Basketball

It was a Sunshine State showdown on Sunday, as the Florida Gators women’s basketball team paid a visit to the Miami Hurricanes for the first time in 12 years. In the end, the Lady Gators came out on top in a 76-73 win in overtime. Florida is now 10-1 on …

The Florida women’s basketball team will travel to Coral Gables for its matchup against the Miami hurricanes on Sunday. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. Gators Winning Streak The Gators are sitting at 9-1 overall and have won their past seven games. Their only loss was against rival Florida State …

By Zach Curtin and Ainsley Davis On Thursday night, the Oak Hall Eagles men’s basketball team defeated the St. John Lutheran Saints with an impressive showcase of fast-breaking offense and aggressive defense. Quarter 1 Oak Hall established itself early with their physical play. After winning the tipoff, #35 scored the …

The Boston Celtics’ blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 changed the trajectory of both franchises. The Nets failed to compete for a championship, while the Celtics made it to the NBA Finals in 2022. Franchise cornerstones Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum came to Boston through picks originally owned …

For decades, the Duke Blue Devils and Maryland Terrapins played each other every year. This all changed when the Terps moved to the Big 10, and the rivalry has not been played since 2014. Shawn Humphrey talks about the heated nature of the rivalry and the high stakes it held.

The New Orleans Pelicans, sitting at first place in the Western Conference, have the chance to make a big addition to the team in the offseason. With the Lakers holding the 13th spot in the West, the Pelicans might be watching the draft lottery closely. Shawn Humphrey talks about what …

The Los Angeles Lakers, 17-time NBA Champions, have found success in multiple eras. From Mikan, to Magic to the Mamba, some of the sport’s greatest ever have propelled the Lakers to the top of the totem since the franchise’s founding in 1947. Despite the team’s 2020 title, the Lakers are …

The Eastside Rams boys basketball team defeated the Bradford Tornadoes Thursday night, 63-20. The first quarter was promising for both teams. Both showed signs of promise on both ends of the floor, and after the first eight-minute period the score read 12-8, Eastside. However, that close dogfight was short-lived. The …

There is a lot that goes into getting to the next level in basketball. It takes countless hours of practice, the desire to be great and oftentimes late nights followed by early mornings. No player knows this better than Nasir Mann. The 6’4 guard from Gainesville, Florida is playing his …

WNBA star Brittney Griner has finally been released from Russian custody after being detained in February for drug possession. US officials: Russia frees WNBA player Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, with US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. pic.twitter.com/JEsGaOfFiu — ESPN (@espn) December 8, 2022 Griner Background Griner, a Baylor …