Derik

On January 20, 2026, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the schedule for the 2026 NBA Finals well in advance. As the league’s premier event, releasing the schedule early allows fans, teams, coaches, and broadcast partners to prepare for the championship series. However, this year’s format includes several notable departures from tradition that distinguish it from previous Finals schedules. No Sunday Games One of the most surprising changes is the complete absence of Sunday...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 18 points and nine rebounds as No. 3 Michigan defeated Ohio State 74–62 on Friday night. Morez Johnson added 12 points for the Wolverines, who improved to 18–1 overall and 8–1 in Big Ten play. Michigan took control of the game in the second half with a decisive 21–6 run after Ohio State had tied the score for the ninth time. The Buckeyes, now 13–6 overall and 5–3 in conference play, were unable to recover from the surge. Ohio State’s John...

Aaliyah Chavez scored 18 points, leading No. 16 Oklahoma to a 72-65 victory over Auburn on Sunday, helping the Sooners avoid a potential upset (AP). Oklahoma, which had defeated No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 in overtime just three days earlier, battled the unranked Tigers closely before finishing the game with a decisive 13-6 run in the final minutes. Auburn briefly tied the game in the fourth quarter when Harissoum Coulibaly scored a layup at 57-all with six minutes remaining. Coulibaly later...