Monthly Archives: June 2024

Wisconsin men’s basketball adding Serbian big man Andrija Vukovic to 2024 class

MADISON – Wisconsin coach Greg Gard and his staff have added what should be the final piece to the team’s roster for next season. UW officials announced Monday that Andrija Vukovic (pronounced on-DREE-uh VOO-koh-vich), a 6-foot-11 center from Podgorica, Montenegro, has signed with the Badgers. Vukovic has been playing for KK Vršac in the Basketball League of Serbia. He becomes …

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Shaquille O’Neal gives wise advice to Jaylen Brown during NBA Finals

Shaquille O’Neal gives wise advice to Jaylen Brown during NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Shaquille O’Neal knows a thing or two about winning NBA championships as part of an elite duo, so he’s as qualified as anyone to give advice to Boston Celtics superstars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. O’Neal and Kobe Bryant won three straight championships …

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UFC 300 results, highlights: Kayla Harrison makes emphatic debut with submission of Holly Holm

UFC 300 results, highlights: Kayla Harrison makes emphatic debut with submission of Holly Holm

Alex caruso UFC 300 results, highlights: Kayla Harrison makes emphatic debut with submission of Holly Holm  CBS SportsUFC 300: Kayla Harrison introduces herself to UFC fans with utter domination of Holly Holm  Yahoo SportsUFC 300 takeaways: Max Holloway, Alex Pereira highlight night with title-winning knockouts  The AthleticWeigh-In Results | UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill  UFCHolly Holm vs……. to be continuedRead More Copyright for syndicated …

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Report: Michigan basketball set for two-year series with Wake Forest at neutral sites

Michigan basketball will play a two-game neutral-court series with Wake Forest over the next two seasons, according to reports. College basketball insider Jon Rothstein on Monday reported Michigan and Wake Forest will play two neutral-site games during the non-conference schedule the next two seasons. The Wolverines and Demon Deacons will play first in Greensboro, North Carolina on Nov. 10 according …

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How intense Draymond-Kerr fight helped Looney come out of his shell

How intense Draymond-Kerr fight helped Looney come out of his shell originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While Kevon Looney is far from the loudest voice in the Warriors’ locker room, he has blossomed into one of the team’s most respected leaders over the years. The soft-spoken center, to nobody’s surprise, was a quiet 19-year-old in his rookie 2015-2016 …

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Report: Michigan basketball set for two-year series with Wake Forest at neutral sites

Michigan basketball will play a two-game neutral-court series with Wake Forest over the next two seasons, according to reports. College basketball insider Jon Rothstein on Monday reported Michigan and Wake Forest will play two neutral-site games during the non-conference schedule the next two seasons. The Wolverines and Demon Deacons will play first in Greensboro, North Carolina on Nov. 10 according …

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Lakers turned down by Dan Hurley as L.A.’s coaching search continues after UConn coach says no to $70M deal

Dan Hurley has said no to the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley turned down the Lakers’ offer to be their next head coach and will stay put at the University of Connecticut, CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander reported Monday afternoon. Hurley, who has won back-to-back national championships at UConn, turned down a six-year, $70 million offer from one of the NBA’s marquee franchises, …

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Dan Hurley remains at UConn, turns down offer to coach Lakers for chance to pursue third straight NCAA title

The Huskies have won yet again. Dan Hurley has turned down a career-altering job offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain in college basketball as UConn’s coach, a source confirmed to CBS Sports. If ever there was an event to firm up Connecticut’s blue-blood status, this is it. Despite being presented with a mammoth contract that outsized UConn’s …

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Phoenix Suns fantasy basketball season recap

Previous team recaps: DET, WAS, POR, CHA, SAS, TOR, MEM, UTA, BKN, ATL, CHI, HOU, SAC, GSW, MIA, PHI, ORL, LAL, IND, CLE At a Glance: Record: 49-33 (6th, West) Offensive Rating: 116.8 (10th) Defensive Rating: 113.7 (13th) Net Rating: 3.1 (8th) Pace: 99.00 (15th) 2024 NBA Draft Picks: 22 With the opportunity to have Kevin Durant and Devin Booker go through an entire preseason together and the offseason addition of Bradley Beal, …

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Dan Hurley to remain at UConn, turns down offer to coach Lakers for chance to pursue third straight NCAA title

The Huskies have won yet again. Dan Hurley has turned down a career-altering job offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain in college basketball as UConn’s coach, a source confirmed to CBS Sports. If ever there was an event to firm up Connecticut’s blue-blood status, this is it. Despite being presented with a mammoth contract that outsized UConn’s …

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‘Indiana can be the Big Ten’s best team.’ Where is IU in early college basketball rankings?

Indiana basketball has undergone a lot of change heading into the 2024-25 season. The Hoosiers lost their big man, Kel’el Ware, who was also their best player. They surged late last season with five straight wins. Roster reconstruction, mostly through the transfer portal, has added high-level experience. Many national experts see IU continuing to rise. The average national ranking for …

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What does Purdue basketball do for an encore? Where Boilers land in early rankings.

The Purdue basketball roster has remained more consistent than most for 2024-25, with one notable exception. The Boilermakers lost two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey, but they keep three starters and have a heralded incoming freshman class. Many national experts see a drop-off (it’s hard to move up from national runner-up), but the Boilermakers may remain a contender …

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WNBA Fantasy schedule breakdown: Week 5

After an incredible 9-0 start to the season, Connecticut was finally handed their first loss of the season, courtesy of the 10-2 Liberty. They have the two best records in the league, and their matchup was as exciting as it was expected to be, with New York outscoring the Sun 25-15 in the fourth quarter to win 82-75. Sabrina Ionescu …

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