
Donnie Freeman out for 2026‑27 season after Achilles injury
St. John's announced that forward Donnie Freeman will sit out the upcoming season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during a workout.
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St. John's announced that forward Donnie Freeman will sit out the upcoming season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during a workout.

President Donald Trump, dubbed the 'soccer president,' has been deeply involved in the 2026 World Cup's organization, yet his presence on the field remains absent, raising questions about the intersection of politics and sport.

UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley meets President Trump at a White House UFC event, reflecting on his encounters with multiple presidents and his dream of a White House basketball showdown.

UConn coach Dan Hurley attended a UFC event at the White House, met President Donald Trump, and expressed a desire to stage a basketball game there, inspired by the arena’s electric atmosphere.

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley attended a UFC event on the White House lawn, captured the fight on Instagram, and reflected on his long‑time fandom.

Donald Trump attended the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, drawing boos, protests and a heavy security presence, while the league and city officials navigated the political fallout.

The University of Georgia's basketball team is set to face Duke at the Jimmy V Classic and begin a home-and-home series with North Carolina, marking rare opportunities for the program.

The University of Houston will meet Alabama in the upcoming Jimmy V Classic, part of a doubleheader with Georgia and Duke, marking a historic milestone for the program.

Duke's upcoming games against Georgia, Michigan and UConn promise a tough test, while a potential dispute between the Big Ten and Amazon could reshape the schedule.

Alabama’s Crimson Tide will meet Houston in a neutral‑site clash at the 2026 Jimmy V Classic, adding a marquee game to a schedule that also includes contests against Seton Hall, St. John’s and Baylor.

The Wildcats will navigate a revised non‑conference schedule, including the end of a Gonzaga series and new neutral‑site matchups, while eyeing a future Diamond Cup berth.

From a showdown with Arizona at Madison Square Garden to a renewed feud with Syracuse, St. John’s is shaping a demanding non‑conference slate that could influence its Big East ambitions.