SUNRISE, Fla. — Junior guard Marcquise Reed scored 22 points and reached a milestone on Saturday afternoon, leading Clemson to a 71-69 upset win over 22nd-ranked Florida in the annual Orange Bowl Classic at the BB&T Center. … more month. … Clemson plays host to rival South Carolina on Tuesday. While Clemson has missed the NCAA Tournament six straight years, South Carolina reached the 2017 Final Four. … Florida plays James… Continue reading “Clemson topples No. 22 Florida”
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Dennis Rodman finally realizes what everyone else already knows about Kim Jong-un
12-12-17-rodman Dennis Rodman joined Stephen Colbert on Wednesday’s “The Late Show” to reveal some things about his outlandish relationship with Kim Jong-un. RELATED: Dennis Rodman thinks he’s the best chance at fixing Trump and Kim Jong-un’s relationship Watch the video The 56-year-old NBA Hall of Famer and the dictator have shared a bizarre friendship for years thanks to a mutual interest in basketball. Continue reading “Dennis Rodman finally realizes what everyone else already knows about Kim Jong-un”
Ex-Knick, N.J. star making basketball comeback with new name, religion
Chris Smith, the New Jersey native, former Louisville standout and one-time Knicks guard, was once best-known as J.R. Smith’s younger brother. Now Smith’s story–and faith–have changed that. Chris Smith is now Ariel Smith, a name change brought upon by a conversion to Orthodox Jewish faith. As detailed in a conversation with the New York Post, Smith… Continue reading “Ex-Knick, N.J. star making basketball comeback with new name, religion”
Wizards Guard John Wall returns from knee injury vs. Grizzlies
WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards guard John Wall returned to the lineup Wednesday against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies after missing nine games with a knee injury. The four-time All-Star received injections in his left knee on Nov. 25 to help against inflammation. Continue reading “Wizards Guard John Wall returns from knee injury vs. Grizzlies”
Indianapolis to host 2021 NBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis will serve as the site for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Wednesday. The game will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. The city is hosting the event for the first time since 1985, when it was played at the Hoosier Dome. Continue reading “Indianapolis to host 2021 NBA All-Star Game”
Cavaliers use 3-pointers to beat Hawks
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers set a season high with 20 3-pointers and blew past the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Tuesday night. LeBron James scored 25 points and tied a career high with 17 assists. He made two 3s. Kyle Korver (19 points) drained six 3-pointers, Kevin Love (17 points, 12 rebounds) added four 3s, and… Continue reading “Cavaliers use 3-pointers to beat Hawks”
NBA roundup: Pacers’ Oladipo scores 47 in OT win
INDIANAPOLIS — Victor Oladipo scored a career-high 47 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 126-116 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. The Pacers held a 12-2 advantage in overtime as Oladipo scored six points in the extra session. Continue reading “NBA roundup: Pacers’ Oladipo scores 47 in OT win”
Bosh’s mother subject of drug trafficking case
Freida Bosh, the mother of 11-time NBA All-Star Chris Bosh, has been named as a person of interest in a drug trafficking case after his DeSoto, Texas, home was raided by police Friday morning … Continue reading “Bosh’s mother subject of drug trafficking case”
76ers’ Fultz to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Markelle Fultz is no longer experiencing soreness in his right shoulder and will be evaluated in three weeks, the team said Saturday. The 76ers said Fultz will elevate his on-court basketball activities in the interim. Continue reading “76ers’ Fultz to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks”
NBA to open training center in Mexico
The National Basketball Association is opening an elite training center in Mexico City for men and women players from around Latin America, the league said Thursday. In a joint announcement with the Mexican Basketball Federation and Mexico’s Commission for Physical Culture and Sport, the NBA said NBA Academy Latin America, the league’s seventh elite training center worldwide, would open in the coming months. Continue reading “NBA to open training center in Mexico”