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A federal grand jury has charged former NBA forward Malik Beasley and journeyman Ed Davis with conspiring to manipulate game outcomes for profit, ensnaring insiders and major betting platforms.
The city’s streets pulse with football fever as Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes inclusive, low‑cost access to the global event.
The NBA draft opened at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where former Tennessee guard Cameron Carr was chosen with the 24th overall pick and immediately dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers, joining a new chapter that also saw Baylor’s Dalton Knecht selected at No. 17.
Cameron Boozer’s draft night capped a record‑breaking college career, drawing praise from his family, coaches and the broader basketball community.
The Manhattan Jaspers welcome redshirt sophomore forward Kevin Kearney, whose high‑school pedigree and college experience promise to bolster the team's performance both on and off the court.
The 2026 NBA Draft began tonight in Brooklyn, spotlighting Arkansas' top prospects and their potential landing spots.
Former Kansas players face restricted and unrestricted free agency, with contract options and extensions shaping their next NBA destinations.
A look at the early mock draft projections for three Arkansas basketball standouts, their statistical highlights, and the broader implications for the Razorbacks and the SEC.
Bennett Stirtz, a leading Iowa prospect, has been selected for the NBA Draft green room, underscoring his status as a top candidate. The invitation places him alongside other Big Ten standouts and raises questions about his upcoming NBA destination.
With the Knicks on the brink of ending a 53-year championship drought, soccer enthusiasts are juggling World Cup matches, prompting venues to cater to a hybrid crowd.
The U.S. Men's National Team is rallying around a mix of home‑grown and overseas stars as it prepares for the first World Cup ever staged across three North American nations.
Denny Hamlin fought through a steep grid penalty and a series of early cautions to take the checkered flag at Michigan International Speedway, edging Erik Jones by 11.11 seconds and joining Kyle Busch in the ninth spot on NASCAR’s all‑time win chart.
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan after starting from the rear, while Tyler Reddick's championship lead was dented by a late crash. The updated points standings now see the top 16 drivers eyeing a Chase spot.
On June 7, 2026, Denny Hamlin overcame an early penalty to dominate the final stage and claim victory at Michigan International Speedway, while Tyler Reddick and Chase Elliott captured the first two stages in a race filled with drama.
Carson Hocevar, a Portage-born NASCAR driver, is set to race at Michigan International Speedway on June 7. A win would make him the first Michigan-born driver to capture a Cup Series victory at the track, adding a historic chapter to his championship chase.
Tyler Reddick holds a commanding points lead over Denny Hamlin as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Michigan, where Ford aims to extend its track record and drivers like Joey Logano and Austin Cindric battle for playoff positioning.
A Brooklyn federal court threw out the indictment against former Fox International Channels CEO Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group SA, citing a shift in U.S. Attorney priorities away from sports corruption.
Rasheed Jones brings 14.8 points per game from Coastal Carolina, while Rutgers eyes key matchups against Houston and Syracuse, and former Scarlet Knights stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey earn NBA All‑Rookie honors.
Maryland will face Tennessee in the first round of the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas on Nov. 24. The teams have a history of five meetings, with Tennessee holding a 3‑2 edge, including a 56‑53 win in Brooklyn in December 2022. Former Maryland player Ja’Kobi Gillespie and recruit Bishop Boswell add personal connections, while Maryland head coach Buzz Williams prepares his squad for potential matchups against San Diego State or Iowa State. The tournament semifinals are scheduled for Black Friday, with the finals on Nov. 28.
Syracuse University’s men’s basketball team will play several regular‑season and exhibition games in New York City this upcoming season, including matchups against Rutgers and St. John’s at Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden. The move reflects a broader effort to attract the large alumni population in the metro area and generate guaranteed payments from event promoters.