Knicks look to ignite sluggish offense vs. Wizards

Mar 20, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) presses against Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Looking to fill the absence of their injured star Jalen Brunson, the host New York Knicks will try to get back…

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Illinois healthy for second-round matchup with Kentucky

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) beats Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) to the rebound during the second half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. MILWAUKEE — Third-seeded Kentucky will face a maturing Illinois team getting healthy at the right time…

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Stephen Curry Is Tired? Not So Fast

Stephen Curry hasn’t made a whole lot of mistakes in his career. But he made a big one this week on national television. He didn’t hustle back on defense. And just like that, the Warriors were doomed. Forget the brilliant run that had arrived from Miami with Jimmy Butler and the rest of his baggage….

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Duke braces to face familiar foe in Jeremy Roach, Baylor

Mar 20, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Baylor Bears guard Jeremy Roach (3) reacts during practice at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images RALEIGH, N.C. — There should be a familiar feel for top-seeded Duke in its NCAA Tournament second-round game with ninth-seeded Baylor on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Devils will encounter some old friends,…

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Pistons face struggling Pelicans for second time this week

Mar 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dunks against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images The Detroit Pistons thrashed New Orleans on the Pelicans’ home floor on Monday. New Orleans will get a quick chance…

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