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Australia's Jay Vine was knocked down by a kangaroo on the final stage Sunday but recovered to win the Tour Down Under cycle race, the first event of the 2026 World Tour. Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section with about 96 kilometers (61 miles) left in the undulating 169.8 kilometer (105 mile) stage through the hills around Adelaide. Three riders — Menno Huising, Lucas Stevenson and Alberto Dainese — were forced to quit the race ...

Snowboarder Scotty James parlayed a never-before-landed trick combination into his fifth straight X Games title on the halfpipe Saturday and tied Shaun White with eight overall gold medals at the biggest event this side of the Olympics. In the final major contest before next month's Milan Cortina Games, the 31-year-old Aussie capped off his winning run with two straight backside 1440-degree jumps. James briefly put his hand onto the snow to stay upright after the second jump, but the judges r...

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff was named a coach for the 2026 NBA-All Star game after his team clinched the East's best record.

The Celtics couldn’t overcome a hot shooting night from the Bulls on Derrick Rose Night.

Bam Adebayo had 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Miami Heat to a 147-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Nikola Jovic added 23 points and Pelle Larsson had 20 as the Heat matched their most points in a game this season. Miami beat Denver 147-123 last month.

NBA'de Lakers ile Mavericks karşı karşıya geldi. The post Luka Doncic’ten Dallas’a 33 Sayı: LA Lakers’tan Müthiş Geri Dönüş! appeared first on Eurohoops .

After a winning surge in December, the Nets are well on their way to falling back down the standings.

Luka Doncic walked toward the wrong locker at halftime before a quick U-turn by Lakers star in his second trip to Dallas since the shocking trade that sent him to Los Angeles almost a year ago. Hey, at least he wasn't weeping on the bench before the game against the Mavericks, or still trying to process the emotions and the everything that was new in the wake of the middle-of-the-night deal. A big fourth-quarter rally by the Lakers in a 116-110 victory over Dallas on Saturday night was a nice...

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 116-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Luka Doncic played well in his second game back in Dallas as a road opponent, leading the Lakers with 33 points. Mavs fans welcomed Doncic back with open arms once again. The star — who was traded almost […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic makes candid confession on ’emotions’ in Dallas vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Luka Doncic trade still haunts the Dallas Mavericks fanbase to this day. Traded unceremoniously to the Los Angeles Lakers last year with no warning signs, it’s clear from how fans react to Doncic’s presence that they still have love for their former star. Doncic was their best player in a while and was committed […] The post Luka Doncic’s locker room admission will break Mavericks fans’ hearts appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It was a cold, snowy night in Chicago as the Bulls faced the Boston Celtics, with Derrick Rose. After the Bulls won 115-111 thanks to a game-winning three-pointer by Kevin Huerter, the moment everyone was waiting for came. Rose’s famed No. 1 was unveiled to the rafters of the United Center before an adoring crowd. […] The post Watch Derrick Rose’ jersey officially debut in Chicago Bulls’ rafters appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets survived the Wizards 119-115, sending Washington to their ninth straight loss on Saturday. Hornets’ Brandon Miller dropped 21 points, Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball each scored 20, Kon Knueppel added 16, and Moussa Diabete scored 11 to lead their consecutive games for the first time since January 3-5 against the Bulls and […] The post Hornets outgun young Wizards 119-115 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Charles Barkley can only see two teams winning the NBA championship this season.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Moe Odum had 33 points, eight assists and three steals on Saturday night to help Arizona State beat Cincinnati 82-68 to snap a three-game losing streak. Odum made 10 of 17 from the field, 6 of 11 from 3-point range and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. Anthony Johnson added 11 points and Santiago Trouet 10 for Arizona State (11-9, 2-5 Big 12). Massamba Diop had 10 rebounds to go with six points and four blocks. Baba Miller had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists for C...

Brad Marchand scored twice, with his second coming 3 minutes into overtime, and the Florida Panthers won their third-straight road game with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Sam Reinhart had a goal and assist, Sam Bennett also scored, and the Panthers improved to 5-2 in their past seven. Reinhart's goal was his 25th of the season, marking the sixth straight year and seventh time overall he's scored that many.

The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey following Saturday's 106-103 victory against the Boston Celtics, and the former guard grew emotional throughout the ceremony, wiping tears from his eyes as former teammates began with opening remarks.

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Sydney Woodley had 23 points and Gia Cooke scored 21 as No. 22 West Virginia overcame a 13-point deficit to beat BYU 91-77 on Saturday night. Woodley made 6 of 7 shots and 11 of 12 free throws for the Mountaineers (17-4, 7-2 Big 12 Conference), adding four steals. Cooke hit four 3-pointers and handed out four assists. Carter McCray posted her first double-double this season for West Virginia with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Jordan Harrison pitched in with 11 points, six assi...

Luka Doncic showed visible frustration after Deandre Ayton failed to convert a lob attempt.

Kevin Huerter broke the hearts of Boston fans following his game-winning 3-pointer in the Chicago Bulls’ game against the Celtics on Saturday night. Huerter is midway through the eighth season of his NBA career, his second with the Bulls. He stands out as a perimeter threat while showing off a solid playmaking ability off the […] The post Bulls’ Kevin Huerter calls game with icy 3-pointer vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics battled hard against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night but ultimately fell to Kevin Huerter's game-winning three-pointer.

The Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff has wrapped up one of three head coaching slots in next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The Celtics’ loss Saturday night in Chicago ensured that Detroit will hold the best record in the East by the February 1 cutoff. At 32-11, the Pistons have a five-game lead over […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers almost a year ago. He made his return to Dallas later in the 2024-25 season, which was an emotional homecoming to say the least. Saturday represented Doncic’s second game back in Dallas since the trade, and while it wasn’t quite […] The post How Lakers’ Luka Doncic played in second game back in Dallas vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

John Collins didn’t hold back his thoughts on remaining a member of the Los Angeles Clippers for the present and future. Collins is going through the ninth season of his NBA career, his first with the Clippers. Los Angeles landed him from the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade during the 2025 offseason, adding size […] The post Clippers’ John Collins makes feelings known before trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alabama's Charles Bediako had four dunks, two steals and two blocks in his return to college basketball on Saturday.

A free agency rumor involving Walker Kessler

What are their statuses for Sunday?

CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Huerter made a 3-pointer just before the buzzer, lifting the Chicago Bulls past the Boston Celtics 114-111 before retiring Derrick Rose’s jersey number on Saturday night. Coby White scored 22 points and hit five of Chicago’s 21 3s, helping the Bulls win their fourth straight. Rose entered rarified air after the game when the Bulls sent his No. 1 to the rafters, putting the Chicago product alongside Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Jerry Sloan and Bob Love as the only playe...

Trevor Moore scored the deciding goal in the shootout and had a goal in regulation in his first game since being activated off injured reserve to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Saturday night. Alex Laferriere, Taylor Ward and Brian Dumoulin also scored, and Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves for the Kings, who have not lost in regulation in five games. Jordan Kyrou scored twice, Brayden Schenn and Dalibor Dvorsky added one goal each, and Joel Hofer made 24 saves for St. L...

Dončić finished with 33 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists in the 116-110 win.