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Prosecutors Close To Extending Several Plea Deals In Chauncey Billups Poker Case

Nearly all of the 31 co-defendants in the alleged Mafia-run scheme are negotiating

Bobby Hurley downplays future after Arizona State upsets Kansas - TSN

Bobby Hurley downplays future after Arizona State upsets Kansas TSN

New Zealand wins toss, elects to field against South Africa in Twenty20 World Cup semifinals

KOLKATA, India (AP) — New Zealand won the toss Wednesday and elected to field against 2024 runner-up South Africa in the first of the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals.South Africa is on seven-match winning streak in this tournament, including a group-stage victory over New Zealand.The New Zealanders, T20 World Cup finali…

BEC Bears, Baddeck Academy Broncos to host School Sport Nova Scotia basketball provincials this weekend - PNI Atlantic News

BEC Bears, Baddeck Academy Broncos to host School Sport Nova Scotia basketball provincials this weekend PNI Atlantic News

How to watch SIU-Edwardsville vs. UT Martin women’s basketball: OVC Tournament TV channel and streaming options for March 4 - The New York Times

How to watch SIU-Edwardsville vs. UT Martin women’s basketball: OVC Tournament TV channel and streaming options for March 4 The New York Times

ACC women’s basketball tournament begins new era away from Greensboro - USA Today

ACC women’s basketball tournament begins new era away from Greensboro USA Today

‘Grit and heart’: BMHS Barons advance to provincial basketball championships - PNI Atlantic News

‘Grit and heart’: BMHS Barons advance to provincial basketball championships PNI Atlantic News

“Nothing better than playing basketball, man. It's … - Yahoo Sports Canada

“Nothing better than playing basketball, man. It's … Yahoo Sports Canada

Regarder London Lions vs. Manchester Basketball en Direct Live | DAZN CA - DAZN

Regarder London Lions vs. Manchester Basketball en Direct Live | DAZN CA DAZN

Wednesday Headlines: Kentucky Basketball reminds us why it’s time for Mitch Barnhart to go - Yahoo Sports

Wednesday Headlines: Kentucky Basketball reminds us why it’s time for Mitch Barnhart to go Yahoo Sports

The 2025-26 Celtics possess the power of Staying Ready

You sit two starters, and they win by 27.

VOTE: What is the most likely results of the Rockets postseason?

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Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis.Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words “You & me, forever” along with a ring and heart emoji.The news quickly drew congratulations fro…

Complete March Madness schedule for 2026 NCAA Tournament

Here's a complete look at the 2026 March Madness schedule, including the key dates for the men's NCAA Tournament starting with Selection Sunday.

March Madness bracket tracker: Who's in, out and on men's NCAA Tournament bubble

March Madness is right around the corner. Here's a look at the latest NCAA Tournament projections after March 3 games:

Axe: Hold on, Syracuse basketball fans. The cavalry is coming - Syracuse.com

Axe: Hold on, Syracuse basketball fans. The cavalry is coming Syracuse.com

Basketball Preview: Rutgers - Yahoo Sports

Basketball Preview: Rutgers Yahoo Sports

10 Takeaways from Cavs 113-109 win over Pistons: Jaylon Tyson shows why he’s the ultimate role player

Tyson’s hot shooting helped the Cavs get revenge on the Pistons.

The Most Improved Player case for Neemias Queta who is probably better than your team’s big man

Queta’s meteoric rise from unproven rookie to defensive force puts him in elite company and in the Most Improved conversation.

How to stream 2026 ACC women’s basketball tournament: TV, scores, teams to watch - The New York Times

How to stream 2026 ACC women’s basketball tournament: TV, scores, teams to watch The New York Times

March Madness bubble watch: Pressure builds in final week of regular season

There's not many chances left for March Madness hopefuls before conference tournaments decide their fate.

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani's life-size image is all over the Tokyo Dome, and racks of Ohtani jerseys — about $125 each — dominate the adjacent merchandise center. Japan begins play on Friday against Taiwan with South Korea, Australia and the Czech Republic also in the group.

Burner account or not, Kevin Durant is bitter, petty and entirely relatable

The future Hall of Famer’s behavior over the years has been rash and erratic. But it’s understandable given the scrutiny he finds himself under

Lakers turn to defense in fourth quarter to beat Pelicans

The Lakers turned their weakness into a strength against the Pelicans

Aaron Rhooms, built on belief and family bond, looks to make history with TMU at U Sports Final 8 - CBC

Aaron Rhooms, built on belief and family bond, looks to make history with TMU at U Sports Final 8 CBC

Heated Doncic interaction 'very normal' - Redick

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he and star player Luka Doncic have a "great relationship" despite a heated exchange between the pair that went viral.

Knicks finally facing defending champs but in tough back-to-back spot

Finally, the Knicks face the defending champs.

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Pelicans

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 110-101 win vs. Pelicans

USU men’s basketball: Aggies roughed up by Rebels with title on the line - The Herald Journal

USU men’s basketball: Aggies roughed up by Rebels with title on the line The Herald Journal

Mick Cronin urges allowing schools to exceed the $20.5M revenue-sharing cap to retain players - Toronto Star

Mick Cronin urges allowing schools to exceed the $20.5M revenue-sharing cap to retain players Toronto Star

Sacramento hosts New Orleans on home slide

New Orleans Pelicans (19-44, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (14-49, 15th in the Western Conference)Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Sacramento aims to end its eight-game home losing streak with a win against New Orleans.The Kings have gone 10-33 against Western Conference…

Phoenix Suns secure season series sweep over Sacramento Kings, 114-103

Devin Booker returns and the Phoenix Suns get contributions from everyone to get another road win

Miami puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets (15-46, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (33-29, eighth in the Eastern Conference)Miami; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts Brooklyn looking to prolong its three-game home winning streak.The Heat are 17-18 in conference play. Miami is third in the league with 54.4 points in the…

Chicago plays Phoenix on 5-game road slide

Chicago Bulls (25-37, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (34-26, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Chicago will attempt to stop its five-game road losing streak when the Bulls visit Phoenix.The Suns have gone 20-12 at home. Phoenix is sixth in the league allowing…

Thunder take on the Knicks, aim for 4th straight victory

Oklahoma City Thunder (48-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (40-22, third in the Eastern Conference)New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -4.5; over/under is 221.5BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on New York.T…

Charlotte plays Boston on 5-game win streak

Charlotte Hornets (31-31, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (41-20, second in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -6.5; over/under is 214.5BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte is looking to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Hornets take on Boston.The Ce…

Avdija, Trail Blazers square off against the Grizzlies

Portland Trail Blazers (29-33, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (23-37, 11th in the Western Conference)Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trail Blazers -6.5; over/under is 237.5BOTTOM LINE: Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers take on Cam Spencer and the Memphis…

Utah takes on Philadelphia on 6-game skid

Utah Jazz (18-43, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (33-28, sixth in the Eastern Conference)Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -9.5; over/under is 241.5BOTTOM LINE: Utah heads into the matchup against Philadelphia as losers of six straight games.The 76ers are 16-16…

Three takeaways from Nebraska men’s basketball’s loss to UCLA - The Daily Nebraskan

Three takeaways from Nebraska men’s basketball’s loss to UCLA The Daily Nebraskan

Suns beat the NBA-worst Kings 114-103 to sweep season series

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Green scored 20 points, Grayson Allen had 18 and the Phoenix Suns beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 114-103 on Tuesday night to sweep the four-game season series.Seventh in the West at 35-26, the Suns won their second straight and got back Devin Booker after the star guard missed four…

Harrison Barnes' 364-game iron man streak ended for the weirdest reason

Spurs forward Harrison Barnes entered Tuesday trailing only Mikal Bridges for the longest active games played streak. Then he woke up from a nap.

UCLA beats No. 9 Nebraska, cruising 72-52 to snap the Cornhuskers’ 3-game streak

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trent Perry scored 20 points and UCLA led all the way in ending No. 9 Nebraska's three-game winning streak with a 72-52 victory on Tuesday night.The Bruins (20-10, 12-7 Big Ten) notched 20 wins for the seventh time in 10 years and closed their home schedule with a 17-1 mark at Pauley Pavilion, where…

All five starters score in double figures as Lakers defeat the Pelicans

With all five starters scoring in double figures, the Lakers pulled out a victory over a stubborn New Orleans Pelicans.

Celebrini has 4 points, Sherwood scores go-ahead goal as Sharks beat Canadiens 7-5

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists, Kiefer Sherwood scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play with 3:26 remaining, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 7-5 on Tuesday night. Will Smith, Michael Misa, Collin Graf, Alexander Wennberg and Adam Gaudette also scored for the Sharks, who won thei…

Lakers pull off win against Pelicans despite turnover troubles

In usual circumstances, the Lakers wouldn’t have played a competitive game against the Pelicans on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Lakers use fourth quarter rally to down Pelicans

A big run late in the fourth for the Lakers on both ends of the floor led them past the Pelicans.

Hurley goes out a winner in what could be his final home game at Arizona State

Fans spilled out of the stands onto the court, jumping and shouting in celebration of Arizona State's massive upset. As the chaos swirled around him, Bobby Hurley, a coach known for his fiery sideline demeanor, calmly walked along the scorer's table shaking hands with Kansas' coaches and players before heading up the …

Oklahoma Tops Men’s Basketball - University of Missouri Athletics

Oklahoma Tops Men’s Basketball University of Missouri Athletics

Pettiford, Auburn fill the stat box in 88-74 win over LSU to end two-game skid

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Tahaad Pettiford scored 27 points and Kevin Overton scored 21 points and Auburn beat LSU 88-74 on Tuesday night to end its two-game losing streak.While Pettiford finished three points shy of tying his career-high point total, he did tie career highs with six assists and four steals. KeyShawn Hall a…

Cale Makar, Parker Kelly lead Avalanche past Ducks 5-1 for a SoCal sweep

Cale Makar had a goal and two assists, Nathan MacKinnon secured his fourth consecutive 100-point season with a third-period assist, and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche snapped the Anaheim Ducks' five-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Tuesday night. Parker Kelly scored two goals and Scott Wedgewood made 27 save…