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Kings Face Tough Decisions on Top Free Agents

Ranking Sacramento's top offseason priorities, from Precious Achiuwa to Russell Westbrook

LeBron James Celebrates Sons' Standout Performances

Bronny James shines for South Bay Lakers, Bryce James reaches Final Four with Arizona Wildcats

Duke's Elite Eight run ends on last-second shot

Blue Devils squander 19-point lead, fall to UConn on buzzer-beater

Billions Bet on March Madness as Final Four Teams Emerge

Fans expected to wager over $3 billion on 2026 NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments

Washington Wizards face Philadelphia 76ers in bid to end 3-game losing streak

The Wizards hope to bounce back after a tough stretch against their division rivals.

UConn Stuns Duke with Last-Second Buzzer-Beater

Huskies pull off improbable victory over Blue Devils in March Madness thriller

Trail Blazers Rout Wizards in Blowout Win

Portland dominates Washington with strong performances from Camara and Henderson.

Mbappe Hits Trash Can Shot, Eyes NBA Contract

French soccer star makes trick shot in NFL locker room, teases basketball career

Duke's Scheyer Fails to Prepare Team for NCAA Tournament Grind

Blue Devils' collapses in second half of tournament games expose coaching shortcomings

Duke's season ends in late collapse

Blue Devils favored to win tournament fall short in heartbreaking fashion

Duke's Season Ends in Heartbreaking Collapse

Blue Devils squander late lead, fail to advance in NCAA Tournament

Seth Davis praises Duke's Cayden Boozer for 'incredible grace' after Elite Eight loss

The freshman handled questions with professionalism despite a devastating late-game turnover that led to UConn's game-winning shot.

Trail Blazers Rout Wizards 123-88

Toumani Camara scores 23 points in dominant win

Wizards and Trail Blazers Face Injury Concerns Ahead of Matchup

Key players on both teams may miss Sunday's game due to injuries.

Michigan State's Izzo Not Retiring Anytime Soon

The 71-year-old coach says he's focused on winning another national championship

UConn's Silas Demary Jr. Details Injury Prep Before Elite Eight

The Huskies guard is dealing with a high ankle sprain ahead of the matchup against Duke.

UConn and Duke Clash in Elite Eight Showdown

Two of college basketball's most storied programs meet in the NCAA Tournament's East Regional final.

Trail Blazers Look to Bounce Back Against Wizards

Portland aims to tighten grip on final playoff spot in West

Duke and UConn Clash in Marquee Matchup

Two of college basketball's elite programs face off in highly anticipated showdown

Duke's Caleb Foster Questionable for Elite Eight Matchup Against UConn

The Blue Devils' key bench player is dealing with a foot injury after playing in the previous round.