One day soon, Ja Morant will emerge from a tunnel with his teammates flanking him as he takes the floor of an NBA arena for the first time in his new reality. He’ll address the media, take the repeated questions about his activities and habits that led to his eight-game suspension and treatment in Florida — probably statements that will …

The 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket is locked and the Purdue Boilermakers are the No. 1 seed in the East Region after winning the Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles. However, Purdue hasn’t been to the Final Four since 1980 despite making 11 Sweet 16 and three Elite Eight appearances in the 43 years since. Led by national player of the …

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Getty Images Mitchell Robinson has a thankless job. As a Tom Thibodeau center, he is tasked with anchoring New York’s defense while rarely participating in a Knicks offense that is suddenly among the best in the NBA. His minutes can vary wildly from game-to-game, as in March alone, he has played as many as 44 and as few as 21 …

Technically, the 2023 NCAA Tournament began Tuesday with the First Four, but the real mayhem of March gets going Thursday and Friday as first-round action takes place across the country. Between the two days, the field will shrunk in half from 64 to 32 teams as a (nearly) sun up to sun down schedule consumes the sport It’s what makes March …

Calling his flashing of a gun in a club and broadcasting it on social media “irresponsible” and “reckless,” the NBA announced it has suspended Ja Morant for eight games without pay. That came after Morant met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to discuss his actions, the league’s investigation, and his punishment. “Ja’s conduct was irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous,” …

One team will advance to the first round of the Big Dance, and one team’s season will come to an end when the Arizona State Sun Devils and Nevada Wolf Pack collide in a 2023 First Four matchup on Wednesday at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Arizona State (22-9) is making its 17th appearance in the NCAA …

USATSI There are seven NBA games on Wednesday that the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated 10,000 times. The games had a fairly close range of betting lines, with the San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks (-5.5) being the biggest spread, while the tilt between the Chicago Bulls and the Sacramento Kings (pick’em) is the closest.  After going through those games …

This past season a group of teenage girls at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, Illinois barked out plays gilded in gold. “We ran all the old Coach Wooden/UCLA stuff,” said Woodlands coach Larry Farmer. “I had 16-year-old girls who were yelling out ‘L Cut! UCLA Cut!’ Even though it’s over the phone, it’s obvious Farmer is …

The Golden State Warriors franchise player Stephen Curry turned 35 yesterday, still playing at an All-NBA level. The common occurrence has been the players start to slow down, but the league’s all-time three-point leader has other plans. According to ESPN Senior Writer Marc J. Spears, Curry is taking steps to play hopefully beyond the age of forty. Speaking on the …

The 2023 NCAA Tournament is finally upon us, and debate is raging in the final days leading up to the first-round action over how the bracket shapes up. Ultimately, the twists and turns of the event end up creating unforeseen matchups, and a single upset can open the door for utter chaos in a given region. But until the ball …

We now have a better idea of when we will see Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams III back on the court again for the Celtics after the Louisiana native began sitting out games due to a strained hamstring. The information came to light thanks to a recent appearance by head coach Joe Mazzulla on 98.5 the Sports Hub’s “Zolak …

USATSI The star player of No. 1 overall seed Alabama was accompanied on Wednesday by an armed security guard as the Crimson Tide appeared for media obligations and practiced ahead of their first game of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Alabama coach Nate Oats was asked about the apparent added protection for star freshman Brandon Miller, who was recently linked …

The Philadelphia 76ers have been on one terrific run as they continue to move up in the Eastern Conference standings. Ever since a disappointing 12-12 start, Philadelphia is 33-10 and is sitting as the No. 3 seed in the East behind only the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks. After one helluva week that saw them go 4-0 and have …

The 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket features several players who can lead their team to a national title. Purdue’s Zach Edey is averaging 22.1 points and 12.8 rebounds per game and has recorded a double-double 26 times this season. Edey will lead the No. 1 seed Boilermakers against serious contenders in the East Region of the 2023 March Madness bracket, including …

ORLANDO, Fla. — With the Duke Blue Devils set to begin their postseason run, Jon Scheyer took a moment to reflect on coaching two players that now call Central Florida home: Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. Scheyer spent nine seasons as an assistant coach under Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski in Durham. He was named the 20th head coach …

There is still time to finalize your 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket before March Madness 2023 gets underway on Thursday. No. 1 seeds Houston, Alabama, Kansas and Purdue are all heavy 2023 March Madness favorites according to the latest 2023 NCAA Tournament odds. However, seeding is just one factor to consider when crafting your 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket strategy. It has …

Teams looking to keep the pressure on the top teams in the Eastern Conference clash on Wednesday when the Philadelphia 76ers battle the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 76ers (45-22), third in the East, are 26-15 in the conference and 19-12 on the road in the 2022-23 NBA season. The Cavaliers (44-27), fourth in the conference, are 28-14 against the East and …

The Purdue Boilermakers, led by National Player of the Year front-runner Zach Edey, landed the No. 1 seed in the East Region of the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket and will try to make the program’s third ever Final Four appearance. Purdue is joined by Alabama, Kansas, and Houston as No. 1 seeds in the 2023 March Madness bracket. Arizona, UCLA, …

Jaden Ivey has had a strong rookie season for the Detroit Pistons. That’s despite it being almost a week since he last played. Ivey entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols on Friday and has been listed on the injury report since. He has since missed three consecutive games, and it’s unclear when he’ll return. Those who followed the …

Well, are you satisfied with your bracket? Or is it brackets? Are you a person of principle, someone who lives by a single set of picks … or do you prefer to live your life as a charlatan, just submitting two dozen different entries and living in the multiverse? Hey: I love it either way. You’re here, and so is …

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Greetings sports fans, it’s Chris Bengel back with you on this Wednesday. We have two more play-in games tonight (one of which I’ll have a play on below), but the main NCAA Tournament course gets underway on Thursday afternoon. I always wonder how much less productive workplaces are on the opening days of the NCAA Tournament. Are most people still …

Two No. 16 seeds square off and one will advance to the first round of the Big Dance when the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and Texas Southern Tigers collide in a 2023 First Four game on Wednesday at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio. The Knights (17-15) are looking to win just the program’s second NCAA Tournament victory ever. …

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