West Virginia will aim to continue its sharp shooting on Saturday when it hosts UAB in the second contest of their four-game homestand in Morgantown, W. Va.The Mountaineers (7-2) shot a blistering… Continue Reading
Butler seeks fourth straight win in first clash against Cal
Butler will get a final tune-up before a rugged start to Big East play when the Bulldogs visit winless Cal for a nonconference men’s basketball contest Saturday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif.The Bul… Continue Reading
Penn State WR Parker Washington declares for NFL draft
Penn State receiver Parker Washington announced Friday that he is entering the NFL draft.Washington had 46 catches for 611 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games this season before missing the final… Continue Reading
St. John’s wary of upset-minded New Hampshire
A lopsided defeat last weekend against nationally ranked Iowa State served as a wakeup call for St. John’s for its Big East opener Wednesday night.Next up for the Red Storm: An opponent coming off… Continue Reading
Freshman phenom leads boosted Villanova against Boston College
There’s a direct correlation between the return of Cam Whitmore and Villanova’s two-game winning streak.Whitmore, a highly-touted freshman, had seven points and three steals in a 70-66 win over Okl… Continue Reading
Celtics, Warriors not at full strength entering NBA Finals rematch
The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors will be well-rested, but still not at full strength, when they go head-to-head Saturday night in San Francisco in a rematch of June’s NBA Finals.The War… Continue Reading
Hall of Famer Larry Brown (health) resigns from Memphis job
Hall of Fame member Larry Brown resigned his role as a special adviser to the Memphis program on Friday due to ongoing health concerns.The school said Brown’s health issues are not considered serio… Continue Reading
Ole Miss faces Valparaiso for first time since ‘The Shot’
Ole Miss and Valparaiso have met only twice before, but there is history behind their meeting Saturday afternoon in Oxford, Miss.It is just four months shy of 25 years ago when the two teams played… Continue Reading
UNLV puts undefeated season on line vs. Washington State
No matter where UNLV has played this season, the Runnin’ Rebels have won. And on Saturday, they’ll play in the third straight different venue in their own area, seeking to go 10-0 on the season.UNL… Continue Reading
Michigan State braces for test from upstart Brown
Michigan State gets a much needed breather next week. The Spartans still have one piece of unfinished business before they can take a break, however.The Spartans host Brown on Saturday in East Lans… Continue Reading
Cincinnati, Xavier fired up for Crosstown Shootout
Cincinnati will host its archrival in front of a capacity crowd on Saturday afternoon when it welcomes Xavier in the 90th edition of the Crosstown Shootout between the city rivals.The two teams met… Continue Reading
Pitt aims to start new streak, hosts Sacred Heart
Pitt looks to rebound from a narrow loss when it hosts Sacred Heart on Saturday afternoon in the opener of a two-game homestand.The Panthers (6-4) saw their five-game winning streak come to a halt… Continue Reading
UNC’s search for answers continues vs. Georgia Tech
North Carolina aims to end a four-game losing streak Saturday when it hosts Georgia Tech in an Atlantic Coast Conference clash at Chapel Hill, N.C.The latest loss for the Tar Heels (5-4, 0-1 ACC) c… Continue Reading
Providence hosts Albany in final prep before Big East play
When Providence landed Kentucky transfer Bryce Hopkins, hefty expectations loomed considering he was the program’s highest-rated prospect since Kris Dunn.Hopkins is living up to the hype.Hopkins… Continue Reading
Louisville vs. Florida State: Somebody will win
Florida State and Louisville collectively have one victory in 18 combined games so far this season.Each school is in the midst of its worst start in decades, but will look for an elusive win on Sat… Continue Reading