NBA-SCHEDULE Heat put chill in Jazz UNDATED (AP) — The Miami Heat continue to do their best to put a 7-14 start in their rearview mirror. The Heat have a season-high, five-game winning streak after Jimmy Butler poured in a season-high 33 points in a 124-116 win over the Jazz. Goran Dragic tied his season best with 26 points as…
NBA-SCHEDULE Raptors stretch Rockets’ skid into double digits UNDATED (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were without one of their top players and most of their coaching staff on Friday against Houston. The absences didn’t stop the Raptors from ending a two-game skid and dealing the Rockets their 10th straight loss. Norman Powell scored 30 points and Kyle Lowry had a…
NBA-NEWS Durant out through All-Star Game UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets will be spending more time without Kevin Durant. The team says the forward will be out through the All-Star break because of a hamstring injury that already has forced him to miss the Nets’ last six games. Durant was the top vote-getter for the Eastern Conference All-Star team….
WNBA-DREAM SALE WNBA approves Montgomery’s role in new Dream ownership group ATLANTA (AP) — Real estate investor Larry Gottesdiener has been approved as the lead owner of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream following pressure on former Sen. Kelly Loeffler to sell her share of the team. Co-owner Mary Brock also sold her share of the club, which will remain in Atlanta….
North Florida (8-13, 6-5) vs. Stetson (9-13, 6-9) Edmunds Center, DeLand, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Florida looks for its ninth straight win in the head-to-head series over Stetson. North Florida has won by an average of 12 points in its last eight wins over the Hatters. Stetson’s last win in the series came on Jan. 28,…
No. 9 Iowa (17-7, 11-6) vs. No. 4 Ohio State (18-6, 12-6) Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 Ohio State looks for its fourth straight win over No. 9 Iowa at Value City Arena. The last victory for the Hawkeyes at Ohio State was a 71-65 win on Dec. 30, 2014. VETERAN PRESENCE:…
South Florida (8-9, 4-7) vs. No. 12 Houston (19-3, 12-3) Fertitta Center, Houston; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Houston looks for its ninth straight win in the head-to-head series over South Florida. In its last eight wins against the Bulls, Houston has won by an average of 15 points. South Florida’s last win in the series came…
NBA-NEWS Virus sidelines 6 Raptors coaches for Rockets game UNDATED (AP) — The Toronto Raptors say six members of their coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse, will miss Friday’s game against Houston. The team says the decision is in keeping with the league’s health and safety protocols regarding the coronavirus. Coaches, like players, are tested daily for coronavirus. There…
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The San Jose Sharks have returned to practice and are set to play the St. Louis Blues as scheduled on Saturday night after having one game postponed because a player tested positive for the coronavirus. Tomas Hertl was placed on the COVID-19 list on Wednesday, leading…
Memphis (13-6, 9-3) vs. Cincinnati (8-8, 6-5) Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis looks for its fifth straight conference win against Cincinnati. Memphis’ last AAC loss came against the SMU Mustangs 67-65 on Jan. 28. Cincinnati is coming off a 70-69 road win over Tulsa in its most recent game. TEAM LEADERS: Cincinnati’s Keith Williams…
