England have won each of their last four U20 Six Nations fixtures against Wales, averaging 5.8 tries per game and enjoying an average winning margin of 27 points in that run. This will be the second time Wales and England have met at Cardiff Arms Park in the U20 Six Nations, the previous clash there […]
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‘Hellified' Kuminga impresses Butler in explosive Warriors return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO – Having watched from the sidelines for the past two months while the Warriors added Jimmy Butler and instantly transformed into a legitimate contender in the NBA’s Western Conference, Jonathan Kuminga’s biggest concern coming back Thursday was not to mess things up.
Butler almost laughed at that idea.
“You can’t mess [anything] up whenever everybody wants everybody to be great,” Butler said after Golden State’s 130-104 win against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. “We don’t got no selfish people on this team. I’m going to come in there and tell him, ‘Be you, be you, be you.’
“He’s here and he’s been doing him for some time now, and I want [him] to be [him] more than anybody. You come in and play basketball the way you know how. I myself and everybody else will make sure that we fit your game.”
Playing for the first time since suffering a serious ankle injury against the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 4, Kuminga had a solid enough game and a few times flashed some of the athleticism that has kept him a prized prospect in Golden State despite multiple attempts by opponents to trade for him.
Welcome back, JK 😤 pic.twitter.com/orHlyskYM7
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2025
Kuminga logged nearly 20 minutes off the bench, scoring 18 points (second on the Warriors behind Draymond Green’s 23) while connecting on seven of his 10 shot attempts. Kuminga was in attack mode almost from the jump and maintained that energy throughout the night.
“I thought he played really hard, and what you notice is just the different dimension he gives us with his explosion to the rim,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “The way teams are playing Steph [Curry], everybody now is just top-locking him. It makes sense because you’re trying to take away Steph, but then you don’t have help in certain areas.
“So if you have a guy like JK who can attack and score at the rim, it’s a huge help. Just really happy for him. He’s put a lot of work in … and it took him quite a while to get to this point. There was a lot of hard work that went into it and I’m proud of him.”
The Warriors were mired in mediocrity and an erratic team at best before general manager Mike Dunleavy swung the trade for Butler in early February. That deal elevated Golden State to another level and completely changed the outlook for Kerr and his players.
Getting Kuminga back might not have that same type of impact, but it assuredly adds another top-flight scorer to a unit that already has several of those.
Kuminga also was a core part of the Warriors’ defense that forced 14 turnovers and limited the Kings to 37.8-percent shooting from distance.
“Just pretty much getting to where I needed to get to make things happen,” Kuminga said. “Being in the right situation, being in the right position to make everything smooth. Just having [Butler and Green] and the way they’re making things look easier, it’s kind of helped me just to go out there and be myself and not rushing.”
Kuminga back in the mix just as the NBA playoff race heats up gives the Warriors another proven scorer and defender who definitely can make a big difference in any game that he plays.
He got the assist on Curry’s 3,999th career 3-pointer, then later added two of his patented powerful dunks, including a one-handed windmill that had the Chase Center crowd roaring.
“I love that my man came out there aggressive, putting the ball in the basket, high energy, jumping out the gym and dunking the basketball,” Butler said. “I want him to be him to the best of his abilities, continually be great and help this squad achieve something special.
“He’s a hellified athlete. He’s a scorer. He wants to be great and he’s going to do whatever anybody asks him to do on both sides of the ball. That’s what you can ask of anybody, let alone a young player that has as much upside as he does. I see why they want him here.”
Trey Autry had 23 points in George Washington's 88-81 victory over Fordham on Thursday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Autry went 8 of 14 from the field (7 for 13 from 3-point range) for the Revolutionaries (21-11). Rafael Castro scored 17 points and added eight rebounds.
Watch Steph Curry make history with his 4,000th career 3-pointer originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Steph Curry once again etched his name in the NBA record books.
Curry became the first player in NBA history to record 4,000 made 3-pointers Thursday after draining a triple in the third quarter of the Warriors’ matchup with the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. After the bucket, the home crowd rained down “MVP” chants upon the 3-point king.
Steph is the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers 🙌
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2025
Curry’s first NBA 3-pointer came on Oct. 30, 2009, against the Phoenix Suns in his second professional game, and nearly 16 years later the Warriors superstar stands alone in the record books.
Another historic milestone for Steph 🐐 pic.twitter.com/EvdmgFZFTp
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is the only other player in NBA history to eclipse 3,000 made 3-pointers, but still sits nearly 1,000 behind Curry despite the two entering the league in the same 2009 draft class.
Curry also eclipsed the 25,000-career point mark this past Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, further adding to his already cemented status as one of the greatest players ever to step on an NBA court.
Curry always will be synonymous with the 3-point shot, and while his current mark of 4,000 and counting might already be insurmountable, it appears the two-time NBA MVP is showing no signs of slowing down and could add even more triples to his gaudy count.
Could 5,000 ultimately be in play before Curry decides to retire? He’s under contract with the Warriors through the 2026-27 NBA season, with his basketball future beyond that undetermined
Time will tell, but one thing is certain — no basketball fan would be surprised to see Curry finish on a number never to be matched by another NBA player.
Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor is joined by former Butler star Gordon Hayward to discuss the Duke superstar’s ankle injury and what it means for the Blue Devils moving forward. Hear the full conversation on “The Kevin O’Connor Show” and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
The Colorado Avalanche have been one of the NHL's toughest teams of late, going 10-3-1 since Jan. 28. That stretch of hockey has allowed the Avs to vault over the Minnesota Wild for third place in the incredibly-competitive Central Divsion. And if the Avalanche are going to catch the Dallas Stars for second spot in the Central, they're going to have to be almost as good, if not better. But let's break down their remaining 16 games and project how well they'll be doing.
According to the very useful Tankathon web site, the Avs have the NHL's 11th-toughest remaining schedule. Starting Friday in Calgary, Colorado has nine straight games against either teams who are in serious contention for a playoff spot, or who already occupy a playoff spot -- the Flames (twice), Dallas, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Detroit, Los Angeles, and St. Louis. After that, they've got Chicago, Columbus, the Blues, Golden Knights, Canucks, Kings, and Ducks. So if they can play well in those first nine games, the Avalanche's remaining seven games should be considerably easier.
Getting into second spot in the Central is important for the Avs in many ways -- most notably, in terms of their home and road record. When they're playing in Denver, the Avalanche are an impressive 22-10-2 this season. But away from home, the Avs are only 17-14-1. Nine of their remaining 16 games are on the road, and that means Colorado needs to be better than that in order to challenge the Stars for second place and home-ice advantage in Round One of the post-season this spring.
Either way, it certainly seems like the Avs are destined for a first-round showdown with Dallas. And considering their season series record against the Stars is 1-1-0 -- with a less-talented squad than the Avalanche are after this season's trade deadline -- Colorado should feel confident they can hang with Dallas and get at least to the second round for the sixth time in the past seven seasons. The Avs did lose to the Stars in the second round of last season's playoffs, but this is a much stronger Colorado team we're talking about this season.
The Avalanche have arguably the deepest defense corps in the NHL, a strong goaltending tandem, and legitimate superstars in Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Most teams do not have that combination of depth and elite skill.
It took them a while to get up to speed this season, but as it stands right now, the Avs are as dangerous as any team in the league -- and they could wind up winning their second Stanley Cup in the past four years. Time will tell how they fare this season, but the Avalanche look like they can do a whole lot of damage the rest of the regular-season and the post-season.
Ruben Amorim praised Bruno Fernandes’s hat-trick performance that swept Real Sociedad aside and took Manchester United into the Europa League quarter-finals, saying his side “needs to win titles” for the captain.
After Mikel Oyarzabal struck first via an early penalty, United dominated, Fernandes scoring two from the spot on 16 and 50 minutes, before a superb late strike to complete the hat-trick. Diogo Dalot’s added-time fourth sealed progress.
Continue reading...Steph elated to reach 4K 3-point mark on Warriors' home court originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Steph Curry’s 4,000th career 3-pointer always was going to be a special moment, but doing it on his home court took on an added significance for the Warriors superstar.
Following Golden State’s 130-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, Curry detailed the “special” energy he felt inside Chase Center on an unforgettable night for everyone in the building.
“It was a special moment to do it at home, obviously,” Curry told the NBA on TNT broadcast after Thursday’s game. “The 2,974 record in New York was great because it was an unbelievable environment at [Madison Square Garden]. But to do it in front of my home fans, it was a weird game because I didn’t get many attempts, but to finally get it in the third [quarter], I felt the energy. It was special.”
“I felt the energy. It was special.”
Dub Nation showed out on Steph’s historic night 😤
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2025
While Curry’s scoring numbers were down — 11 points in 33 minutes — his iconic moment still stole the show.
Steph is the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers 🙌
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2025
The two-time NBA MVP was showered with “MVP” chants from an energized Bay Area crowd that has seen Curry record countless historic feats over the years, with his latest highlighting the incredible longevity of his 16-year career.
Dub Nation loves you, Steph 💙💛
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 14, 2025
There certainly is a special vibe around these Warriors, who are riding a season-high six-game winning streak and are 13-1 with Jimmy Butler in the lineup since trading for the two-way star.
Donovan Dent had 25 points in New Mexico's 63-52 win over San Jose State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Dent added five assists for the Lobos (26-6). Nelly Junior Joseph scored 14 points while going 6 of 16 and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line and added 18 rebounds.
Matas Vokietaitis had 17 points in Florida Atlantic's 64-59 victory over Charlotte on Thursday in the second round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The fifth-seeded Owls (18-14) will play No. 4 seed Tulane in the quarterfinals on Friday. Vokietaitis also had seven rebounds for the Owls.
Trinity Moore had 14 points, 10 rebounds and a key block in the closing seconds as No. seed Stephen F. Austin beat top-seeded SE Louisiana 65-57 on Thursday night to secure the programs 19th Southland Tournament championship. Moore blocked a shot by Taylor Bell out of bounds and she stole the ensuing inbounds pass with 32 seconds left before getting fouled and making two free throws for a 61-55 lead.
Isaiah Swope had 26 points in Saint Louis’ 83-75 win over Davidson on Thursday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
What it means to be one of bracket-busting underdogs that annually emerge on the hardcourt.
Chuck's halftime bet on Kings backfires after Warriors' win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Charles Barkley is going to take shots at the Warriors whenever he can, but the TNT analyst’s halftime guarantee about the Sacramento Kings on Thursday certainly aged poorly.
After Golden State’s 23-point lead midway through the second quarter at Chase Center dissolved to a 10-point advantage by the break, Barkley was willing to put money on a Sacramento comeback.
“I’m not even worried about it. Sacramento Kings, they’re going to win this game,” Barkley told his fellow “Inside the NBA” panelists. “All they’ve got to do is take care of the ball.”
When Barkley was told the Warriors at that point were 12-1 when Jimmy Butler plays, he confidently responded that wouldn’t be the case against the Kings.
“Well, they’re going to be 12-2,” Barkley said. “How about that?”
The Barkley Curse struck again tonight in San Francisco 😂 pic.twitter.com/ftIoK3GHK1
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) March 14, 2025
Barkley very quickly found out about “that,” but not before Shaquille O’Neal pulled out wads of cash and tossed them onto the desk to put money against his claim.
While Sacramento made it close, pulling within four points of Golden State in the third quarter, the Warriors ultimately roared ahead for a blowout 130-104 win. Star point guard Steph Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers, and forward Draymond Green led the Warriors and tied the game-high with 23 points.
Barkley, meanwhile, added one more failed Warriors prediction to his résumé.
Kam Jones scored 28 points and No. 25 Marquette rallied past Xavier 89-87 on Thursday in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.
