[ad_1] DETROIT — When Zach Edey airballed a free throw with 42 seconds remaining, a nervous energy began percolating inside Little Caesars Arena. Purdue and its massive contingent of fans were closing in on their first Final Four appearance since 1980, but Edey’s consecutive misses at the line flung the door open for Tennessee. It … Read more
[ad_1] For all the ugliness that sometimes exposes itself in high school sports — unruly fans, players wanting to start fights, parents shouting at officials — let’s not forget those magical moments that remind everyone the reason high school sports exists. It was Friday night in Manhattan Beach. Hundreds of Loyola students walked in unison … Read more
[ad_1] The game of the year in girls’ high school basketball has finally arrived. Sierra Canyon (30-1) and Etiwanda (28-3) have been eyeing each other from afar for months knowing they’d eventually meet to decide the Southern Section Open Division championship. It’s happening on Friday night at California Baptist. The two powerhouses took care of … Read more