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U.S. men's basketball will play its final qualifying games in 2027, featuring former Hofstra standout Elijah Pemberton and a roster anchored by G‑League and European talent.
Transfer guard Markus Burton, a 2023 Indiana Mr. Basketball and ACC Rookie of the Year, is expected to anchor the Hoosiers' backcourt this season, aiming to boost team chemistry and contend for victory.
Elijah Pemberton, a Middletown native, is set to represent the United States in two crucial 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games. This marks his third appearance on the senior national team, having previously earned a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Americup and contributed during the 2023 qualifying window. After a training camp in Miami, the squad will play against the Dominican Republic and Mexico, matches that will determine the next round group. Pemberton’s basketball journey began in Connecticut, where he excelled in high school and college, leading Hofstra to a championship before launching his professional career in Poland.
Cleveland’s Steven Kwan, once lauded for his elite contact skills, is enduring a career‑low performance stretch. Declining bat speed, a plummeting hard‑hit rate and a 67 wRC+ have raised questions about his future, even as he battles a lingering wrist issue.
Despite a knee injury that dimmed his draft prospects, Jayden Quaintance remains a potential late‑round gem for NBA teams willing to gamble on his upside
The Virginia Tech men's basketball team will meet Iowa on Nov. 10 at the Tyson Events Center, a game that underscores a dominant series history and adds a new chapter to the teams' NCAA rivalry.
A recap of the night’s biggest storylines, including Colorado’s eight-consecutive-hit streak, Los Angeles’ 50-win milestone, and key performances by Ohtani, Buxton, and Bradish.
Nora Corthren, the NHL’s Manager of Content, Audience Development, and Social Impact, is reshaping hockey to be more welcoming through Pride programming, community awards and grassroots partnerships.
With the first round set to begin tonight, Kentucky prospects Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh face divergent outlooks — one a potential steal, the other a projected role player — while analysts from ESPN, Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports map out possible destinations.
Projected as the 47th overall pick, Aaron Nkrumah could become the first HBCU player drafted since 2012, ending a 14‑year wait for NBA teams.
The upcoming 2026 NBA Draft highlights Caleb Wilson’s potential top‑five selection by the Chicago Bulls and Henri Veesaar’s late‑first‑round outlook, marking a rare double‑selection for the University of North Carolina.
NASCAR Studios teams with Words + Pictures to launch Season 2 of RISING, a documentary series spotlighting emerging drivers, exclusively on Xumo Play for six months.
With a surplus of defensive backs on the field, savvy fantasy owners are turning to overlooked safeties and cornerbacks who deliver consistent points. This guide spotlights the top performers and sleepers poised to dominate the upcoming season.
FanGraphs' On‑Pace Leaderboards translate current performance into full‑season forecasts, but the way they calculate those forecasts can produce surprising results when sample sizes are tiny.
A collaboration between streetwear label KidSuper and Bank of America brings a hand‑drawn soccer jersey to market, with proceeds earmarked for school‑based soccer initiatives.
The upcoming Hall of Fame ceremony will honor Frankie Allen, whose ten‑year tenure turned Tennessee State’s basketball program into a national contender.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred admits a misstep after San Francisco Giants players wore hats with biblical references, sparking a leaguewide debate on religion and uniform policy.
The United States Men's National Team has already secured first place in its World Cup group and will face Türkiye on June 25 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The match, lacking competitive stakes for the U.S., could see several starters rested.
The league's response to biblical verses on Pride-themed caps has sparked a federal probe and a political showdown over religious freedom.
Tyler Alexander, a top defensive line prospect, pledged to the University of Texas, bringing a No. 8 recruiting class boost and highlighting the impact of recruiter Kenny Baker and head coach Steve Sarkisian.
The 1985 Topps Baseball set remains a touchstone for collectors, blending historic rookie cards, rare variants, and cultural moments that still drive the hobby today.
From leading Purdue to an Elite Eight run to becoming the NCAA’s all‑time assist leader, Braden Smith is projected as a second‑round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, drawing comparisons to past trailblazers.
Coach Pete Golding’s revamped unit will lean on new linebackers Luke Ferrelli and Keaton Thomas, as well as defensive line additions Jordan Renaud, Michai Boireau, Suntarine Perkins and Jonathan Maldonado, hoping to improve a unit that ranked eighth in the SEC last season.
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have renewed their multi‑year partnership with Major League Baseball, reinforcing a relationship that began in 2018 and expanding fan experiences through premium events and responsible gaming programs.