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Brooklyn Nets

Nets rout Kings 116-99 to end 10-game losing streak

Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

fromNew York Daily News

Nets snap skid, bury Kings 116-99 behind 17 three-pointers

Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings, impacting their draft lottery position.

Nets rout Kings 116-99 to end 10-game losing streak

Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

fromNew York Daily News

Nets snap skid, bury Kings 116-99 behind 17 three-pointers

Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings, impacting their draft lottery position.

Toronto Raptors

Raptors use 31-0 run to pummel sputtering Magic

How will the Knicks respond to their loss against the defending champion Thunder?

The Knicks suffered a 111-100 loss to the Thunder, struggling against their defense and facing injury concerns.

Chicago Cubs

How to Watch Celtics vs. Hawks: Live Stream or on TV - Bleacher Nation

National Basketball Association

The Wolves And Rockets Held An Incredible Meltdown-Off | Defector

fromwww.theguardian.com

The nerdy, authentic Oklahoma City Thunder are a breath of fresh air

Oklahoma City Thunder have won 12 of their last 13 games, leading the Western Conference amid a chaotic season.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

NBA owners vote to explore Seattle, Las Vegas expansion bids

NBA owners voted to explore expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle for the 2028-29 season.

Raptors use 31-0 run to pummel sputtering Magic

Raptors achieved a record-setting 31-0 run to defeat the Magic 139-87, marking Orlando's seventh loss in eight games.

How will the Knicks respond to their loss against the defending champion Thunder?

The Knicks suffered a 111-100 loss to the Thunder, struggling against their defense and facing injury concerns.

Chicago Cubs

How to Watch Celtics vs. Hawks: Live Stream or on TV - Bleacher Nation

The Wolves And Rockets Held An Incredible Meltdown-Off | Defector

Basketball games can end in unexpected and entertaining ways, making the final moments worth watching.

fromwww.theguardian.com

The nerdy, authentic Oklahoma City Thunder are a breath of fresh air

Oklahoma City Thunder have won 12 of their last 13 games, leading the Western Conference amid a chaotic season.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

National Basketball Association

NBA owners vote to explore Seattle, Las Vegas expansion bids

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#miami-heat

Heat cannot escape the tanking Pacers, lose 135-118

The Miami Heat suffered a significant loss to the Indiana Pacers, marking their struggles in recent games.

Cavaliers embarrass Heat with 149-128 win

Miami Heat's defense faltered, allowing 149 points in a loss to the Cavaliers, marking a significant decline in performance since earlier in the season.

Norman Powell is making Heat's starting 5 an easier puzzle to solve

The Miami Heat ended their losing streak against the Cavaliers, improving their playoff position with key contributions from Norman Powell.

Heat outlast Cavaliers 120-103, snap five-game losing streak

Miami Heat overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103, ending their five-game losing streak.

It's finally time for the Heat to put up or shut up against Cavaliers

The Miami Heat must win upcoming games against the Cavaliers to avoid a play-in scenario for the playoffs.

Heat's last chance to save the season is slipping through their fingertips

The Miami Heat's recent losses jeopardize their chances of escaping the Play-In Tournament for the fifth consecutive year.

Heat cannot escape the tanking Pacers, lose 135-118

The Miami Heat suffered a significant loss to the Indiana Pacers, marking their struggles in recent games.

Cavaliers embarrass Heat with 149-128 win

Miami Heat's defense faltered, allowing 149 points in a loss to the Cavaliers, marking a significant decline in performance since earlier in the season.

Norman Powell is making Heat's starting 5 an easier puzzle to solve

The Miami Heat ended their losing streak against the Cavaliers, improving their playoff position with key contributions from Norman Powell.

Heat outlast Cavaliers 120-103, snap five-game losing streak

Miami Heat overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103, ending their five-game losing streak.

It's finally time for the Heat to put up or shut up against Cavaliers

The Miami Heat must win upcoming games against the Cavaliers to avoid a play-in scenario for the playoffs.

Heat's last chance to save the season is slipping through their fingertips

The Miami Heat's recent losses jeopardize their chances of escaping the Play-In Tournament for the fifth consecutive year.

Mullins Madness! Freshman's 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot

UConn's Braylon Mullins hit a last-second 3-pointer to secure a 73-72 victory over Duke, advancing the Huskies to the Final Four.

Azzi Fudd powers UConn past Syracuse, into 32nd consecutive Sweet 16

UConn advanced to the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 with a 98-45 victory over Syracuse, led by Azzi Fudd's 34 points.

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Mullins Madness! Freshman's 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot

UConn's Braylon Mullins hit a last-second 3-pointer to secure a 73-72 victory over Duke, advancing the Huskies to the Final Four.

Azzi Fudd powers UConn past Syracuse, into 32nd consecutive Sweet 16

UConn advanced to the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 with a 98-45 victory over Syracuse, led by Azzi Fudd's 34 points.

Utterly Impossible!' UCONN Stuns Duke With Last-Second Bomb to Advance to Final Four

UCONN overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat Duke with a last-second three-pointer, advancing to the Final Four.

Boston Celtics

fromMen's Journal

The #1 Seed Most Likely to Fall in the March Madness 2026 Sweet 16 Round

St. John's has a strong chance to upset No. 1 Duke due to Duke's slow starts and injuries.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Utterly Impossible!' UCONN Stuns Duke With Last-Second Bomb to Advance to Final Four

UCONN overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat Duke with a last-second three-pointer, advancing to the Final Four.

Boston Celtics

fromMen's Journal

The #1 Seed Most Likely to Fall in the March Madness 2026 Sweet 16 Round

St. John's has a strong chance to upset No. 1 Duke due to Duke's slow starts and injuries.

Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the final four teams

Four teams reached the finals, each excelling in a specific category, showcasing their strengths and determination throughout the tournament.

fromMiami Herald

Rick Pitino Sends Farewell Message to Team After NCAA Tournament Loss

St. John's Red Storm lost to Duke, ending their season and Rick Pitino's third year as head coach.

Washington DC

UConn holds off Michigan State late to reach Elite Eight

Chicago Blackhawks

Yaxel Lendeborg takes over as Michigan tops Alabama in Sweet 16

Michigan advances to the Elite Eight after defeating Alabama 90-77, led by Yaxel Lendeborg's standout performance.

fromwww.amny.com

No. 5 St. John's collapses against No. 2 Duke, falls 80-75 in Sweet 16 matchup | amNewYork

St. John's Red Storm lost to Duke Blue Devils 80-75 in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Los Angeles Rams

South Carolina not viewing Oklahoma rematch as revenge game

South Carolina focuses on advancing rather than avenging their earlier loss to Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 matchup.

Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the final four teams

Four teams reached the finals, each excelling in a specific category, showcasing their strengths and determination throughout the tournament.

fromMiami Herald

Rick Pitino Sends Farewell Message to Team After NCAA Tournament Loss

St. John's Red Storm lost to Duke, ending their season and Rick Pitino's third year as head coach.

Washington DC

UConn holds off Michigan State late to reach Elite Eight

Chicago Blackhawks

Yaxel Lendeborg takes over as Michigan tops Alabama in Sweet 16

Michigan advances to the Elite Eight after defeating Alabama 90-77, led by Yaxel Lendeborg's standout performance.

fromwww.amny.com

No. 5 St. John's collapses against No. 2 Duke, falls 80-75 in Sweet 16 matchup | amNewYork

St. John's Red Storm lost to Duke Blue Devils 80-75 in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Los Angeles Rams

South Carolina not viewing Oklahoma rematch as revenge game

South Carolina focuses on advancing rather than avenging their earlier loss to Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 matchup.

Rick Pitino Slams NCAA Policy After St. John's Loss to Duke

Rick Pitino criticized NCAA policies regarding postgame press conferences for losing teams after St. John's loss to Duke.

fromPeople.com

Who Is Rick Pitino's Wife? All About Joanne Minardi and Her Relationship with the St. John's University Head Coach

Rick Pitino and Joanne Minardi have been married since 1976 and have six children together.

fromNBC News

For 73-year-old St. John's coach Rick Pitino, 'age is just a number'

Rick Pitino, at 73, continues to thrive as a coach, showing no signs of retirement despite the demands of the profession.

fromMiami Herald

Rick Pitino Slams NCAA Policy After St. John's Loss to Duke

Rick Pitino criticized NCAA policies regarding postgame press conferences for losing teams after St. John's loss to Duke.

fromPeople.com

Who Is Rick Pitino's Wife? All About Joanne Minardi and Her Relationship with the St. John's University Head Coach

Rick Pitino and Joanne Minardi have been married since 1976 and have six children together.

fromNBC News

fromPro Football & Sports Network

For 73-year-old St. John's coach Rick Pitino, 'age is just a number'

Rick Pitino, at 73, continues to thrive as a coach, showing no signs of retirement despite the demands of the profession.

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Where is St. John's College? Everything You Need to Know About March Madness' Cinderella School

St. John's basketball ranks ninth all-time in NCAA Division I wins with 1,973 and has appeared in 32 NCAA Tournaments, achieving nine Sweet 16s and two Final Fours.

New York Knicks

Raptors 905 trounce Herd to clinch home playoff game

Raptors 905 secured a home playoff game with a 138-115 victory over the Wisconsin Herd, showcasing resilience throughout the season.

Raptors just got a glimpse of their ideal wing target this offseason

Saddiq Bey could be a valuable addition to the Toronto Raptors, fitting their budget and enhancing their rotation.

Raptors have quietly built the draft lottery avengers - with an interesting twist

The Toronto Raptors have assembled a roster with six former top 10 NBA Draft selections, showcasing a shift in their draft strategy.

Raptors Injury News: Quickley doubtful, Poeltl and Ingram questionable vs. Clippers

Toronto Raptors starters Quickley, Poeltl, and Ingram face injury concerns ahead of a game against the Clippers.

Gameday: Raptors vs. Clippers, March 25

Toronto Raptors aim to finish their road trip above .500 against the Clippers despite potential player absences.

Unfocused Raptors get torched 120-98 by the Suns

Toronto Raptors squandered a favorable opportunity, losing to the Phoenix Suns 120-98 despite the Suns' struggles and missing key players.

Raptors just got a glimpse of their ideal wing target this offseason

Saddiq Bey could be a valuable addition to the Toronto Raptors, fitting their budget and enhancing their rotation.

Raptors have quietly built the draft lottery avengers - with an interesting twist

The Toronto Raptors have assembled a roster with six former top 10 NBA Draft selections, showcasing a shift in their draft strategy.

Raptors Injury News: Quickley doubtful, Poeltl and Ingram questionable vs. Clippers

Toronto Raptors starters Quickley, Poeltl, and Ingram face injury concerns ahead of a game against the Clippers.

Gameday: Raptors vs. Clippers, March 25

Toronto Raptors aim to finish their road trip above .500 against the Clippers despite potential player absences.

Unfocused Raptors get torched 120-98 by the Suns

Toronto Raptors squandered a favorable opportunity, losing to the Phoenix Suns 120-98 despite the Suns' struggles and missing key players.

more#toronto-raptors

Bucks eliminated from playoff contention with blowout loss

The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from playoff contention after a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, ending their nine-year playoff streak.

Rick Pitino Slams NCAA Policy After St. John's Loss to Duke

Duke overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat St. John's 80-75 in the NCAA tournament.

fromFox News

Rick Pitino offers sharp suggestion to NCAA after St John's crushing loss to Duke: 'Left us disappointed'

Rick Pitino suggests NCAA let losing teams interview first after games to avoid disappointment.

Chicago Cubs

Illinois State vs George Washington Women's College Basketball Odds and Prediction - March 30 - Bleacher Nation

Hannah Hidalgo's triple-double lifts Notre Dame over Vandy

Hannah Hidalgo led Notre Dame to a 67-64 victory over Vanderbilt in the Sweet 16 with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals.

LA Clippers

Notre Dame's Hidalgo breaks two steals records in Sweet 16 game

fromEngadget

LA Clippers

March Madness 2026: How to watch the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight this weekend

fromMen's Journal

Rick Pitino Slams NCAA Policy After St. John's Loss to Duke

Duke overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat St. John's 80-75 in the NCAA tournament.

fromFox News

Rick Pitino offers sharp suggestion to NCAA after St John's crushing loss to Duke: 'Left us disappointed'

Rick Pitino suggests NCAA let losing teams interview first after games to avoid disappointment.

Chicago Cubs

Illinois State vs George Washington Women's College Basketball Odds and Prediction - March 30 - Bleacher Nation

Hannah Hidalgo's triple-double lifts Notre Dame over Vandy

Hannah Hidalgo led Notre Dame to a 67-64 victory over Vanderbilt in the Sweet 16 with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals.

LA Clippers

Notre Dame's Hidalgo breaks two steals records in Sweet 16 game

fromEngadget

LA Clippers

March Madness 2026: How to watch the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight this weekend

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fromNew York Daily News

Josh Minott scores 18, but Nets sit starters late in 116-99 loss to Lakers

The Nets lost to the Lakers 116-99, marking their 57th defeat of the season despite a competitive effort throughout the game.

Izzo scoffs at retirement talk after Michigan State's Sweet 16 loss

Tom Izzo remains committed to winning a national championship and is focused on building a strong future for Michigan State basketball.

LA Lakers

fromLos Angeles Times

Commentary: Bronny James has proven he deserves to be a Laker - with or without LeBron

Bronny James has become a reliable NBA reserve for the Lakers, making history with the first father-to-son assisted three-pointer.

Outstanding Scottie Barnes performance still leaves room for improvement

The Raptors secured a much-needed win against the Pelicans, with Scottie Barnes excelling as a starting point guard despite some turnovers.

Raptors' solution to latest lineup problem sparks exciting vision for the future

Raptors' win over Pelicans is notable but contextually limited due to missing key Pelicans players.

Raptors let a golden opportunity slip away at the worst possible time

Raptors have a chance to regain momentum and strengthen playoff hopes despite recent losses.

Outstanding Scottie Barnes performance still leaves room for improvement

The Raptors secured a much-needed win against the Pelicans, with Scottie Barnes excelling as a starting point guard despite some turnovers.

Raptors' solution to latest lineup problem sparks exciting vision for the future

Raptors' win over Pelicans is notable but contextually limited due to missing key Pelicans players.

Raptors let a golden opportunity slip away at the worst possible time

Raptors have a chance to regain momentum and strengthen playoff hopes despite recent losses.

more#raptors

#coaching

The unlikely rise of Iowa's Ben McCollum, Bennett Stirtz: Division II to Elite Eight

Ben McCollum's intense coaching style and Bennett Stirtz's calm demeanor have propelled Iowa to the Elite Eight despite a challenging season.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

There's a valuable leadership lesson in this viral March Madness moment

Building strong relationships and understanding team motivation are essential for effective coaching.

fromTODAY.com

Basketball Player Responds to Video of Coach Yelling at Her

Intense coaching moments can motivate players and strengthen their performance.

The unlikely rise of Iowa's Ben McCollum, Bennett Stirtz: Division II to Elite Eight

Ben McCollum's intense coaching style and Bennett Stirtz's calm demeanor have propelled Iowa to the Elite Eight despite a challenging season.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

There's a valuable leadership lesson in this viral March Madness moment

Building strong relationships and understanding team motivation are essential for effective coaching.

fromTODAY.com

Basketball Player Responds to Video of Coach Yelling at Her

Intense coaching moments can motivate players and strengthen their performance.

Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports

Marta Galic faced emotional abuse and humiliation during basketball practice, impacting her love for the sport and highlighting issues in athlete treatment.

Nebraska's Hoiberg takes blame for having four players on floor

Put that one on me. It was a miscommunication and I'm the head coach, so put that one on me.

Washington Wizards

Raptors regret over what could have been in 2024 is starting to sting badly

The Toronto Raptors made poor draft choices in 2024, missing opportunities to select impactful players that could have changed their future outlook.

National Basketball Association

Mexican prospect Karim Lopez declares for NBA draft

Raptors regret over what could have been in 2024 is starting to sting badly

The Toronto Raptors made poor draft choices in 2024, missing opportunities to select impactful players that could have changed their future outlook.

Mexican prospect Karim Lopez declares for NBA draft

Karim Lopez has declared for the 2026 NBA draft after two seasons with the New Zealand Breakers, showcasing impressive stats and skills.

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, March 27-29

Enjoy a weekend filled with basketball tunes, great shows, new dining options, and exciting events in the Bay Area.

#boston-celtics

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum explains what's allowed Jaylen Brown to turn into an MVP contender

Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to statement win over Thunder: 7 takeaways

Boston Celtics

Bones Hyland, short-handed Timberwolves beat ice-cold Celtics: 6 takeaways

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum explains what's allowed Jaylen Brown to turn into an MVP contender

Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to statement win over Thunder: 7 takeaways

Boston Celtics

Bones Hyland, short-handed Timberwolves beat ice-cold Celtics: 6 takeaways

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Green: Wembanyama shouldn't have to state importance of defense

Draymond Green appreciates Victor Wembanyama's self-promotion but criticizes the lack of recognition for defense in basketball coverage.

WNBA announces date for Tempo and Fire expansion draft

The WNBA expansion draft for Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire is set for April 3, 2026, allowing teams to build their rosters from non-protected players.

Los Angeles Rams

Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC speculation ahead of Sweet 16

Tommy Lloyd is fully focused on Arizona basketball amid speculation about the UNC coaching vacancy.

Tempo announce Olaf Lange as associate head coach

Olaf Lange joins the Toronto Tempo as associate head coach, bringing extensive WNBA experience and a focus on player development and strategy.

fromLos Angeles Times

Prep talk: AGBU basketball coach, players headed to Armenia for international competition

Nareg Kopooshian will be the head coach for the U16 Armenian national team in the FIBA U16 EuroBasket competition from July 4-12 in Yerevan.

Europe news

#moses-moody

Sources: Warriors' Moody has torn patellar tendon in knee

Moses Moody has a torn patellar tendon in his left knee after an injury during a game against the Mavericks.

Moses Moody injures knee late in Warriors' OT win at Dallas

Moses Moody suffered a non-contact left knee injury during a game, requiring a stretcher for assistance off the court.

Sources: Warriors' Moody has torn patellar tendon in knee

Moses Moody has a torn patellar tendon in his left knee after an injury during a game against the Mavericks.

Moses Moody injures knee late in Warriors' OT win at Dallas

Moses Moody suffered a non-contact left knee injury during a game, requiring a stretcher for assistance off the court.

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Nuggets vs Suns Odds, Nikola Jokic Props, and More for Tonight's Duel in the Desert - Bleacher Nation

The Denver Nuggets roll into the desert tonight as 5.5-point road favorites against a Phoenix Suns team that is desperately trying to claw out of the Play-In bracket.

Chicago Cubs

fromFortune

From 12 hours of video games a day to Big Ten Player of the year: The unlikely rise of Yaxel Lendeborg | Fortune

"It kind of hurt being in that space with my mom, seeing how much she's been doing for us. So it was like, damn, I really messed my life up. And I'm not helping my mom out."

Los Angeles Rams

Arkansas' Acuff scores historic signature shoe deal with Reebok

Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college.

National Basketball Association

UConn star Azzi Fudd and the family behind her final March

"I mean, all of us look like we come from a different family. But that's something I love about the way we look."

NYC parents

Bayern Munich

fromFC Bayern Basketball

FC Bayern vs. Zalgiris Kaunas: All you need to know

Sylvain Francisco is a key player for Zalgiris, currently ranking as the EuroLeague's sixth-best scorer with significant contributions to the team's success.

Boston Bruins

fromLos Angeles Times

Lauren Betts scores career-high 35 as UCLA powers past Oklahoma State and into Sweet 16

Lauren Betts scored 35 points, leading No. 1 UCLA to an 87-68 victory over No. 8 Oklahoma State in the NCAA tournament.

Jalen Williams returns to Thunder lineup in win over 76ers

Jalen Williams returned from injury, contributing 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists in a victory, feeling better physically than ever.

Minnesota's Buzzer-Beater Sounded Like Home | Defector

The beauty and tragedy of taking part in a great crowd pop is that you had to be there. The TV sound mixers will not do it justice, nor will that guy who filmed the whole thing on his busted iPhone.

LA Clippers

fromTODAY.com

Sterling K. Brown Shares the 1 Role He Gets Nervous About - Basketball Coach for His Son

I got the two young boys at home, and so I try to be at home as much as possible so I can witness their growth and evolution.

Parenting