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5 sports to watch before the Super Bowl, including a lot of women’s college hoops

If you want all the sports on Super Bowl Sunday, we’ve got you covered.

It’s officially Super Bowl Sunday. But just because the Super Bowl is the biggest American sporting event on the calendar doesn’t mean it’s the only event on Super Bowl Sunday.

In fact, there are several other sports you can tune into before the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Whether you’re entertaining guests before the big game, looking for alternative options to the many Super Bowl pregame shows or just trying to kill time on your couch with some non-football sports, we’ve got you covered.

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Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs and Eagles kicks off in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox. Here’s a look at what sports you can watch before the 2025 Super Bowl.

Golf: WM Phoenix Open

1 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, 3 p.m. ET on CBS

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 07: Max Homa of the United States walks off the 16th green during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale on February 07, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NBA: 3 games

Hornets vs. Pistons, 1 p.m. ET, League Pass

Raptors vs. Rockets, 2 p.m. ET, League Pass

76ers vs. Bucks, 2 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+

Jan 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

NHL: 2 games

Utah Hockey Club vs. Capitals, 12:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Lightning vs. Canadiens, 1 p.m. ET, NHL Network

Mar 20, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-715168 ORIG FILE ID: 20240320_ads_si2_096.JPG

Men’s college basketball: 8 games

Rutgers vs. No. 18 Maryland, noon ET, Big Ten Network

George Washington vs. St. Bonaventure, noon ET, USA Network

Xavier vs. Villanova, noon ET, FS1

Temple vs. No. 17 Memphis, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Arizona State vs. Oklahoma State, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Wichita State vs. South Florida, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Massachusetts vs. La Salle, 2 p.m. ET, USA Network

Ohio State vs. Nebraska, 2 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network

Nov 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) drives to the basket against Canisius Golden Griffins guard Paul McMillan IV (34) during the second half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Women’s college basketball: 40 games

No. 5 UConn vs. Providence, noon ET, CBS Sports Network

Virginia Tech vs. Virginia, noon ET, ACC Network

Stanford vs. Louisville, noon ET, ESPN2

Arkansas vs. Georgia, noon ET, SEC Network

Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Indiana State vs. Southern Illinois, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+

UNC Wilmington vs. Drexel, 1 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network

Purdue vs. Rutgers, 1 p.m. ET, B1G+

Elon vs. Towson, 1 p.m. ET

No. 2 South Carolina vs. No. 4 Texas, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN

Nov 17, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) shoots over East Carolina Lady Pirates forward Amiya Joyner (23) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

No. 21 Cal vs. No. 3 Notre Dame, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Network

Miami vs. No. 10 Duke, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

No. 13 North Carolina vs. Clemson, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

No. 14 NC State vs. No. 22 Florida State, 2 p.m. ET, The CW Network

No. 17 Georgia Tech vs. Boston College, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

Michigan vs. No. 20 Michigan State, 2 p.m. ET, FS1

No. 23 Alabama vs. Mississippi State, 2 p.m. ET, SEC Network

Richmond vs. Duquesne, 2 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network

Tulane vs. North Texas, 2 p.m. ET, ESPNU/ESPN+

Murray State vs. Valparaiso, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Belmont vs. UIC, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Marquette vs. Butler, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

DePaul vs. Georgetown, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Wake Forest vs. Syracuse, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

Delaware vs. Hofstra, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Northeastern vs. Charleston, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Campbell vs. North Carolina A&T, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Penn State vs. Northwestern, 2 p.m. ET, B1G+

William & Mary vs. Hampton, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Colgate vs. Loyola Maryland, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Evansville vs. Missouri State, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Bradley vs. Drake, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Pitt vs. SMU, 3 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

Indiana vs. Minnesota, 3 p.m. ET, B1G+

No. 1 UCLA vs. Oregon, 4 p.m. ET, B1G+

No. 19 Tennessee vs. No. 6 LSU, 4 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN+

No. 16 Maryland vs. Washington, 4 p.m. ET, B1G+

Illinois vs. Wisconsin, 4 p.m. ET, B1G+

Missouri vs. Texas A&M, 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network

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Micah Shrewsberry revealed angry Notre Dame fan texted him mid-game with a savage message

Texting a coach mid-game takes guts, but it’s also kind of wild.

Notre Dame men’s basketball Micah Shrewsberry really received an angry text from a fan mid-game, and it’s as unhinged as it sounds.

On Tuesday, the Fighting Irish were battling the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets when someone boldly texted Shrewsberry’s phone. What time was it? According to Shrewsberry, it was 10:15 p.m., and the game was still going on. They didn’t say who they were; they just laid into him about his coaching.

“What the [expletive] am I watching?” the fan allegedly said to the Notre Dame coach. “Do you have any plays written up because holy [expletive], your team is unorganized as [expletive]? What are they paying you for?” Whew. Despite the savage message, Shrewsberry seemingly got a kick out of the whole thing, telling the media, “That right there, fellas, is a lesson in humility. As good as you feel, some people think you stink.”

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Why Duke’s Khaman Maluach bizarrely barfed mid-game vs. NC State

Poor guy.

On Monday, Duke center Khaman Maluach threw up mid-game, and while it was gross, there’s a reason for it.

We won’t be sharing the video of Maluach barfing on the court (you can watch the video at your own risk), but here’s what happened.

With just over four minutes left in regulation, the Blue Devils’ center was engaged in a play when he paused and started backing up toward the baseline, realizing he was about to lose his lunch.

He tried to keep it together, but it was too late—SPLAT onto the floor.

Eventually, Malauch had to sit down and let trainers tend to him before being helped to the locker room. Postgame, head coach Jon Scheyer explained that the big was cramping. “He wasn’t sick … He was cramping,” Scheyer said.

“Chugged a lot of Gatorade quickly, and that’s what happened when he threw up … I just think it speaks to the character—that he was doing whatever he could to get back in the game.”

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Mike Cronin roasts entire UCLA basketball team in blistering rant after Michigan loss

“It’s really hard to coach guys who are delusional.”

UCLA Bruins head coach Mike Cronin is completely over his team, and when given the chance to talk about it, he went IN.

Despite having a winning record, UCLA has lost three of its last four matchups, including a 19-point loss to No. 24 Michigan on Tuesday. Obviously, something like that might not sit well with a coach, and you expect a bit of frustration. But that’s not quite what happened with Bruins coach Mike Cronin.

In a postgame presser, he was perhaps a little too honest about his squad, and his energy was palpable as he unleashed a blistering rant. “We don’t play. We’re soft,” Cronin said. “So, don’t tell me you want to win…Every day, I have more passion and energy in practice…I mean, I don’t need to do anything else. I almost got 500 wins. I’m only 53…It’s a joke…It’s really hard to coach guys who are delusional.” YIKES.

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Jeremiah Fears’ gutsy 4-point play helped Oklahoma stay undefeated

“Fears will let this one…GOT IT! He hit it! He hit it!”

Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears really hit a logo 3-point shot (and a free throw) to keep the Sooners undefeated.

With just seconds to go, down three against Michigan, Fears took the ball from mid-court, accelerated towards the sideline, dribbled it once, and then stopped on a dime at the logo and let it fly. “Fears will let this one…GOT IT! He hit it! He hit it!” said one announcer in amazement as the shot went in. “You have got to be kidding me!” another broadcaster said trying to process what happened.

Fears also absorbed contact mid-play as he hit the triple. The foul sent him to the line, and he drained the free throw, creating a 4-point play and eventually sealing Oklahoma’s win. Here’s the moment that Fears hit the game-winner against Michigan:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDvzRnZR3xS/?igsh=c3piMWxoM243N3hh

A nearby photographer also caught some dope photos of Fears and his teammates’ reaction to the play as well:

Dec 18, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears (0) reacts to hitting the winning shot and being fouled against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Dec 18, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Duke Miles (15) reacts to the winning shot by his teammate guard Jeremiah Fears (0) against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Doug Gottlieb’s ‘Nobody U’ explanation is complete nonsense

Doug Gottlieb, probably: “Maybe if I say I didn’t do it, they’ll believe me.”

You might have heard about the horrific week that the Green Bay head coach Doug Gottlieb is having. But, in case you didn’t, let’s get you up to speed because this is so comically bad it’s almost unbelievable.

First, his team is currently on the wrong end of a multi-game losing streak. Then, he was roasted by Adam Schefter after the two exchanged words about a Michael Vick report. Next, he inexplicably called Division II school Michigan Tech “Nobody U” and suggested his team would win by 20 before losing to said school and extending the losing streak to eight games. After falling to the Huskies, he was absent from his radio show.

Per Michael McCarthy and Dennis Young of Front Office Sports, Gottlieb shared that “there was no time to do it.” That sounds very convenient (and like a bunch of malarky), but let’s say we buy his explanation. Gottlieb also expects us to believe that he wasn’t critiquing Michigan Tech by quoting the video of him on X (formerly Twitter) *checks notes* critiquing Michigan Tech. Yes, that actually happened.

Sure, Doug. This will clear up all of that confusion.

Of course, his explanation for unprovoked dunking on Michigan Tech was complete nonsense, and no one believed him. Here’s some reaction:

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Doug Gottlieb’s ‘Nobody U’ quip (predictably) backfired after Green Bay lost to Michigan Tech

This is real doofus behavior.

Somebody might want to tell Doug Gottlieb not to roast teams before a matchup. It never ends well.

In all honesty, Gottlieb’s probably not having a great week. His team, the Green Bay Phoenix, is in the middle of a horrific losing streak, and he’s lowkey beefing with Adam Schefter. Plus, things just got worse.

Before playing Michigan Tech, he roasted the Division II school during critical comments about his team’s opponents. “I don’t really like the idea of ‘Nobody U’ coming in here,” he said. “What do we learn playing a game where we win by 20?” Of course, those words predictably backfired. Not only did his team not win by 20, they Green Bay lost to the Huskies, 72-70, and their winning streak is now up to eight games. YIKES.

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Take Dylan Harper seriously as a threat to Cooper Flagg for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

Cooper Flagg is the guy…until he isn’t.

Welcome to Layup Lines, For the Win’s basketball newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Have feedback for the Layup Lines Crew? Leave your questions, comments and concerns through this brief reader survey. Now, here’s Mike Sykes

Happy Friday, folks! Welcome back to Layup Lines. Thanks so much for joining me today. I hope you’ve had a wonderful Thanksgiving week.

There’s been a ton of good basketball this week on all levels, but I’ve been locked in specifically on college hoops. With mid-season tournaments going on and some of the best prospects in the country playing against tougher competition, it’s been a great week to revisit some of the top prospects in the draft and where they’re ranked (especially as a Wizards fan).

CAPTURE THE FLAGG: The Wizards are in first (or maybe last?) in the race for Cooper Flagg.

I say all of that to say I’ve been watching a lot of Rutgers basketball this week to get an eye on Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. And, after Harper’s explosion in the Player’s Era tournament, you shouldn’t overlook him as a potential threat to Cooper Flagg’s supremacy as the No. 1 prospect in this draft class.

Now, look. Flagg is still our No. 1 here. Even after a less-than-perfect start with Duke, he still should be.

The reasons why are simple. He’s 17 years old and still barely scratches the surface of his potential. Yet, still, he’s easily one of the most versatile defenders in the nation. It’d take a lot to supplant him, even if his offense hasn’t yet caught up to his defense and late-game turnovers have been a problem.

But here’s the thing: Dylan Harper has been doing a lot.

As a 6-foot-6 guard with a 6-foot-10 wingspan and an elite creator, he’s the exact sort of player NBA teams are looking to build through.

HE’S THE FULCRUM: Harper is the most exciting offensive prospect in college hoops this year

His game isn’t perfect. He’s still an inconsistent shooter at best and, defensively, while he can shake things up on the ball, the awareness away from it can be concerning. That’s what makes Flagg so special.

But should this trajectory for Harper continue, don’t be surprised if these conversations get louder and louder as the days go by.

The Timberwolves are broken

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Things ain’t so sweet in Minnesota these days. Anthony Edwards called his teammates out after the Wolves lost a fourth game in a row on Wednesday.

He called the team “frontrunners” and “soft” when it comes to talking to each other. And he did this publicly — not behind close doors. Here’s exactly what he said:

“I think it’s we soft as hell as a team, internally. Not to the other team, but internally, we soft. We can’t talk to each other. Just a bunch of little kids,” Edwards said.

Honestly, you’ve got to respect that he didn’t hide behind an anonymous quote to get this out there. He put his face and name to it. But you have to imagine that will ruffle some feathers in the locker room. That’s probably exactly what he wants, but man. This is not a good sign for a team with NBA championship hopes.

Hm. I guess Karl-Anthony Towns was the glue guy all along.

Shootaround

— Josh Green’s buzzer-beater actually hurt the Hornets’ last-second comeback attempt. I’ve never seen this before.

— Here’s Bryan Kalrbosky on Dylan Harper being the most tantalizing offensive prospect in the draft this year.

— Dan Hurley’s UConn Huskies ain’t looking too great. Maybe the Lakers dodged a tough one here? Meg Hall has more.

— Speaking of the Maui Invitational, Bryan Kalbrosky made a list of the 10 best prospects who participated.

That’s a wrap, folks. Thanks so much for rocking with us today. Have a great weekend. Peace.

-Sykes ✌️

Debbie Antonelli getting to call her son’s Louisville game for ESPN was so awesome

This is awesome.

Legendary basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli was on the call when her son, Patrick, checked into an Indiana and Louisville matchup, and the moment it happened was awesome.

Despite looking on “extremely anxiously and fidgety” (as her broadcast partner described it), Debbie Antonelli delivered an excellent call just as her son checked in. “Well, it’s definitely a dream come true for Patrick to be at Louisville getting his Master’s degree,” she said. “All I care about him is being around good guys and being around a good coaching staff. And that’s what that’s what he’s got.”

Pretty sweet, right? Well, Antonelli wasn’t too wrapped up in the moment. When Patrick stepped to the line later to hit some free throws after a technical foul, her partner mentioned how he was already a better free-throw shooter than his mom. “No way,” Antonelli quickly retorted. That’s spoken like a true parent. You gotta keep the kids humble.

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Carmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan Anthony follows in father’s footsteps by committing to Syracuse

Kiyan Anthony will be follow in his father’s footsteps and head to Syracuse, where Carmelo won a national title in 2003.

Eventual 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony played just one season of college basketball, but it was a memorable one as he led Syracuse to its only national title under longtime coach Jim Boeheim in 2003.

Now, the Orange will hope it can have the same kind of success with another Anthony in town as his son, Kiyan Anthony, announced his commitment to Syracuse. Anthony plays for Long Island Lutheran in Glen Head, New York, ranking as the No. 32 player nationally and No. 1 player in the state of New York.

He also had offers from programs like Arizona State and Florida State, but instead, he’ll follow in his father’s footsteps and join an Orange program that enters the second year under Adrian Autrey, a former Boeheim assistant who was elevated to replace him ahead of last season.

“I’m proud of you. It’s your time — go get it,” the elder Anthony said in a video posted on social media after his son’s commitment.

The Orange also announced that Anthony had officially signed his national letter of intent on Friday.

Syracuse has missed three consecutive NCAA tournaments and will hope that streak ends this season. But if it doesn’t, the Orange can rest easy knowing it has a recruiting class that currently ranks fifth nationally and now includes a big-time legacy player coming to town.