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• NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028

  11-03-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  The National Women's Soccer League will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team to begin play in 2028, Commissioner Jessica Berman said Wednesday. Berman had previously said the league was looking to add another team for 2028 but had not indicated a possible timeline. The NWSL opens its 2026 season this weekend with two new teams, the Boston Legacy and the Denver Summit, bringing the league to 16 teams. The NWSL announced in November that Atlanta had been awarded the 17th franchise, ow
  
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• Cavaliers vs Magic Prediction, Picks & Best Bet for Tonight’s NBA Game

  11-03-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Kia Center tonight for a matchup with the Orlando Magic. ESPN has live coverage of this one at 7:30 p.m. ET.James Harden already cooked Orlando earlier this season, and my Cavaliers vs. Magic predictions are eyeing an encore effort from "The Beard" this evening.Read on for my NBA picks and best bets for Wednesday, March 11. Cavaliers vs Magic predictionCavaliers vs Magic
  
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• Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Rockets vs. Nuggets, college basketball and more

  11-03-2026 20:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts
  
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• Stephen Curry begins on-court work, but will miss another 5 games for Warriors

  11-03-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Stephen Curry still isn’t coming through that door for the Golden State Warriors.The former MVP will miss at least another 10 days due to a persistent knee issue, the team announced Wednesday, describing the problem as “patella-femoral pain syndrome/bone bruising.” That guarantees him to miss another five games, bringing his total up to 20 straight absences.On the bright side, Curry has reportedly begun on-court work and will intensify workouts based on his progress.Curry last
  
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• Otega Oweh scores 23, hits late jumper, and Kentucky beats LSU 87-82 to open the SEC Tournament

  11-03-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 23 points, including a key jumper with 1:12 remaining, and Brandon Garrison added 17 points off the bench as No. 9 seed Kentucky beat 16th-seeded LSU 87-82 on Wednesday in the opening game of the SEC Tournament.Kentucky (20-12) advances to play No. 8 seed Missouri in the second round on Thursday. The Wildcats had not played on a Wednesday at this tournament since the SEC brought the event back in 1979.Garrison, who entered with just two made 3-poin
  
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• Bam's Big Night + Austin Reaves and Luka shine without LeBron

  11-03-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeOn this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine marvel at Bam Adebayo's big night as he passed Kobe Bryant for 2nd most points in a game in NBA History with 83.To round out the show, Tom and Dan take a look into the Lakers' success with Austin Reaves and Luca Doncic on the floor without LeBron James.All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Number!1:10 Big number: 83 - Bam Adebayo’s points vs. Washingto
  
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• Seventh-ranked Iowa State trounces Arizona State 91-42 in second round of Big 12 Tournament

  11-03-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 21 points, Joshua Jefferson had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and seventh-ranked Iowa State trounced turnover-prone Arizona State 91-42 on Wednesday in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.Blake Buchanan added 17 points and Tamin Lipsey had 11 for the fifth-seeded Cyclones (26-6), who beat the No. 14 seed Sun Devils (17-16) for the second time in less than a week while advancing to play No. 16 Texas Tech in the quarterfinals on Thursday.San
  
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• Did tanking and free-throw tactics ruin Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game?

  11-03-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  In making sense of Bam Adebayo’s historic night, a couple of things became clear.For one, the exasperation and handwringing is bordering on the absurd. For another, Adam Silver may have inadvertently found the NBA’s solution for tanking.In what has become the most unexpected individual performance in NBA history, the Miami Heat center dropped 83 points Tuesday, March 10, against the Washington Wizards. It was a singular achievement, one in which he surpassed late Lakers icon Kobe Bry
  
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• Rockets vs Nuggets Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for March 11

  11-03-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Our NBA player prop projections are here to help make your Rockets vs. Nuggets predictions process easier.Read on for our computer's free NBA picks for Wednesday night, featuring a five-star Tari Eason prop.Rockets vs Nuggets computer picks for March 11Rockets NuggetsEason o10.5 points 
  +100Gordon o2.5 assists 
  -105Sengun o17.5 points-120Hardaway Jr. o10.5 points-112Thompson o6.5 rebounds 
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• Raptors vs Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

  11-03-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Toronto Raptors will look to bounce back following a loss to the Houston Rockets last night. Luckily, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t a Top 10 team in the NBA.The Pelicans may not be tanking like some of the NBA’s other bottom feeders, but they aren’t exactly giving their all either.My Raptors vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks explain why Toronto will bounce back when they visit t
  
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• Koch, Stirtz key in 21-0 run, send Iowa to 75-64 win over Maryland in Big Ten Tournament's 2nd round

  11-03-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  CHICAGO (AP) — Cooper Koch scored a career-high 19 points, Bennett Stirtz added 17 and the pair fueled a run of 21 straight points to help send Iowa to a 75-64 win over Maryland in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday.Koch made 5 of 8 3-point attempts and Stirtz had eight assists and a team-high six rebounds for the ninth-seeded Hawkeyes (21-11), who snapped a three-game losing streak and will take on eighth-seeded Ohio State in a quarterfinal Thursday. Tavion Banks adde
  
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• Quadir Copeland scores 24 and NC State beats 15th-seeded Pittsburgh 98-88 in the ACC Tournament

  11-03-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quadir Copeland had 24 points and eight assists, Ven-Allen Lubin added 18 points and No. 7 seed N.C. State beat 15th-seeded Pittsburgh 98-88 on Wednesday in the second round of the ACC Tournament.N.C. State (20-12) advances to play No. 2 seed and 10th-ranked Virginia in the quarterfinals on Thursday. N.C. State led 51-50 at halftime as both teams shot over 60% from the field and had three players in double-figure scoring. The Wolfpack went 7 of 9 from 3-point range,
  
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• NBA best bets today, player props, picks: Target Jalen Brunson, Wolves-Clippers, Rockets-Nuggets on Wednesday

  11-03-2026 19:23 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA bets for Wednesday at FanDuel Sportsbook
  
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• Hendrickson joins Ravens, Crosby still on Raiders and QB Jones re-signs with Colts

  11-03-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Baltimore Ravens landed their star pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas for now and Daniel Jones is staying in Indianapolis as part of a busy start to the new league year.The biggest move Wednesday came when the Ravens agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract with four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson a day after backing out of a deal with the Raiders for Crosby over a failed physical, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
  
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• NBA third-quarter report cards: Grading all 15 teams in the West, where only two teams get high marks

  11-03-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  We have turned a corner around the 2025-26 NBA regular season’s 60-game mark, and that means it is well past time for our third-quarter report cards. After tackling the Eastern Conference, we move to the West, where we have given out two A’s.That’s right: The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are the class of the conference, favorites to meet in what could be a brutal Western Conference finals.As we have seen this week, the Denver Nuggets are right there with them whe
  
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• Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing baseball cards from Walmart

  11-03-2026 19:06 via yahoo.com
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — The head priest and dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh is facing charges after being accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart.The Very Rev. Aidan Smith was arrested Feb. 27 by police just after leaving the Walmart in Economy Borough, just outside Pittsburgh, with 27 packs of baseball cards concealed under his clothing and in a cardboard box, according to court records.Smith, 42, was charged with receiving stolen propert
  
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• Orlando's Paolo Banchero: 'I know I’m an All-Star in this league'

  11-03-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  While seemingly every player in Los Angeles for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game was counting down the minutes until they could hop on a plane, fly somewhere warm and spend a few days on vacation, Paolo Banchero was the opposite.Banchero was already in the Bahamas, but wished he were inside the Intut Dome. Banchero, who made the All-Star team in his second season but not the past two, opened up about that to Marc Spears of Andscape. "I looked in the mirror first. Over the All-Star break, I watched a l
  
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• Best NBA Player Props Today for March 11: The Miller Mix

  11-03-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.It’s a light night of NBA action with just six games on the board, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of value to be found in the player prop market.My favorites for today include OG Anunoby giving Jalen Brunson and KAT some support, and Brandon Miller doing more than just scoring for the Hornets.Check out those and all my NBA picks for Wednesday, March 11.Best NBA player props today
  
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• PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model

  11-03-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The PGA Tour wants to double the number of signature events and expand fields to 120 players with a 36-hole cut as it looks to overhaul its competitive model to bring the best players together on the best golf courses in big markets.It also would lead to two tracks of tournaments — some two dozen elite events and the rest of the tournaments that would be geared toward promotion.Missing from CEO Brian Rolapp's news conference on Wednesday were several ke
  
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• Game Preview #66 – Timberwolves at Clippers

  11-03-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  INGLEWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on February 26, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Knicks vs Jazz Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

  11-03-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The New York Knicks head to Utah looking to bounce back from a tough start to their west coast trip.New York dropped back-to-back games in Los Angeles, completing a stretch where they played 12 playoff contenders in 16 games.Now, the Knicks get to play just their fourth opponent with a losing record since February 4. My Knicks vs. Jazz predictions & NBA picks look for New York to get a cover on Wednesda
  
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• When will 2026 College Basketball Crown bracket be revealed?

  11-03-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  The 2026 College Basketball Crown bracket reveal has a set date and time.The men's college basketball postseason tournament will unveil its field Monday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. ET, USA TODAY Sports confirms. The bracket will be announced on the FS1 show "First Things First" with Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes. Fox Sports analysts LaPhonso Ellis and Danny Perkins will join the program as part of the reveal.March Madness live bracketology:NCAA Tournament bracket updates todayMarch Ma
  
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• In an era of unprecedented player movement, why one college basketball senior stuck around

  11-03-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Dixon could have left. The thought crossed the Duquesne forward's mind a few times over the years. Maybe more than a few.There might have been situations where Dixon could have found more playing time. Or more money. Or a higher profile. Or a mixture of all three. Yet as each offseason came, Dixon couldn't walk away from the school on a bluff overlooking the Monongahela River near downtown Pittsburgh. So even as teammates who became friends dipped in and out in sear
  
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• Three Takeaways from Brooklyn’s 138–100 loss to Detroit

  11-03-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  DETROIT, MI - MARCH 7: Danny Wolf #2 and Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrate after winning the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 7, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• AP WAS THERE: Kobe Bryant scores 81 points

  11-03-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  EDITOR'S NOTE: When Kobe Bryant scored 81 points for the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 22, 2006, against the Toronto Raptors, it was the second-most points scored by a player in NBA history. The record was set by Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 100 points on March 2, 1962, against the New York Knicks. Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo scored 83 points Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards to pass Bryant on the list of most points scored in an NBA game. The Associated Press is republishing its stor
  
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• Closing time: Victor Wembanyama's late-game defense is the Spurs' not-so-secret sauce

  11-03-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  After Victor Wembanyama hit 3-pointer No. 8 in San Antonio's home win against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night (sorry, Jaylen Brown), he was subbed out for backup Luke Kornet. When Wembanyama returned to the floor, his priorities had changed. Instead of seeking more shots, the 7-foot-5 center erased those launched by the Celtics, and if he didn't reach them, he changed them. This has been a staple recipe for the Spurs this season. When they find themselves in crunch time, they dial
  
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• Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks

  11-03-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s sports and youth minister said it's “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war.Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across North America in June, but Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country’s soccer team players are not safe in the U.S.,
  
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• Devin Booker is finding his rhythm at the perfect time for a playoff push

  11-03-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mar 6, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks on before the first half of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images It has been a solid run lately for the Phoenix Suns as they work through the schedule following the All-Star break and move toward a spot in either the Play-In or the postseason. The team is 4–1 over its last five games. You can certainly poi
  
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• Yahoo Fantasy x Arena Club Basketball Slab Packs Week 20 drop – Luka Dončić Hot Signatures among chase cards

  11-03-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Yahoo and Arena Club are teaming up to bring you weekly slab packs featuring top fantasy basketball players.We’re back hoops fans with another Yahoo Fantasy x Arena Club drop for Week 20. Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Slab Packs are a brand-new weekly drop featuring real, graded trading cards of the hottest fantasy performers in the NBA.If you’re new to Arena Club, here’s the lowdown. Arena Club is the premier online marketplace for sports cards, giving collectors a way to rip packs
  
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• What We Learned from the Spurs win over the Celtics

  11-03-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 10: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs jokes with Ron Harper Jr. #13 of the Boston Celtics at the end of the game at Frost Bank Center on March 10, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The vibe was off from the start in this one. It almost f
  
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• Game Preview: Knicks at Jazz, March 11, 2026

  11-03-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 05: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 eof the New York Knicks in action during the game against Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz at Madison Square Garden on December 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Knicks (41*-25) visit the Utah Jazz (20-45) tonight at Delta Center in Salt Lake City tonight. New York aims to maintain their position near the top of the East while the Jazz continue to fight for the worst record in the West
  
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• Lakers’ defensive progress showcased in two biggest wins of season

  11-03-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  After a slow defensive start to the season, it’s been clear that the Lakers have turned a corner on that end of the floor.And their victories over the Knicks on Sunday and Timberwolves on Tuesday, their two best wins of the season, highlighted how much progress they’ve made.Based on their roster construction, the Lakers weren’t projected to be one of the league’s best defenses. And they knew this too, hoping to be around average on that end of the floor.But their sta
  
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• Bam Adebayo’s girlfriend A’ja Wilson has drug test joke after historic 83-point game

  11-03-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  The four-time WNBA MVP joked that the NBA will drug test her boyfriend, Heat center Bam Adebayo after his historic 83-point night in. 150-129 win against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson couldn’t help herself. The four-time WNBA MVP joked that the NBA will drug test her boyfriend, Heat center Bam Adebayo, after his historic 83-point night in a 150-129 win against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.“Go ahead and pee in that cup my boi! ,&rdq
  
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• Rockets vs Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

  11-03-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Denver Nuggets host the Houston Rockets tonight as Western Conference powerhouses do battle for the fourth and final time this season.Kevin Durant has been electric on the road this season, and my Rockets vs Nuggets predictions expect him to shine offensively at Ball Arena.Here are my best free NBA picks for this heavyweight bout on Wednesday, March 11.Rockets vs Nuggets predictionRockets vs Nuggets bes
  
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• 3-man Fastbreak: Potential first round matchups, timing of skid, and Huerter’s role

  11-03-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 09: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons walks down the court during the first half of a basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 09, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Detroit
  
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• NBA world reacts to Bam Adebayo's historic, wild 83-point game

  11-03-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Who?!?That was everybody's reaction to the news that Miami’s Bam Adebayo scored 83 and passed Kobe Bryant for the second-most points scored in an NBA game. If you had given me 100 choices before the season to name the player I thought would score 83 in a game, I'm not sure I would have named Adebayo — he would have been fourth or fifth on his own team.As it happened and the news spread around the league, reactions started pouring in from fellow players and former teammates. Bro what&
  
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• Warriors’ NBA playoff picture gets murkier after Ls to Jazz, Bulls

  11-03-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors lost two “winnable” games, to use Steve Kerr’s words. As a consequence, they would now have to win two much tougher ones to escape the play-in.Back-to-back losses to the Jazz and Bulls — 48 wins between them — dropped the Warriors a game below .500 and a half-game back of the surging LA Clippers, who don’t look poised to relinquish the No. 8 seed now that they have overtaken the B-Dubs with 17 games left.What does the “
  
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• Steve Kerr reaffirms desire for 72-game NBA season after Stephen A. Smith criticizes stance: 'I'm not an idiot'

  11-03-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Steve Kerr is going to speak his mind. That's what he's done throughout his 12-season tenure as the Golden State Warriors' head coach. Backlash doesn't deter him.He said Tuesday before the Warriors' 130-124 overtime defeat to the Chicago Bulls — their fifth loss in the past six games — that he wasn't even aware of Stephen A. Smith's response to him once again pushing for a shortened NBA season that he believes would lead to a more competitive and healthier league.Although Smith prefa
  
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• Highlights: Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox lead Spurs in win over the Celtics

  11-03-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mar 10, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Boston Celtics at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Spurs won their fifth game in a row as they continue to prepare for the playoffs. Victor Wembanyama led all players with 39 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. He also shot 8 – 15 from beyond the arc, showing off his offensive versatility despite defenses
  
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• Hornets vs Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

  11-03-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings go to battle this evening at the Golden 1 Center, with tip-off scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.Sacramento has found a rhythm lately, and my Hornets vs. Kings predictions are eyeing them to keep this one competitive.Read more in my NBA picks for Wednesday, March 11.Hornets vs Kings predictionHornets vs Kings best bet: Kings +12.5 (-110)The Sacramento Kings are one of the w
  
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• As injury woes mount, Sixers look like they'll need answers out of left field

  11-03-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  As injury woes mount, Sixers look like they'll need answers out of left field  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers’ outlook has darkened considerably over the past month. Since earning a good, gritty road win over the Suns on Feb. 7, the Sixers have gone 5-8 and fallen into the Eastern Conference’s play-in tournament spots. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe have all picked up significant injuries. Only Edgecombe is back in action. Paul George i
  
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• Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Which role player is most important in playoffs?

  11-03-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 8: Jaylon Tyson #20 and Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the introductions against the Boston Celtics on March 8, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty I
  
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• Bam Adebayo’s 83-point domination under intense scrutiny from Heat rivals

  11-03-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Adebayo hateThe Wizards couldn’t stop Bam Adebayo, but the haters sure are trying to bring him down.The Heat star’s historic 83-point effort Tuesday — the second-most points scored in a game in NBA history — has led to some Silky Johnson-level of hating from his NBA brethren.76ers wing Kelly Oubre, whose career-high of 40 points isn’t even half of Adebayo’s output, all but said he views Joel Embiid’s 70-point game in 2024 as more impressive.Bam Adebayo c
  
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• The Lakers are finding their stride with a month left in the season

  11-03-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Don’t blink…the Lakers are in fourth place in the West. They look good defensively, They’ve won six of their last seven games. Deandre Ayton even has been a difference-maker. Could the Lakers be turning things around? Things change fast in the NBA. Just a few weeks ago, it was time to press the panic button. They had gone 4-4 on their eight-game homestand. They had lost three games in a row. Since then, they’ve been on a dramatic upswing, capped most
  
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• Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets instantly for Nuggets-Rockets, Texas-Ole Miss on Wednesday

  11-03-2026 16:04 via cbssports.com
  
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• A vindicating night in a crazy year for Cameron Payne

  11-03-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Trendon Watford #12 dumps water on Cameron Payne #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers after the 139-129 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sixers snappin
  
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• Russian anthem played again at Paralympics after Germany athletes' protest at Milan Cortina

  11-03-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Russian national anthem rang again at the Paralympics on Wednesday, a day after Germany athletes appeared to stage a protest in the podium ceremony at Milan Cortina.Ivan Golubkov won Russia's third gold of these Games in the men's Para cross-country 10km interval start sitting. Anastasiia Bagiian then added the nations' fourth gold by winning the women’s Para cross-country 10km interval start classic for athletes with vision impaired.”I am very happy," Golubkov said. "I spent 20
  
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• Why Bam Adebayo deserved 83-point night of indulgence during demanding Heat season

  11-03-2026 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  You generally think “culture” when the Miami Heat come up. It’s a term of respect or eyeroll-inducing depending on your point of view, but people are well aware of the connection by now. Toughness, physicality, conditioning. An unrelenting pursuit of winning, against the odds or the loud (and, frankly, sometimes understandable) call for ping-pong balls.The word I associate with the Heat is adaptability. There are core tenets with this franchise, but the ability to shapeshi
  
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• Knicks Bulletin: ‘A lot of people made expectations on my arrival’

  11-03-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  ATLANTA, GA - MAY 2: Edrice Adebayo poses for a portrait during Adidas Nations Atlanta on May 2, 2015 at the JW Marriott in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Getty Images) | Getty Images History was made yesterday, and it was made in the most bizarre of ways.Didn’t involve the Knicks, but it surely did involve a bunch of shaddy fouling, freebies… and #HeatCulture, amirite?New York is playing the Jazz tonight. Who says Landry Shamet cannot hit 130 on the dot? Anyway, here&rsquo
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Playoff Primer, Part 6: Suns and Wizards are best teams to stack — Week 21 schedule analysis

  11-03-2026 15:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  For those playing in leagues using Yahoo default settings, it's go time. Week 21 officially kicks off the fantasy basketball playoffs, and the schedule gives you some real angles to work with — two five-game teams, a light Sunday to close the week. Here's the scoop on how to navigate it.More Playoff PrimersPart 1: How to Prepare in Each FormatPart 2: Week 19 Schedule AnalysisPart 3: What to Do About Injured PlayersPart 4: Week 20 Schedule AnalysisPart 5: Second-Half Breakouts to HoldPart 6
  
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