CBS analyst Gary Parrish made a bold claim about Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars after their win against Idaho. Parrish believes that Houston has everything it needs to win the national championship. He cited Sampson’s coaching, roster continuity, and NBA-level talent as reasons for his confidence.
Austin Reaves has been upgraded to available for the Lakers. He will feature in the game against Orlando. Reaves was suffering from left hip soreness.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to finish their three-game road trip with a third consecutive victory as they face the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans have won three in a row, including a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavs previously defeated the Pelicans 141-118.
Luke Riley, like Michael Bisping, has taken a familiar path to the UFC, earning his stripes with promotion Cage Warriors. Riley made his UFC debut against Bogdan Grad in November. After sealing a knockout victory on his UFC debut, Riley is looking to back it up with another eye-catching performance.
Carlos Boozer’s sons, Cayden and Cameron, made their March Madness debut for Duke, contributing to a narrow victory over Siena. Cayden Boozer scored a career-high 19 points, while Cameron Boozer recorded his 20th double-double of the season. The twins are following in their father’s footsteps, who led Duke to an NCAA title in 2001.
Luka Dončić is in the Kia Race to the MVP as the season nears its end. His numbers and the success of the Los Angeles Lakers make a strong case. However, he faces competition from Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Victor Wembanyama.
Freshmen twins Cayden and Cameron Boozer made their March Madness debut for Duke, helping the Blue Devils avoid an upset. Cayden Boozer had a career-high 19 points, while Cameron Boozer recorded his 20th double-double of the season. Their father, Carlos Boozer, led Duke to an NCAA title in 2001.
Brandt Snedeker is in position to win the Valspar Championship. After being cut at four consecutive events to start his season, Snedeker met that strong opening round with a bogey-free 4-under 67 in the third round on Saturday. The nine-time Tour winner finished the 18th hole on Saturday with the low round of the day.
FanDuel Sportsbook has launched in Arkansas, offering a new promotion for users. New customers can receive $300 in bonus bets by placing a winning $5 wager. The offer is available for various sports including basketball, baseball, hockey and golf.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to face the Washington Wizards on Saturday. This will be the second matchup of the season between the two squads. The Thunder have won 10 in a row, while the Wizards have dropped 14 in a row.
