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Why ex-NBA vets Cousins, Williams see Warriors as true ‘contenders'
DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins and Lou Williams detailed to Chandler Parsons why they believe the Golden State Warriors are making a serious push to be the last team standing during the 2024-25 NBA season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
NBA contenders don't fear the Thunder -- here are 22 reasons they should
Underestimate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and West-leading OKC at your own peril.ESPN - 5h -
NBA's eight biggest stretch-run storylines: Are Lakers contenders? Will 76ers tank? Who wins MVP and DPOY?
It's going to be a fascinating two-month sprint to the finishCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Donovan Mitchell's 33 points lead Cavaliers past Grizzlies in matchup of top NBA contenders
The Cavs won without Darius Garland, who sat out with a hip contusion sustained on Friday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Blackhawks' Jones Has Been Linked to 3 Contenders
Seth Jones is discussing trade options with the Chicago Blackhawks to get him to a team he can have a chance of winning with sooner than later.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Here's where to stream the Oscar best picture contenders
Many of this year's Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here's how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Romania’s pro-Moscow presidential contender quizzed by prosecutors
Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu picked up by police while raids across the country targeted people close to his campaignFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders
At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
The Women’s College Basketball Teams That Are True Title Contenders
Parity has been a huge topic all season long. But who has the best chance of winning the N.C.A.A. Tournament?The New York Times - 57m -
Analysis: Backlash to Carson Hocevar reads like a title contender's rite of passage
He was chided primarily by Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney, but the receiving line of disgruntled drivers waiting for Carson Hocevar could have been so much longer. After the latest thriller at ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Oscars 2025 preview: Races and big contenders to look out for
The 97th Academy Awards will be held tonight, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The list of nominees is stacked with stars, like Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia ...NBC News - 4d -
Oscars Take Center Stage With Contenders Vying for Big Wins
As the Oscars are decided tonight, no movie has dominated this year’s prior film awards.Inc. - 3d -
How the Blackhawks jump-started their rebuild -- and why they can contend soon
The Seth Jones trade returned a potential franchise goaltender in Spencer Knight. Here's how the future looks in the Windy City.ESPN - 11h -
Ben Stokes is a contender for England white-ball captaincy, insists Key
Key: ‘It would be stupid not to look at him’ Director of men’s cricket admits to ‘a lot of errors’ Rob Key has said he would be “stupid” not to consider Ben Stokes taking on the captaincy of at ...The Guardian - 2h -
How Antonio Conte turned Napoli back into contenders and set foundation for what's to come
The Italian manager was able to restore Napoli's winning mentality in a short timeCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Ranking top contenders for MLS Cup: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lead the way, Seattle Sounders a threat
Can the Los Angeles Galaxy repeat after returning to the summit last season?CBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
2025 Saudi Cup predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup gives picks
Horse racing expert Michelle Yu, who recently hit the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, offers her best bets for the 2025 Saudi Cup on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
2025 Rebel Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup unveils picks
After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Rebel Stakes 2025 at Oaklawn ParkCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Marcello's Mailbag: Coaches on scorching hot seats; ranking new QBs for top college football contenders
Answering some of the more pressing questions around the college football world ahead of the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Paul George sums up 76ers' problems, says team doesn't 'have the habits' of playoff contender
The skidding 76ers trailed by as many as 50 points against the Bulls on MondayCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
College basketball rankings: Duke rolling in ACC, but Blue Devils haven't pulled away from contenders
Louisville and Clemson are just behind Duke in the ACC standingsCBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
Philadelphia Eagles 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: With a strong core in place, they'll be a perpetual contender
There probably isn't an NFL roster in better shape for the long haul than the Eagles. They have relatively young stars at just about every major position, and most of them are locked into long-term ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard: Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth contend after record PGA National scoring day
Birdies were flying everywhere during Round 1 at PGA NationalCBS Sports - 6d -
College basketball grades: As March Madness looms on horizon, two major contenders flunk tests
Road exams went oh-so-poorly for Florida and Iowa StateCBS Sports - 6d -
Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.The New York Times - 5d -
Oscar contender 'Emilia Pérez' wins big at Césars, with under-fire Karla Sofia Gascón in attendance
Oscar contender “Emilia Pérez” has been named the best French film of the year at the Césars awards — France’s equivalent of the OscarsABC News - 5d -
Lakers are real contenders, Cavaliers keep rolling and Kevin Durant's future starts this offseason
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, the Lakers continue to win, what it takes to be the face of the NBA, are the Cavaliers a lock for the Eastern Conference Finals and Kevin Durant's future.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UNC hires longtime NBA agent Tanner as GM
Longtime NBA agent Jim Tanner has been hired at UNC as general manager for men's basketball, after coach Hubert Davis said the "old model for Carolina basketball just doesn't work."ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Luka Dončić and a trade that could change NBA history
The trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers was a repudiation of one of the best players in the world. What happens next could define the next generation across the NBA.ESPN - Feb. 27 -
NBA to settle Raptors-Knicks case at July hearing
The NBA will hold an arbitration hearing during the week of July 21 for commissioner Adam Silver to settle the long-running legal dispute between the Raptors and Knicks.ESPN - 4d -
LeBron first in NBA to score 50K combined points
Lakers superstar LeBron James connected on his first shot of Tuesday's game, a 3-pointer, to become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and ...ESPN - 1d -
NBA Centel parody account returns to X after being mourned by NBA fans and teams
The spoof account and NBA inside joke was suspended on X on Wednesday, but returned to full glory one day later.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Inside MrBeast’s $100K, 100 Million View NBA All-Star Stunt
YouTube powerhouse MrBeast’s viral stunt in the middle of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Tournament has already earned the league more than 100 million views on its own social channels, in the latest ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
NBA rookie report: How top prospects of 'weak draft' are panning out
Slam dunk runner-up Stephon Castle and Hawks top pick Zaccharie Risacher highlight a rookie class that is starting to hit its stride in the second half of the season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will miss remainder of NBA season due to a blood clot in his shoulder, the team said.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Steph perfectly recreates viral Iguodala NBA Finals moment
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry recreated a viral Andre Iguodala NBA Finals moment during his emotional jersey retirement ceremony.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
How LaVine, Kings made NBA history in blowout win over Hornets
Zach LaVine and the Kings made NBA history in Sacramento's blowout 130-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
10 NBA questions keeping me up at night | Kevin O'Connor Show
Are you tossing and turning at night thinking about all the unanswered questions going on in the NBA right now with just 6 weeks left in the regular season? Kevin O'Connor is dealing with some BAD ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
NBA roundtable: Grading Luka's L.A. start as Lakers host Mavs
Luka Dončić will face his former team on Tuesday for the first time since the trade. Our team of NBA experts dissects every angle of the deal and matchup.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
KD shares honest response to teaming up with Steph, LeBron in NBA
Kevin Durant shared an honest response to if he, Steph Curry and LeBron James have ever discussed teaming up in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26
