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Michigan 5-star basketball signee Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss entire season
Five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr., the top signee in Michigan's 2026 basketball recruiting class, will miss the upcoming season after injuring the ACL in his right knee during the Wolverines' recent trip to Europe, coach Mike Boynton announced…
Iowa Basketball Schedule: Predicting the Hawkeyes' Nonconference Record
It's now Year 2 of the Ben McCollum era with the Iowa Hawkeyes, and expectations are real now. McCollum would be the first to say that the honeymoon from the Elite 8 run in last year's NCAA Tournament is over, with the page flipped to the 2026-27…
Hopes high, expectations low for Germany as it prepares to host Women's Basketball World Cup
BERLIN (AP) — Injuries and three straight losses in warmups have not dimmed hopes for host team Germany at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. As a well-known German saying goes, “hope is the last to die.” Germany is…
3 Most Pivotal Players on UNC's Basketball Roster
The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program is entering a pivotal 2026-27 season, with several moving parts on the coaching staff and roster. Throughout the offseason, North Carolina has made additions to the roster, sprinkling in…
In the Midst of Basketball and Baseball Season, How to Join Women's Sports Fandom in the Bay Area | KQED
When she moved to the Bay Area a few years ago, Rindala Alajaji swiftly became a San Francisco Giants fan. She loved going to Oracle Park to see the team — and was especially appreciative of how inclusive and queer-friendly the games felt to…
Kansas Basketball Visit Tracker: Class of 2027 Recruits Who Are Visiting Lawrence
While the Kansas basketball program lost a commitment from Javon Bardwell in early August, Bill Self has remained active on the recruiting trail. The Jayhawks are hosting several official visitors in the coming weeks now that the recruiting dead…
Former NBA Assistant Patrick Mutombo joins BYU Basketball's Staff
On Monday, BYU men's basketball announced the program has added veteran NBA assistant Patrick Mutombo to Kevin Young's staff. The addition brings more than a decade of NBA and G-League coaching experience to Provo and fills the vacancy left when…
Circle City inks deal for two Butler University basketball games
Circle City Broadcasting has inked a deal with Butler University to air two college basketball games on its CW Network affiliate in Indianapolis this season. The games will air on two consecutive Sundays — October 11 and October 18 —…
Kansas Basketball Stacks Another Visitor Onto Packed September Recruiting Slate
The Kansas basketball program continues to add to its already crowded September recruiting slate, as another highly touted prospect is expected to make a trip to Lawrence. According to 247 Sports recruiting analyst Eric Bossi, top-100 guard Parker…
Naomi Osaka Debuts Latest Designer Tennis Kit at the 2026 US Open
Naomi Osaka aced her 2026 U.S. Open look for the final Grand Slam of the season. The two-time U.S. Open champion wore a Nike tennis kit and custom Who Decides War walk-on ensemble for her first round match at the USTA Billie Jean King National…
How Topps turned star athletes into Minions to create rare and valuable cards
Anyone familiar with the Minions could easily envision one of the lovable yellow characters pulling off the “night, night” pose made famous by two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry after either committing or thwarting a crime. The thought…
Victor Wembanyama finding a voice beyond hoops, less concerned with upsetting others
When Victor Wembanyama stretched from behind the hoop to throw down a dunk that maybe only he alone can pull off, it was a good reminder of where he finds himself entering his fourth NBA season. It came in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier, as the…
Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. Sign 76ers Contracts, Latest NBA Rumors Reveal Details
One of the tallest players in NBA history will audition to join LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Tacko Fall has signed with the Sixers ahead of training camp later this month, the team announced Tuesday. The deal is an Exhibit…
Michigan Basketball freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. out for season due to ACL injury
JUST IN: Michigan Basketball five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season due to an ACL injury: News this time of year in the college basketball universe is almost never good, and this is no different. Michigan freshman Brandon…
Examining the Dolphins Trend with Backup QBs (And Why McCord Makes Sense)
There was a time when the Miami Dolphins always had a veteran to serve as backup quarterback, but those days are gone. And when it comes to the 2026 version of the franchise, where finding and developing players for the future will be just as…
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