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Chad Baker-Mazara hits 5 3s, scores 29; USC beats Wisconsin 73-71

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Chad Baker-Mazara made five 3-pointers and scored 29 points, Ezra Ausar added 17 points, and USC beat Wisconsin 73-71 on Sunday to snap the Badgers' five-game win streak. Jacob Cofie had 11 rebounds to go with nine points and five assists for USC (15-5, 4-5 Big Ten). Nick Boyd hit a 3-pointer, made two free throws and added a layup to spark a 17-2 run that gave the Badgers a 58-46 lead with 12 minutes to play, but the Badgers made just 4 of 16 from the field the rest of t...

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Warriors HC Steve Kerr speaks out on Minneapolis killings at hands of federal agents

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In the wake of the NBA postponing the Golden State Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves game due to the killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration officers, coach Steve Kerr spoke to the media about the ongoing situation. “It’s very sad,” Kerr said. “This has always been a great stop on the NBA […] The post Warriors HC Steve Kerr speaks out on Minneapolis killings at hands of federal agents appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBA Moves Up Start Times For Hawks-Pacers, Hornets-Sixers On Monday

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The NBA continues to adjust their schedule due to severe inclement weather across the United States. This includes start-time changes for two games on Monday, January 26. The Atlanta Hawks will now host the Indiana Pacers at 1:30 PM ET. The Charlotte Hornets will now host the Philadelphia 76ers at 3:00 PM ET. The league postponed two games on Sunday due to weather-related issues. The Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies game was postponed due to severe weather in the Memphis area. The Dallas M...

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Timmons, Weathers lead fourth quarter charge and No. 23 Alabama women defeat Mississippi State 85-78

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jessica Timmons scored a career-high 28 points, she and Karly Weathers dominated the fourth quarter on offense, and No. 23 Alabama rallied to defeat Mississippi State 85-78 on Sunday. Weathers scored 11 of her 13 points in the fourth quarter and Timmons had seven fourth-quarter points, 18 in the second half. Timmons scored 11 points in the third quarter while Alabama built an eight-point lead with 3 1/2 minutes remaining in the period. But the Bulldogs hit their next s...

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No. 3 UCLA dominates Northwestern 80-46 for 13th straight win

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EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Gabriela Jaquez scored 19 points and No. 3 UCLA beat Northwestern 80-46 on Sunday for its 13th straight victory. Lauren Betts added 16 points while Kiki Rice had 15 and 10 rebounds for the Bruins (19-1, 9-0 Big Ten), who never trailed and stayed tied with 10th-ranked Iowa for the conference lead. The Bruins led 21-14 after the first period and finished the first half on a 15-2 run to go to intermission up 46-22. The Wildcats managed just three field goals in the second p...

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Bulls Notes: Guards, Trade Deadline, Giddey, Rose

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The Bulls defeated the Timberwolves 120 to 115 on Thursday night in a game that could serve as something of a tryout for a potential trade, says Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Cowley had previously reported that the Wolves were potentially interested in pursuing one of Tre Jones, Coby White, or Ayo Dosunmu at […]

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Hornets forward Miles Bridges breaks silence on trade rumors as deadline buzz heats up

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The Charlotte Hornets are seemingly a team to keep an eye on as the February 5 trade deadline looms. There is speculation that Miles Bridges could be dealt in the coming days. On Sunday, the star forward opened up about the buzz around the league. Bridges, who is 27 years old, isn’t letting the rumors […] The post Hornets forward Miles Bridges breaks silence on trade rumors as deadline buzz heats up appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch gets emotional about Minneapolis shooting that postponed Warriors game

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After the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Chicago Bulls last Thursday, 120-115, the team was ready to turn the page and bounce back in their next game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. However, the Timberwolves’ matchup against the Warriors would be postponed by the NBA for what was cited as “to prioritize safety […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch gets emotional about Minneapolis shooting that postponed Warriors game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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What Charles Barkley said on air about Minneapolis killings

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Former NBA star and long-time sports broadcaster Charles Barkley is reacting to the recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving ICE. Alex Pretti, an intensive-care nurse, died Saturday following an altercation with ICE agents. The agents shot Pretti, and the investigation is ongoing. This is the second fatal shooting in January of an American citizen by […] The post What Charles Barkley said on air about Minneapolis killings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Cunningham, East-leading Pistons rout Kings 139-116 for 5th victory in 6 games

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Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons routed the Sacramento Kings 139-116 on Sunday for their fifth victory in six games. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons rebounded from a home loss to Houston on Friday night to improve to 33-11. Tied at 35 after a quarter, Detroit broke it open in the second by outscoring the Kings 43-30.

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Snow and wind pick up in 2nd half of AFC championship game in Denver

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The heavy snow and swirling wind moved into the Mile High City for the second half of the AFC championship game Sunday as Denver played New England. Patriots kicker Andres Borregales sent his 46-yard field goal into the swirling wind wide right late in the third quarter. The Patriots held a 10-7 lead over the Broncos heading into the fourth quarter.

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Franck Kepnang and Hannes Steinbach double up in Washington's 72-57 win over Oregon

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SEATTLE (AP) — Franck Kepnang and Hannes Steinbach had double-doubles and Washington led nearly wire-to-wire in a 72-57 victory over Oregon Sunday in the 318th meeting between the programs. The Huskies' win snapped a four-game losing streak against their bitter rival. Washington leads 193-125 in the series that is the second-most played in Division I. Kepnang had 10 points and 14 rebounds, Steinbach had 10 and 13. Quimari Peterson, Zoom Diallo and Jacob Ognacevic scored 12 points each. Sean S...

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NBA rumors: Wizards ready to make big Walker Kessler offer, but Jazz are ‘optimistic’

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While the Utah Jazz have rejected trade offers for Walker Kessler, will the Washington Wizards swoop in with a deal ahead of the deadline? Despite the fact that Kessler is ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury, many believe the Jazz will bring him back via free agency in the offseason. However, there […] The post NBA rumors: Wizards ready to make big Walker Kessler offer, but Jazz are ‘optimistic’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBPA invokes MLK with statement on Minneapolis shooting

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The National Basketball Players Association is releasing a statement following the shooting death of a man in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by ICE agents. Alex Pretti, an intensive-care nurse, was identified as the victim. The NBPA, a labor union representing NBA players, is referencing the words of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in their statement. […] The post NBPA invokes MLK with statement on Minneapolis shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBA’s Pacers-Hawks, 76ers-Hornets schedule changes due to bad weather

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The NBA has made changes to the schedule of a couple of league games for Monday due to the weather. This affects the Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets. Here’s the NBA’s announcement via the league’s communications department on X (formerly Twitter): SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR MONDAY, JAN. 26: The Indiana Pacers at […] The post NBA’s Pacers-Hawks, 76ers-Hornets schedule changes due to bad weather appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBA Announces Schedule Updates For Two Monday Games

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Monday’s game between the Pacers and Hawks has been moved up to 12:30 pm CT due to inclement weather in Atlanta, the NBA announced on Sunday (via Twitter). A second game on Monday will be played earlier as well, with Sixers and Hornets now slated to tip off at 2:00 pm CT due to the […]

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Rich Paul calls alleged Mavericks’ Anthony Davis trade demand ‘fake news’

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The Dallas Mavericks were at the center of trade talks for some time, as it was assumed that they were willing to move Anthony Davis before the deadline. With his recent injury, his trade value went down, but that didn’t mean that the people around him still may have wanted him to be traded. Davis’ […] The post Rich Paul calls alleged Mavericks’ Anthony Davis trade demand ‘fake news’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Chavez scores 18 points and No. 16 Oklahoma women finish strong to hold off Auburn 72-65

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Aaliyah Chavez scored 18 points and No. 16 Oklahoma avoided a big upset, defeating Auburn 72-65 on Sunday. The Sooners, coming off a 94-82 overtime win over No. 2 South Carolina on Thursday, were locked in a battle with the unranked Tigers until finishing the game with a 13-6 run over the final minutes. Auburn's A’riel Jackson scored seven points early in the fourth quarter and Harissoum Coulibaly's layup tied the score at 57-all with six minutes remaining.

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