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Paolo Banchero ties Magic record with a 37-point first half. He finishes with a career-high 50

Oct. 28, 2024 21:51 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had the best night of his career on Monday night. Banchero tied the Orlando Magic record for points in a half, scoring 37 in the first two quarters against the Indiana Pacers. He finished with a career-high 50 points — tying the fifth-highest...

Oregon exploited a loophole in its win over Ohio State, part of a long tradition in rule-bending

Oct. 18, 2024 07:17 AM EDT

By his own admission, Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the rest of his staff — currently at 30 and counting — spend “an inordinate amount of time” exploring all kinds of potential situations that may pop up during a game. Some happen. Some don't. Some get saved for a rainy day....

The Lakers will honor Jerry West this season with a uniform band featuring his No. 44

Sep. 10, 2024 17:52 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Jerry West in the upcoming season with a uniform band featuring his No. 44. The Lakers announced their plan Tuesday to remember West, who died in June at 86. The purple band on the left shoulder of the...

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don't have the NBA

Aug. 06, 2024 13:21 PM EDT

Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. The Hall of Fame player announced Tuesday that he will not retire next season, reversing the announcement he made in June during the NBA Finals. Barkley said at the time that the...