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The Chicago Sky are set to host the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend, but an unfinished practice facility and a series of setbacks have put the team's long‑term vision in doubt.
Murray State’s men’s basketball team is using summer workouts to build roster depth and chemistry, with Coach Ryan Miller emphasizing the offseason’s role, veteran guard Ben Shtolzberg highlighting mentorship, and anticipation of incoming international players Mark Padjen, Pavle Nikolic and Talis Soulhac.
From 2000 to 2026 Illinois repeatedly outscored Indiana by wide margins, turning a storied rivalry into a showcase of dominance.
The two state powerhouses will meet again after a seven‑year hiatus, a matchup that blends historic rivalry with new ambitions for alumni engagement and statewide exposure.
Syracuse basketball icons, current players and devoted fans gathered at Vinney Lobdell’s Skaneateles estate for a night of celebration, nostalgia and future promise.
A look at Illinois' most decisive victories over Indiana, highlighting key players and scores across two decades.
The Volunteers will open the season at home against Wofford before traveling to face Radford, Tennessee State and a series of high‑profile opponents, culminating in a tournament in Las Vegas that includes games against Maryland, Iowa State or San Diego State, and other national contenders.
In a tightly contested matchup on Saturday night in Montreal, the Bucknell Bison edged out Queen's University 78-74, securing their second straight win on Canadian soil. Key performances from Aleksander Pachucki, Kyle Marshall, and Rocco Lamuno, combined with a forced turnover battle, proved decisive.
From its Victorian‑era origins to a burgeoning professional era, netball is rewriting its future with major venues, six‑figure salaries and a push for Olympic inclusion.
A 26‑year‑old man and a 16‑year‑old are facing multiple charges after a shooting that struck two vehicles near R.C. Hatch High School in Uniontown, Alabama, following a basketball fundraiser. Police say the incident was planned, with the adult directing the teen to avoid gunfire, and it has prompted heightened security measures ahead of the August school reopening.
Louisville’s Ville and Kentucky’s La Familia meet in a winner‑takes‑all third game of The Basketball Tournament, with playoff implications, key player performances and broadcast details.
A sophomore guard at the University of Wisconsin reflects on his rapid adjustment to Big Ten competition, the structured plan his coaches have laid out, and his ambition to become a first‑round NBA draft pick while navigating comparisons to former Badger standouts.
Jeff Otto, the Farmington athletics director, has been appointed head coach of the Farmington girls basketball team, bringing a strong coaching pedigree and a focus on fundamentals to a program seeking to rebound from a challenging season.
Despite an early double‑digit advantage, The Ville could not hold off La Familia, with Archie Goodwin's late three‑pointer sealing a 63‑57 loss.
In a tightly contested game, La Familia overcame The Ville 65-57, clinching a best‑of‑three series victory and advancing to the next round of The Basketball Tournament.
The new coach brings a decorated playing background and a strategic outlook to the Warriors, sparking optimism across the school community.
In a tightly contested game at the Elam Ending, the Kentucky alumni squad outscored the Louisville alumni team, marking the Ville's earliest tournament exit in four years.
The Alex English Youth Basketball Skills Camp at Dreher High School offered young players a mix of basketball fundamentals and character‑building lessons, concluding on Thursday.
La Familia secured a 63-57 win against The Ville in the decisive third game of their TBT series, propelled by Archie Goodwin's 22 points and a clutch basket in the Elam Ending.
The Irish open their season in Rome against Villanova, relying on experienced senior guards and a coaching staff eager to translate commitment into tournament success.
The Fighting Irish are using the offseason to build chemistry, with both new and returning players focusing on connection on and off the court before opening the season in Rome.
In response to a surge of abusive messages, the WNBA and its union have announced new security initiatives after a contentious meeting involving Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark.
The Women's National Basketball Association and the Women's National Basketball Players Association announced enhanced security protocols after a June 24 game sparked concerns over harassment directed at players, coaches and officials.
The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association have announced a coordinated effort to tighten security for athletes as online harassment targeting players continues to climb.