Tag: basketball
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Heat defeats the 76ers to set up a decisive matchup against the Bulls. Remarks and details on Butler’s injury
There are five things to remember from the Miami Heat’s play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center, which ended in a 105-104 defeat. The Heat will now play the Chicago Bulls in a win-or-go-home play-in game on Friday at 7 p.m. in Miami:The Heat have struggled this season due…
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Kings defeat Warriors 118-94 to get beyond the play-in round.
With a 118-94 victory on Tuesday night, Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De’Aaron Fox added 24, and the Sacramento Kings survived the play-in round by eliminating the Golden State Warriors.After ending an NBA record 16-year postseason drought last season, Sacramento advanced to play against New Orleans on Friday night with the opportunity to make a…
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Media rights for the WNBA, Sterling, Stuart Scott document, “King Charles”
There may finally be interest in the WNBA from the NBA’s broadcast partner with the longest contract. Additionally, ESPN is producing a 30 For 30 documentary on Stuart Scott; Charles Barkley’s CNN program has been canceled; and Yankees voice John Sterling has retired. WBD is considering WNBA rights.The Athletic said on Monday that Warner Bros.…
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4/12 Preview: Celtics vs. Hornets
When the Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, they’ll try to avoid losing three games in a row.Boston (62-18) lost 104-91 on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, then on Thursday, they were defeated 118-109 by the visiting New York Knicks. Since securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference…
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At the practice facility, the Sixers unveil a statue of Allen Iverson.
Indeed, there is something very ironic about the fact that Allen Iverson was captured in his crossover posture in the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice facility, of all places.Practice. Not where the Sixers are supposed to play. Practice. Nearly 22 years after AI boasted about “practice” 22 times in a frequently staged press conference (see, Ted Lasso),…
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Kentucky is working swiftly to appoint Scott Drew of Baylor as the new basketball coach of the Wildcats.
The attention around Scott Drew of Baylor as the University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach has grown in the less than 24 hours after the departure of John Calipari.Shortly after Calipari announced his resignation as the Wildcats’ head coach on Tuesday afternoon, the Herald-Leader was informed that UK had significant negotiations with Drew. A aircraft…
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How much does South Carolina player Kamilla Cardoso earn from appearances and sponsorships?
All eyes are on Kamilla Cardoso, the outstanding center for the South Carolina Gamecocks, as they surge toward the top of college women’s basketball after an unbeaten season.Cardoso demonstrated her skill on both sides of the floor in the Final Four, leading her team to the NCAA Tournament title game with an outstanding 22-point effort.…
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After defeating Alabama, UConn is one win away from creating history and will play Purdue in the final.
We now know which 68 teams advanced to Monday’s NCAA men’s championship game after March Madness.After defeating Alabama Crimson Tide 86–72 in the Final Four on Saturday, defending champion UConn moved one step closer to creating history. With a win against Purdue on Monday night in the final game, the No. 1 seed can now…
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After a thrilling journey through the NCAA Tournament, NC State basketball loses to Purdue in the Final Four.
The latest chance for N.C. State to extend its incredible playoff run came early in the second half of Saturday night’s Final Four matchup against Purdue.For the first time in over a month, the Wolfpack were unable to convert a nearly five-minute Boilermakers scoring drought into a victory. In an NCAA Tournament national semifinal basketball…
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Injury Report for Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors will play one other again in less than a week, and this game will be just as significant as the one on Tuesday.Four Warriors players—Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Dario Saric, and Gary Payton II—are listed as injured. Due to left ankle discomfort, Andrew Wiggins is doubtful; Jonathan Kuminga…
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Final Four matchup between Iowa and UConn: start time, live stream, viewing instructions, and a look at Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers
Despite being ranked third going into the NCAA Tournament and having little chance of making it to the title game, the injured UConn Huskies are still dancing, with just Iowa, the top-seeded team, standing in their way.UConn was favored to win the NCAA Women’s Tournament in only 3.5% of the brackets on CBS. Given the…
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Odds, score projection, and time for Indiana State vs. Seton Hall: 2024 Bets on the NIT Championship Game using a tested model
In the 2024 NIT Championship Game on Thursday, the Seton Hall Pirates will play for their first championship in more than 70 years against the Indiana State Sycamores. Seton Hall (26-12), the 1953 NIT champion, defeated Georgia 84-67 in the semifinals to go one win closer to its second championship. With their victory against Utah…
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NBA roundup: Thunder secures playoff spot by defeating the Knicks
With 2.6 seconds remaining, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a game-winning fallaway jumper to give the Oklahoma City Thunder the lead. He then assisted in a defensive stop just before the buzzer, helping the team secure a postseason berth with a 113–112 victory against the New York Knicks.Oklahoma City hasn’t made it to the playoffs since the…
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Great for us: Young turns into the unlikely but invaluable hero for Duke in their Sweet 16 triumph against Houston.
It could not have started worse for Duke in the opening three minutes of their Sweet 16 matchup with Houston.The Blue Devils were reminded uncannily of their second-round defeat to Tennessee last year as a very aggressive squad pounced on them and opened an 8-0 lead before they could recover their breath. Jon Scheyer, the…
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Odds for Tennessee vs. Creighton, score forecast: 2024 NCAA Tournament predictions, Sweet 16 wagers based on a tested methodology
The victor of Purdue and Gonzaga’s battle will face the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers and the No. 3 seed Creighton Bluejays in the Elite Eight of the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Friday in the Sweet 16 showdown. After defeating Saint Peter’s handily in the first round, Tennessee barely defeated Texas in the second round.…
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Gonzaga women’s campaign ends with a 69-47 setback over Texas, ranked #1, in the round of 16.
The fourth-seeded Gonzaga women’s basketball team fell 69-47 in the NCAA Tournament round of 16 after playing a fierce game against the top-seeded Texas Longhorns.Sadly, the Zags were unable to stop the Longhorns’ offense or get shots up against their defense in what was their first round of 16 trip since 2015. They had hoped…
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Odds for UConn vs. San Diego State, score forecast, 2024 NCAA Tournament selections, and a tested model’s Sweet 16 wagers
In a repeat of the championship game from the previous season, the defending champion UConn Huskies will try to maintain their winning streak when they play the San Diego State Aztecs on Thursday at Boston’s TD Garden. With nine consecutive victories and 23 of their previous 24 games under their belt, the top-seeded Huskies (33-3)…
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Arizona men’s basketball loses to Clemson in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament
An more year, an additional serving of Arizona’s possible future.The second-seeded Wildcats put themselves in a difficult situation early on against No. 6 Clemson, made some progress, but ultimately gave the Tigers the upper hand in a 77-72 defeat on Thursday night in Los Angeles during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. With a horrendous shooting…
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Warriors vs. Magic odds, line, spread, score forecast, and time: dependable model’s 2024 NBA selections for March 27
On Wednesday night, the NBA schedule features a cross-conference game between the Orlando Magic and the Golden State Warriors. Golden State is 37-34 overall and 19-15 away from home, while Orlando is 42-29 overall and 25-10 at home. On January 2, the Warriors defeated the club in their only meeting of the season, 121-115, at…
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Is Steve Kerr reducing Stephen Curry’s playing time because he realizes the Warriors’ season is over?
When the Golden State Warriors are in danger of missing out on the Play-In tournament, why is Steve Kerr forcing Stephen Curry to sit out more than nine minutes in a row during a crucial game against the top defense in the league?Make sense of it. After the Warriors’ 114-110 defeat to Minnesota on Sunday,…
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LeBron James of the Lakers is questionable against the Bucks due to ankle pain.
Due to left ankle pain, LeBron James is uncertain for Tuesday’s away game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Monday.James has been coping for months with the ankle problem. Coincidentally, the last game he missed as a result of it was the Lakers’ victory against Milwaukee on March 8. In that…
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With every victory for the Kansas State women’s basketball team, Gap Goat’s fame grows.
Throughout the whole season, Bramlage Coliseum has been packed with fans for Wildcat games, including Gap Goat, the secretary of defense for the Kansas State women’s basketball team.However, the stuffed goat mascot is earning a new army of supporters now that K-State’s two NCAA Tournament games are drawing record crowds to the arena (Sunday’s 1…
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Odds, score prediction, and timing for Baylor vs. Clemson: 2024 NCAA Tournament predictions and March Madness wagers by leading model
In the 2024 NCAA Tournament, the No. 3 seed Baylor Bears and the No. 6 seed Clemson Tigers will face off with a ticket to the Sweet 16. The winner of this game proceeds to play on Thursday against the Arizona Wildcats. In school history, Clemson has made three trips to the Sweet 16, with…
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March Madness prediction for Purdue basketball vs. Utah State in the 2024 NCAA Tournament
Purdue basketball fans, don’t be shocked if Utah State’s offensive style seems uncannily similar to yours.On Saturday afternoon, Aggies head coach Danny Sprinkle acknowledged knowing where he’s discovered some of the team’s offensive. “A lot of our offensive sets, like, we steal a lot of sets from (Matt) Painter and his staff,” Sprinkle said.Thus, in…
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Gonzaga Bulldogs defeat Kansas 89-68 after outworking them, and they advance to the round of 16 for the ninth straight year.
In the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Gonzaga Bulldogs, ranked fifth, overcame 4-seeded Kansas and advanced to the round of 16 for the ninth consecutive year after defeating the Jayhawks 89-68.The Zags’ victory against McNeese State in the first round was similar to the Bulldogs’ ability to distribute the ball, as five players…