Coach K needs to suspend Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen has now tripped an opponent three times. Not once. Not twice. Three times. Mike Krzyzewski, mostly, let it slide the first two times. He cannot do so again.
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Duke's Allen T'd up again for tripping opponent
Duke guard Grayson Allen is at the center of a tripping controversy again, after the junior received a technical foul for tripping an opponent on Wednesday night against Elon.
Former coach Karl lambasts Melo in new book
George Karl wrote in his new book that trading away Carmelo Anthony from the Nuggets in 2011 was "a sweet release for the coach and the team, like popping a blister."
Stoops: Mixon suspension not sufficient today
Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday that Joe Mixon would have been dismissed right away after punching a female student if it happened now, instead of being suspended for a year.
OBJ fined $18K for Craig Sager cleats, WR says
Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said he was fined $18,000 by the NFL for wearing nonconforming cleats that were a tribute to the late broadcaster Craig Sager.
Ex-Browns WR Hartline: Pryor a 'flash in the pan'
Brian Hartline said he doesn't believe former fellow Browns receiver Terrelle Pryor has what it takes to be a true franchise player for Cleveland.
Wade: Reeling Bulls asking too much of Butler
Dwyane Wade believes the Bulls are putting too much pressure on Jimmy Butler late in games and thinks a more versatile offense will help Chicago change some dismal late-game numbers.
Allen doesn't plan on tripping another player again (1:53)
Grayson Allen's history of tripping (0:31)
Quentin Snider etches career night into Louisville-Kentucky legend
For Louisville native Quentin Snider, Wednesday's renewal of the Kentucky rivalry meant everything. So he took matters into his own hands.
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Cavaliers size up the Bucks as a potential playoff foe
The Bucks officially have the Cavaliers' attention, as their three meetings this season have the defending champs wary of the young Milwaukee upstarts.
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Top NBA moments from Wednesday
Westbrook puts the moves on Davis to support OKC win
Westbrook puts the moves on Davis to support OKC win
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Curry hangs in the air for the buzzer beater
Curry hangs in the air for the buzzer beater
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Harden doing it all with steal and nifty pass
Harden doing it all with steal and nifty pass
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Matthews locks down Lillard to seal Mavs' win
Matthews locks down Lillard to seal Mavs' win
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Booker steps aside of Harrell slam
Booker steps aside of Harrell slam
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Gobert knees Barnes in stomach on dunk
Gobert knees Barnes in stomach on dunk
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Napier drops it to Harkless for the flush
Napier drops it to Harkless for the flush
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Thornton finds a gap and steals for a bucket
Thornton finds a gap and steals for a bucket
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Cousins shakes off Gobert, throws one down
Cousins shakes off Gobert, throws one down
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Butler hits the baseline and dunks
Butler hits the baseline and dunks
Booker blasts to the basket to posterize Wiltjer in loss (0:28)
Derrick Rose: 'We're going to bring some Knicks fans back'
Winning games is a surefire way to win over those lost Knicks fans, and Derrick Rose's comments suggest he sees a long-term future in New York.
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ESPN's NFL MVP poll: Brady still No. 1, Rodgers on the rise
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NFL Nation reporters assess the biggest injuries across the league, including updates on Vikings RB Adrian Peterson and Texans RB Lamar Miller.
NFL Playoff Bubble: The cases for and against nine teams' postseason chances
With only four teams having secured a playoff spot, the postseason is still up for grabs. Here's a look at where teams stand with two games remaining.
Should NFL hopefuls skip bowls? It's complicated
If former college football standouts are to be believed, skipping bowl season in favor of draft preparation won't become a trend in the near future.
What to watch for during bowl season
Will the Big Ten maintain its dominance? Can the SEC rebound? Does Deshaun Watson have what it takes to stop the Crimson Tide's dynasty? There's a lot to look forward to as bowl season heats up.
BYU's INT seals Poinsettia Bowl victory (1:42)
Tyronn Lue and the art of igniting LeBron James
Most coaches challenge The King at their own peril. But as the Cavs found out in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Lue is not like most coaches.
Things aren't quite as they seem for Cavs after season's first trimester
As good as the Cavs can feel after beating the Bucks, Cleveland's Eastern Conference-leading record isn't as encouraging as it suggests.
Hopefully MJ didn't do any permanent damage to his golf swing
Michael Jordan can add one more GOAT accolade to his resume: Greatest Charles Barkley golf swing impression of all time.
McGrady in utter disbelief over HOF candidacy (1:37)
Would you rather have Giannis-Jabari or Towns-Wiggins?
Which duo is better right now -- Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker or Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins? And, more importantly, which duo projects to be better down the line?
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Who is the next Ronda Rousey?
No matter what happens in Ronda Rousey's comeback fight on Dec. 30, women's MMA will evolve. Here are six women who can fill the void Rousey is sure to leave behind whenever she moves on.
To the legends and the lost: Best photos of 2016
This year, we crowned champions and bid some farewell. Here are a few of the most iconic moments of 2016.
Bobby and Paul Petrino at ends of CFB's financial divide
Bobby Petrino's Louisville team features a Heisman winner playing in front of deep-pocketed donors. In Idaho, his brother Paul has also built a winner, one that's leaving the FBS.
Jim Harbaugh vs. Jimbo Fisher: A ref-ranting tale of the tape
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Deep into the offseason, household names are still looking for homes. Here's what's behind the wait and why it might not be a one-year thing.
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Chris Sale is cut from a different cloth
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The patience of Pelicans star Anthony Davis
While Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry preaches pace, star big man Anthony Davis practices patience on a team likely to miss the playoffs again.
This is the Knicks team Phil Jackson envisioned
Each of the Knicks' big-name additions played a key role in New York's comeback victory over the Pacers on Tuesday.
Big Question: Concussion protocol
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Lawsuit: MSU didn't act on sex abuse claims
A lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, a former MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor, and that MSU officials missed warning signs about Nassar, who has been accused of multiple sex crimes.
Seven things that will shape soccer in 2017
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La Ofensiva en Serie de Raúl Allegre
Aaron Rodgers y los Packers recuperaron el control de su destino de postemporada, mientras los Panthers piensan en lo que pudo ser, señala Raúl Allegre en su pieza semanal.
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Allen gets tech for tripping Elon player
Controversy finds Duke's Grayson Allen again when he gets tangled up with Steven Santa Ana and then trips the Elon guard, resulting in Allen being assessed a technical foul.
Coach K: 'What Grayson did was unacceptable'
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said Grayson Allen apologized to Steven Santa Ana after the Blue Devils' victory over Elon. Allen was called for a technical foul after tripping Santa Ana in the first half.
Allen emotional postgame after tripping incident
Grayson Allen addressed the media after tripping Elon's Steven Santa Ana, saying he apologized after the game and doesn't see this behavior continuing.
Snider's big game leads Louisville by Kentucky
In a game that lived up to the hype, Quentin Snider put up 22 points and added five assists in No. 10 Louisville's 73-70 win over No. 6 Kentucky.
Interception seals bowl victory for BYU
Kai Nacua picks off Wyoming QB Josh Allen with 1:22 left. The Cougars took two knees to run out the clock and secure the Poinsettia Bowl win over their former conference rival.
Booker puts Wiltjer on a poster
Kyle Wiltjer tries to block fellow former Kentucky Wildcat Devin Booker's late-game dunk attempt, but ends up posterized.
Gobert knees Barnes in stomach on dunk
Matt Barnes came just a bit too late to stop Rudy Gobert from scoring, and instead took a knee to the stomach for his troubles.
Jefferson fired up at refs, gets tossed
Richard Jefferson gets tangled up with Thon Maker and the two need to be seperated. Jefferson would ultimately be ejected after arguing with the referees and throws his jersey into the crowd on the way out.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
The Knicks were feeling optimistic about their potential the day after their comeback win over Indiana. "With this team and the talent that we have, we have the opportunity to do something special and solidify our self as one of the top seeds in the East," Carmelo Anthony said Wednesday. "But we have to work on some things and get better."
Cousins shakes off Gobert, throws one down
Rudy Gobert bites on DeMarcus Cousins' pump fake, allowing Boogie to throw down a vicious one-handed dunk.
Butler can't concentrate with loud arena music
Before shooting a technical foul, Jimmy Butler gives the ball back to the official and signals to the scorer's table to turn down the blaring Christmas music in the United Center.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
BYU holds on to beat Wyoming 24-21 in the Poinsettia Bowl. The ViewFromVegas is Wyoming rallied to get in the back door as a 10-point underdog. Favorites have won 7 of the 9 bowls so far, but underdogs lead 5-4 ATS with three losing 'dogs staying within the spread. The game stayed under the betting total of 56.5 points and unders are now 8-1 as the only over was in last night's Boca Raton Bowl.
Wyoming not going away quietly
Josh Allen lofts it to Tanner Gentry for a 23-yard TD, cutting BYU's lead to 24-21 with just over 2:00 left in the fourth quarter of the Poinsettia Bowl.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
That's an impressive win for a Virginia team that just held Cal to 52 points and snapped the Bears' lengthy home streak. Kyle Guy showed up in the second half and hit critical shots in a tough road environment. Interesting night for the ACC. Should be an interesting race, too.
Wyoming answers with touchdown
Josh Allen finds Tanner Gentry in the back of the end zone for a 9-yard TD, cutting Wyoming's deficit to 24-14 in the fourth quarter against BYU in the Poinsettia Bowl.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
Shot-clock malfunction leads to shot clock violation for Cal upon further review. Unfair to Cal. Not their fault the clock stopped midgame, resulting in a crucial turnover with Virginia up by one late. Virginia hits the shot, extends lead to 3. Not right.
Westbrook, Thunder top Pelicans on road
Anthony Davis' double-double of 34 points and 15 rebounds was not enough as Russell Westbrook's 42 points and 10 rebounds led the Thunder past the Pelicans 121-110.
Booker steps aside for Harrell's slam
Devin Booker does not want to get dunked on, so he moves out of the way of Montrezl Harrell as he flies in for the slam.
Williams takes it to the house
BYU RB Jamaal Williams breaks loose for a 36-yard TD run, extending the Cougars' fourth-quarter lead to 24-7 over Wyoming in the Poinsettia Bowl.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
Cal just a different team when both Ivan Rabb and Jabari Bird are healthy. But Kyle Guy continues to hit big shots down the stretch. Not a great night for either team from the 3-point line. But Guy's seven-point barrage has been one of the most impressive stretches of the week.
Drummond airballs free throw
Andre Drummond's free-throw percentage has improved this season, but you wouldn't know it from this airball against the Grizzlies.
Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer
Cal learning what other Virginia foes have experienced this season. When the Cavs pressure, they're not giving up easy looks and they're going to force you to prove your shooting ability. Lot of teams that look wonderful when they're running, exposed when forced into sloppy half-court sets by Cavs.
BYU comes up with crazy tipped TD catch
Tanner Mangum's pass bounced off one BYU receiver and two Wyoming defenders before Tanner Balderree ends up catching it in the back of the end zone for the score.
Justin Verrier ESPN Staff Writer
The Pelicans have made it very clear that this current five-game road stretch could ultimately be the difference in their season. "We've been making it known," Anthony Davis said after a 121-110 loss to OKC. "Nothing that needs to be thought about. Everybody in here knows we need to win all five games."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Jazz's tendency to let big leads slip away at home against sub-.500 teams finally bites them. Utah escaped against the Suns and Mavs, but the Kings came back from 20 down to pull off the 94-93 upset.