Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie Jake Fischer, from Manila where he’s covering the FIBA World Cup, joins Dan Devine (not in Manila) to talk about Team USA’s 3-0 record, Steve Kerr’s coaching and Giannis making the Milwaukee Bucks fans nervous. On this episode of No Cap Room, Jake Fischer returns from vacation and joins the show from Manila, where he’s …
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Referee Eric Lewis and the Lakers’ LeBron James crash into the scorer’s table during a game in San Antonio on Nov. 25, 2019. Lewis is retiring after 19 years as an NBA referee. (Eric Gay / Associated Press) Eric Lewis, a veteran NBA referee who was vilified by some Lakers players and fans after an infamous no-call in Boston last …
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Home teams won 59.9% of their games last season in college basketball, according to KenPom. That was up from 57.5% over the previous two seasons. Winning on the road in college basketball is tough, and that’s accounted for in the NCAA’s NET rankings formula, which rewards any victory over a team in the top 75 of the NET with the …
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2023 NBA Playoffs – Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors After working the previous four, Eric Lewis didn’t work last June’s NBA Finals, pending the outcome of an NBA investigation into him having a burner account on then Twitter (now X) where he defended himself. Lewis has decided to retire, the league announced Wednesday. Here is the full statement …
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Getty Images The NBA announced Wednesday afternoon that it is closing its investigation into referee Eric Lewis as he informed the league that he will be retiring. The league launched an investigation back in May after allegations began to surface on X (formerly Twitter), that linked Lewis to an account on the social media site. Per the league’s statement: “NBA …
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Last week, some of the area’s top high school players convened at Gauchos Gym for a workout. A couple of NBA players were on hand as well. It’s not unusual to see this kind of talent at Gauchos Gym. If you played at a high level and you’re from the tri-state area, there’s a good chance that you competed for …
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Given Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments to The New York Times regarding his next contract and a report citing the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks as teams presumed to interest him should he leave the Milwaukee Bucks, you cannot help but wonder what the market would like for a two-time MVP in his prime. There is not a team that …
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Team USA made easy work of Jordan on Wednesday, winning 110-62 to complete the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record. As expected, the Americans were not tested in the opening three games; their 27-point win over New Zealand in the opener was the closest final margin. Next up is the somewhat convoluted second …
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How Daniel Gafford’s role could change and expand in 2023-24 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Daniel Gafford has had an evolving role the past few seasons, between starter and backup, but his status as a starter may now be more secure than ever before. He played his way into the lineup down the stretch of last season, performed well, …
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Take a look at some of Tyrese Haliburton’s best dimes, handles and game-winners from the 2022-23 NBA Season! Never miss a … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUcOo7Cvacc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Slovenia v Cape Verde: Group F – FIBA Basketball World Cup Team USA remained undefeated with an easy win over Jordan and now advances to the second round of group play at the World Cup, where they will face Montenegro and Lithuania. There was plenty of other action on the final day of group play, with Greece and Puerto Rico …
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Check out NBA players break down film with Rachel DeMita in this episode of Players Choice! Never miss a moment with the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTRNbZZtGvo Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Getty Images Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting involved with another business venture away from the court. On Tuesday, Antetokounmpo, along with his brothers, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex, announced that they are investing in the Los Angeles Golf Club along with tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams. The Los Angeles Golf Club is one of three teams confirmed to …
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Simmons would welcome a trade … back to the Sixers? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Just when we thought we were out, he pulls himself back in. Former Sixers guard Ben Simmons did everything he could to get himself off the Sixers’ roster 18 months ago, and he succeeded. Since his trade to the Brooklyn Nets, he has missed …
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Los Angeles Lakers v Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz are bringing a lot of non-traditional, score-first point guards to training camp in October: Talen Horton-Tucker (who started at the one after the trade deadline last season), Kris Dunn, Jordan Clarkson, and even rookie Keyonte George could get some run there. Add Collin Sexton to that mix. He makes the most …
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Michigan State basketball program leader Tom Izzo has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that his basketball team is set to take on the Tennessee Volunteers at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The two teams will square off, in front of fans, with the proceeds of the game benefitting the city of Lahaina and the Maui Strong Fund …
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Juancho Hernangomez dropped 21 points to lead Spain in a 85-65 victory over Iran. Willy Hernangomez added 16 points in the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YCZ_TCmsf4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Patty Milles Australia became the first nation to qualify for the 2024 Olympic men’s basketball tournament, joining France, which got in automatically as host nation in the 12-team field. Australia, which has the longest active streak of 13 Olympic appearances (since 1972), earned Oceania’s spot by advancing to the last 16 at the ongoing FIBA World Cup. The other Oceania …
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Michigan State basketball and Tennessee are taking their “secret scrimmage” to the public – for a good cause. The Spartans will host the Volunteers on Oct. 29 at Breslin Center for an exhibition game, with all proceeds going to the Hawai’i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund, providing financial resources to the relief efforts from the devastating Maui wildfires. Further details, …
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Tennessee basketball and Michigan State will play a charity exhibition on Oct. 29 in East Lansing, Michigan, MSU announced Wednesday. Proceeds will benefit the Maui wildfire relief efforts. The Vols and Spartans originally agreed to a closed-door scrimmage at MSU’s Breslin Center. The teams played a closed scrimmage at Thompson-Boling Arena in October 2022. UT played an exhibition for charity …
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Jalen Brunson and the United States dominated their group stage win over Greece. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images) The United States booked its ticket to the second round of the FIBA World Cup with a 28-point win over Greece on Monday. The Americans took a four-point lead after the first quarter and never relented in the easy 109-81 win. The …
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The Utah Utes kick off their 2023 season with a game against the Florida Gators this Thursday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, FIle) NCAA college football is now in full swing for the fall season, kicking off last weekend with a whopping 10 games on Saturday. This Thursday, Week 1 begins when the Florida Gators visit No. 14 Utah for their …
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The 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is underway, and Team USA completed a perfect group stage on Wednesday with a blowout win over Jordan. The Americans cruised past New Zealand, Greece and Jordan in their first three games and move onto the second round, where they’ll face Montenegro on Friday. Group play at the tournament wrapped up Friday, and 16 …
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