George left the Clippers to sign a $212 million deal with the 76ers in free agency this past offseason.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ 34 points not enough in Knicks’ 121-116 loss to Hawks
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John Calipari wins Arkansas debut as 16th-ranked Razorbacks beat Lipscomb 76-60
John Calipari won his debut as Arkansas coach when the 16th-ranked Razorbacks held off a second-half rally by Lipscomb and pulled away for a 76-60 victory Wednesday night. Freshman guard Boogie Fland scored 17 points and Florida Atlantic transfer Johnell Davis added 15 for Arkansas. Calipari, who left Southeastern Conference rival Kentucky after last season, had previously been booed incessantly whenever stepping foot in Bud Walton Arena.
Coach Nick Nurse confirms Joel Embiid to make his season debut Tuesday vs. Knicks
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Kelly and Jones lead No. 11 Auburn to easy 94-43 win over Vermont
Miles Kelly scored 21 points, Denver Jones added 16 and No. 11 Auburn cruised to a 94-43 season-opening home victory over Vermont on Wednesday night. Chaney Johnson had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Tigers, who have now won 55 consecutive non-conference home games. Auburn led Vermont by 25 at halftime and opened the second half on a 35-4 run.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 76-60 win over Lipscomb
Arkansas basketball head coach John Calipari. © Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images On a picture-perfect night in Fayetteville, the Arkansas basketball team (1-0) defeated the Lipscomb Bisons (0-1), 76-60, in front of a sparse crowd inside Bud Walton Arena.
Dallas Goedert optimistic for Cowboys after returning to practice
The Eagles' tight end has been out since Week 6 but aims to return Sunday against the Cowboys.
Braeden Shrewsberry, Markus Burton lead veteran Notre Dame past Stonehill 89-60 in opener
Matt Allocco added 10 points for the Fighting Irish and Kebba Njie grabbed 10 rebounds to go with nine points. Todd Brogna scored 16 points and Ethan Meuser and Louie Semona had 11 each for the Skyhawks (1-1).
No. 3 UConn dominate Sacred Heart in 92-56 season-opening win
Alex Karaban had 20 points, seven rebounds, seven blocks and six assists as No. 3 UConn opened the season with a 92-56 win over Sacred Heart on Wednesday night.
Virginia outlasts Campbell to give interim head coach Ron Sanchez a victory in his debut
Freshman Jacob Cofie had 16 points, Elijah Saunders scored nine of his 11 points in the second half and Virginia outlasted Campbell 65-56 on Wednesday night to begin the Ron Sanchez era. Sanchez was named interim head coach on Oct. 18 after three-time national coach of the year Tony Bennett retired. Sanchez spent 10 seasons on Bennett’s staff at Virginia in two different stints, 2009-19 and 2023-24.
Karaban has big all-around game as No. 3 UConn beats Sacred Heart 92-56 in season opener
Liam McNeeley added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Huskies, seeking their third consecutive NCAA championship. Solo Ball scored 16. Tarris Reed Jr. finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds off the bench as Connecticut outrebounded Sacred Heart 47-25.
DJ Moore says “tweaked” ankle forced him to leave the field mid-play
The Bears receiver defended himself amid criticism he quit on his quarterback and his team Sunday.
Max Brosmer has helped Minnesota make a sharp turn into a pass-first team in his only Big Ten season
The ball has been in the air for Minnesota this year more than it’s stayed on the ground, the first time since 2007.
UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle boxing action Nov. 6-9
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