UAB will play its final nonconference game before Conference USA play begins when it hosts Southern at 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS Sports Network. The Blazers are off to an 8-2 start but could be challenged by a Southern squad that has been tested over the course of a grueling schedule. The Jaguars’ start was marked by four straight …

Two-time reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (17-10) hit the road to take on LeBron James the Los Angeles Lakers (11-16) on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles is 6-7 at home, while the Nuggets are 9-7 on the road. Denver is coming off a 141-128 win over the Washington Wizards, extending their current winning streak to …

I know it may be harsh, but I have to give special teams the worst grade out of any unit at K-State this season. I have a few reasons as to why, but first, let me highlight the really good things they did this year. Ty Zentner was a stud in every possible way for the Wildcats. On his 82 …

Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla provided a positive update on Celtics center Robert Williams III and his impending return Friday night. Williams has yet to play this season following a knee procedure in late September — Mazzulla confirmed before the game Williams will indeed see his first action of the year against the Magic. Mazzulla also offered insight on Williams’ …

Defenses flex as Northwestern hosts DePaul Consistent offensive success has been hard to come by for Northwestern and DePaul this season. Perhaps another installment of this Chicagoland rivalry will jumpstart one or the other — or both — Saturday in Evanston, Ill., when the Wildcats host the Blue Demons. Entering Friday, Northwestern (7-2) ranked 330th in the nation with an …

The Chicago Bulls made a roster move on Friday, cutting ties with one of their two-way contracts. Chicago waived fourth-year forward Kostas Antetokounmpo, the younger brother of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. In Antetokounmpo’s place, who hadn’t played any minutes for Chicago this season, the Bulls signed Carlik Jones to a two-way contract. In 14 games with the Windy City …

Ole Miss couldn’t overcome an ice-cold offensive start in its last game. Temple couldn’t overcome an ice-cold cold finish in its last game. Both teams will try to warm up their shooting and get back on a winning track Saturday when they meet in Oxford, Miss. The Rebels (7-3) watched UCF score the first 21 points Wednesday night and could …

1 Grizzlies Ladies and gentlemen, your first-place Memphis Grizzlies. If there was any doubt about them earning the No. 1 spot this week, they eliminated any shred of it with a 41-point thumping of the Bucks on Thursday night in which it seemed like they never missed a shot. Memphis has now won seven games in a row and nine …

Villanova tries to snare Big 5 again, visits St. Joseph’s After a week off for final exams, Villanova will look to capture a share of the Philadelphia Big 5 crown — again — Saturday when the Wildcats visit St. Joseph’s. Villanova (5-5) has beaten the Hawks (4-5) in the past 10 meetings of the annual clash known as the “Holy …

The Golden State Warriors have struggled to open the 2022-23 NBA regular season, and the team is now preparing to be without MVP candidate Stephen Curry for multiple weeks at least. Curry suffered a shoulder injury earlier this week against the Pacers, and his timeline for a return is unclear. At 14-15, the Warriors are clinging to the final spot …

Getty Images Former NC State and California State University, Northridge men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried was hit by the NCAA with a three-year show-cause penalty Friday for committing recruiting violations and failing to monitor his staff during a three-season stint at CSUN. The Matadors were also punished with three years of probation and a fine, after a lengthy investigation uncovered …

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will be out of the lineup with a left shoulder subluxation (i.e. a partial dislocation), the team announced on Thursday. While the Warriors have not released an official timeline for his return, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Curry will be sidelined for at least two weeks. Curry will not require surgery and is expected to …

After leading struggling Monmouth by a mere basket at halftime Monday night, Syracuse ultimately came unshackled to win by 15 points and extend its winning streak to four. “To be honest, (for) some players, it’s hard to get up for these games,” Orange sophomore Benny Williams said. “Monmouth’s (1-10). Players (are) coming into this game thinking we’re just going to …

Thursday was a very important date in the NBA as more players around the league are available for trade. Many of the players who signed new contracts over the summer at the start of the free agency period are now eligible to be traded with the lifting of the moratorium against it on Dec. 15. The Philadelphia 76ers will now …

Michigan was successful in its first test in showing it can overcome the loss of a key player. And now the Wolverines hope that trend continues Saturday when they return from a nine-day layoff to face Lipscomb in Ann Arbor, Mich. Before a game at Minnesota on Dec. 8, Michigan learned that starting point guard Jaelin Llewellyn, a transfer from …

James Harden’s first full season with the Philadelphia 76ers got off to a frustrating start, as he sprained a tendon in his foot less than a month in and was sidelined for 14 games. He is back on the court now, though, and the Sixers have gone 3-1 since he returned from injury.  Harden is also back, for the first …

Louis Orr spent eight seasons in the league, most of which with the New York Knicks. He was most recently an assistant at Georgetown under Patrick Ewing. (AP/Tony Ding) Longtime New York Knicks forward and former Seton Hall coach Louis Orr died on Thursday. He was 64. Orr spent eight seasons in the NBA after an impressive run at Syracuse, …

Special to Yahoo Sports One-third of the NBA regular season is in the books. Playoff pictures, both in real life and fantasy leagues, are beginning to take shape. But whether the odds of reaching the playoffs are in your favor or not, it’s crucial to keep an eye on the waiver wire, whether it be for short-term streamers due to …

The Xavier Musketeers and Georgetown Hoyas tip off their Big East Conference slate on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The Musketeers (8-3), who are 7-2 in Big East Conference openers, have won four in a row and are coming off a 79-59 victory over Southern on Tuesday. The Hoyas (5-6), who have lost three of four, …

Jayson Tatum leads ESPN’s first 2022-23 NBA MVP straw poll originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been hearing “MVP!” chants from fans throughout the 2022-23 NBA season, and they aren’t the only people who believe he should be the favorite for the league’s MVP award. Tim Bontemps recently conducted ESPN’s first MVP straw poll …

Who’s Playing Missouri State @ Oral Roberts Current Records: Missouri State 4-6; Oral Roberts 8-3 What to Know The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles will stay at home another game and welcome the Missouri State Bears at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 16 at Mabee Center. The Golden Eagles are out to keep their five-game home win streak alive. The Liberty Flames …

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is one of the best players the game has ever seen. He is, quite frankly, a basketball genius being able to see things that others don’t and he has shown an incredible ability to score the basketball as well as rebound and distribute the ball as well. There is a reason why he has won …

Who’s Playing Chicago State @ Southern Illinois Current Records: Chicago State 3-9; Southern Illinois 7-4 What to Know The Chicago State Cougars will hit the road for the third straight game as they head to Banterra Center at 8 p.m. ET Friday. The Southern Illinois Salukis will be strutting in after a victory while the Cougars will be stumbling in …

There have been 15 women as assistant coaches in the NBA in the 76-year history of the league, but no head coaches yet. NBA commissioner Adam Silver would like to see that change in the near future. During an interview with Bonnie Bernstein in an NCAA podcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Silver said more women need to be …

Who’s Playing Delaware @ Princeton Current Records: Delaware 6-4; Princeton 8-3 What to Know The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Princeton Tigers at 7 p.m. ET Friday at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium. The Fightin’ Blue Hens should …