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How to watch the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Basketball's Hall of Fame opens its doors. The chosen few enter with drop steps and post spins. These latest additions to Springfield range from the fiery rim-running of Amar'e Stoudemire to the dexterous grace of Candace Parker. Saturday's…
'Here we are 30 years later': the Olympic team that transformed US basketball
For the US women's basketball team, the 1996 Olympics weren't just about winning gold in front of their home crowd. It was about the future of women's basketball in America. The US women were knocked out of the 1992 Olympics in the semi-finals by…
Trailblazing women's class entering basketball hall
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Dawn Staley and the 1996 Olympic women's basketball team paved the way for the WNBA and players such as Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw. The team that started the Americans' 30-year Olympic…
The talented Manchester student awarded big US basketball scholarship
A Manchester native could soon be a basketball star in the US after receiving a full scholarship. For the next four years, the University of Tennessee will will be home for Irene Oboavwoduo follwoing her acceptance into the college after collecting…
Active NBA Players Most Likely to Be in the Basketball Hall of Fame One Day
Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers, Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker are among the latest inductees into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. They'll have plenty of fresh company in the years to come. The NBA is loaded with legends and future…
Hoops or pickleball? Folsom weighs future of Lembi Park basketball court
Updated: 6:42 PM PDT Aug 14, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Hoops or pickleball? Folsom weighs future of Lembi Park basketball court Updated: 6:42 PM PDT Aug 14, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ FOLSOM, Calif. — A court battle is…
Who's Next Up? Five Former NBA Players on the Doorstep of Basketball Hall of Fame
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will enshrine its class of 2026 on Saturday night as it formally welcomes nine new honorees. Amar'e Stoudemire is the only former NBA player to get the call this year, although Doc Rivers will be…
ESPN gives their thoughts on Kentucky basketball's floor and ceiling next season
Last season, it was clear Mark Pope went away from what be built in year one and what he is best at, which is coaching a group that excels at putting up points with their shooting. In his first season in the SEC at Kentucky, a flaw of his team was…
Scripps Sports Women's Basketball Showcase set for Dec. 16, featuring UCLA-Duke, USC-Miami
Position Sports and The E.W. Scripps Company announced Friday they'll present the inaugural Scripps Sports Women's Basketball Showcase on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, featuring some of the top teams and players in the…
Duke Basketball: Deng Ngor sets official visit to Blue Devils
The Duke Blue Devils are shifting their focus to future recruiting classes after turning in the top 2026 class. Jon Scheyer and his staff will have a busy next few months not only with the season starting but also with recruiting. The Fall season…
LeBron James launches YouTube golf channel with video of 2016 Cavs reunion
LeBron James has made another decision: He has launched a YouTube golf channel. The NBA's all-time leading scorer has been very public about expanding his horizons to the fairways, links and greens (and also upset some folks in Memphis while on a…
Bill Self Reveals His Thoughts on the Future of Kansas-Mizzou Rivalry
Bringing back the Border Showdown to college basketball is one of the best things both schools have done in recent history. The longtime cross-state rivals had not played since 2012 when Missouri departed for the SEC, but the rivalry resumed in…
Oregon Coach Gives Insight Into Freshman Anthony 'Tank' Jones' Mentality
Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Anthony “Tank” Jones Jr. is gearing up for his freshman season. Oregon assistant coach Kam Araghi spoke to reporters about the highly touted high school recruit on Friday after practice. Kam Araghi has…
Dillon Brooks found comfort with Suns. Now he must find another level if they want to contend
PHOENIX — No matter how you feel about Dillon Brooks, his antics, theatrics and technical fouls, it's difficult to dispute his worth in the Arizona desert. After a promising first season, the Phoenix Suns signed the veteran forward to a…
The New York Liberty Celebrates 30 Years Of The WNBA In Style
Anniversaries carry a lot of weight. They feed into that buzzy voice that tells us we must commemorate the moment, and if we don't, we're somehow failing to appreciate the legacy for what it iso matter how big or small the number. And yet, I found…
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