[ad_1] London Lions‘ late comeback saw the defending British Basketball League champions tip off 2024 in style, with clutch fourth-quarter play sealing an 85-80 New Year’s Day win over Surrey Scorchers. Gabe Olaseni was talismanic for the Lions, finishing with 25 points in 25 minutes, along with eight rebounds. Surrey’s valiant effort was a selfless…
[ad_1] New Toronto Raptor RJ Barrett feels confident that the group can figure it out and become a top team. (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “There’s been a number of Canadians that have played here, but not that many… maybe Cory [Joseph] would be a guy who was kind of here in the prime of his…
[ad_1] The first AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll of the 2024 calendar year dropped Monday with a familiar top three and a refresh to round out the new top five. Purdue, Kansas and Houston all clung to their respective spots at Nos. 1, 2 and 3, while UConn and Tennessee each bumped up…
[ad_1] The Sacramento Kings (19-12) routed the Memphis Grizzlies (10-22) with a resounding 123-92 victory on Sunday night. Malik Monk led the charge with 27 points, while Domantas Sabonis recorded a triple-double, contributing 13 points, 21 rebounds, and 12 assists. De’Aaron Fox added 24 points for the Kings, securing their second consecutive win. Jaren Jackson…
[ad_1] The TCU Horned Frogs (10-2) will square off against the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (6-6) in a New Year’s Day matchup on Monday afternoon. TCU went 2-1 at the Diamond Head Classic before Christmas, earning a third-place finish with a 65-51 win over Hawaii. Texas A&M-Commerce has won two straight games, but it has not played…
[ad_1] Bradley Beal scoredseason-high 25 points, contributing to the Phoenix Suns’ (17-15) 112-107 triumph over the Orlando Magic (19-13). The Suns’ star trio of Kevin Durant, Beal, and Devin Booker showcased their prowess, playing together for only the fourth time this season. Durant led the scoring with 31 points, while Booker contributed 21 points and…
[ad_1] Leaked audio has surfaced capturing a heated exchange between LeBron James and referee Tony Brothers during the Lakers’ recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The dispute arose following a contentious call that altered the game’s dynamics. James, in what seemed like a game-tying 3-point shot, was ultimately deemed to have stepped on the 3-point…
[ad_1] Five games featuring Division 1 men’s college basketball teams are on the agenda for New Year’s Day. One such matchup will take place at Moody Center in Austin, with the No. 21 Texas Longhorns taking on the UT Arlington Mavericks. Texas is 10-2 overall and on a four-game winning streak. UT Arlington is 6-6…
[ad_1] In a legal victory for NBA star Russell Westbrook, the Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by Shane Keisel, a Jazz fan, and his wife, Jennifer Huff, as reported by Michael McCann of Sportico. The litigation originated from a heated exchange during a game at the Delta Center…
[ad_1] Detroit Pistons players celebrated a monumental 129-127 victory against the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday, ending their record-breaking 28-game losing streak. Cade Cunningham spearheaded the triumph with a stellar performance, amassing 30 points and 12 assists. Following a drought that’s lasted since October 28, the Pistons finally halted their streak, the longest season-single season…
