Category: Basketball
College basketball rankings: Purdue the new unanimous No. 1 in updated Coaches Poll ahead of Arizona
Getty Images Purdue is the new No. 1 team in the Coaches Poll released Monday after going 3-0 at the Maui Invitational last week. The Boilermakers knocked off three top-15 opponents to move up to the top spot in the rankings for the first time since Feb. 6. After occupying the top spot in the…
FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 draw results
Today marked a pivotal moment for basketball enthusiasts worldwide as the draw for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 unfolded, determining the matchups for the 24 national teams vying for four coveted spots in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Greece, Latvia, Puerto Rico, and Spain have been bestowed the honor of hosting these crucial tournaments,…
College basketball rankings: Purdue jumps to No. 1 in updated AP Top 25 poll with Kansas slipping to No. 5
After a dominating stretch at the Maui Invitational that included three wins over top-15 opponents, Purdue is the new No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 poll released Monday for the first time since occupying the top spot on Feb. 6. The Boilermakers leapfrogged Kansas after knocking off Marquette 78-75 in the Maui Invitational…
Josh Giddey’s $40M sponsorship in jeopardy over alleged underage relationship
Photo: Oklahoma City Thunder/Twitter Josh Giddey’s $40 million sponsorship agreement with Weet-Bix, an Australian cereal brand owned by the Sanitarium Health Food Company, is in danger due to an NBA investigation into allegations of Giddey’s inappropriate relationships with an underage girl. According to Code Sports, the 21-year-old Australian has been taken off the company’s social…
College basketball rankings: FAU bounces back after loss to Bryant to win ESPN Events Invitational
USATSI It was a terrific weekend for both Florida Atlantic and Texas A&M — for FAU because it won the ESPN Events Invitational with a 84-50 victory over Virginia Tech, for Texas A&M because it bounced-back from a loss to FAU with a shorthanded 73-69 win over Iowa State. So the Owls and Aggies are…
Nikola Jokic on Victor Wembanyama: ‘He’s gonna change the game, 100%’
In a showdown between a seasoned MVP and a rising rookie, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama faced off as the Denver Nuggets clashed with the San Antonio Spurs. Jokic showcased his dominance with a stellar performance, recording 39 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds, ultimately guiding the Nuggets to victory. Wembanyama, the 19-year-old Spurs rookie…
San Jose State Spartans vs. N. Dak. State Bison: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Who’s Playing N. Dak. State Bison @ San Jose State Spartans Current Records: N. Dak. State 4-3, San Jose State 4-2 How To Watch When: Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11 p.m. ET Where: Provident Credit Union Event Center — San Jose, California Follow: CBS Sports App Fubo (Try for free) Fubo’s holiday offer just kicked off – For a limited…
Marcus Smart calls out Grizzlies for ’embarrassing’ play
Photo: Memphis Grizzlies/Twitter Despite being sidelined due to an injury, Marcus Smart didn’t let that hinder him from giving an impassioned talk to his teammates during a timeout. In the fourth quarter, with the Memphis Grizzlies trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves, Smart unleashed a passionate outburst. He repeatedly exclaimed, “It’s embarrassing! It’s embarrassing!” Based on clips…
Austin Reaves Claps Back at Anthony Davis’ Critics
After an outstanding performance by Anthony Davis which saw the Lakers get a 121-115 road win over the Cavaliers, Austin Reaves took the time to address AD’s critics. Davis hasn’t had the most consistent start to the season, but put on a show in Cleveland where he recorded 32 points on 13-of-20 shooting, to go…
Hampton Pirates vs. UMBC Retrievers: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Who’s Playing UMBC Retrievers @ Hampton Pirates Current Records: UMBC 3-4, Hampton 2-4 How To Watch When: Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Hampton Convocation Center — Hampton, Virginia Follow: CBS Sports App Fubo (Try for free) Fubo’s holiday offer just kicked off – For a limited time, new subscribers can save $40 on Fubo’s Pro, Elite, and…