Findlay Prep center Horace Spencer lost sight of his man on the final play Saturday at South Point Arena, and it nearly cost the Pilots the game. But the 6-foot-8-inch center came up with a blocked shot to save a 50-49 victory over Bishop Gorman.
Basketball
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Larry Nance Jr.’s dunk with three seconds left after making a steal gave Wyoming a 63-62 overtime victory over New Mexico on Saturday.
The Rebels host the Utah State Aggies at the Thomas & Mack Center today. Tip is at 5:00 p.m.
With no starters returning this season, Stew Morrill was putting a mystery team on the floor at Utah State. But he has been coaching basketball for a long time, and he has experience in solving mysteries.
Brooklyn Nets forward Mirza Teletovic, who was taken to the hospital Thursday night after experiencing shortness of breath, will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with multiple blood clots in his lungs.
The struggling Los Angeles Lakers will wait until Monday before making a final decision on whether five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant will require shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season.
Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson was arrested on suspicion of DUI early Friday morning.
Billions of people for billions of minutes a month take to social media, tweeting and posting and Instagraming our way through life. Which means there are billions of opportunities for cowards to shield themselves behind the pretense that with such independence comes the right to maliciously attack others without the fear of being held accountable.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry edged Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James as the fans’ No. 1 choice in voting for the NBA All-Star Game, according to results announced by the NBA on Thursday.
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has a torn rotator cuff, according to preliminary results of an MRI exam, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Thursday.
As the final buzzer sounded, New Mexico guard Hugh Greenwood let out a scream. He then appeared to blow a kiss in the direction of the UNLV student section. It was an emotional release after what was a stressful day for the senior.
UNLV’s basketball team was left with little choice against New Mexico on Wednesday night. It had to beat the Lobos. And still, it couldn’t. The fall continues. The losses pile up.
Intent to silence the crowd, Hugh Greenwood accomplished his goal shot by shot. Greenwood hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lift New Mexico to a 71-69 victory over UNLV on Wednesday night, sending the Rebels to their sixth loss in seven games.
How on earth, with nearly 10 seconds remaining in the game and UNLV down by two points, does Jelan Kendrick end up with the ball?
The Rebels welcome Mountain West rival New Mexico to the Thomas & Mack Center tonight. Tip is at 8:00 p.m.
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