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Daily Archives: July 11, 2024

Lowry decides to stick around with his hometown Sixers

Lowry decides to stick around with his hometown Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Kyle Lowry is going to stick around in his hometown. The 38-year-old guard has agreed to return to the Sixers, he announced on his Instagram page Thursday night. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Lowry’s contract is a one-year deal. Lowry signed with the Sixers after …

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NCAA committee approves Indianapolis to host all 3 men’s finals, NIT in 2026, adds metrics for 2025

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – National Championship INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis will host championships for all three NCAA divisions and the NIT in 2026, and the governing body’s men’s basketball committee has also approved including the Torvik and Wins Against Bubble rankings among metrics in evaluating teams for next year’s tournament. The Indiana capital and NCAA home was previously chosen …

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Veteran guard Kyle Lowry signs one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers

Kyle Lowry will be staying in Philadelphia after signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, per multiple reports. The 38-year-old guard confirmed that he was staying in his hometown with a video posted on Instagram. Talks to keep Lowry in Philadelphia ramped up over the past week as Lowry was considering other possibilities, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lowry’s …

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NBA Cup 2024: League announces game dates, draw and new logo for second annual in-season competition

Getty Images The NBA announced the dates for the second NBA Cup, which was previously named the In-Season Tournament. Group-play action starts Nov. 12, and the semifinals and championship games will again be held in Las Vegas on Dec. 14 and 17. Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural event, beating the Indiana Pacers 123-109, with LeBron James winning tournament …

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Allen Fieldhouse’s capacity will be 15,300 after renovations, plus more KU Athletics news

LAWRENCE — Allen Fieldhouse, home to Kansas’ men’s and women’s basketball programs, will have a new capacity following the renovations underway at the arena. According to a KU release that focused on the availability of season tickets, the building’s new capacity will be 15,300. The previous listed capacity was 16,300. Multiple phases of construction, which are set to be completed ahead …

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Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Gets BUSY vs Heat! 👀

Dalton Knecht tallied 20 points and 9 rebounds for the Los Angeles Lakers as they fall to the Miami Heat, 80-76. The Heat improve … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYv9HwvueQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Warriors’ 2024-25 home preseason schedule features rare matchup

Warriors’ 2024-25 home preseason schedule features rare matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors will host three NBA preseason games this October at Chase Center, and the slate features a rare matchup. In addition to games against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 11 and the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 18 — two Pacific Division rivals who …

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US appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws

PHILADELPHIA — College athletes whose efforts primarily benefit their schools may qualify as employees deserving of pay under federal wage-and-hour laws, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday in a setback to the NCAA. The court, in the latest challenge to the NCAA’s long-held notion of “amateurism” in college sports, said that a test should be developed to differentiate between students …

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Will Zach Edey shine at NBA Summer League? | No Cap Room

Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Jake Fischer explains why he’s excited to see the Grizzlies rookie starting this week in Las Vegas. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Zach Edie was not great in Canada’s …

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Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 51 OL Justin Evans

The countdown to August 31 is down to 51 days and shifting into the player spotlight here at Cornhuskers Wire is Huskers offensive lineman Justin Evans. The East Orange, New Jersey native is entering his third season with the Nebraska program after appearing in 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 2023. The 6-foot-1 Evans started in five games for …

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Nike Peach Jam still packs the goods; 2024’s featured crop of AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer hits the sweet spot

So much of high school recruiting comes down to a two-week period in the middle of the summer, commonly known as the “live period.” College coaches are out in full force, not distracted by the season or the transfer portal, traveling the country to various recruiting events, often run by sneaker companies. The most notable of those events is the …

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2019 NBA Finals Game 5 Mini-Movie

The Golden State Warriors fend off elimination in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals, winning 106-105. The Raptors now lead the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffdXLm8EaYg Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Stephen A. Smith fires back at Jaylen Brown after Team USA snub

Stephen A. Smith fires back at Jaylen Brown after Team USA snub originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown opened the door Wednesday, and Stephen A. Smith happily stepped through. After Team USA tabbed Boston Celtics guard Derrick White as Kawhi Leonard’s replacement for its 2024 Paris Olympics squad, Brown reacted with a pair of social posts suggesting he …

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NCAA Tournament to include two new metrics beginning in 2025; committee delays decision on expansion

The news on NCAA Tournament expansion is … there is no news. The NCAA men’s basketball committee wrapped its annual summer meetings on Wednesday and didn’t move closer to a decision on whether to expand the NCAA Tournament, sources told CBS Sports. The topic was discussed at length Tuesday and remains up for debate for many reasons, arguably the biggest …

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