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The European champions bounced back with a devastating performance to get their first win of the 2026 World Cup. The post Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia Stats: Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal Lead First-Half Blitz appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Two days after losing to the Warriors at home on the back of sloppy play and Steph Curry going nuclear, the Spurs were out for some revenge in the second game of a home-home miniseries, this one with In-Season Tournament implications on the line. Curry once again was red hot with 49 points on nine […]
There can be risk and reward to playing freshmen in today’s college game. On Friday night, Arizona saw the perils of leaning on so many young players. Good thing the Wildcats also have enough seasoned vets to balance things out and pick up another big resume-building win. Seniors Jaden Bradley and Anthony Dell’Orso came up […]
Hey all, good to be back writing recaps! I spent the early part of the season in Tokyo, so the disastrous 0-3 start to the season happened in the early morning for me. It’s a weird experience to get notifications on Islanders goals while eating breakfast. But like I said, good to be back, and […]
In their fourth game of the season, the St. John’s women’s basketball team delivered its best performance yet. The Red Storm kicked off a three-game homestand with a 88-60 blowout win over the Yale Bulldogs, advancing to 3-1 on the young season. St. John’s set the tone early, going on a 15-4 run, turning stifling […]
A disturbing trend is developing for Louisville under Jeff Brohm. They can’t build on big wins. In 2023, Louisville beat #10 Notre Dame 33-20, then lost at 3-win Pittsburgh the next week. Recovered got to #10 in the country and lost their final 3 games. In 2024, Louisville beat #11 Clemson 33-21, then went to … Continue reading »
A disturbing trend is developing for Louisville under Jeff Brohm. They can’t build on big wins. In 2023, Louisville beat #10 Notre Dame 33-20, then lost at 3-win Pittsburgh the next week. Recovered got to #10 in the country and lost their final 3 games. In 2024, Louisville beat #11 Clemson 33-21, then went to … Continue reading »
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are back on the road this week as they take on the #22 ranked Pitt Panthers. ESPN will be there to make this as big of a game as they can with their College Gameday circus, and it’s literally a MUST WIN GAME for Notre Dame. I don’t know what […]
The Athletic | Jim Bowden: ($) After this week’s GM meetings in Las Vegas, some of the Yankees’ offseason priorities are coming into focus. Perhaps most notable is that a reunion with free agent starter Michael King, who the team shipped to San Diego as the centerpiece of the Juan Soto deal, is “a real […]
URBANA, Ill. – Mere seconds before hearing their name called, the Fighting Illini were unsure if their season had come to an end following the 2-0 loss against Washington in the Big Ten Tournament. Now, after the relief of hearing the announcement, No. 10 Illinois will face No. 7 Memphis in the NCAA Tournament on […]
The Virginia Tech Hokies (3-6, 2-3) face the Florida State Seminoles (4-5, 1-5) on Saturday at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. The Seminoles began the season with a huge upset win over then-No. 8 Alabama, 31-17. They would win their next two games, improving to 3-0 before traveling to Charlottesville to face the Virginia […]
Although Indiana State surprised Duke by running out to a 14-4 lead thanks to some sensational early three point shooting, reality settled in quickly for the Sycamores as Duke pushed back, going up 15-14. Indiana State went up 17-15, but after that, it was almost all Duke. Cameron Boozer had a sensational first half, finishing […]
This shall be short, not so sweet. No inclination here to go into detail. Not going to sleep on it. Knock it out and move on to hoops. Clemson 20, Louisville 19. I can sense part of the narrative, given the buzz heading into this one about U of L’s QB situation. Which would be […]
Coming into tonight’s Emirates NBA Cup game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kevin Durant had an NBA leading 29 consecutive 20-point games versus the franchise that could have drafted him number one overall back in 2007. Whether or not he was aware of this before tonight, I can’t tell you. What I can tell you […]
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Chris Finch said before the game on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings that contests like these serve as the “true tests” of the Wolves early on in the season. Why? A game against a reeling Kings team hungry for its first win in four games would often be a letdown spot for a Wolves […]
UNC stayed perfect so far this season with a 97-53 win over NC Central Friday night in Chapel Hill. Carolina really turned on the jets in the second half, scoring 58 points after halftime to secure the comfortable victory. Caleb Wilson was very good once again, leading the team in both points and rebounds. The […]
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Happy international break. Cutting the usual 10 observations down to four this week. Let’s check in on Real Madrid’s press, Fede Valerde’s best […]
The Texas Longhorns (2-1) face the UMKC Roos (1-2) on November 15, 2025. In its most recent game, Texas beat Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday, 93-58. Its top scorer was Tramon Mark with 20 points. In its previous game, UMKC lost to Iona on Tuesday, 105-91. Its high scorer was CJ Evans with 23 points. When is Texas vs. UMKC and when does it start? This game between the Longhorns and Roos is scheduled to tip off on Saturday, November 15, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 1 p.m. ET. ...
The Maryland Terrapins (2-1) go up against the Marquette Golden Eagles (3-1) at Fiserv Forum on November 15, 2025. On Wednesday, in its last game, Marquette defeated Little Rock 89-49. With 16 points, Chase Ross was its top scorer. On Tuesday, in its last game, Maryland topped Alcorn State 84-64. With 22 points, Pharrel Payne was its leading scorer. When is Marquette vs. Maryland and when does it start? This game between the Golden Eagles and Terrapins will take place on Saturday, Novemb...
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (2-1) face the North Alabama Lions (2-1) at Flowers Hall on November 15, 2025. In its most recent game, North Alabama defeated Northwestern State on Tuesday, 87-83 in OT. Its top scorer was Corneilous Williams with 28 points. In its most recent game, East Tennessee State topped Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, 75-63. Its top scorer was Cam Morris III with 22 points. When is North Alabama vs. East Tennessee State and when does it start? This game between...
The Denver Pioneers (1-2) play the UTSA Roadrunners (1-2) on November 15, 2025. The matchup airs on Summit League Network. Denver was victorious in its most recent game against Montana State, 75-73, on Sunday. Jeremiah Burke led the way with 23 points, plus seven boards and one assist. On Wednesday, in its last game, UTSA lost to Texas State 80-69. With 22 points, Jamir Simpson was its leading scorer. When is Denver vs. UTSA and when does it start? This matchup between the Pioneers and R...
The UNC Greensboro Spartans (0-3) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Austin Peay Governors (2-1) on November 15, 2025 at First Horizon Coliseum. In its previous game, UNC Greensboro lost to NC State on Wednesday, 110-64. Donald Whitehead Jr. scored a team-high 21 points (and contributed one assist and zero rebounds). In its most recent game, Austin Peay fell to Wyoming on Tuesday, 79-65. Zyree Collins scored a team-high 19 points (and chipped in zero assists and ...
The Utah State Aggies (3-0) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the UTEP Miners (2-1) on November 15, 2025 at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. In its previous game, Utah State beat Weber State on Wednesday, 83-73. Its top scorer was Karson Templin with 16 points. In its previous game, UTEP lost to Loyola Marymount on Tuesday, 71-58. Its leading scorer was Jamal West with 14 points. When is Utah State vs. UTEP and when does it start? This matchup between the Aggies an...
The SE Louisiana Lions (0-3) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-1) on November 15, 2025 at Humphrey Coliseum. In its previous game, Mississippi State fell to Iowa State on Monday, 96-80. Josh Hubbard scored a team-high 25 points (and contributed five assists and three rebounds). In its previous game, SE Louisiana lost to Georgia Tech on Monday, 70-60. Its leading scorer was Isaiah Gaines with 12 points. When is Mississippi Sta...
The SMU Mustangs (3-0) will attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Butler Bulldogs (3-0) on November 15, 2025. The Bulldogs have also won three games in a row. In its most recent game, SMU defeated Murray State on Tuesday, 102-91. Kevin Miller scored a team-high 28 points (and chipped in six assists and five rebounds). Butler won its previous game versus Chicago State, 98-66, on Tuesday. Finley Bizjack led the way with 22 points, and also had two boards and six assist...