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Pope Leo XIV tried to stay neutral between Villanova and Notre Dame, but his former self had a clear rooting interest ahead of their Rome doubleheader.

Game Details Date Sunday, November 1 Start Time 3.30 PM ET / 2.30 PM CT / 12.30 PM PT Location Kia Center, Orlando How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for this afternoon's game: National Broadcast ABC Orlando Home Broadcast Action Sports Jax TV/WJAXDT2/ Magic Jacksonville MagicTV 27/WRDQ Boston Away Broadcast NBC Sports Boston How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location...

Thursday's Game 6 may have started at 12:30 p.m. ET — yet it drew a strong crowd of viewers across USA Sports platforms.

Four games into the season, Gillespie is making a compelling case to handle the ball when the Suns need it most.

Even with a 12:30 p.m. ET start, the latest showdown between Atlanta and Golden State drew strong viewership numbers.

The Cavaliers appear close to getting their rookie spark back. With Jaylon Tyson unavailable, the timing would help. Meleek Thomas has been upgraded to probable for Saturday’s visit to the Bucks after missing Thursday’s loss in Atlanta with right foot soreness. Tyson is out with a right ankle sprain. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. […] The post Cavs likely getting Meleek Thomas back, and bench could use him appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Growing pains are gonna be a part of the process for the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, but blowing a first-half 25-point lead like they did to the Golden State Warriors on Friday night is inexcusable. Luka Doncic came out firing with 21 points in the first quarter and Walker Kessler had a solid defensive outing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Timberwolves are already without Anthony Edwards due to his knee injury, but will Rudy Gobert be available tonight vs. the Spurs? Gobert is dealing with low back spasms. Here’s everything we know about his injury status for tonight’s game vs. […] The post Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Jazz received some good news on Saturday: Lauri Markkanen was upgraded from questionable to available for today’s matinee contest vs. Portland, per the team (Twitter link). Markkanen sprained his right wrist in the first quarter of Monday’s loss to Memphis and was unable to return. The Finnish forward was also sidelined for Wednesday’s overtime […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat surging after a 145-125 win over the Indiana Pacers, marking their second straight victory after the brutal 0-4 start to the season, there’s no doubt that immense improvements have taken place. As the Heat’s dynamic duo in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo continue to find their groove together, the […] The post Why Giannis Antetokounmpo was actually grateful for Heat’s brutal 0-4 start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. So many stars through the NBA have suffered significant injuries not even two weeks into the 2026-27 season. Tyrese Haliburton, Paolo Banchero, Jaren Jackson […] The post Clutch Scoops: Latest NBA injury talk, trade intel after Jalen Williams, Anthony Edwards injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Although the New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a rough start to the 2026-27 season, Zion Williamson is at least having a bounce-back season.

Knicks The Knicks brought back continuity, chemistry and a championship. Getting their legs underneath them has taken a little longer. “We all feel the fatigue,” Josh Hart said after Friday’s 98-93 loss to the Sixers, via Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. “Six games in, we have to find a way to make sure […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: The shoes of Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on October 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Herald ‘Best version’ of Payton Pritchard leads Celtics past Bulls in NBA Cup opener G...

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It was AJ Dybantsa’s regular-season home debut in Washington. As he did in Cleveland on Wednesday, the first pick of the 2026 draft showed signs of his enormous potential, with 17 points and eight rebounds in 30 minutes. The buzz every time he touched the ball was palpable, the release of energy noticeable when he made a 3-pointer and followed up an Anthony Davis miss with a thunderous offensive rebound dunk in the fourth quarter. (The dunk was wiped out when Dybantsa was called for offensive...

LeBron James helped the Sixers improve to 5-1 on Friday night with a home victory over the Knicks, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic (free link). Philadelphia led by 11 points at one point in the fourth quarter, but New York mounted a comeback and had a one-point lead with under two minutes remaining when […]

Former NBA forward Josh Smith thinks some retired players who speak about mental health struggles are actually having difficulty adjusting to life outside professional basketball and the attention that comes with being an NBA player. The post Josh Smith says retired players miss spotlight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

VJ Edgecombe came up with a big stop then nailed a dagger three. It was just another day at the office for the 21-year-old.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes NBA players who accept team-friendly contracts never truly recover the money they give up, even if they earn additional income elsewhere. The post Draymond Green explains why pay cuts hurt appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg admitted that he never expected to land in Dallas but became excited about the possibility of playing in Texas after realizing the state's lack of personal income tax could benefit him financially. The post Cooper Flagg says Dallas was never considered a potential destination appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the NBA Cup game at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards won 95-79 la...

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey had words for Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged 1.4 million viewers on USA Network, CNBC, and Peacock streaming. It was the most-viewed Game 5 in league history, with the previous Game 5's being winner-take-all games. Game 5 was the second smallest audience of the series after Game 2. This year's Finals is the second since the league changed the series to a best-of-seven format.

DAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 18: Evan Ipsaro #2 of the Miami (OH) Redhawks reacts to making a basket against the SMU Mustangs during the First Four round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament held at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images T-minus two days before the official start day of the college basketball season, and there are so many notable mid-major games to tip it off. The fans voted Miami (OH) at ...

The Houston Rockets host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Toyota Center on Saturday, October 31, at 8:30 p.m. ET.

LeBron James and Joel Embiid are out for the Sixers on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back. It's the first time Philly is without both players at the same time.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers escaped with a 109-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, with LeBron James and Joel Embiid sitting out the second night of a back-to-back.

The Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 112-90 road victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, October 31, at Delta Center. The post Trail Blazers crush Jazz behind Avdija’s 24 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Pistons Paul Reed was already headed for more work after the Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart. Jalen Duren’s hamstring injury added to the assignment, and Reed has handled it well. As Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes, Reed has become more willing to take jumpers when defenders give him room. Through the games […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Paul Reed, Thunder, Bulls, Isaac Okoro appeared first on Hoops Wire.