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Kansas Basketball Flips Former Columbia Commit Atticus Richmond
The Kansas basketball program added to its 2026-27 roster on Saturday afternoon. Bill Self and the Jayhawks landed a commitment from high school recruit Atticus Richmond days after he wrapped up his official visit to KU's campus. A graduating…
Penn State Basketball Signs 4 Players as Part of Major Roster Overhaul
The Penn State men's basketball roster is undergoing another complete overhaul in Mike Rhoades' fourth season, one that will determine his future with the program. The Nittany Lions lost nine players to the NCAA Transfer Portal, most notably guards…
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…
Two Underrated Traits Kennard Davis Brings to Mizzou Basketball
Missouri basketball added Kennard Davis through the transfer portal May 1, making him the fourth portal newcomer in Missouri's top 15-ranked transfer class. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound wing averaged 8.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals…
Virginia Basketball Beats Out Multiple Schools And Lands Commitment From Four-Star Center Favour Ibe
Virginia Basketball has been on a quest to find a backup center to pair with Johann Grunloh and they may have found him today. After taking an official visit to Grounds this week, four-star center Favour Ibe committed to Ryan Odom and the…
Thunder vs. Lakers live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 3 start time, picks and predictions
Follow our live coverage of tonight's game as OKC looks to take a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals Welcome to The Athletic 's coverage of Game 3 of this Western Conference semifinal series as the reigning NBA champions, the…
Black Wealth Watch: Pinky Cole's Former CFO Faces Fraud Charges, Shaq Expands Into Women's Basketball, Will.i.am Teaches AI At ASU
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week — the wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and the conversations we…
College football & basketball are expanding, but is more really better for college sports?
Within a matter of months, the college football and basketball worlds are set for sweeping changes. After the AFCA approved future alterations to the College Football Playoff, the NCAA expanded the March Madness tournament field. March Madness will…
For AJ Dybantsa, landing in a small market not a concern as NBA Draft Lottery nears
Big market, small market … does it really matter? AJ Dybantsa has shown it's hard for any city, regardless of size, to contain his shine. Indiana? Sacramento? Memphis? The presumptive first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft isn't sweating the…
Caitlin Clark and LeBron James share surprising bucket-list dream away from basketball | Sporting News
For all the basketball conversations that surround Caitlin Clark and LeBron James, one of the biggest connections between the two superstars actually has nothing to do with basketball. Clark opened up this week about her growing friendship with…
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Coleman gets shot with USA Basketball
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He'll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood's team and college basketball at…
What we're hearing about the potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market
So … the Milwaukee Bucks have had a good postseason. Never mind that they're not even in the playoffs. Let's explain. It has been three months since the Bucks decided to hold onto Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline, in part, because…
Chicago shooting: Vigil honors 18-year-old basketball player Damarion Johnson shot to death during Uber ride in Garfield Park
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Loved ones gathered Saturday to remember a high school basketball player killed while riding in an Uber on the city's West Side. Damarion Johnson, 18, and the 38-year-old Uber driver were shot and killed Thursday night in Chicago's…
Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever live updates: Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers clash on opening weekend of WNBA season
The Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever start their respective seasons with a must-watch matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis as WNBA opening weekend continues. Two of the W's biggest stars are set to battle as Paige Bueckers and Caitlin…
New Jaylen Brown Rumors on Celtics Relationship After Trending Live Stream Videos, Comments
The Boston Celtics were considered a 'team to watch' in trade rumors when it came to Giannis Antetokounmpo, per The Athletic's Sam Amick and Eric Nehm, even before Jaylen Brown's curious public comments over the past week sparked curiosity about…
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