Basketball Leading Early

5-star Michigan QB Bryce Underwood said he told LeBron James that 'it's over' for Ohio State

The Michigan native signed with the Wolverines in December and enrolled early.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Watkins scores 31 to lead No. 2 USC past Indiana 84-79 and into the Big Ten Tournament semifinals

JuJu Watkins scored 31 points, Kiki Iriafen added 21 and each grabbed 10 rebounds in their first Big Ten Tournament games, leading No. 2 Southern California to an 84-79 victory over Indiana

ABC News - Mar. 7

Nique Clifford scores career-high 36 to lead Colorado State over Boise State 83-73

Nique Clifford scored a career-high 36 points to lead Colorado State past Boise State 83-73 in a Mountain West Conference regular-season finale

ABC News - Mar. 8

Rio Takeda takes a 2-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA tournament in China

Rio Takeda of Japan shot a 3-under 69 to hold a two-shot lead after three rounds of the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament on China’s southern island of Hainan

ABC News - Mar. 8

Ice arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest comes as Trump vows to deport foreign students involved in protests against Israel’s war. A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University’s student ...

The Guardian - 6d

ICE arrests activist who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University

ICE has arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead last year's student encampment protests at Columbia University in New York City. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports.

CBS News - 5d

Nolan Winter and John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern 70-63

Nolan Winter and John Tonje each scored 18 points to lead No. 18 Wisconsin to a 70-63 victory over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament

ABC News - 2d

‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond Earth, leading space scientist says

Exclusive: It is imperative humans expand their understanding of space, argues Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Life must exist beyond Earth, a leading space scientist says, adding it is yet another ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ossi claims individual title in smallbore, and Alaska Fairbanks leads the NCAA rifle championships

Cecelia Ossi claimed the individual title in the smallbore competition, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks leads the NCAA rifle championships after the first day on Friday in the Memorial ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Nets leading scorer Cam Thomas is expected to miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury

Cam Thomas, the Brooklyn Nets' leading scorer, is expected to miss the rest of the season with a strained left hamstring. The Nets said Saturday that Thomas was injured during their loss at ...

Yahoo Sports - 13h

3 Takeaways: Golden Knights Blow 3-2 Lead After Hertl Bypasses Empty Net Goal

The Golden Knights squandered the 3-2 lead they got with a little more than two minutes left in the game, and then lost to the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3, in a shootout on Saturday afternoon.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

J.J. Spaun leads Players Championship as winds whip field Saturday at TPC Sawgrass

With gusts up to 30 mph, Spaun shot 2-under 70 to take a one-shot lead into the final round, where TV and tee times have been moved up.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Colorado State men's basketball fights off Nevada to reach Mountain West semifinals

It was an ugly, grinder of a basketball game but Colorado State kept Nevada at arms length to advance to the Mountain West men's basketball semifinals

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Illinois high school boys basketball all-state teams: Coaches pick top IHSA players

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced its all-state teams for the 2024-25 IHSA boys basketball season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Kon Knueppel, Duke basketball survive comeback bid from UNC basketball in ACC Tournament

Duke basketball and UNC played a thriller in the ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center. Here are the observations.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

KSHSAA state basketball 2025: Everything from Saturday's state basketball championship games

It was a tough ending to the 2025 basketball season for Shawnee County. Inside the heartbreak from Saturday's state championship games.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Initial Iowa basketball head coach candidates list

Fran McCaffery is out as Iowa head men's basketball coach. Who is next? Check out an initial list of potential head coach candidates.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Generals, Hawks earn spots in NJCAA basketball semifinals

Herkimer College and Mohawk Valley Community College were winners Thursday in quarterfinal play at the NJCAA's Division III men's basketball tourney.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Not this year, but maybe soon for Maine men's basketball

Mar. 15—ORONO — There will be another NCAA men's basketball tournament without the University of Maine. This time, though, the thought of that doesn't come with shoulder shrugs of resignation. This ...

Yahoo Sports - 8h

In pictures: Stargazers marvel at 'blood moon' amid lunar eclipse

Early-rising UK stargazers woke up to a "blood Moon" lunar eclipse early on Friday.

BBC News - 1d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep First Base Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position that thins out early

The urgency at first base may be higher than you realize

CBS Sports - 5d

Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending

The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.

The New York Times - 4d

Suns' Mason Plumlee, Rockets' Steven Adams ejected after fight breaks out early in matchup in Houston

The two centers locked up while jostling for position in the paint before suddenly throwing each other down to the court at the Toyota Center.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NFL free agency 2025: 10 teams that addressed massive roster needs with early moves

NFL free agency can provide a quick fix for teams facing a pressing need, and the Bears and Cardinals were among those who paid up to solve a problem.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Five NFL teams that still have big holes to fill after early free agency

NFL free agency can be a platform for teams to address their needs. But it can also create or exacerbate issues, as several franchises have learned.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Rangers face early starting pitching injuries with Jon Gray's fractured right wrist

Injuries to three starting pitchers may present opportunities for young pitchers Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Dennis Gjengaar scores equalizer early in 2nd half to help Red Bulls earn 2-2 draw with Orlando City

Dennis Gjengaar scored the final goal of the match two minutes into the second half to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 2-2 draw with Orlando City on Saturday. Gjengaar used assists from Peter ...

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Jalen Brunson injury update: Knicks star could be out until early April with ankle sprain, per report

The Knicks' offense has dropped off considerably since Brunson went down

CBS Sports - 6h

West Virginia hangs on to beat UCF 72-65 after almost blowing 25-point second-half lead

Javon Small scored 25 points, freshman Jonathan Powell scored 12 of his 15 in the second half and West Virginia held off UCF 72-65 on Saturday after nearly blowing a 25-point lead in the final 20 ...

ABC News - Mar. 8

Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener

Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. ...

ABC News - 3d

Nolan Winter and John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern 70-63

Nolan Winter and John Tonje each scored 18 points to lead No. 18 Wisconsin to a 70-63 victory over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. The Badgers (24-8), ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Dain Dainja, PJ Haggerty power Memphis basketball to AAC tournament title game. 3 gut reactions

Memphis basketball defeated Tulane Saturday to advance to the AAC tournament championship game.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Stephen Curry joins alma mater Davidson as assistant GM for basketball

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will serve as an assistant general manager for Davidson College's basketball teams

ABC News - 5d

How the SEC became the most dominant conference in college basketball

Dwarfed by football no more, the SEC's rise as a men's basketball powerhouse didn't happen overnight.

ESPN - 3d

Will Reyne Smith play for Louisville basketball vs Stanford at ACC Tournament?

Will Reyne Smith return from an ankle injury to play for Louisville basketball vs. Stanford in the ACC Tournament? Here's the latest update.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

UNC basketball wants 'revenge' in rematch with Duke at ACC Tournament

Following UNC basketball's win against Wake Forest at the ACC Tournament, the Tar Heels' immediately shifted their focus to No. 1 Duke.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Louisville basketball rallies vs Stanford in ACC Tournament quarterfinal on buzzer-beater

Louisville basketball is moving on to the ACC Tournament’s semifinals for the first time since joining the league in 2014, as Chucky Hepburn delivered

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