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Israel's World Cup basketball loss to Latvia
The Israel National Basketball Team came up short against Latvia 85-70 in the second round of World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday night. The blue-and-white ended the August window with two losses, having fallen to Poland 106-86 last week in the first…
Duke Debuting On-Court Ads In 2026 College Basketball Season
One of college basketball's cathedrals is getting a corporate makeover. Duke is slated to announce a four-year sponsorship deal with Edward Jones that will see the company's logos added to the floor at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The agreement will…
Candid Coaches: How many games should there be in college basketball's regular season?
We're now in the final week of our 2026 Candid Coaches series. Links to all previous questions are at the bottom of this story. In July and August, college basketball insiders Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander polled nearly 100 men's Division I…
Report: BC Men's Basketball Adding Former URI, Minnesota Timberwolves Guard as Graduate Assistant
Shortly after making five additional hires to fill out his support staff, first-year Boston College men's basketball coach Luke Murray picked up former University of Rhode Island and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jared Terrell as a graduate…
Duke's Coach K Court to have sponsorship logo for first time
For the first time in program history, Coach K Court at Duke 's Cameron Indoor Stadium will have a sponsorship logo on it, the program announced Monday. The logo of Edward Jones, a financial services firm, now appears on the opposite side of 'Coach…
Lakers employees express optimism about new ownership
Lon Rosen took over the business side of the Los Angeles Lakers in the aftermath of Mark Walter's acquisition of the team last year at a $10 billion valuation. As a former Lakers employee dating back to the early 1980s, one who went on to represent…
Three-point dunks and mid-court shots worth four: how Australia's NBL is seeking to shake up traditional rules
The slam dunk has long been a staple of basketball, its biggest billboard, showcasing the athleticism and ferocity of its athletes. Now, some within the game want more. The Australian men's professional league, the NBL, has lodged a request with…
This 2010s 'Ugly Shoe' Trend Is Making A Comeback
The combination of the words 'sneaker' and 'heel' tends to elicit a polarizing reaction both in and outside the fashion world. But long before everyone's favorite hybrid shoe — the ballet sneaker — took over our feeds, the sneaker…
DraftKings Taps Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas for Road-Trip Commercial That Touts Wagering, Predictions
Nick Jonas has been on plenty of road trips — but none quite like this. The actor and musician plays a prominent role in what is expected to be a significant and long-running campaign for sports-wagering giant DraftKings. In a new ad, Jonas…
Latest Lakers Rumors Update Impact of $12.5B Sale on Rob Pelinka Hiring New Assistant GM
The Los Angeles Lakers' ongoing ownership saga might be hamstringing the front office, according to The Athletic's Dan Woike. Woike reported Monday that some around the organization 'have acknowledged that high-end positions, particularly in…
Don't Hedge the KPIs
We talked last week about a proposal by Cboe Global Markets Inc. to list binary options on key performance indicators (KPIs). A “key performance indicator” is a measurable value that shows how well an organization is achieving its…
Lakers Predicted To Cut Ties With Bronny James In Surprise Decision
Bronny James ‘ brief tenure on the Los Angeles Lakers has been controversial, to say the least, and now that his father, LeBron James, is no longer on the roster, the future remains more uncertain than ever before for the 21-year-old guard.
Report: Arkansas basketball, Gonzaga set date for 2026-27 preseason exhibition | Whole Hog Sports
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas men's basketball team will host Gonzaga in a preseason exhibition on Oct. 24 at Bud Walton Arena, according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. Arkansas coach John Calipari announced the game would be played June 9 but…
Predicting the Pacers 10-Man Rotation
After the Indiana Pacers signed Kelly Oubre Jr. in free agency, some small rumblings about him replacing Aaron Nesmith in the starting lineup began to happen. While seeing Oubre in the starting lineup at times this season would not be shocking, it…
Low-profile Sneakers and Loafers Will Continue to Dominate the Men's Shoe Market, Retailers Say
Men's footwear is having its moment as more consumers are looking to add fresh styles to their wardrobes. And despite several headlines that consumers are buying fewer sneakers in lieu of dressier options, retailers are seeing growth in multiple…
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