When the Los Angeles Lakers lost Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, their two leading scorers during the regular season, just two weeks before the start of the 2026 NBA playoffs, it seemed like a fatal blow to their chances of not only competing for the NBA title, but even getting out of the first round…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored 16 points and No. 13 Virginia beat Wake Forest 75-70 on Tuesday night to clinch the No. 2 seed and a double bye in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Jacari White added 14 points and Johann Grunloh had 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks as the…
Two of the Eastern Conference’s best teams meet in Cleveland as the Knicks (37-21) and Cavaliers (36-22) meet at Peacock. Cleveland’s seven-game winning streak was snapped Sunday with a 121-113 loss to Oklahoma City. From James Harden He arrived, Cleveland is 4-1 and averaging 120.0 points per game. The Cavaliers sit in fourth place in…
INGLEWOOD, California – If it takes the NBA’s young upstarts, future stars, to revitalize the NBA All-Star break, then we owe them considerable gratitude. The NBA Rising Stars set the tone on Friday, February 13 in an engaging and entertaining display that culminated in a stellar performance by Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe to lead…
The Pop-Tarts Bowl is hotter than your famous giant toaster. It’s ESPN’s most-watched non-College Football Playoff bowl game so far this postseason, according to ESPN PR, which reported Friday a 13% increase in viewership for those games through Dec. 27. Advertisement As No. 12 BYU rallied to beat No. 22 Georgia Tech 25-21, the Pop-Tarts…
The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the United States has given fans a break if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while drinking eggnog. This year’s biggest events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games lasting more than 12 hours. Advertisement Here’s a look…
Virginia running back J’Mari Taylor was named a First Team All-ACC selection on Tuesday, leading a group of 15 Cavaliers who will receive all-conference honors this season. It is the most selections in a single season for Virginia since 16 Cavaliers were honored in 1996. Here’s a look at where each of those 15 Cavaliers…
The 2025-26 NBA season is here! We’re presenting our previews, examining the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and win projections for all 30 franchises, from teams still rebuilding to true title contenders. Final 2024-25 Record: 41-41 (sixth in the East, lost to the Celtics in the first round) Off-season moves Additions: Desmond Bane, Tyus…
