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After a seven‑year NBA stint and a celebrated college run, Willie Cauley‑Stein is retiring from basketball to focus on golf, launch his Amor De Golf brand, and make Lexington his permanent home.
With the NCAA’s new ‘5‑for‑5’ rule allowing athletes a five‑year window to complete their college careers, Kentucky basketball is evaluating Cade Tyson, a small forward whose career has seesawed across Belmont, North Carolina and Minnesota. The move follows a legal battle involving Denzel Aberdeen, who is also seeking an extra year of eligibility.
The Southeastern Conference has announced the 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule for the Tennessee Volunteers, outlining 18 league contests that begin on January 2 and conclude on March 6.
The University of Florida has released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, looking to build on a strong SEC title and a near‑miss in the NCAA tournament. With key players returning and a slate that includes games against Miami, Florida State, Duke and top SEC rivals, the Gators are projected to start the season at No. 1.
Entering his third season, Mark Pope must translate offseason adjustments into postseason success to regain fan confidence and secure Kentucky’s storied basketball legacy.
The Southeastern Conference released the Gamecocks' 2027 men's basketball slate, highlighting a home opener against LSU and a March tournament in Nashville.
The Southeastern Conference announced the Volunteers’ full conference schedule, detailing home and away matchups, key rivalries and the start of head coach Rick Barnes’ twelfth season.
Former Georgia and Kentucky coach Orlando “Tubby” Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, joining a distinguished class of legends.
The Southeastern Conference released its 2026‑27 men's basketball slate, highlighting South Carolina’s opening road game at LSU and a packed home schedule.
The Southeastern Conference has released the 2026‑27 conference schedule for Tennessee basketball, outlining an 18‑game slate that includes nine home and nine away contests, back‑to‑back road games early in the season and a March showdown with Vanderbilt.
Following a first‑round loss in the 2025 College Football Playoff, Texas A&M is reshaping its offense with fresh leadership, key transfers and a focus on eliminating mental errors.
UCLA’s football program is undergoing a comprehensive overhaul under head coach Bob Chesney, who aims to transform a 3‑9 season into a platform for sustained winning and playoff contention.
In a sweeping analysis, CBS Sports writer Isaac Trotter predicts a transformative season for several Power Five programs, highlighting Alabama's top‑ranked offense, the rise of Florida, Texas and Auburn, and the emergence of three SEC players as potential All‑Americans.
Kentucky’s basketball program has a single open scholarship spot, but head coach Mark Pope says the team will not scramble to fill it. Meanwhile, a pending NCAA lawsuit could give Cade Tyson an additional season, making him a potential fit for the Wildcats.
Zubayr Toms, a high‑scoring guard from Nevada, has signed with the University of Idaho, adding depth and talent to a Vandals team that looks to defend its Big Sky title.
The University of Kentucky's basketball program enters the 2026‑27 campaign with high hopes, but defensive lapses and injury concerns could shape its ultimate trajectory.
Mark Few’s decades‑long impact on college basketball and Team USA will be celebrated at the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, where he will be presented by John Stockton, John Calipari and Grant Hill.
RJ Godfrey, Clemson’s leading scorer, sues the NCAA to obtain a fifth year of eligibility under the new “5 for 5” rule, joining 15 other athletes in a Georgia court case that challenges the organization’s eligibility restrictions.
A standout athlete from Moeller High School must choose between a collegiate football career at the University of Kentucky and a professional baseball contract with the Cincinnati Reds, with a July 27 deadline looming.
On a quiet Sunday, Woodford High School’s varsity squad turned a service project into a lesson in heritage, teamwork and civic duty, cleaning the Huntertown Community Interpretive Park, a historic Freetown where African American veterans rest.
Yahoo Sports is set to launch its first collegiate fantasy football league this August, and SMU’s standout players are already making waves in the rankings.
Terry Francona praises Paul Hoynes and Joe Buck, two media figures being honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, recalling their professional impact and personal mentorship.
The NCAA's new "5-to-play-5" rule grants athletes five years to play five seasons starting in 2026‑27, eliminating redshirts and waivers. Twelve of Ohio State's 14 basketball players gain an additional year of eligibility, reshaping roster plans and future development.
From NFL backing to Olympic debut in 2028, flag football is gaining traction nationwide, with Missouri schools poised to sanction girls' teams as varsity competition, offering new opportunities and lower injury risk.