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Oklahoma City star Jalen Williams is expected to return from a nagging hamstring injury for Monday’s road game against Philadelphia. His availability provides a boost as the Thunder continue their trip.
Sunday’s NCAA tournament action continued with teams battling for a place in the Sweet 16. Here’s a look at how Purdue secured its spot and what stood out from the win.
Syracuse is working toward hiring Siena head coach Gerry McNamara as the program’s next head coach. McNamara, a former Syracuse standout, would return to lead his alma mater if an agreement is finalized.
Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell and Washington forward Justin Champagnie have been suspended one game without pay. The league handed down the discipline Sunday following an altercation Saturday night that spilled into the stands.
Providence has hired South Florida coach Bryan Hodgson as its next men’s basketball coach. Hodgson arrives after leading the Bulls and will take over the Friars’ program moving forward.
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson is unlikely to be available for the Cyclones’ second-round NCAA tournament matchup against Kentucky. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger provided the update Saturday.
Sunday’s NCAA tournament schedule features matchups ranging from Purdue vs. Miami to Alabama vs. Texas Tech. Here are the key factors highlighted for each game as the field continues to narrow.
Luka Doncic is facing a one-game suspension after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season Saturday night. The Lakers have filed an appeal in an effort to rescind the technical.
Kevin Durant climbed to fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, passing Michael Jordan after a 27-point performance. His milestone came in a win over the Miami Heat.
Luke Kennard buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to push the Lakers to their ninth consecutive win. The victory also came on a milestone night for LeBron James, who played in his record-breaking 1,612th regular-season game.
Nebraska survived a tense finish Saturday night, outlasting Vanderbilt 74-72 in a second-round NCAA tournament thriller. Tyler Tanner’s half-court attempt at the buzzer rimmed out, sealing the Huskers’ narrow win.
Darius Acuff Jr. delivered 36 points and six assists as fourth-seeded Arkansas held off 12th-seeded High Point, 94-88, on Saturday night. The Razorbacks survived a late scare to advance in the NCAA tournament’s second round.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 25 points as Michigan rolled past Saint Louis on Saturday. The Midwest Region’s top seed advanced to the Sweet 16 with the win.
UNC officials are in discussions with head coach Hubert Davis regarding his future following another first-round loss in the NCAA tournament. The conversations come as the program assesses its direction after an early postseason finish.
Texas has surged from the NCAA tournament’s First Four into the Sweet 16. After the Longhorns knocked off No. 3 seed Gonzaga, coach Sean Miller said the run shouldn’t be labeled a Cinderella story.
Oklahoma City’s Jaylin Williams and Washington’s Justin Champagnie were ejected after an altercation late in the first half Sunday night. The Thunder went on to beat the Wizards 132-111.
Washington point guard Trae Young is dealing with a pair of injuries and will be out indefinitely. The team announced the update ahead of Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Luka Dončić has filed documents seeking to dismiss a petition from his ex-fiancée requesting child support for their two daughters. The filing also seeks to end her request for attorney fees.
The Warriors have ruled Stephen Curry out for their next two games as he continues to work back from a knee issue. The team plans to ramp up his on-court activity by incorporating him into live-contact practices in the coming days.
Saturday’s men’s NCAA tournament action continued to shape the 2026 bracket, with Michigan among the teams advancing. Here’s a look at how the Wolverines secured their spot in the Sweet 16.
Denver forward Peyton Watson is expected to return Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Watson has missed more than six weeks while recovering from a hamstring strain.
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond $25,000. The league cited a gun-like gesture that appeared to mimic a shooting motion toward the Sacramento Kings’ bench.
Saturday’s men’s NCAA tournament slate features matchups ranging from Michigan vs. Saint Louis to Arkansas vs. High Point. Here’s a concise look at the key elements that could decide each game.
Tarris Reed Jr. delivered a historic NCAA tournament performance, finishing with 31 points and 27 rebounds as No. 2 seed UConn held off Furman 82-71. The Huskies avoided an upset behind Reed’s dominant night on both ends.
Darryn Peterson delivered a game-high 28 points in his NCAA tournament debut as Kansas held off Cal Baptist 68-60 on Friday night. Peterson was less involved down the stretch, but his early scoring proved decisive.
UCLA guard Skyy Clark lost a chunk of his top front tooth late in Friday’s first-round game against UCF but stayed in and helped the Bruins close out a 75-71 win. Clark shook off the pain as UCLA advanced from the opening round.
No. 9 seed Iowa held on through a late surge from eighth-seeded Clemson to secure a 67-61 victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The win sends Iowa on to the next round after withstanding Clemson’s comeback bid.
The men’s NCAA tournament opened with a first round full of memorable scenes, from the coolest highlights to the strangest sequences. Here’s a quick roundup of the most notable first-round superlatives.
Florida launched its national title defense in emphatic fashion, overwhelming Prairie View A&M 114-55 on Friday night. The 59-point margin stands as the second-largest victory in NCAA tournament history.
Purdue guard Braden Smith is now the NCAA’s all-time assists leader. Smith surpassed Bobby Hurley’s career mark Friday night during the Boilermakers’ first-round NCAA tournament game against Queens University.
