'A huge problem': USC's free throw shooting woes prove costly in loss to UCLA

Adam Silver says he's a 'fan' of shortening NBA quarters to 10 minutes, also floats idea of free-throw change

The NBA commissioner did not imply that either of these changes is likely to be implemented soon, if at all

CBS Sports - 1h

Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Big bailouts, bigger problems

The IMF’s exceptional access policy is not working

Financial Times - 1d

'A huge problem': USC's free-throw shooting woes prove costly in loss to UCLA

USC struggles mightily at the free-throw line in its 82-76 men's basketball loss to UCLA, leaving players and coach Eric Musselman searching for answers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Watch USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch USC vs. UCLA basketball game

CBS Sports - 3d

Vanke’s woes reignite fears for China’s property sector

Real estate developer says it expects $6.2bn annual loss and announces sudden resignation of chair and chief executive

Financial Times - 3d

Davis has hilarious NSFW reaction to Steph's free-throw streak ending

Lakers star Anthony Davis had a NSFW reaction to Steph Curry missing a free-throw attempt during Golden State's 118-108 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Clark, Mara each score 12 points as UCLA hands Washington its sixth-straight loss, 65-60

Skyy Clark scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds and Aday Mara added another dozen points and seven rebounds off the bench as UCLA edged Washington 65-60 on Friday night

ABC News - 5d

Ravens Star Addresses Costly Mistake in Baltimore’s Playoff Loss

In his first comments since dropping a potential game-tying pass on a 2-point attempt, tight end Mark Andrews said he’s “absolutely gutted.”

The New York Times - 5d

The consequences of GOP climate denial will be costly

The federal administration and recalcitrant state leaders must be convinced to pull their heads out of the dirt and face the change that is coming — whether they want to acknowledge it or not.

The Hill - 5d

Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start

ABC News - 6d

Rockets outlast Cavaliers in bizarre finish as Darius Garland misses at free-throw line in final seconds

Entering Wednesday, Garland was one of only seven NBA players shooting 90% or better from the foul line

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Rockets survive late Cavs rally when 90% shooter Darius Garland misses 2 free throws with a chance to win

The Rockets held on for one of the least likely wins of the season after what looked like a disastrous finish.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

Spurs' woes continue with Pape Matar Sarr injury

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt another injury blow manager Ange Postecoglou confirming Pape Matar Sarr will miss the side's Europa League trip to Hoffenheim on Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 22

'Very worried' - Saliba injury adds to Arsenal woes

Mikel Arteta has admitted he is "very worried" about William Saliba's injury after the Arsenal defender missed Saturday's 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

ESPN - Jan. 20

UMass tops Fordham in triple-OT thriller as teams combine for a whopping 122 free-throw attempts

The 100th anniversary celebration of Fordham's Rose Hill Gym saw an exciting triple-overtime finish during a record-breaking night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Kai Havertz is Arsenal's best striker: Is that the problem after FA Cup loss to Manchester United?

With Kai Havertz's misses and Gabriel Jesus' injury, what's next for the Gunners at the No. 9 spot?

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Mick Cronin puts ejection, loss to Maryland in perspective as wildfires impact his team, UCLA and Los Angeles

'The basketball stuff's secondary,' Cronin said Friday after the Bruins' fourth loss in five games

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

UCLA's Mick Cronin ejected from 79-61 loss to Maryland after arguing with officials

With five minutes left in the game, Cronin was given a technical and ejected after furiously contesting what he thought was a missed call.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Strong Job Market Could Prove Costly for Homebuyers and Businesses. Here’s Why

The job market has shown resilience with unemployment falling to 4.1 percent last month.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Watkins, USC hand Terps first loss in top-10 clash

JuJu Watkins scored 21 points before fouling out in the final minute, and No. 4 USC held on to hand No. 8 Maryland its first loss Wednesday night.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Alex Karaban misses rare free throws, but Dan Hurley's 'eat s***' lessons keep UConn looking ahead

Karaban missed consecutive free throws for the first time in his college career, and Hurley had just the words to console him

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

USC vs. Maryland score, takeaways: JuJu Watkins helps Trojans hand Terps their first loss in top-10 clash

The Trojans are off to a 5-0 start in Big Ten play in their first season as members of the conference

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

No. 9 UConn falls to Villanova, 68-66, after Alex Karaban's missed free throws

Eric Dixon scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half and Villanova held on for a 68-66 victory over No. 9 UConn on Wednesday night after the Huskies’ Alex Karaban missed two free throws with ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Kerr identifies issues behind Warriors' poor free throws, layups

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr identified the issues causing the team's struggles at free-throw shooting and layups this season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

UCLA's Cronin calls Bruins 'soft' after ugly loss

UCLA coach Mick Cronin call his team "soft" following Tuesday night's blowout loss to Michigan.

ESPN - Jan. 8

The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

Rivalries spark fireworks, and the league is desperate for a new one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says

The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.

ESPN - Jan. 7

49ers’ Charvarius Ward still dealing with PTSD after loss of daughter, may leave team in free agency because of it

"I had a lot of great times, but the worst thing that’s ever happened to me … happened in California."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

UCLA needs to go big as it goes home: Takeaways from the Bruins' loss to Nebraska

The Bruins received quality minutes against the Cornhuskers from 7-foot-3 Aday Mara and among other things could benefit from giving him more playing time.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Unable to overcome its size disadvantage, USC fades late in loss to Michigan

Desmond Claude finishes with 19 points and seven rebounds but fouls out at a critical time late in the game as USC men's basketball loses to Michigan 85-74.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Nebraska hands No. 15 UCLA its first Big Ten loss

Brice Williams scored 16 points, Andrew Morgan added 12 off the bench and Nebraska beat No. 15 UCLA 66-58 on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

With one top player out and another in a funk, UCLA falters late in loss to Nebraska

The absence of Eric Dailey Jr. coupled with Dylan Andrews' ongoing struggles dooms turnover-happy UCLA to a 66-58 road loss to Nebraska.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Letters to Sports: LeBron James' longevity could prove costly for Lakers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on LeBron James, USC football and UCLA men's basketball.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

College Football Playoff byes aren't the problem: Quarterfinal results prove flawed system as primary issue

All four teams who earned byes suffered early exits, but that's no reason to single out the concept of byes as the main problem

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

BBC News - Jan. 3

How the Threat of Another Costly U.S. Port Strike Returned in 2025

Just three months after an October contract agreement, lingering conflicts between longshoremen and U.S. port operators mean a potentially disastrous strike could still happen.

Inc. - Jan. 2

With a playoff blowout of Oregon, Ohio State proves it's moved past the Michigan loss — and may be at the peak of its powers

That Ohio State is one of college football’s last four standing is equal parts predictable and surreal. After all, it was barely a month ago that the Buckeyes endured a loss that rocked the program ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

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