo Sports. “Of course you carry…
How to watch Virginia Cavaliers vs. Miami Hurricanes: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday’s NCAA Basketball game
[ad_1] Who’s Playing Miami Hurricanes @ Virginia Cavaliers Current Records: Miami 15-7, Virginia 17-5 How To Watch What to Know We’ve got another exciting ACC matchup on schedule as the Miami Hurricanes and the Virginia Cavaliers are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on February 5th at John Paul Jones Arena. Both teams come…
Pistons’ Killian Hayes reportedly on trade block as deadline approaches
[ad_1] The Detroit Pistons are exploring trade options for fourth-year point guard Killian Hayes, with the February 8 deadline looming, as reported by Omari Sankofa II of Detroit Free Press. According to Sankofa, a source revealed, “Killian Hayes’ camp would prefer the fourth-year point guard land with a new team, and the Pistons seem to…
Bradley Beal Speaks on 43 Point Night in First Game Back in DC
[ad_1] Bradley Beal had a dream first game back in Washington since being traded from the Wizards to the Suns during the offseason. Beal put up 43 points and 6 assists on 16-21 field goal shooting in a commanding 140-112 win. “Tonight was awesome,” Beal said postgame. “To be back in the city that has…