Pacers remain abysmal on offense, lose to Bucks, Myles Turner, 111-94
The Pacers didn't surprise Myles Turner when they booed him on Tuesday. He had 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks
Michael Porter Jr. sparks early, Nets’ defense carries win in Philly
Michael Porter Jr. lit the fuse early, and the Nets’ defense did the rest. Porter poured in a game-high 28 points and Brooklyn sustained its December defensive surge Tuesday night, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 40.7% shooting while forcing 17 turnovers in a 114-106 win at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The victory improved the Nets to 9-19 and marked just the …
Misery continues for Heat, falling for eighth time in nine games, this time 112-91 to Raptors
MIAMI – On the night before the night before Christmas, another lump of coal for the Miami Heat. So make it eight losses in the last nine games and a .500 record at the holiday break with Tuesday night’s 112-91 loss to the Toronto Raptors at Kaseya Center, this time their lowest-scoring game of the season. Looking nothing like the team that dominated on …
Winderman’s view: Time for Heat to get into playbook as they remain at a loss
MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Tuesday night’s 112-91 loss to the Toronto Raptors: – Self-confidence is one thing. – Self-will is another. – This is not a team with a do-it-alone player. – Jalen Brunson is not walking through that door. – Neither is Zach LaVine. – Or others who have toasted victory over the Heat in …
Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain struggle in frustrating loss to the Nets
The first quarter ended with the Nets double teaming Paul George 30 feet from the basket to get the ball out of the nine-time All-Star’s hands. George hit Kyle Lowry,...
Wisconsin hires former NFL veteran Robert Steeples to coach cornerbacks; Paul Haynes elevated to new role
With the addition of Robert Steeples as cornerbacks coach, Wisconsin has restructured part of its staff of secondary coaches.
Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill propel Cavaliers to 141-118 victory over Pelicans
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Sam Merrill added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 141-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Nine of the 11 players used by the Cavaliers players scored in double figures as they won consecutive games for the first time since Nov. 21-23. Cleveland also evened its …
Jumbo Ozaki, considered Japan's greatest golfer, dies of cancer
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, widely considered Japanese’s greatest golfer, has died from cancer. He was 78.
Last-second jumper burns Idaho in loss to Cal State Bakersfield 64-63
Dec. 23—BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Idaho needed one defensive stop to win. Brody Rowbury had given the Vandals the lead with 15 seconds to play, 63-62. On their final possession of the game, Roadrunners guard CJ Hardy drove to his right but as Idaho's defense collapsed, he found Ronald Jessamy open near the free throw line. Jessamy's shot bounced off …
Rangers score five third-period goals to rout Capitals, 7-3
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 66 seconds apart, part of a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
Idaho football hires Lee Stalker as defensive coordinator
Dec. 23—MOSCOW, Idaho — Idaho football has found the man tasked with leading its defensive unit. Lee Stalker will be the Vandals' defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, the university announced on Tuesday. "I'm fired up to have Coach Stalker join the Vandal family," head coach Thomas Ford Jr. said in a press release. "He's a brilliant …
Braden Huff becomes second Gonzaga player in as many weeks to earn national honor
Dec. 23—One week after Gonzaga's Graham Ike was named an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association gave the same honor to frontcourt mate Braden Huff. The junior forward scored 57 points over two games against Campbell and Oregon, registering a career-high 37 points against the Fighting Camels in a 98-70 win …
Nets player grades: Michael Porter Jr. nets 28 in 114-106 win at 76ers
Here are the Brooklyn Nets player grades following Tuesday's 114-106 win at the Philadelphia 76ers.
Havlicek Stole the Pod: Checking on the gap year teams as Pacers, Celtics start their next eras
The Celtics and Pacers play each other twice this week, but the parallels between the two ball clubs go well beyond the home-and-away series.
Prep roundup: Aylah Cornwall paces Gonzaga Prep girls in California tourney; Shadle Park boys down Eastmont
Dec. 23—Roundup of Monday's high school basketball action from the Greater Spokane League. All games nonleague. Girls Gonzaga Prep 70, Xavier Prep (CA) 28: Aylah Cornwall led four in double figures with 18 points and the Bullpups (8-0) beat the host Saints (5-6) in The Prep Classic at Xavier Prep HS in Palm Desert, California. Quinn Pederson scored 16 …
Zags Insiders Podcast: Lots of words on Braeden Smith, Braden Huff
Dec. 23—We cover a lot of ground on every Zags Insiders Podcast, but Monday seemed appropriate for an extended conversation about Braeden Smith and Braden Huff. Smith delivered a clutch performance off the bench with starter Mario Saint-Supery under the weather as Gonzaga defeated Oregon. Huff has scored at least 20 points in five consecutive games, …
Prep roundup: Gonzaga Prep girls sweep three at California tournament; Cheney falls at Walla Walla
Dec. 23—From staff reports Roundup of Tuesday's high school basketball action from the Greater Spokane League. Girls Gonzaga Prep 63, Seattle Prep 33: Aylah Cornwall went 9 of 9 at the line and finished with 25 points to lead the Bullpups (9-0) over the Panthers (2-6) at the Prep Classic at Xavier Prep HS in Palm Desert, California. G-Prep limited …
Michael Porter Jr. scores 28 points to lift Nets to 114-106 win over 76ers
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, Egor Demin added 20 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on Tuesday night
Maverick McIvor rallies Western Kentucky to a New Orleans Bowl victory, beating Southern Miss 27-16
Quarterback Maverick McIvor came off the bench to lead three second-half touchdown drives and Western Kentucky rallied to beat Southern Mississippi 27-16 on Tuesday night to win the New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Head coach Tyson Helton has led the Hilltoppers (9-4) to a bowl game in seven straight seasons, winning five of them. McIvor completed 12 …
Comeback Cats strike in Raleigh as Panthers take down Hurricanes 5-2
Trailing late, the Panthers exploded for five unanswered goals, stunning the Hurricanes in a thrilling 5-2 comeback victory.