CNN’s attempt to boost ratings with the “King Charles” talk show, featuring Charles Barkley and Gayle King, has backfired. Since its late November debut, the show has experienced a 20% drop in viewership, losing out even to reruns of “Friends” and “South Park” on sister station TBS. The premiere attracted 500,000 total viewers and 139,000…
The story of Saturday in college hoops was as much about the seven ranked teams falling as it was about the top-five teams that narrowly did not. As is becoming routine, No. 1 UConn and No. 2 Purdue made quick work of their respective conference foes without so much as breaking a sweat to avoid…
Kyle Lowry and the Charlotte Hornets have mutually agreed to a buyout. Following the completion of the necessary procedures, he is expected to join the Philadelphia 76ers, his hometown team. This move comes after Lowry was traded to the Hornets from the Miami Heat before the trade deadline. Despite the initial trade, Lowry and the…
No. 4 Kansas survived a scare by knocking off No. 13 Baylor 64-61 at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday. Baylor star freshman Ja’Kobe Walter missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer at the top of the key that would’ve sent the game to overtime. Kansas (19-5, 7-4 Big 12) picked up its sixth Quad 1 win and…
Spencer Dinwiddie is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the season, with expectations that he will clear waivers on Saturday. The experienced guard was seen alongside Lakers GM Rob Pelinka during the team’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. While the Lakers remained inactive during the trade…
Halftime Report Virginia is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 34-30 lead against Florida State. Virginia entered the matchup having won seven straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it eight, or will Florida State step up and spoil it?…
Before the trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons discussed potential trades. Philadelphia was keen on acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks but refused to trade Tobias Harris. There have been long-standing rumors about Detroit’s interest in Harris, possibly pursuing him as a free agent in the summer. Despite the Pistons’ interest, the Sixers…
Halftime Report After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Kansas looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 34-28 lead against Baylor. If Kansas keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 19-5 in no time. On the other hand, Baylor will…
Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma emphasized understanding personnel on defense following Friday’s 133-129 road loss vs. the Boston Celtics. (via Washington Wizards): Ava Wallace: “This starting group that’s got Bilal [Coulibaly], obviously you’re playing without Marvin [Bagley] and everything like that, but what do you notice about the balance? Is it about getting Bilal more…
Halftime Report Only one more half stands between N. Colorado and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Montana 47-29. If N. Colorado keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 15-9 in no time. On the other…
