Category: Wirenews
The Connecticut Huskies defeated the Kentucky Wildcats, 60-54, to win their second national championship in four years.
Oklahoma State sophomore point guard Marcus Smart has declared for the upcoming NBA draft, opting to give up his final two seasons of college eligibility. Smart, who is likely to be an early first-round draft choice, was expected to turn pro after his freshman season, but surprised many by returning for another season. It turned […]
Manhattan College announced on Monday that it has decided to keep coach Steve Masiello, but with one stipulation: He must complete his undergraduate degree. Masiello will be on unpaid leave until he completes his undergraduate degree at Kentucky, according to Manhattan’s statement. Associate head coach Matt Grady will serve as the Jaspers’ interim head coach […]
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dante Cunningham was arrested for the second time in three days Sunday afternoon because he sent “terroristic” text messages to a woman with whom he was living, Medina, Minn., police said Monday. Cunningham’s latest arrest is tied to the alleged victim in his initial arrest Thursday in which he was charged with […]
PHOENIX — P.J. Tucker went head-to-head — literally — with Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant on Sunday night. As expected, the Thunder’s star forward won the battle on the score sheet. However, Phoenix’s overachieving forward got his as well, and the upstart Suns emerged with the win. With his nostrils stuffed with cotton to stop the […]
OAKLAND, Calif. — A 54-point night at Madison Square Garden is generally considered the crowning achievement of Stephen Curry’s career. However, as far as the Golden State Warriors point guard is concerned, he had an even better game Sunday night against the Utah Jazz. Curry poured in 31 points in just 29 minutes and still […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers took care of two important items of business with their 100-94 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night at the Moda Center. The Trail Blazers (50-28) reached the 50-win plateau for the first time since 2009-10, and they clinched their first playoff appearance since 2010-11. “Fifty […]
HOUSTON — Considering how glum Houston coach Kevin McHale and guard James Harden appeared following the Rockets’ 130-125 overtime win Sunday night at Toyota Center, one can imagine how disconsolate both would have been had their team actually lost to the Denver Nuggets. Harden nailed a game-tying 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds left in regulation to […]
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker converted all four of his shots in the first quarter, staking his team to a 16-point lead against the Memphis Grizzlies. Then he left the Spurs to fend for themselves, gone for the night with back spasms. They did just fine without him. Forward Kawhi Leonard […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The playoff-hopeful Atlanta Hawks discovered a near-perfect half at just the right time Sunday night. The Hawks held the Central Division champion Indiana Pacers to a franchise-low 23 points in the first half and danced into their locker room with a stunning 32-point lead. While a sellout crowd at Bankers Life Fieldhouse serenaded […]
