Basketball Industry News

The Real X-Factor Behind Kansas Basketball's Success This Season

All eyes will be on Tyran Stokes as he begins his collegiate career at Kansas, but one of his backcourt teammates has the potential to emerge as an all-conference talent. Toledo transfer Leroy Blyden Jr. was KU's first addition from the portal this…

Gen Zer washed his college basketball team's dirty clothes and mopped floors to prove his passion-now he's one of the youngest interns ever at the NBA

Good Morning, Illini Nation: College Basketball Jeopardy is back!

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…

New WNBA Finals Logo Revealed in Trending Photos amid Updated Playoff Standings for 2026 Bracket

The WNBA unveiled a new Finals logo with the playoffs looming on the horizon. For the first time since 2006, the league is showcasing the championship trophy in the primary design. The regular season is set to wrap up on Sept. 24 following a pause…

Predicting Kansas Football's Three Most Impactful Defensive Players in 2026

The Kansas football defense was the biggest flaw on last year's roster. D.K. McDonald's unit failed to come up when it needed to multiple times, especially when the offense had put the team in a position to win. As McDonald enters his second year…

Nationals' Latest Bullpen Collapse Might Be Most Frustrating One Yet

The Washington Nationals blew save No. 35 on Sunday. Maybe it was who the Nationals were playing. Maybe it was the fact that they were so close to winning their fourth game in a row to right the ship heading into September following a disastrous…

Maryland On SI Staff Predictions for 2026 Football Season

Two extremes are true: this is the best roster Maryland football has assembled in a very long time, but it will have to contend with what looks like the deepest conference in the sport. So with the season opener just one week away, we'd like to set…

June Mar Fajardo delivers perfect ending for Gilas. But is he really leaving?

PASAY CITY, Philippines -- 'Bai, bai, bai.' The popular Visayan endearment echoed around the Mall of Asia Arena as June Mar Fajardo made what could be his final exit as a Gilas Pilipinas player. Fans again called the Cebuano gentle giant as he…

Jordan Brand Brings the Air Jordan 3 Mid TD Cleat to the Gridiron in 'Metallic Silver'

Jordan Brand is releasing the Air Jordan 3 Mid TD cleat in a sleek monochromatic Metallic Silver colorway The design pairs a tumbled leather upper with elephant-print overlays and a gridiron-ready TD cleated outsole The model features an Air Zoom…

New on Peacock in September 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch

Somehow it's already September. The leaves are just starting to turn, and Peacock is welcoming the crisp new season with a fresh batch of shows and movies worth staying in for. September delivers plenty of returning favorites, a network-TV newcomer…

The 5 Best Sneakers Dropping This Week (September 2-5)

After a slow week on the release calendar, footwear companies are bringing the heat to finish summer strong. With Labor Day weekend quickly approaching, most of the major brands have some exciting sneaker drops scheduled. From fan-favorite retro…

Harry Styles speaks out on ex Taylor Swift's wedding with cheeky quip

Harry Styles made a surprise reference to his ex Taylor Swift and her elaborate wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce during his latest performance at Madison Square Garden. The Watermelon Sugar singer, 32, performed at the iconic venue in New York…

CAM antisemitism report: CAM identifies death threats against Jewish influencers

Leaders from across the region gathered in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo this week for CAM 's sixth-annual Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism. In keynote remarks, President Luis Abinader announced the Dominican Republic would become…

European scientists create 'little Big Bang' to study the universe's origins

Scientists in Europe have recreated a “little” version of what the universe may have looked like right after the Big Bang using two of the smallest atoms ever, reports said. Right after the Big Bang, the universe was an unimaginably…

Oregon's season opener against Portland State will stream free in Japan

Oregon's game against Portland State on Sept. 18 will be free to watch for fans in Japan and elsewhere outside the U.S., as part of a new content push between the school, Big Ten Network, and DAZN announced earlier this week. Dan Lanning's program…