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Booker, Suns top Clippers in Western Conference Finals opener

PHOENIX (UPI) -- Devin Booker recorded his first career triple-double as the Phoenix Suns overcame Chris Paul's absence to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Arizona. Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for the Suns, who were without Paul because of the NBA's health and safety protocols. Despite the absence of his backcourt mate, Booker became the fourth-youngest player in league […]

todayJune 20, 2021 3

NBA

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The NBA’s young retirees are its future broadcasters

If you watched the NBA All-Star Game this past weekend, you were treated to some broadcasting by Dwyane Wade. Wade joined the TNT team in 2019 almost immediately after retiring from the league and has since appeared sporadically to do game analysis. But at the All-Star Game, it became clearer than ever that he’s really developed a talent. Wade is a near-perfect modern commentator: knowledgeable without being overbearing, affable without being dull, and intimately familiar with the league as it exists […]

todayMarch 12, 2021 9

Clemson

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MBB: Clemson postpones two games over COVID-19

CLEMSON, S.C. (UPI) -- Clemson University's next two men's basketball games have been postponed after a positive COVID-19 test within the Tigers' program, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Friday. The Tigers, who have temporarily paused all team activities, were scheduled to play at the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday and at the Syracuse Orange on Tuesday. "The postponements follow a positive test, subsequent quarantining and contact tracing within the Clemson men's basketball team," the ACC said in a statement […]

todayJanuary 9, 2021

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WBB: Illinois State series with Valpo rescheduled for January

ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Conference is making some schedule updates as a result of a series postponement earlier this week. The women's basketball series between Illinois State and Valparaiso, which was to occur this week, had to postpone due to issues with COVID-19. The conference is rescheduling this series to January 14-15 at Redbird Arena in Normal. Tip-off for both games will be at 4 p.m. Central. The games will air on the Redbirds Radio Network, as well as […]

todayDecember 31, 2020

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HSSU Lady Hornets drop three straight in loss

ST. LOUIS -- The Harris-Stowe State University women's basketball team was back in action Tuesday. The home game at the Emerson Center would host the Saint Xavier Cougars in non-conference action. The Hornets (0-2) were seeking their first win of the season. Meanwhile, the Cougars (1-0) were seeking their second win of the season. First half notes: Hornets 24, Cougars 48 Harris-Stowe would have a tough time getting anything going. Early on, the Cougars would jump to an early 15-2 […]

todayDecember 8, 2020 2

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Missouri Valley updates 2020-21 conference schedule

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) is adopting a new scheduling format for conference games for the 2020-21 season. This format will be in use for both men's and women's basketball programs. For the conference part of the season, MVC schools will play 18 games. Most conference teams will face each other in a two-game series. Additionally, these games will be held over two days at the same site. Each school will play four series on the road […]

todayDecember 6, 2020 3

Anthony Davis

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Davis, Lakers agree to 5-year, $190 million maximum contract

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- All-Star big man Anthony Davis has agreed to re-sign with the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced. Davis' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, told ESPN and the Los Angeles Times that Davis reached an agreement on a five-year, $190 million maximum contract to remain with the Lakers. According to the outlets, the deal includes an early-termination option before the fifth year of the deal in 2024-25. Davis, who became a free […]

todayDecember 4, 2020 4

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LeBron, Lakers agree to 2-year, $85 million extension

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the franchise Wednesday. James' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, told ESPN and The Athletic that James reached a two-year, $85 million extension with the Lakers. James' deal with Los Angeles runs through the 2022-23 season. James, who turns 36 at the end of this month, averaged 25.3 points and led the league in assists with 10.2 per game last season. He will […]

todayDecember 3, 2020 1

Basketball

Redbirds prepare for battle against Greenville Panthers

NORMAL -- Following a victory at UMass Lowell, the Illinois State Redbirds are heading back to Normal. They will start their first game of the 2020-21 season Wednesday. The Redbirds will be taking on the highly-offensive-minded Greenville University Wednesday afternoon. Quick hits on the Redbirds Junior guard Josiah Strong was the first awardee for Newcomer of the Week. This award was announced last week by the Missouri Valley Conference. The Redbird team (1-1) for this season has the seventh-highest height […]

todayDecember 2, 2020 3

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