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Predicting Iowa State Basketball Starting Lineup vs. Creighton
The Iowa State Cyclones will start the 2026-27 men's college basketball season with an exhibition game against the Creighton Bluejays at Hilton Coliseum. Entering Year 6 under head coach T.J. Otzelberger, the Cyclones have turned into one of the…
How to Watch Baylor Basketball Play Florida: Time, Stream, Key Storylines
After the Baylor football team had an embarrassing loss on Saturday against TCU, Bears fans can soak in some college basketball on Sunday. That's right, Baylor will take the court. It might be an exhibition game, but the Bears will learn a lot…
Why Kansas Basketball's Exhibition vs. Louisville Has More Juice Than Usual
Kansas opened its preseason slate with a victory over Pittsburg State during Late Night in the Phog. It was a different format than past Late Night events when the Jayhawks would typically compete in an intrasquad scrimmage amongst themselves. It…
What We Learned About Tennessee Basketball In Their Exhibition Against Xavier
The Tennessee Vols played their first exhibition game of the season, and it ended in a defeat to the Xavier Musketeers. The final score was ultimately 86-70 in favor of the visiting Musketeers. The Vols were playing well for most of the game, but…
Syracuse men's basketball: what to watch for vs Siena
If Syracuse wins do they get to take Siena's banner? Syracuse is back in action for their second exhibition game of 2026. The Orange head East on I-90 to take on the Siena Saints this afternoon at 2:00. You can stream the game on ESPN+ as Siena…
Brad Underwood's Key Quotes Ahead of Illinois Basketball vs. Cincinnati
On Friday morning, coach Brad Underwood addressed the media ahead of Illinois' first exhibition matchup of the 2026-27 season – which takes place on Saturday at Cincinnati. Underwood offered insight into the Illini's health, detailed the…
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026-27 Instant Takeaways: Illinois Fighting Illini Exhibition
The Bearcats basketball team kept growing in this exhibition battle against Illinois. Jerrod Calhoun's team got split open a bit on the defensive end, but kept pace with what could be the best offense in the nation pretty well during the 105-96…
Fantasy basketball rankings 2026-27: Sleepers, breakouts and busts from proven NBA simulation
The 2026-27 NBA season tips off just three days, and there's been lots of player movement since the Knicks ended their long championship drought in June. These moves certainly affect the 2026-27 Fantasy basketball rankings and have ramifications on…
California Post's NBA Awards predictions: Luka or Wemby? Spurs or Lakers?
After an exciting offseason with a lot of movement, the NBA season opens this week. Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Heat. LeBron James took his talents to the 76ers. Luka Doncic is now the head of the snake for the Lakers. The Knicks are…
Magic Breakout Guard's Future Becomes Clearer Amid Extension Talks
The Orlando Magic face some tough decisions in the coming year. The franchise is already dealing with an expensive roster and is expected to pay around $32 million in luxury taxes this season. Unfortunately, they still need to decide what to do…
Miles McBride's agent leaves door open for future talks with Knicks
Of the three Knicks who did not get their desired contract extension heading into the season, Miles McBride's long-term future with the team is the most at risk. His agent, Mark Bartelstein, opened up about the team shutting down all extension…
Tacko Fall Lands 76ers Contract, Latest Details Revealed in New NBA Rumors Ahead of Season Opener
As NBA teams finalize their rosters with the regular season starting next week, the Philadelphia 76ers are keeping Tacko Fall on a two-way contract. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sixers are converting Fall's deal to a two-way contract after he…
NBA tiers: From title-or-bust all the way down to the relegation zone
At long last, it's time for the real thing. The NBA pre-season is behind us, and the 82-game grind will begin in earnest on Tuesday, beginning with the Boston Celtics taking on the Detroit Pistons (3 p.m. ET / noon PT) to tip off a tripleheader on…
Cathy Engelbert reflects on WNBA's growth, says job requires 'thick skin
SAN FRANCISCO -- Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, speaking to the media Saturday prior to Game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center, said she is very proud of the league's growth as she approaches retirement at the end of this year. But she…
Why more adults are turning to recreational sports leagues
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! On weeknights across Philadelphia, adults gather in community centers, gyms and even a Center City rooftop to shoot hoops, chase…
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