Houston’s steady veterans, talented young players lead Cougars over Virginia a week after loss to Alabama

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. —  Houston had a problem… again. The No. 5 Cougars, one week removed from blowing a 15-point lead against Alabama, had seen a double-digit lead vs. No. 2 Virginia dwindle... Read more »

Patrick Beverley, Cam Reddish and more

It’s time for another edition of our trade rumors rankings series, where we rank the five NBA players who have appeared most frequently in trade scuttle over the previous week. With the... Read more »

Kansas vs. Indiana prediction, odds, line: 2022 college basketball picks, Dec. 17 best bets from proven model

The No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks look to stay hot when they take on the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers in a key non-conference matchup in Lawrence, Kan., on Saturday. The Jayhawks (9-1), the... Read more »

Laker role players step up with Anthony Davis sidelined to give the team its best all-around win of the season

A member of the Los Angeles Lakers got MVP chants during Friday’s 126-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets, but it probably wasn’t who you’re thinking. It wasn’t Anthony Davis, the Laker playing... Read more »

Robert Williams III’s return to action spoiled as Celtics fall to Magic 117-109

The Boston Celtics couldn’t get it done against the visiting Magic Friday night, losing 117-109 and posting just the third home loss of the season for the club.  The crowd was buzzing... Read more »

Gonzaga vs. Alabama: Prediction, pick, spread, basketball game odds, live stream, watch online, TV channel

No. 4 Alabama and No. 15 Gonzaga have played two of the toughest nonconference schedules in college basketball. Now, on Saturday, they will face each other on CBS in one last showcase... Read more »

Cavaliers vs. Pacers odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Dec. 16 predictions from proven computer model

The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-11) will be looking to build on their 105-90 win at Dallas when they face the Indiana Pacers (15-14) on Friday night. Cleveland has won two of its last three games,... Read more »

History tells us the 49ers are dangerous, plus even with Carlos Rodón, Yankees’ rotation isn’t perfect

Good morning to everyone but especially to… THE NFC WEST-CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS We have our first division champion of 2022, and they don’t look like slowing down any time soon. Behind... Read more »

How to watch, broadcast, lineups (12/16)

The 22-7 Boston Celtics head home to TD Garden for an extended home stand they will kick off against a resurgent 9-20 Orlando Magic whose record belies the fact they have won... Read more »

College basketball power rankings: UConn goes to No. 1 in advance of maybe the best Saturday of regular season

1 Record: 11-0 | Last week: 2. At this point, UConn has the resume and the look of the best team in college basketball. No. 1 team in multiple predictive metrics, including... Read more »