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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Daryl Morey had video of an attempted moon landing on mute on his laptop as he explained the role of data analytics in the NBA when, suddenly, a crowd of people clapping popped up on the screen. Morey paused the conversation as Intuitive Machines employees cheered the first U.S. touchdown on the moon in more than 50 …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Quinnipiac Bobcats (19-7, 11-4 MAAC) at Rider Broncs (11-16, 8-8 MAAC) Lawrenceville, New Jersey; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rider hosts the Quinnipiac Bobcats after Mervin James …

Washington Wizards (9-46, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (38-17, second in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Thunder -14.5; over/under is 241.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington hits the road against Oklahoma City looking to stop its four-game road skid. The Thunder are 22-6 on their home court. Oklahoma City is …