Category: Basketball
Game Report: Leicester Riders 79 – 89 London Lions
The London Lions returned to winning ways with an 89-79 road victory over the Leicester Riders in Friday night British Basketball League clash. Leicester Riders starting five: Kimbal Mackenzie, Miryne Thomas, TJ Lall, Mo Walker, Jaren Holmes London Lions starting five: Gabe Olaseni, Jordan Taylor, Conor Morgan, Kareem Queeley, Matthew Morgan First Half: The London…
Tyrese Haliburton: “I’m tired of being a loser”
Photo: Indiana Pacers/X Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton talked about only being focused on winning after last night’s 142-132 road loss vs. the Miami Heat (2-game losing streak). (via Indiana Pacers): “I just want to get to the playoffs, not gonna lie. All the individual stuff is cool and I’ve accomplished a lot individually already,…
LeBron Responds to His Manager Betting Thousands on Illegal Bookie
LeBron James has spoken about his manager and business partner, Maverick Carter, allegedly admitting to betting on NBA games through an illegal bookie. The Lakers star said he wasn’t aware that Carter had placed bets illegally, but doesn’t seem too concerned about the allegations or how they look for him. “No,” James said when asked…
Best and worst of November in college basketball: Top teams, players and biggest surprises
College basketball is fully back. We got upsets to start the month and end the month. We got terrific matchups all over the place and, in a great change of pace, not just in multi-team events. There’s a long way to go, but the first month has provided us with plenty of insight. As we…
Game Preview: Bristol Flyers looking to sink their teeth into B. Braun Sheffield Sharks
Bristol Flyers host the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks on Saturday, seeking revenge for last Sunday’s loss in South Yorkshire. On the previous occasion, the Sharks sent their home fans happy with an 88-78 win, with a returning Rodney Glasgow Jr. coming away with Player of the Game honours. Glasgow Jr. had 17 points, three rebounds…
Luka Doncic becomes father – TalkBasket.net
Photo: Peter Baba Dallas Mavericks’ basketball prodigy, Luka Doncic, known for his remarkable skills on the court, recently experienced a significant milestone in his personal life. The 24-year-old Slovenian sensation joyfully announced the arrival of his newborn daughter, Gabriela, via a heartfelt post on Instagram. Doncic, celebrated for his dazzling performances with the Mavericks, now…
Western Michigan vs. St. Thomas prediction, odds: 2023 college basketball picks, Dec. 1 bets by proven model
The Western Michigan Broncos will look to register their third win in a row when they take on the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies in non-conference action on Friday in Kalamazoo, Mich. The Tommies (3-4), who have dropped three of four, fell 64-51 at Green Bay on Saturday. The Broncos (2-4), meanwhile, have been playing well…
‘King Charles’ on CNN with Charles Barkley flops in ratings
Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter CNN’s much-anticipated “King Charles” weekly show, featuring hosts Gayle King and Charles Barkley, didn’t quite live up to expectations during its debut. The first episode, which aired at 10 pm on Wednesday, attracted only 501,000 viewers, marking one of the lowest-rated premieres for a CNN primetime show in the past decade. In…
West Virginia vs. St. John’s odds, spread: 2023 college basketball picks, Dec. 1 best bets from proven model
The West Virginia Mountaineers (3-3) and St. John’s Red Storm (4-2) will both be seeking improvement when they square off on Friday night as part of the 2023 Big East-Big 12 Battle. WVU has lost three of its last five games, but it is coming off a 62-58 win over Bellarmine on Sunday. The Mountaineers had…
Monty Williams: When you lose this many games, you’ve got to make changes
Photo: Hoops Nation/X Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams discussed starting Isaiah Livers and other lineup moves following Thursday’s 118-112 road loss vs. the New York Knicks (16-game losing streak). (via Bally Sports Detroit): Reporter: “What led to the starting lineup change for you tonight and the decision not to play [Jaden] Ivey until the…