News archive: December 2015 (Page 11)
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NCAA news:
Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers. Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin with a career-high 32 points.
NCAA news:
Vanderbilt will be without the Southeastern Conference's top shot blocker for 4 to 6 weeks after junior Luke Kornet tore the MCL in his left knee in practice.
Former players
John 'Hot Rod' Williams is in the intensive care unit of a hospital in the Baton Rouge area battling cancer. He's 53 and fighting for his life.
News
Carmelo Anthony is frustrated by the lack of respect he's getting from referees but the Knicks star said he won't resort to flopping.
Injuries
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson underwent successful surgery this morning and he is expected to be out 8-10 weeks.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA announced that Al Jefferson of the Charlotte Hornets has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA Anti-Drug Program.
NBA games
The Thunder had its most breathtakingly efficient offensive stretch this season, as a small-ball lineup ran the Grizzlies ragged en route to a 125-88 win.
Stats
Klay Thompson sprained his right ankle Tuesday. Thompson scored a season-high 39 points and hit 10 3-pointers before ending his night on a sour note.
Injuries
Rockets forward Trevor Ariza left Tuesday’s game with a bruised lower back after taking a hard fall in the first quarter. X-rays were negative.
NCAA news:
London Perrantes turned out to be well enough to score all 13 of his points in the second half as Virginia beat West Virginia 70-54 in the Jimmy V Classic.
NBA D-League
Indiana Pacers forward Rakeem Christmas was Monday named NBA Development League Performer of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 30 – Sunday, Dec. 6.
NBA games
Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard all sat out and the San Antonio Spurs still rolled past the Sixers, 119-68 on Monday night.
Execs and owners
The Philadelphia 76ers announced the team has named Hall of Fame member and Chairman of the Board of Directors for USA Basketball Jerry Colangelo.
News
Nike has signed Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James to a lifetime deal in what is the largest single-athlete guarantee in company history.
Injuries
Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll is out indefinitely with a bruised right knee, the team said.