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espn.com - Rob Andrew Dongiapon - Alex Eala has turned a basketball nation into tennis believers
Alex Eala has turned a basketball nation into tennis believers
ESPN

For a basketball-crazed nation like the Philippines, tennis has long been an afterthought, often overshadowed by the country's love for other sports. But things changed when Alex Eala started to climb the world rankings and emerged as one of…

jpost.com - JOSHUA HALICKMAN - Israel loses to Croatia in World Cup basketball qualifiers
Israel loses to Croatia in World Cup basketball qualifiers
The Jerusalem Post

Israel's 103-75 loss to Croatia in the World Cup qualifiers was about far more than one disappointing night. Ariel Beit Halachmi's squad was thoroughly outplayed by a bigger, more physical Croatian side, but the defeat also served as the latest…

wwd.com - Ian Servantes - Adidas Is Taking Basketball Shoes Into the Future With Its 3D-printed Sneaker Dropping Soon
Adidas Is Taking Basketball Shoes Into the Future With Its 3D-printed Sneaker Dropping Soon
WWD

After unveiling its 3D-printed basketball sneaker during March Madness, Adidas has now announced an imminent release for the previously unnamed model. The Adidas BB.01 takes performance basketball into a new era with a 3D-printed lattice forming…

nypost.com - Rich Lowry - Women's basketball is out to destroy superstar Caitlin Clark - and itself, too
Women's basketball is out to destroy superstar Caitlin Clark - and itself, too
New York Post

What sports league, handed a generational talent who has played brilliantly and delivered massive commercial dividends, would make this very same player seem unwelcome and an object of scorn? Caitlin Clark arrived in the league three seasons ago…

nypost.com - Edward Lewis - Exclusive | Dramatic moment cops aim guns at NBA rookie after highway chase - as his hopeless prediction about basketball future revealed
Exclusive | Dramatic moment cops aim guns at NBA rookie after highway chase - as his hopeless prediction about basketball future revealed
New York Post

Pacers rookie Kam Jones questioned his NBA future after he was ordered out of his car at gunpoint following a police chase last year, new body cam footage obtained by The California Post shows. Jones' dramatic encounter with Indiana State Police…

hypebeast.com - Joyce Li - Here's How To Secure the Ultra-Limited adidas Basketball BB.01 3D-Printed Performance Shoe
Here's How To Secure the Ultra-Limited adidas Basketball BB.01 3D-Printed Performance Shoe
Hypebeast

adidas Basketball is officially launching its highly anticipated BB.01 performance silhouette The innovative model introduces the brand's revolutionary Project: R.A.P. additive manufacturing platform The hyper-exclusive sneaker will make its…

si.com - Hunter De Siver - Alabama Basketball Commit Reclassifying, Joining 2026-27 Roster
Alabama Basketball Commit Reclassifying, Joining 2026-27 Roster
Sports Illustrated

Alabama basketball commit Anderson Diaz is reclassifying from the 2027 class and will join the Crimson Tide's 2026-27 roster. Alabama assistant coach Preston Murphy teased an AI cartoon video on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Monday of Diaz…

si.com - Jackson Langendorf - Indiana Basketball's Top 2027 Recruiting Target at Each Position
Indiana Basketball's Top 2027 Recruiting Target at Each Position
Sports Illustrated

In the thick of the 2026 summer, Darian DeVries and Indiana are naturally in preparation mode for the 2026-27 season but also, seemingly, quite active on the recruiting trail. The Hoosiers haven't appeared to dole out as many offers in the past few…

si.com - Dalton Trigg - Breaking Down the Current State of Southern Miss Football, Basketball and Baseball
Breaking Down the Current State of Southern Miss Football, Basketball and Baseball
Sports Illustrated

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Overall, it's a great time to be a fan of Southern Miss athletics, especially when it comes to the 'big three' sports we cover most here at Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI: football, baseball and basketball. On the…

yankodesign.com - Gaurav Sood - adidas BB.01 is first 3D-printed basketball shoe built to improve stability and flexibility on court
adidas BB.01 is first 3D-printed basketball shoe built to improve stability and flexibility on court
Yanko Design

While the world is fixated on who's making it to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. adidas thinks it's done enough for the love of the game with the Trionda, and now it's time to shift focus to basketball. To do that, the sportswear giant is…

si.com - Olivia Cleary - USC Trojans Basketball Makes Big Move for Top-Ranked Recruit
USC Trojans Basketball Makes Big Move for Top-Ranked Recruit
Sports Illustrated

The USC Trojans women's basketball program has its sights set on potentially adding another future college basketball star. Consensus No. 1 overall prospect Kaleena Smith in the Class of 2027 has officially locked in 11 future official visits…

si.com - Mark Morales-Smith - Jalen Brunson's Fantasy Basketball Value In Question After Undergoing Wrist Surgery
Jalen Brunson's Fantasy Basketball Value In Question After Undergoing Wrist Surgery
Sports Illustrated

We got news today that the reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson is undergoing surgery on his left wrist which he will need time to recover from. He is expected to get back on the court to resume basketball activities at some point later in the…

si.com - Hunter De Siver - When is Alabama Basketball's Rematch with St. John's at C.M. Newton Classic?
When is Alabama Basketball's Rematch with St. John's at C.M. Newton Classic?
Sports Illustrated

Alabama basketball will face St. John's in the 2026 RxBenefits C.M. Newton Classic on Dec. 12 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. This will be a rematch from last season, as the Crimson Tide beat the Red Storm 103-96 at Madison Square Garden in…

si.com - Cole Manbeck - K-State basketball lands four-star guard to begin its 2027 recruiting class
K-State basketball lands four-star guard to begin its 2027 recruiting class
Sports Illustrated

Casey Alexander and his staff didn't need much of an introduction for their first commit of the 2027 recruiting class. Four-star shooting guard Kameron Cooper, the son of K-State assistant coach John Cooper, committed to the Wildcats on Tuesday.

decrypt.co - Logan Hitchcock - BIG3 NFT Buyers Sue Ice Cube's Basketball League Over Alleged Unfulfilled Promises
BIG3 NFT Buyers Sue Ice Cube's Basketball League Over Alleged Unfulfilled Promises
Decrypt

NFT buyers expecting to have some ownership stake in professional 3-on-3 basketball teams from rapper and actor Ice Cube's BIG3 league have filed a class action lawsuit against the league in the Superior Court of California—challenging the…

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