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Penn State guard Kiyomi McMiller continues to turn heads in the NCAA after having another explosive evening on Wednesday. McMiller went off for a career-high 40 points to power the Lady Lions over USC, 85-82, at Rec Hall. She shot 15-of-25 from the field, including 7-of-10 from three-point distance, and added four rebounds, six assists, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays retained a key cog of the roster after veteran pitcher Max Scherzer decided to run it back, re-signing with the team for his 19th season in the MLB. The development was reported by New York Post’s John Heyman on X on Wednesday. It will be Scherzer’s second stint with the Blue Jays […]

Team USA’s decision to leave Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown off the roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics became a hot-button topic. It was a curious call, to say the least, as Brown was coming off winning a championship with the Celtics and being named Finals MVP. Even when Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard […]

Connecticut’s lopsided win over St. John’s, 72-40, was extra emotional for many, as it was Alex Karaban’s final game at PeoplesBank Arena. They may not have said it publicly, but the No. 5 Huskies likely used it as an added motivation to beat the No. 14 Red Storm, on top of wanting to avenge their […]

Florida survived a huge scare from Texas on Wednesday, holding on for the win, 84-71, at Moody Center. Even coach Todd Golden, who recently said they are getting more comfortable, felt a sense of relief as they won their eighth straight game. The defending champions had to rally in the second half against the unranked […]

It was not much of a battle from the get-go, and Connecticut stormed to an easy victory over St. John’s, 72-40, at PeoplesBank Arena, notching its fourth win in five games. The No. 6 Huskies came out firing on all cylinders, outscoring the No. 15 Red Storm, 41-26, in the first half. It was all […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to pick up the pieces after going through a forgettable campaign that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014. For more than a decade, the team sat comfortably atop the AFC, winning the conference title five times. The Chiefs, however, spiraled to a 6-11 record […]

The game quickly got intense in the first half, as the Toronto Raptors hosted the San Antonio Spurs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. After making a stop in the second quarter, the Raptors raced to the other end to try to get a quick bucket. The ball went to Brandon Ingram, who attempted a three-pointer […]

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Washington Commanders, like all the other teams, will likely be more diligent in their research, scouting, and evaluation over the next few weeks. The Commanders currently hold the seventh overall pick, and there is plenty of talent to choose from. An intriguing question: Do they take the best […]

Someone needs to phone home. A fan pulled up at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday to support Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs against the Toronto Raptors, and he did something extra. Extraterrestrial, that is. The fan wore an alien costume as a nod to Wembanyama’s moniker, as shown in the video posted by theScore […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is still out for a few more days as he continues to recover from his knee injury, which has kept him sidelined since before the All-Star break. Curry has missed all of their games in February, leaving the Warriors without another star following the season-ending knee injury of Jimmy […]

In sports, it helps to have a quick memory. It allows athletes to move on from a loss or not get too caught up in a win. For seasoned Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, he wants his players to practice the former. Houston failed to get the job done against Kansas on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse, […]

For the third straight time, Houston faced a ranked team, and the wear and tear of battling strong opponents showed, as the team lost to Kansas, 69-56, at Allen Fieldhouse on Monday. The No. 5 Cougars had a strong start against the No. 14 Jayhawks. But they tapered off in the second half, with Kansas […]

Bill Self kept his impressive streak alive on Monday after leading Kansas past Houston, 69-56, at Allen Fieldhouse. Self improved his record to 41-0 at home on Big Monday, underscoring the sheer dominance he has imposed at the famed venue since joining Kansas in 2003. The No. 14 Jayhawks improved to 21-7, bouncing back from […]

Houston put up a gallant fight but ultimately fell short against Kansas, 69-56, on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse. The No. 5 Cougars struggled from the field, shooting just 38% and making just five of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc. Houston looked gassed in different stretches in the second half, allowing the Jayhawks to […]

When you’re going up against Kansas coach Bill Self on Big Monday, you might as well just throw in the towel. Kansas scored a big upset over Houston, 69-56, on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse, in a much-anticipated battle of two of the most talented programs in the country. After a tight affair in the first […]

The United States women’s hockey team capped off its dominant run in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy by winning the gold medal after beating Canada in overtime, 2-1, in the final. With the squad’s impressive showing, President Donald Trump invited the squad to attend his State of the Union Address at the White House […]

The San Francisco Giants are looking for a diamond in the rough in spring training, signing 19 non-roster invitees. Among them is outfielder Bo Davidson, the Giants’ No. 3 prospect behind first baseman Bryce Eldridge and shortstop Josuar Gonzalez. Davidson has seen his stock increase since signing with the team as an undrafted free agent […]

Veteran slugger Pete Alonso is wasting no time in making his presence felt in his first stint with the Baltimore Orioles. When Alonso chose the Orioles in the offseason, it was billed as a franchise-defining swing. Now, as spring training continues to take shape, the early returns on Alonso’s time in Baltimore have been instructive. […]

There are two things that you absolutely cannot do in life: 1. Skydive without a parachute and 2. Attempt a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham learned the second one the hard way on Monday at Little Caesars Arena. After a mediocre showing in the first half, Cunningham […]

It feels like just a few years ago when San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was a wide-eyed rookie out of Kentucky. Now, he is the longest tenured player of the Spurs, providing toughness and leadership. He proved that again when they visited the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. Things got chippy […]

Two of the NBA’s top teams faced off on Monday as the Detroit Pistons hosted the San Antonio Spurs at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons are comfortably at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 42-13 record, including 21-6 at home. The Spurs, meanwhile, are in second place in the Western Conference with a […]

Jacon Bridgeman looked every bit proud as he posed for pictures alongside his shiny trophy after ruling The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in California on Sunday. Bridgeman won for the first time on the PGA Tour, shooting 1-over 72 in the final round to fend off Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama. It was […]

Fans have been kept guessing whether Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will see action this season as he continues to recover from his Achilles injury. Multiple reports have stated that Tatum is on the right track and ahead of schedule. He has hit multiple milestones, including participating in controlled 5‑on‑5 scrimmages and working out alongside […]

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a painful loss to the Orlando Magic, 111-109, at Intuit Dome on Sunday. One fan, however, definitely won big. During halftime, he participated in a promotional half‑court shot challenge. He confidently stepped onto the court and, to the amazement of everyone watching, drained the long heave, earning a $10,000 cash […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics, 111-89, on Sunday, it was a memorable evening for the fans, as the team honored one of its most iconic figures in former coach Pat Riley. The halftime ceremony was a special tribute to Riley to celebrate his statue, which was unveiled outside Crypto.com […]

Tyrese Maxey put on a show as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 135-108, at Target Center on Sunday, with Anthony Edwards having a frontcourt seat—unfortunately for him. Maxey had a game-high 39 points on 16-of-28 shooting on top of three rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. The 76ers ended their four-game losing streak […]

It is the rivalry that keeps on giving, but the Los Angeles Lakers were found wanting against the Boston Celtics on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, absorbing a double-digit loss, 111-89. It was a tight battle through the first three quarters before the Celtics took control and broke away in the final frame, outscoring the Lakers, […]

Jaylen Brown put up another masterful performance on Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics past the Los Angeles Lakers, 111-89, at Crypto.com Arena. Brown finished with a game-high 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, as the Celtics improved to 37-19. The Lakers fell to 34-22. No less than LeBron James has lauded […]

Derrick Jones Jr. has been a solid contributor for the Los Angeles Clippers since his return from an MCL injury, which kept him out for over a month. It is not a coincidence that the Clippers have played well in recent weeks, even with the departure of James Harden at the trade deadline. Jones has […]

It took several years, but Pat Riley finally earned his own statue outside Crypto.com Arena for his iconic tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, joining other icons of the storied franchise. He was a larger-than-life figure in his two decades in Los Angeles. Now, it has become more literal with the eight-foot bronze tribute. It […]

After teaming up for Team Stars in the All-Star Game, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards are back on opposite sides. Maxey made sure to remind Edwards about it on Sunday. With the 76ers surging in the third quarter, Maxey attacked the rim and went up for a forceful left-handed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves went up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday at Target Center without one of their key players, as Naz Reid was sidelined by a shoulder injury. Reid has been balling out in recent weeks, and sitting out against the 76ers was a big blow for the Timberwolves, who are looking for their […]

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard continues to prove that he is one of the most underrated shotmakers in the NBA as he sank a buzzer-beater before halftime against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. Jaylen Brown drove hard to the lane to take the last shot, but was met by multiple defenders. […]

Chris Paul is now looking to enjoy his personal time after he recently announced his retirement from the NBA. Paul built an illustrious career in 20 seasons, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest guards in league history. He should be a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame once he becomes eligible. The 40-year-old […]

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had himself a night at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, torching the New York Knicks for a game-high 42 points. With Cunningham scoring at will, the Pistons walloped the Knicks, 126-111, to notch their fourth straight win. The two-time All-Star shot 17-of-34 from the field, including 5-of-11 from long distance. […]

The Orlando Magic abracadabra-ed their way to the record books in their easy win over the Sacramento Kings, 131-94, at Golden 1 Center on Thursday. The Magic rained three-pointers on the Kings, draining 27 in total to set a new franchise record for a single game. Orlando broke the old team record with 2:33 left […]

The Orlando Magic pulled a trick up their sleeve on Thursday, and voila, they made the Sacramento Kings even worse. The Magic blasted the Kings, 131-94, at Golden 1 Center, setting a team record with 27 three-pointers. Sacramento also set a team record, but the unwanted kind, as it suffered its 15th straight defeat. It […]

Despite their topsy-turvy campaign, Stephen Curry remained adamant that the Golden State Warriors will be a tough matchup for anyone if they qualify for the playoffs. The Warriors are looking to hold down the fort as Curry is still sidelined with a knee injury. While his MRI revealed no structural damage, the two-time MVP will […]