Where would this game have gone if not for Smith, who held the Boilers together when things went awry? You'd be hard pressed to argue about the junior point guard as Big Ten Player of the Year ...

They’re playing for keeps, and we explained that to (our players ... N.J., where No. 19 Purdue won 68-50: Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Braden Smith, looking like ...

Red Bank Regional coach George Sourlis lived in the moment earlier this week as the final seconds came off the clock, coaching until the final horn in a win that sealed a historic, and unique, ...

As the Minnesota Vikings head into the offseason after losing in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs, the future of a key ...

After the win over Indiana, Smith finished the month with 158 points, 82 assists and 28 steals. He is the only college basketball player — men's or women's — to finish a calendar month with ...

Steve Kerr and JJ Redick jointly hosted some special guests when Warriors took on the Lakers in downtown Los Angeles.

Purdue juniors Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith have been selected as 1-of-50 semifinalists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, ...

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LC Robinson was MVP when Jefferson won its first NIC-10 title. His brother played on 2nd champs. Now he is coach with 2 star ...

It's no secret that Mackey Arena is one of college basketball's best environments ... And in one of the biggest games of the year, guard Braden Smith says Boilermaker fans helped will the team ...

He starred as a prep player at Paterson Catholic ... It was high-scoring and just a great basketball game. I feel blessed that we were able to win.” Thomas is hoping the historic second-half ...