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For 20 years, Hoops in the Hood has turned neighborhood courts into hubs of connection, safety and growth for Chicago’s young people.

The Arizona Cardinals will once again air weekly girls high school flag football games on Arizona's Family Sports, adding a marquee All‑Star event and new incentives for coaches and schools.

ESPN Events unveils a nine‑event lineup featuring 33 teams across 12 conferences, highlighting historic rivalries, new showcases and partnerships with major brands.

ESPN reveals the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational, a Thanksgiving‑week college basketball tournament featuring ten teams across two groups, with games at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Florida.

Indiana University’s perfect 2024 campaign turned its coach and players into worldwide celebrities, sparking endorsements, public scrutiny, and a renewed focus on the road ahead.

Indiana’s head coach Curt Cignetti, recently crowned national champion, finds himself eighth on a playful list of the most hated college football coaches, and he’s ready with a smile and a self‑deprecating rating of his own TV spot.

Commissioner Micky Lawler discusses the league’s rapid growth, its top talent, and the outlook for women’s basketball.
Sacramento State releases its full 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, marking the first season in the Big West Conference and featuring 17 home games, key matchups and a roster bolstered by returning stars and new talent.

Adidas has selected Trinity Rodman, a standout winger for the U.S. women's national team and the Washington Spirit, to headline its men's World Cup marketing effort, reflecting a broader shift in how sports brands leverage female athletes' growing cultural and commercial impact.

Travel packages for the 2026 Fort Myers Tip‑Off are now available for fans of Oklahoma, DePaul and Pitt, offering hotel stays, game tickets and VIP parking at Suncoast Credit Union Arena.

An early 2000s State Farm commercial featuring Mike Krzyzewski offers a rare glimpse into the marketing experiments that preceded his K Academy venture.

The 2026 Fort Myers Tip-Off will feature top programs, historic coaches and fan travel packages, continuing the tournament’s legacy in Southwest Florida.

The latest episode of the Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral recaps a recent NBA game, highlights emerging Alabama defensive talent for the 2026 season, and offers predictions for the SEC baseball tournament.

Illinois will host Duke in Champaign on Dec. 4, 2027, after a road test at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 17, as both teams bring recent success and a shared ambition to dominate early-season play.