Basketball

LeBron James and Giannis "Greek Freak" Antetokounmpo during the 2019 All-Star Game in Charlotte, NC (Image: Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty)

2020 NBA MVP Odds: LeBron James or Back-to-Back for Greek Freak?

With 20 games remaining in the NBA season, Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo leads the MVP race with LeBron James as his closest contender. According to a recent update by William Hill, the Greek Freak is a huge MVP favorite at 1/7 odds, while LeBron is 9/1 odds to win the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry during the 2019 NBA Finals in Toronto, Ontario. (Image: Getty)

Warriors Injury Update: Steph Curry (Hand) Return Delayed

Golden State Warriors All-Star, Steph Curry, expected to return to the lineup on Sunday, but had a setback while recovering from a hand injury. Curry might return later this week or, possibly, this upcoming weekend. Curry played in the first four games of the season before he broke his left […]

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) and swingman Naji Marshall (13) during a victory over DePaul at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH. (Image: Frank Victores/USA Today Sports)

Big East Bubble Watch: Xavier (18-10) Living and Dying by the 3

Xavier (18-10) is only 7-8 in Big East conference play this year and the Musketeers find themselves on the March Madness bubble with three remaining games. Xavier hits a paltry 31.3% of their 3-point attempts this season, and they’re ranked #281 in the NCAA out of 353 Division I basketball […]

Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle is defended by West Virginia during a game in Norman, OK. (Image: Ty Russell/Oklahoma Athletics)

Big 12 Bubble Watch: Oklahoma Clutch Win Over Texas Tech

The Oklahoma Sooners are sitting on the March Madness bubble, but they helped their cause with a decisive 65-51 win over Texas Tech in Big 12 action. The victory against Texas Tech snapped a three-game losing streak. The “Quadrant 1” win improved the chances for head coach Lon Kruger and […]

Utah State guard Sam Merrill beats several Fresno State defenders to the basket during the 2019 Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas, NV. (Image: Justin Tafoya/AP)

March Madness Bubble Watch: Any Love for Sam Merrill and Utah State?

Utah State (23-7), led by local legend Sam Merrill, is seeking back-to-back appearances in the March Madness college basketball tournament, but the Aggies currently find themselves on the postseason bubble once again. Last season, Utah State went 28-7 under first-year head coach Craig Smith. Utah State punched their ticket to […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White celebrates during a torrid shooting streak against the Washington Wizards. (Image: Getty)

Chicago Bulls Rookie Coby White Drops 33 Points in 3 Straight

No one has been able to stop Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White during his sizzling hot streak over the previous three games. White scored 33 points in back-to-back games over the weekend, before he exploded for a career-high 35 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. White, 20, increased his scoring […]

Cincinnati Bearcats senior guard Jarron Cumberland flexes after a recent victory over Memphis at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. (Image: Cincinnati Athletics)

Bubble Teams: Jarron Cumberland and the Cincinnati Bearcats (18-9)

The American Conference has several bubble teams fighting for an at-large bid to the 2020 March Madness tournament, including Cincinnati, Wichita State, Memphis, Tulsa, and SMU. The Cincinnati Bearcats (18-9), led by senior guard Jarron Cumberland, are currently tied for first place in the American with Houston (21-7) and Tulsa […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons during a game against the Boston Celtics. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Philly 76ers Lose Ben Simmons for Two Weeks (Lower Back)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss the next two weeks with a lower back injury. Simmons is experiencing numbness due to a nerve impingement, and the Sixers will evaluate his status in two weeks. If Simmons responds to rest and treatment, he’ll suit back up. There’s a loose timetable […]

Richmond guard, Blake Francis, drives against Wisconsin in the Legends Classic tournament in Brooklyn, NY. (Image: AP)

Bubble Watch: Richmond Spiders Seek First March Madness Bid in 9 Years

The Richmond Spiders (20-7) are currently on the March Madness bubble as they fight with conference foe, Rhode Island, for one of the at-large bids from the Atlantic 10. Richmond hasn’t appeared in March Madness since they went to the Sweet 16 in 2011. The Spiders secured back-to-back trips to […]

Providence Friars guard Alpha Diallo drives to the hoop against Seton Hall at Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. (Image: AP)

Big East Bubble Teams: Pray for the Providence Friars (16-12)

The Providence Friars (16-12), led by senior guard Alpha Diallo, are one of several Big East teams fighting for an at-large bid to March Madness. Projections suggest at least six teams from the Big East will earn invites to March Madness, but Providence and Xavier are currently on the bubble. […]

Rhode Island guard, Fatts Russell, soars to the basketball against VCU at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. (Image: Ryan Bowman/AP)

Atlantic 10 Bubble Teams: Fatts Russell and the Rhode Island Rams (19-7)

The Rhode Island Rams (19-7), led by junior guard Fatts Russell, are one of the many schools on March Madness Bubble Watch. If the Rams don’t win the Atlantic 10 conference tournament, they must rely on the selection committee to determine their fate with an at-large invitation. Rhode Island didn’t […]

Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) celebrates a big win over #1 Baylor at Ferrell Center in Waco, TX. (Image: Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports)

Three Top 5 Teams Lose: #1 Baylor, #2 Gonzaga, and #4 San Diego

March Madness is starting early this year. Three of the top-5 teams in the country lost and saw their winning streaks snapped. #1 Baylor, #2 Gonzaga, and #4 San Diego State were all knocked off on Saturday. Baylor (24-2) lost the Game of the Year to #3 Kansas and saw […]

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) defended by Kansas guard Christian Braun in Lawrence, Kansas. (Image: Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today Sports)

Game of the Year: No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks at No. 1 Baylor Bears

The #1 Baylor Bears (24-1) have a 23-game winning streak on the line when they host the #3 Kansas Jayhawks (23-3) in Waco, Texas, on Saturday. This showdown between two of the best teams in college basketball also has postseason consequences. The winner of Baylor/Kansas, which has been dubbed the […]