• Sat, February 15, 2025

by: Newsweek

Ja Morant Teases NBA Slam Dunk Appearance Following Mac McClung Epic Performance

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant hinted at a possible appearance in the Slam Dunk Competition while the 2025 Slam Dunk Competition is taking place. Morant is one of the more electrifying players in the NBA. He is arguably the most athletic player in the league; however, we have yet to see it on display in NBA All-Star Saturday night.

by: salisburypost

Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Sunday, February 16

The Sunday college basketball slate has plenty of quality competition in store. Our computer model has suggested picks against the spread for 10 games, among them the Nebraska Cornhuskers taking on the Northwestern Wildcats.

by: MSN

NBA All-Star Saturday highlights: Mac McClung leaps over car and claims dunk contest three-peat

Mac McClung won the slam dunk contest for the third year in a row, while Tyler Herro claimed the title in the three-point contest.

by: MSN

Americans draw huge audience for 4 Nations Face-Off

After struggling to attract meaningful audiences to start its season, hockey is having a moment. The 4 Nations Face-Off, a best-on-best round robin competition between the United States, Canada, Sweden,

by: MSN

Dolphins look to overcome past disappointments against Warriors

The Dolphins host the Warriors in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, aiming to overcome past disappointments and kickstart their season positively.

by: MSN

NBA All-Star Saturday Night live updates: Mac McClung leaps over car, goes for dunk contest three-peat

Saturday's NBA All-Star Weekend events include the skills challenge, the three-point contest and the slam dunk contest. Follow our live coverage from Chase Center.

by: MSN

Who won the NBA 3-Point Contest 2025? Final scores, results, highlights on winner from All-Star Weekend

The Sporting News tracked live results and highlights as the NBA's top shooters competed in the 2025 3-Point Contest over All-Star Weekend.

by: MSN

Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama disqualified for bending the rules at NBA Skills Challenge

Saturday night at the NBA All-Star Game saw something you do not see every day: Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama being disqualified from the skills competition. The San Antonio Spurs teammates were participating in the first portion of the NBA Skills Challenge,

by: MSN

Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul booed and disqualified from NBA All-Star event

Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul both took part in the Skills Challenge during the NBA All-Star event on Saturday but were booed by some fans inside the Chase Arena

by: MSN

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter will have chance to shine in 2025

H eading into 2025, Kerry Carpenter is one of the Tigers' most accomplished young hitters. A career .276/.338/.512 hitter across 236 games in the majors, Carpenter missed time l

by: MSN

Wembanyama, Paul DQ'd for not taking 'valid' shots in skills event

Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul's bid at winning the NBA's Skills Challenge crown on All-Star Saturday night ended promptly when San Antonio's star duo was disqualified for not even trying to make real attempts on their shots.

by: MSN

How Father Ryan's Casen Roark won 4th straight TSSAA wrestling state championship in Division II

Casen Roark brought home his fourth straight TSSAA Division II state wrestling title while Lakeway Christian and St. George's had individual champs.

by: MSN

Klay Thompson tells SF crowd he'll do 3-point contest again in 2026

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson won one 3-point shootout during his lengthy career with the Golden State Warriors, but he wants to add another, too. Thompson co-hosted an event on Treasure Island,

by: MSN

24th All India Police Water Sports Competition To Be Held From Feb 17-21 At Bhopal's Upper Lake

The All India Sports Control Board, New Delhi, is organizing the 24th All India Police Water Sports Competition from February 17 to 21 at Upper Lake, said Commandant 7th SAF, Hitesh Chaudhary, on Saturday.

by: MSN

Klay Thompson drills 3-pointers over kids, then taunts 'em at NBA All-Star event

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson won one 3-point shootout during his lengthy career with the Golden State Warriors, but he wants to add another, too. Thompson co-hosted an event on Treasure Island,

by: MSN

How To Make The NBA All-Star Game Competitive Again

The NBA All-Star Game has been an uninteresting mess for over a decade. The games are a struggle to watch. The players understandably don't want to get hurt in a pointless game. Adam Silver and the NBA need to do something to reinvent the All-Star Game.
  • Sun, February 16, 2025

by: WXOW

Over 1,000 students compete in State Ice Fishing Championship on Mississippi River

A fresh snowfall in the Coulee Region was a nice supplement as many were out on the Mississippi River between Trempealeau and Stoddard for the 2025 WIFA State Ice Fishing

by: MSN

Mac McClung pulls off the first NBA dunk contest three-peat

Mac McClung will leave it up to others to decide where he ranks among the best dunkers ever. When it comes to the dunk contest, there is no doubt.

by: MSN

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reveals rationale behind Skills competition disqualification

As has historically been the case during NBA All-Star Weekends of the very recent past, the level of effort and intensity displayed by its participants was bound to become a big story coming out of the weekend.

by: MSN

Why Are Rookies and Sophomores Playing in the NBA All-Star Game? Rising Stars Featured in New Tournament Format

The lack of competition in recent All-Star games forced the NBA to partake in a new format for the 2025 iteration of the event. Letting go of the traditional matchup, the league is instead opting for a tournament-style extravaganza.

by: MSN

Mac McClung makes NBA history after winning 2025 All-Star Dunk Contest

Slam Dunk Contest took place on Saturday night as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area and we had a familiar face who was crowned champion — Mac McClung. The Orlando Magic guard is the first player to ever win the competition three times in a row.

by: MSN

Cheer excitement builds as 10 teams tumble into Saint Mary's for STUNT competition

Saint Mary's College is hosting the Crossroads Rumble this weekend.It's the school's first-ever stunt competition.10 teams from across the Great Lakes Region wi

by: MSN

Cavs nearly go back-to-back during NBA All-Star 2025

Champions once again! To kick off the second day of NBA All-Star 2025 festivities, the Cavs superstar duo of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley showcased their versatility in the four-team, two-man, NBA Skills Challenge.

by: MSN

Is Nike a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

Long-time successful companies can hit roadblocks. It's tough to figure out whether it's a temporary setback or a more permanent situation. However, taking a step back to analyze the company's fundamentals can help you make that determination.

by: MSN

Tiger Woods slated to tee it up in TGL after mother's death

Tiger Woods is scheduled to return to action Tuesday in his TGL simulator league, his first competition since his mother's death on February 4.

by: MSN

Kaizer Chiefs targeting PSL rival defender!

Kaizer Chiefs have thrown their name in the hat for a potential PSL superstar. The youngster has had a wonderful season.

by: MSN

Giants Sign Multiple Chiefs Prospects to 90-Man Roster: Report

The Giants came to terms with two former Chiefs reserves who were members of the past two Super Bowl champion teams. The post Giants Sign Multiple Chiefs Prospects to 90-Man Roster: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

by: MSN

Mac McClung Responds to Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo's Slam Dunk Contest Challenge

Mac McClung made history on Saturday night. McClung became the first player in NBA history to the three-peat the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Since its inception in 1984, only four players had won the competition in back-to-back years: Michael Jordan ('87-'88),

by: MSN

South African coach blasts referee after AmaZulu FC were knocked out of Nedbank Cup

South African coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has criticsed the match official after AmaZulu FC were knocked out of the Nedbank Cup by Marumo Gallants on Saturday.

by: MSN

The NFL's top offseason storylines, from Aaron Rodgers to the Commanders

The Eagles will try to retain their roster, the Chiefs will regroup, and the NFL could make significant changes to kickoffs, replay assist and the Tush Push.

by: MSN

How to watch Liverpool vs. Wolves in UK: Live stream, TV channel, lineups for Premier League match

Here's how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream in UK as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

by: MSN

12 Evansville-area wrestlers advance to state final

Southern Indiana wrestlers punched their ticket to Gainbridge Fieldhouse after semi-state competition at Ford Center: 126 lb class: Ty Henderson (Mater Dei) 132 lb class: Caleb Schaefer (Mater Dei) 138 lb class: Isaiah Schaefer (Mater Dei) 150 lb class: Alex Smith (Heritage Hills) 157 lb class: Deacon Dressler (Gibson Southern)

by: MSN

After success of curling team, POC to request funding for winter sports

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) will request for major funding for the country's men's curling team, following their historic triumph in the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China last Friday.

by: MSN

Three-time Dunk Contest winners: How Mac McClung joined Nate Robinson with 2025 award

With a win in 2025, McClung became the only player to ever three-peat in the competition. Robinson, Jordan, Richardson and LaVine all went back-to-back in the Dunk Contest, but no

by: MSN

Spurs All-Star Notes: McClung Misery, Wacky Wembanyama

The NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco has delivered unforgettable moments, especially for the San Antonio Spurs. From Mac McClung's historic dunk contest victory to the unexpected disqualification of Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul in the Skills Challenge,

by: MSN

NASCAR's Hypocrisy in Court Exposed as Enraged Fans Hammer President's Response to FOX's IndyCar Favoritism

NASCAR has come under plenty of criticism lately. The post NASCAR's Hypocrisy in Court Exposed as Enraged Fans Hammer President's Response to FOX's IndyCar Favoritism appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

Who won the NBA Dunk Contest 2025? Final scores, results, highlights on winner from All-Star Weekend

Mac McClung has made NBA Dunk Contest history. After making a name for himself in 2023 and 2024 as the first-ever G League player to compete in - and win - the Dunk Contest, McClung put on a show Saturday night to become the first player to ever three-peat in titles for the competition.

by: MSN

What time is the NBA All-Star Game on today? TV channel, schedule, live streams, rosters, format for 2025 event

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA All-Star game, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual event.

by: MSN

Former 76ers Player Makes NBA History at 2025 All-Star Weekend

The former Philadelphia 76ers guard becomes the first player in NBA history to win the contest three times in a row. He now ties former New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson with three contest wins for the most in the history of the league.

by: MSN

4 Nations Face-Off bracket 2025: Full schedule, scores, standings from NHL international tournament

The 4 Nations Face-Off is here. Four countries are competing against one another in an international hockey tournament for the right to be crowned champions of the world - and the faces of the NHL are all taking part.

by: MSN

McClung's 4 perfect dunks clinch historic 3-peat; Herro wins 3s title

Orlando's Mac McClung dialed up a retro move Saturday in setting the tone to make NBA history as the only player to win three consecutive slam dunk contest titles.

by: MSN

Legendary Andre Agassi's Son Reveals Why He Chose Baseball Over Tennis Amid His Upcoming International Stint

If genes dictated destiny, Jaden Agassi would be swinging a tennis racket, not a baseball bat. The post Legendary Andre Agassi's Son Reveals Why He Chose Baseball Over Tennis Amid His Upcoming International Stint appeared first on EssentiallySports.

by: MSN

How a Valkyries player views WNBA's conspicuous absence from NBA All-Star Weekend

The Golden State Valkyries unveiled their Chase Center locker room on Friday, the same day NBA All-Star Weekend activities opened in their future home, flooding the stadium with NBA signage and stars.

by: MSN

When was the last time United States defeated Canada in best-on-best hockey?

Team USA defeated Team Canada 3-1 in both team's second match at the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night. It was an incredible effort by the Stars and Stripes to overcome a physical showing by the Canadians in their first best-on-best meeting since the 2016 World Cup.

by: MSN

Ames-area schools qualify 14 for the Iowa state wrestling tournament

The Ames area will send 14 boys to the state wrestling tournament. Ballard leads the way with six, Ames has five, Gilbert has two and Nevada has one.

by: MSN

Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul Disqualified From NBA All-Star Skills Challenge

Center Victor Wembanyama and guard Chris Paul of the San Antonio Spurs were both disqualified from the NBA Skills Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend.

by: MSN

Harris Hill Ski Jump competitions cancelled for Sunday

A popular southern Vermont ski event has cancelled its Sunday plans. Due to the impending winter storm, competitions at the Harris Hill Ski Jump scheduled for Sunday February 16, 2025 have been canceled.

by: MSN

Who won the NBA Skills Challenge 2025? Final scores, results, highlights on winner from All-Star Weekend

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the NBA Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday Night.

How To Make The NBA All-Star Game Competitive Again

The NBA All-Star Game has been an uninteresting mess for over a decade. The games are a struggle to watch. The players understandably don't want to get hurt in a pointless game. Adam Silver and the NBA need to do something to reinvent the All-Star Game.
The article discusses various strategies to revitalize the competitiveness of the NBA All-Star Game, which has often been criticized for lacking intensity and defense. Suggestions include implementing a monetary incentive for the winning team, similar to the Ryder Cup, where players could earn a significant bonus. Another idea is to draft teams on the spot, allowing for more personal stakes and rivalries. There's also a proposal to make the game count towards the regular season standings, giving players a reason to play harder. Additionally, the article mentions the potential of using a "target score" format, where the game continues until one team reaches a predetermined score, ensuring a close finish. Lastly, the author reflects on the historical context, noting that past games had more at stake, like home-court advantage in the Finals, which naturally increased competitiveness.

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