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Oklahoma breaks ground on $1B-plus entertainment district, new arena
Leaders from OU, Norman and Cleveland County on Tuesday broke ground on the Rock Creek Entertainment District, a more than $1B planned development in North Norman that includes a new arena for the Univ. of Oklahoma men’s and women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics.
The fall of an MLB superstar, plus a sad day in the NBA
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Consider basket weaving today. Inside: ⚾ Yasiel Puig’s tough reality 🥅 Sabres grit out a win 💔 RIP, Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke There was a brief period where Yasiel Puig was probably MLB’s most talented player. His story was inspirational, that of a talented Cuban player defecting to the United States. He put together an unforgettable debut season, where pundits wondered if he should be an All-Star in his rookie...
Shaq’s father once gave his White Castle burgers to a homeless vet—and it inspired the NBA legend’s business and philanthropy empire
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal says his father taught him to give people help when they’re in need—and he’s lived by that lesson throughout his three-decade career.
Daryl Morey out as Sixers president of basketball operations
Daryl Morey’s stint running the Sixers’ front office is over.
Michigan Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Big Ten Opponents
Michigan men's basketball has revealed its 2026-27 Big Ten opponents. Here's what you need to know about the Wolverines' conference slate.
See groundbreaking for OU arena at Rock Creek Entertainment District
Developers and Norman leaders break ground on the Rock Creek Entertainment District, a large mixed-use development tied to the new OU basketball and gymnastics arena on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Three Takeaways from Wisconsin Basketball's 2026-27 Opponent Reveal
Wisconsin catches a few breaks but also draws some tough games in 2026-27.
Emeka Okafor, Jim Calhoun to be honored at Franciscan Sports Banquet
The event has drawn big names from Major League Baseball, the NFL, UConn and the college basketball world.
Ms. Basketball talks entertainment headlines
Savannah Guthrie is hosting a new game show, and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are being sued by a South Florida police department. Christina has all the details.
Can The Jumper Be Hacked? Inside Basketball's Next Arms Race
In the summer of 2024, during the WNBA’s Olympic break, several Atlanta Dream players who weren’t competing in Paris had gathered for a midseason training camp of sorts. Anyone watching would have seen what looked like a typical 3-on-3 scrimmage. In reality, it was anything but. The Dream weren’t playing in any ordinary gym, but…
Nike Gives TODAY Inside Look at Its Sports Research Lab
TODAY's Craig Melvin gets a rare look at Nike's high tech sport research lab, where scientists and engineers are working to understand the demands of the sport, the athlete, and the environments they play in to innovate and improve every aspect of athletic performances. The 84,000 sq. ft. facility boasts tech-embedded basketball courts, turf fields, treadmills, and sweat rooms that give Nike designers real time feedback on every kind of athletic performance.
Peter’s Power Hour: The professional sports schedule is too complicated
Sports are my world. They shape my perspective, and perhaps more importantly, how I view the passage of time. When the football season kicks off, I am conditioned like Pavlov’s dogs to expect to see leaves falling through a crisp breeze as nature’s colors turn duller. When basketball and hockey start a few months later,...
Canisius Announces 60th Sports Hall of Fame Class
The Canisius athletic department announced today (May 11) that Mallory Aldred '09 – softball, Billy Baron '14 – men's basketball, Tim Edwards '15 – men's lacrosse, Maria Kotas '14 – women's lacrosse, Connor Panas '15 – baseball, Shawn Parkhurst '13 – men's swimming and diving, Brittané Russell '10 – women's basketball and Allyson Severyn '13 – volleyball, have been selected as the 60th induction class to the Canisius University Sports Hall of Fame.
"I used to think Philly was a sports town" - Josh Hart takes shot at Sixers fans after Knicks dominate their crowd
Josh Hart believes Philadelphia no longer feels like a true sports city.
Sports-mad Portland savors its second chance to root for women’s basketball
It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since the city had a WNBA team, and fans showed their support by turning out in record numbers.
Seton Hall basketball adds Rutgers transfer forward Chris Nwuli
This is the first time a player has transferred between in-state rivals Rutgers and Seton Hall. Here are three things to know about Nwuli.
"Yeah 'Beard', what chatter?" - Patrick Beverley trolls James Harden's critics after his bounce back performance in Game 3
James Harden finally showed up when the Cavs needed him the most.
Thunder Lakers Basketball
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, passes the ball as Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton defends during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball
Minneapolis economy: Busy playoff season brining business boost | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
A busy basketball playoff season is bringing a big economic boost to downtown Minneapolis. FOX 9's Leah Beno sat down with President and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council to learn more.
Letters to Sports: Two sides to Lakers crying foul in Game 2
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sport section give their thoughts on the Lakers, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Mike Trout and the Angels, the Kings and more.
Bigger Isn’t Better
The expanded basketball tournament means a bigger football playoff is probably just a matter of time.
Basketball gets more money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
Among them are the disbanding of tennis teams at Arkansas, new efforts to generate revenue in the Big 12 and at Duke and the ongoing issues surrounding the industry's new
Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
Basketball got the beer money. Many smaller sports around the NCAA are still looking for a lifeline.
Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
Basketball got the beer money. Many smaller sports around the NCAA are still looking for a lifeline. The expansion of March Madness and the $300 million in extra revenue that comes with it through opening sponsorships to beer, wine and liquor companies offered a brief reprieve from the steady drip of headlines that underscore big-picture problems confronting college sports in an era of tightening budgets and revenue sharing with athletes.
Big weekend for baseball, basketball and volleyball across Twin Cities
Hundreds of teams at the AAU, club and high school level will compete in marquee events at various venues this weekend.
The Material Science Behind A Spacecraft's Impact Armor
Aerospace engineers have to consider numerous factors when designing a spacecraft, but one that comes up more and more often is the need to design against Micro-Meteoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD). While most designers understand the threat, designing structural solutions capable of withstanding the hypervelocity impacts these undercontrolled pieces of material can cause can take a significant bite out of a mission’s mass budget. A new paper from Binkal Kumar Sharma of the University of Bremen and Harshitha Baskar, an independent researcher, provides a detailed review of cutting-edge options for defending against those deadly particles.
How a charity basketball game became a flashpoint in Louisiana’s tense redistricting fight
Democrats have few tools to halt Republican moves on redistricting, but they are making clear their displeasure at potentially losing majority-Black districts.
After health scare, ASU men’s basketball coach Randy Bennett finally introduced
After announcing the hiring of Randy Bennett nearly a month and a half ago, ASU officially introduced its new men’s basketball coach.
March Madness expands to 76 teams as committees lock in long-term men's, women's NCAA Tournament change
A Thursday vote that was long awaited will now trigger the polarizing expansion of college basketball's most cherished event
New OU basketball arena in Rock Creek Entertainment District to break ground
The new home for OU basketball will finally break ground soon. It was announced on Thursday that the Rainier Company, which was hired to build a new Rock Creek Entertainment district, will officially break ground on May 12. OU and the city announced in 2024 their intentions of building a $1.2 billion entertainment district in Rock Creek that would ...
2026 Players Era Tournament increasing to 24 teams in two separate brackets with millions in NIL prize money
The third iteration of the NIL-based November college basketball event will again be staged in Las Vegas later this year and move to ESPN's airwaves
The 15 best moments in historic Iowa Hawkeyes sports year
Register sports columnist reflects on Iowa's 2025-26 sports year by ranking the top 15 Hawkeye moments in football, basketball and wrestling.
Who is central Ohio high school basketball's best player ever? Vote now
We've made our picks for the 12 best central Ohio high school basketball players ever. Vote in our poll, and let us know if we missed anyone.
ASU's Randy Bennett 'feeling great,' ready for Big 12 challenge
Arizona State head basketball coach Randy Bennett's early stages in his new role weren't what he drew up.
Sunflower Sports Report (5/3): Nowhere is home: Peyton Williams’ basketball journey
After two short-lived WNBA opportunities, Peyton Williams built the bulk of her career across multiple countries, adjusting year to year.
Crooked Letter Sports: The Makoka brothers
Hancock High’s basketball playing brothers Max and Israel Makoka are back home after temporary detention by ICE. Rick tells the story and opines on SEC baseball, a little football and those red-hot Atlanta Braves.
American Athletic Conference championship, NCAA Tournament bid highlight spring sports achievements
The stock is rising at UNC Charlotte athletics. A year that included new head football and basketball coaches, groundbreaking on the expansion of Jerry Richardson Stadium and a new athletic director was capped with athletic and academic excellence from the spring student-athletes. Student athletes celebrated at Normies Charlotte 49er student-athletes, coaches and staff all gathered […]
Detroit sports fans pack downtown as Pistons playoff Run, Tigers game, and Cinco de Mayo collide
Sports fans had plenty to cheer about Tuesday night as playoff basketball, regular-season baseball, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations filled downtown and southwest Detroit.
Who is all-time greatest North Carolina girls high school basketball player?
From Shea Ralph to Sarah Strong, these 10 players have defined North Carolina girls high school hoops.
We asked kids — and Hollywood's most stylish child star — to rate Met Gala outfits. Here's who looked like 'Gru,' a 'jellyfish' and a 'basketbutt.'
The kids are back — and ready to judge Met Gala fashion. Plus, a special guest star — child actor Duke McCloud ‚— weighs in.
Utah State Introduces Women’s Sports Pass
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State Athletics announced the Women's Sports Pass, a ticket package including admission to volleyball, soccer, gymnastics and women's basketball for $200
Women’s Basketball To Play In 2026 Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off
The first piece of the 2026-27 Mississippi State women's basketball schedule has been revealed, as the Bulldogs will compete in the 2026 Elevance Health Wome...
Kansas State basketball adds depth with Nashville high school prospect
Kansas State basketball wanted another body for practices and got one with the addition of Nash Stark, an incoming freshman from Nashville.
Texas basketball executed ‘aggressive’ plan in the NCAA transfer portal
The five-man portal class for the Longhorns ranks third nationally.
Bulls hire Bryson Graham as next VP of basketball operations amid search for new GM, head coach
Health in a Handbasket: Freezer meals
In this edition of Health in a Handbasket, we're getting some advice on what to look for in freezer meals.
Basketball transfer portal’s early losers: Big names, big swings, bigger questions
As the dust settles on the 2026 basketball transfer portal cycle, early returns suggest not every big swing by high‑major programs is paying off.
What Brandon Schneider said on KU women’s basketball staff additions
Kansas women’s basketball has added new faces to its coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Here’s more on what Brandon Schneider thinks about that.
Phil Jackson Comments on NBA Legend's Celtics Question
Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson casually dropped basketball knowledge after a 5-time NBA champion asks about Boston Celtics' 'paralysis' in Game 7 loss to Philadelphia 76ers.
Fantasy Basketball Exit Interview: Celtics' playoffs dreams quickly vanished, are changes on the way?
College basketball announcer pops up on Kentucky Derby coverage
John Fanta has quickly become a household name in college basketball, but displayed his versatility on the racetrack.
How do March Madness changes affect Tom Izzo legacy?
Tom Izzo has coached Michigan State basketball to a record 27 straight NCAA Tournament berths. Would an expanded field to 76 teams alter that legacy?
BYU Basketball Recruiting Notebook: The Big Man Search Continues
The calendar has flipped to May and BYU is still in pursuit of its starting center for next season. BYU has 12 players slotted in for next season’s roster, but the Cougs still have a gaping hole at center. Khadim Mboup and TCU transfer Adam Stewart are the only two players on the roster that […]
West Hancock’s Lucy Woodworth signs to play two sports at Culver Stockton College
West Hancock's Lucy Woodworth will continue her basketball and golf career at Culver Stockton College next year
Everyday Heroes: Wheelchair basketball team soars to Nationals
In Portland, a wheelchair basketball program is flourishing. These athletes are Everyday Heroes because of their determination to pursue the sport they love.
Sports Daily: What can we expect? K-State’s new men’s hoops coach discusses his first class
We dive into Kansas State basketball, hearing from new Head Coach Casey Alexander and what to expect with his first class in Manhattan.
Deandre Ayton: 'I'm on a whole different mission'
Lakers center Deandre Ayton has played mostly strong basketball so far in the team's playoff series against the Rockets.
Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball
Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball’s biggest brands: Duke. Amazon and Duke announced Thursday they had reached a multiyear agreement to broadcast three of the Blue Devils’ neutral-site nonconference matchups per season. This m...
Duke entering deal with streaming giant for college basketball games
Duke and Amazon have reached a deal that will see the Blue Devils play three games on their streaming service.
Amazon to televise 3 marquee Duke basketball games as part of landmark deal
Duke is entering into a first-of-its-kind enterprise partnership with Amazon that also includes the retail giant and streaming service televising three marquee men's college basketball games next season.
Howard taps John Wall to be new president of basketball operations
Former Washington Wizards star John Wall is returning to D.C. in a new front office role for Howard men's basketball, according to a new report.
Iowa women's basketball offers 2028 California C Eve Fowler
Iowa women's basketball doled out an offer to 2028 California center Eve Fowler.
Sports Daily: Royals streak snapped; transfer portal news heating up
The nation’s top basketball recruit picked KU. How much of a difference maker will Tyran Stokes be for the Jayhawks?
Dusty May updates health of Michigan basketball commit with cancer
"He has one more procedure before he's out of the weeds," Michigan basketball coach Dusty May said. "All things considered, he's doing well."
Dusty May updates health of Michigan basketball commit with cancer
"He has one more procedure before he's out of the weeds," Michigan basketball coach Dusty May said. "All things considered, he's doing well."
NBA THE RUN launches in June
Three-versus-three street basketball game NBA THE RUN will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in June, developer Play by Play Studios announced.
HACC reverses course, will continue sports programs for next school year
HACC has reversed course on previously announced sports cutbacks, restoring several programs through the next academic year. On Wednesday, the Harrisburg-based community college stated that it will continue men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball through the 2026-27 school year. Last week, HACC stated that it […]
Spring Sports Wrapped
As classes come to an end, Villanova Athletics wraps up their spring season. Here are some of each team’s highlights from the 2026 spring season. Basketball This spring, men’s basketball returned to the NCAA tournament for the first time in four years. The team traveled to San Diego, CA, facing Utah State in the first...
Fath Union Sports De Rabat vs. Asc Ville De Dakar - Game Highlights
Fath Union Sports De Rabat vs. Asc Ville De Dakar - Game Highlights
Highlights from James Caron Butler Jr's 29 -Al Ahly Sporting Club vs. Maktown Flyers Nigeria
Highlights from James Caron Butler Jr's 29 -Al Ahly Sporting Club vs. Maktown Flyers Nigeria
PRESS BOX: New WNBA bargaining agreement redefines women’s sports
The Women’s National Basketball Association and the Women’s National Basketball Player Association announced a new collective bargaining agreement in March.
Who's women's basketball's GOAT? From Cheryl Miller to Caitlin Clark, we weigh the case
Women's basketball has grown by leaps and bounds since the first organized game was played in 1893. Who are the greatest players in U.S. history?
Nadiyah Byard, A Two Sport Standout
Augusta, Ga. - Most collegiate student-athletes grew up playing multiple sports. Many times it wouldn't be until late in their high school career they decided which sport to focus all their attention to. In college, other than runners in cross country and track, very few do more than one sport. For Augusta University's Nadiyah Byard, she not only competed in basketball for the Jaguars, but is focusing on the high jump for the Jaguars.
Here are the 2025-26 Athletes of the Season for boys' winter sports
See who was crowned as the No.1 athlete of the season for Section 4 boys' basketball, swimming, wrestling, bowling and track.
Here are the 2025-26 Athletes of the Season for girls' winter sports
See which Section 4 athletes, in girls' basketball, wrestling, track, and bowling, were voted as having made the most impact during the winter season.
Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: KK Bransford transfers to UCLA
A big surprise and defection from the Notre Dame Women’s basketball program.
Vermont pays $566K in damages to Christian school it banned from all sports competitions for years
Vermont agencies pay $566K to a Christian school banned from sports and academic competitions after its girls' team forfeited over a trans athlete.
NCAA to expand March Madness men's and women's college basketball tournaments to 76 teams in 2027
Sources tell CBS Sports that the long-discussed addition of more teams in the NCAA men's and women's tournaments will begin next March
Ex-Nebraska coach admits sexual relationship with player, records show
A former Nebraska women's basketball player's Title IX lawsuit against the university continues with a scandalous recent admission, court records show.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones 1st to plead guilty in gambling case
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
Ms. Basketball gives us the entertainment headlines
Michael B. Jordan has a odd spot for his Oscar and Angel Reese will be in Atlanta for a while
College basketball coaching carousel grades, four years later: The best and worst from the 2022 hiring cycle
Matt Norlander looks back at the hirings from four years ago and hands out appraisals from Duke to Louisville and so many more
Kirkwood junior, Rossview senior earn Tennessee Sports Writers Association all-state honors
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has announced their all-state selections for the 2025-26 high school basketball season, with two Clarksville-area players.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children's book based on her life
Caitlin Clark is releasing a picture book this fall based on her life | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children's book based on her life
Caitlin Clark is releasing a picture book this fall based on her life | 830 WCCO
WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children's book based on her life
Caitlin Clark is releasing a picture book this fall based on her life | Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
Charlie Ward shares perspective on President Trump's executive order
FAMU basketball coach Charlie Ward discussed President Donald Trump’s executive order to save college sports after attending March’s White House roundtable.
Bulldog hoops lands former juco star Perry from BYU
(KSEE/KGPE) – The losses have been heavy in the transfer portal recently for the Fresno State men’s basketball team, but the roster rebuild got a big boost Monday, as the program’s head coach Vance Walberg announced the signing of a very intriguing prospect, K.J. Perry from BYU. Perry was a highly-touted junior college recruit, who […]
Five inducted into Arlington Sports Hall of Fame, including lacrosse player for first time
The five Class of 2026 inductees into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame include a lacrosse player/coach for the first time. Brian Rosenberger, a standout player at two Arlington schools when he attended Bishop O'Connell High then Marymount University, will be the first representative of the sport enshrined. He will be joined by Robert Asher,
Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to…
Bueckers hopes focus can be on Fudd as 'a basketball player'
During media day proceedings with the Dallas Wings, star Paige Bueckers addressed the buzz surrounding her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd Monday, saying "Quite frankly, I believe me and Azzi's personal relationship is nobody's business but our own."
Meet The Oklahoman's 2026 Super 5 boys basketball first team
The Super 5 boys basketball first team Millwood's Isaiah Wilks, Norman's Beau Billingsley, Midwest City's Deshawn Denson II, Dale's Denton Forsythe and Owasso's Jalen Montonati. Norman's Cory Cole is the Coach of the Year.
DIALOGUE: Aspire Palooza 2026 to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in Albany
On this week’s Dialogue, ASPIRE’s Marlon Jones and Brittany Craft said the event celebrates Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and focuses on mental health for the entire family. Albany State University head women’s basketball coach Todd Triplett and assistant coaches Yasmine Fairchild and Tyjanae Brown also discussed an upcoming basketball team camp.
Grimy New York basketball is back as Josh Hart, Jose Alvarado and a suffocating defense even series vs. Hawks
Louisville adds 7’5 USC transfer Gabe Dynes
Pat Kelsey’s commitment to getting bigger in 2026-27 took another (very) sizable step forward Saturday with the commitment of 7’5 USC transfer center Gabe Dynes. Dynes, a Kentucky native who played his high school basketball at Simon Kenton in Independence, picked U of L over Kentucky. Before transferring to USC, Dynes spent two seasons at […]
New business Classy Nibbles focuses on high quality charcuterie
Sweet dreams are made of cheese . . . and meats . . . and on quality and creative charcuterie boards. Classy Nibbles, a new local business started by Deb Baskerville, launched on April 17, and passed the state pre-opening inspection. “Charcuterie boards are fun to make,” she said. “I’ve always been creative, a painter […]
College basketball rankings: North Carolina tumbles after Henri Veesaar's NBA Draft declaration
New North Carolina coach Michael Malone lost a would-be roster cornerstone when Veesaar decided to make the leap to the next level
Adrian Wojnarowski's anti-Trump politics reportedly causing friction with St. Bonaventure community
A report from The Athletic suggests Adrian Wojnarowski's partisan political views may be hurting his role as St. Bonaventure's basketball GM.
CBS Sports weighs in on Paul McNeil Jrs status Real chance of staying at NC State
Paul McNeil Jr. remains in the transfer portal at the end of another week, with NC State men's basketball and the fan base both waiting on an official announcement. CBS Sports college basketball analyst Isaac Trotter weighed in with the latest.
UNC big man Henri Veesaar declares for 2026 NBA Draft, leaving massive hole for Michael Malone
UNC big man Henri Veesaar declares for 2026 NBA Draft, what's next for UNC basketball