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No. 17 Illinois rallies late, beats No. 2 Texas 85-78 in OT
Read full article: No. 17 Illinois rallies late, beats No. 2 Texas 85-78 in OTTerrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 16 points in overtime, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3:34 remaining, and No. 17 Illinois rallied for an 85-78 victory over second-ranked Texas in the Jimmy V Classic.
Zubac scores 31, pulls down 29 boards; Clippers beat Pacers
Read full article: Zubac scores 31, pulls down 29 boards; Clippers beat PacersIvica Zubac scored a season-high 31 points and pulled down a career-best 29 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-100.
Amid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like us
Read full article: Amid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like usMuch like many of Twitter's hundreds of millions of users, professional sports stars and celebrities from the entertainment world are dealing with the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the microblogging app since Elon Musk took it over and began trimming the staff and making other changes.
Timberwolves hang on, top undermanned 76ers 112-109
Read full article: Timberwolves hang on, top undermanned 76ers 112-109Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves survived a late scare and won their third straight game, 112-109 over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102
Read full article: Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102 on Friday night.
Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3
Read full article: Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3Joel Embiid inspired the Philadelphia 76ers with his return from a facial injury, Danny Green and Tyrese Maxey each scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 99-79 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Embiid scores 33 points, 76ers finish off Raptors in Game 6
Read full article: Embiid scores 33 points, 76ers finish off Raptors in Game 6Joel Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 22 points and 15 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 132-97 in Game 6 to end the first-round series Thursday night.
Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1
Read full article: Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1Tyrese Maxey had the breakout game of his young career, scoring 21 of his playoff career-high 38 points in the third quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131-111 Game 1 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game Tuesday
Read full article: Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game TuesdayKyrie Irving scored 35 points, Kevin Durant had 20 points, a career-high 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets locked up seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 134-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Embiid scores 45, 76ers beat Pacers to pull even in Atlantic
Read full article: Embiid scores 45, 76ers beat Pacers to pull even in AtlanticJoel Embiid had 45 points and 13 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers made a franchise-record 17 3-pointers in the first half of a 131-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers that moved them into a tie with Boston atop the Atlantic Division.
Booker has 35 points, Suns beat 76ers for 8th win in a row
Read full article: Booker has 35 points, Suns beat 76ers for 8th win in a rowDevin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul had 19 points and 14 assists and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns won their eighth straight game, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-104 on Sunday.
Maxey scores 28 as 76ers, without Harden, Embiid, beat Heat
Read full article: Maxey scores 28 as 76ers, without Harden, Embiid, beat HeatTyrese Maxey scored 13 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, including nine in a row during a crucial stretch, to lead the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-106 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat.
Kalscheur, Iowa State beat Wisconsin to reach Sweet 16
Read full article: Kalscheur, Iowa State beat Wisconsin to reach Sweet 16Gabe Kalscheur scored 22 points and 11th-seeded Iowa State surprised Wisconsin in the Badgers’ backyard, advancing to the Sweet 16 with a 54-49 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spot
Read full article: TIPPING OFF: Izzo, Coach K meet for last time, Sweet 16 spotThe matchup between Hall of Fame coaches Mike Krzyzewski of Duke and Tom Izzo of Michigan State highlights the final day of the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend.
Embiid has 43 points, 14 rebounds; 76ers thump Bulls 121-106
Read full article: Embiid has 43 points, 14 rebounds; 76ers thump Bulls 121-106Joel Embiid had 43 points and 14 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-106 in a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams headed in opposite directions.
Harden makes 76ers debut in blowout win over Timberwolves
Read full article: Harden makes 76ers debut in blowout win over TimberwolvesJames Harden had 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in his 76ers debut, Joel Embiid added 34 points and 10 rebounds and Philadelphia routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-102 on Friday night.
Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops Xavier
Read full article: Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops XavierFormer UConn star James Bouknight of the Charlotte Hornets was tossed from his courtside side by a game official in the second half as the No. 24 Huskies held off Xavier 72-61.
Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123-120
Read full article: Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123-120Joel Embiid had 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists and the Philadelphia 76ers regrouped after squandering a 15-point lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120 on Thursday night.
Giannis pours in 50 to lead Bucks past Pacers 128-119
Read full article: Giannis pours in 50 to lead Bucks past Pacers 128-119Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points, two off his career best, and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the skidding Indiana Pacers 128-119.
Joel Embiid scores 40 points, 76ers hold off DeRozan, Bulls
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores 40 points, 76ers hold off DeRozan, BullsJoel Embiid dominated with 40 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame DeMar DeRozan’s season-high, 45-point game for Chicago to beat the Bulls 119-108 on Sunday.
Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101
Read full article: Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101Tyrese Haliburton scored seven of his 12 points in the fourth quarter on his way to a double-double, and the Sacramento Kings handed the stumbling Brooklyn Nets their sixth consecutive loss, 112-101.
Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus Embiid
Read full article: Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus EmbiidTyrese Maxey scored 33 points, including a driving layup with 26.4 seconds left in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead for good, and the 76ers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-119 without Joel Embiid.
Embiid ties career high with 50 points, 76ers beat Magic
Read full article: Embiid ties career high with 50 points, 76ers beat MagicJoel Embiid tied his career high with 50 points in just 27 minutes, leading a dominant third quarter that carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic.
James scores 34 but Lakers stumble, fall to Kings 125-116
Read full article: James scores 34 but Lakers stumble, fall to Kings 125-116De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, Chimezie Metu made a clutch 3-pointer with 46.7 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings ended their longest losing streak of the season by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116.
Embiid scores 41, 76ers beat Celtics 108-103
Read full article: Embiid scores 41, 76ers beat Celtics 108-103Joel Embiid scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three jumpers in the final minutes and three free throws in the last four seconds to ice it as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 108-103.
Fox, Hield lead Kings over Lakers 141-137 in triple OT
Read full article: Fox, Hield lead Kings over Lakers 141-137 in triple OTDe’Aaron Fox scored 34 points, Buddy Hield had 13 of his 25 points after regulation and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 141-137 in triple overtime Friday night.
Curry, Harris help 76ers stay alive, hold off Hawks 104-99
Read full article: Curry, Harris help 76ers stay alive, hold off Hawks 104-99Seth Curry hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinal series by beating the Atlanta Hawks 104-99 on Friday night.
Hornets' LaMelo Ball selected NBA Rookie of the Year
Read full article: Hornets' LaMelo Ball selected NBA Rookie of the YearCharlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball’s versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned him NBA Rookie of the Year honors despite missing 21 games with a fractured wrist.
Vin Diesel says 'Fast and Furious' saga planning an ending
Read full article: Vin Diesel says 'Fast and Furious' saga planning an endingVin Diesel made a mark as the street racer patriarch in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, but the storyline starring his longstanding character will soon come to an end.
Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd round
Read full article: Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd roundSteph Curry scored 30 points, Tobias Harris had 28 and the Philadelphia 76ers finished off the Washington Wizards in five games with a 29-112 victory Wednesday night.
Also-ran Kings beat contending Mavs 111-99 to finish sweep
Read full article: Also-ran Kings beat contending Mavs 111-99 to finish sweepBuddy Hield scored 27 points, Marvin Bagley III had 23 points and nine rebounds and Sacramento beat Dallas 111-99, giving the also-ran Kings a season sweep of the playoff-contending Mavericks.
Kentucky's Clarke mourned by teammates, basketball world
Read full article: Kentucky's Clarke mourned by teammates, basketball worldThe death of former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke following a car accident in Los Angeles sparked an outpouring of grief and support from around basketball, including reaction from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.
AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers
Read full article: AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ersMorey hasn't had to make any major moves in his first season running the Philadelphia 76ers. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)PHILADELPHIA – Like any top NBA executive this time of the season, Daryl Morey is trying to better his roster. “I just grabbed all the Sixers,” Morey said. “Younger fans want to feel like they’re part of something,” Morey told The Associated Press in an interview this week. “Well, we happen to have the best inside players in the NBA,” Morey said.
Embiid scores career-high 50 points to lead 76ers past Bulls
Read full article: Embiid scores career-high 50 points to lead 76ers past BullsPhiladelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)PHILADELPHIA – All-Star Joel Embiid scored a career-high 50 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-105 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Zach LaVine scored 30 points for the Bulls. But then Embiid returned and scored six points during a 7-0 spurt that made it 94-89. AdLAVINE LOVENBA All-Star reserves will be announced on Tuesday, and Bulls coach Billy Donovan thinks LaVine belongs on the list.
St. John's upsets No. 23 UConn 74-70 as teams renew rivalry
Read full article: St. John's upsets No. 23 UConn 74-70 as teams renew rivalryPosh Alexander scored 18 points to lead five players in double figures and the Red Storm came from behind to upset No. The Red Storm chipped away and Alexander tied the game at 59 with a pair of free throws. A 3-pointer by Earlington gave the Red Storm their first lead, 64-62, with just over four minutes left. BIG PICTURESt. John's: The Red Storm's defense, which had been forcing an average of 18 turnovers a game, got 18 on Monday. UP NEXTSt. John's: The Red Storm do not have another game scheduled until Jan. 27, when they visit DePaul.
Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuries
Read full article: Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuriesDenver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, left, blocks the shot attempt by Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Philadelphia. Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 12 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets past Philadelphia 115-103 on Saturday, beating a 76ers team that had only seven available players. Gary Harris scored 21 points for the Nuggets, who played without Michael Porter Jr. (19.5 points per game) because of health and safety protocols. Danny Green was the only regular in Philly’s starting lineup, joined by backups Dakota Mathias, Dwight Howard, Joe and Maxey. Maxey scored on a fastbreak dunk and Joe hit consecutive 3s to tie the game at 26.
Ben Simmons all in on 76ers’ new buzzword: accountability
Read full article: Ben Simmons all in on 76ers’ new buzzword: accountabilitySimmons says hes 100% healthy following surgery on his left knee in August that kept him from playing in the postseason. “I mean, you can’t just come into a situation like the bubble if you guys aren’t ready and don’t have that chemistry and accountability already,” Simmons said Friday. The same team Rivers coached last season that blew a 3-1 playoff series lead in the Western Conference semis and led him to leaving Los Angeles? Simmons said accountability -- the new buzzword in Philly - starts with the players. I think Doc would say the same thing, I go out there and make plays.”___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Prosecutor: Video shows NYC dismemberment suspect buying saw
Read full article: Prosecutor: Video shows NYC dismemberment suspect buying sawTyrese Haspil, 21, is escorted out of the 7th precinct by NYPD detectives, Friday, July 17, 2020, in New York.Haspil faces a murder charge in the death of Fahim Saleh, 33-year-old tech entrepreneur who was found dismembered inside his luxury Manhattan condo. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Prosecutor: Video shows NYC dismemberment suspect buying saw
Read full article: Prosecutor: Video shows NYC dismemberment suspect buying saw(AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)NEW YORK Surveillance video shows the personal assistant charged in the death of a 33-year-old tech entrepreneur found dismembered in his luxury Manhattan condo buying the electric saw and cleaning supplies that were left near the body, prosecutors said Saturday. Video surveillance from a hardware store Tuesday morning shows a man identified as Haspil purchasing the saw and cleaning supplies found at the seventh-floor apartment on the Lower East Side, according to the complaint. Saleh was stabbed five times in the neck and torso and had wounds on his arm and left hand. He was dismembered just below the knees, at both shoulders and the neck, according to court papers. Haspil handled finances and personal matters for Saleh, whose ventures included a ride-hailing service in Nigeria, Gokada.
Personal assistant charged in dismembered tech CEO's killing
Read full article: Personal assistant charged in dismembered tech CEO's killingTyrese Haspil, 21, is escorted out of the 7th precinct by NYPD detectives, Friday, July 17, 2020, in New York.Haspil faces a murder charge in the death of Fahim Saleh, 33-year-old tech entrepreneur who was found dismembered inside his luxury Manhattan condo. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournament
Read full article: No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournamentKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Top-ranked Kansas hasn't lost since Baylor stunned the Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse in January, that run of excellence driving coach Bill Self's squad to another regular-season Big 12 title and the top seed in the conference tournament. The Jayhawks (28-3) know all too well their next loss ends a dream, whether that's to win the Big 12 Tournament this week in Kansas City or the NCAA Tournament beginning next week. 10 seed Kansas State (10-21) and eighth-seeded Oklahoma State (17-14) plays No. You’ve got to come to play,” Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said.
DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl week
Read full article: DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl weekThe hitmaker will perform at multiple pre-Super Bowl events this week, which will be jam-packed with other A-list celebrities, including Diddy, Shaquille O'Neal, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Post Malone, Kevin Hart, Vin Diesel, Cardi B, Chris Brown, Guns N’ Roses and Maroon 5. I remember Super Bowl came here 10 years ago and it was a special time. Khaled will perform at Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest’s EA Sports Bowl, the VEWTOPIA Music Festival and Rolling Stone’s party. Others, too, will perform several times throughout the week, including Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, the Chainsmokers, DaBaby, Marshmello, Megan Thee Stallion, Meek Mill and Tiesto. Gaga, who headlined the halftime show in 2017, will perform at the same venue for AT&T TV Super Saturday Night, held a day before Super Bowl 54.