Category: Wirenews
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — On a night when Oscars are handed out to the best of cinematic achievements at the 87th Academy Awards, the second-ranked Virginia Cavaliers tussled with the Florida State Seminoles in a game that would have been more suited for the Razzies. After three physical meetings last season where Virginia went 3-0 against […]
WICHITA, Kan. — The Evansville Purple Aces can make a case for the best offense in the Missouri Valley Conference since they lead the conference in shooting accuracy and assists and are tied with the Wichita State Shockers for the scoring lead. The Aces, usually, put on an exhibition of passing and cutting in coach […]
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon got the win it needed to boost its NCAA Tournament hopes with a 69-58 upset of No. 9 Utah Sunday afternoon in Pac-12 Conference men’s basketball at Matthew Knight Arena. Freshman forward Dillon Brooks led Oregon with 19 points and scored 11 straight Oregon points down the stretch to lead the […]
The turbulent tenure of Larry Sanders officially ended Saturday night as the Milwaukee Bucks announced they were requesting waivers on the center. Sanders, 26, appeared in 27 games this season for Milwaukee and averaged 7.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 21.7 minutes per game. He had not played since Dec. 23 due to […]
MIAMI — Sunday is a day off for the New Orleans Pelicans players — but not for their team doctors. MRIs are scheduled on power forward Anthony Davis’ right shoulder and stretch forward Ryan Anderson’s right ankle, and those results could go a long way toward determining the fate of the Pelicans’ season. For now, […]
MIAMI — The New Orleans Pelicans suffered two key injuries in the first half of their 105-91 win in Miami on Saturday night when center Anthony Davis reaggravated his troublesome right shoulder and forward Ryan Anderson injured his right knee. Both players will have MRIs on Sunday. Davis exited the game with 3:07 remaining in […]
CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol offered a tired laugh when asked whether he enjoyed playing in an up-tempo game that resembled a track meet. “Not necessarily,” Gasol, 34, said with a grin. “I enjoy winning. I enjoy playing well.” In that case, the 14-year NBA veteran had plenty to enjoy Saturday night. The […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Russell Westbrook had a little extra on his plate Saturday night, with the Oklahoma City Thunder working in four newcomers and playing without injured forward Kevin Durant. But the All-Star guard was more than up to the challenge, leading the surging Thunder to a 110-103 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Westbrook finished […]
LOS ANGELES — What a difference a night made for George Karl and the Sacramento Kings. Guard J.J. Redick scored 18 of his 24 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers pounded the Kings 126-99 on Saturday at the Staples Center. Guard Austin Rivers had his best game as a Clipper, leading […]
MIAMI — The New Orleans Pelicans lost center Anthony Davis and forward Ryan Anderson to injuries but snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-91 victory over Miami on Saturday night. Davis reinjured his left shoulder when he collided with Miami center Hassan Whiteside with 3:07 remaining in the first quarter. Anderson injured his right […]
