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If the 2021-22 season for Penn State has proven anything, it's that its players haven't always stepped up…

DURHAM, North Carolina — When the NCAA changed course last summer to…

Several former Wisconsin college basketball stars will participate in a one-of-a-kind "Alumni Charity Challenge" during Summerfest, featuring former stars from the University of Wisconsin, Marquette University and UW- Milwaukee.On July 8,…

(CNN) - Major sports stars are seeing their mental well-being and performance affected by "horrible online abuse" and receiving a "torrent" of hateful messages for showing solidarity with social causes, according to a new study published on…

We've seen the decline of longtime stars like James Harden, who we ranked No. 5 at the start of this season. The rise of Jimmy Butler and other longtime All-Stars, who we ranked 19th in October. Harden and Anthony Davis were notable…

WVU Basketball Nathan Adrian In this 21-part series, I count down the top 100 Mountaineer male basketball players of all time. Admittedly, this list is not scientific. It's completely subjective, and obviously!-->!-->…

Elite Athletes Belgium joined Golden Ticket Sports for a special event on Thursday evening Local basketball players had a unique opportunity to take elite lessons from one of Europe's top professional coaches at the Golden Ticket…

Although MarJon Beauchamp is on track to become the only first-round pick in the NBA draft in the Yakima…

The National Basketball Retired Players Association held its Full Court Press Clinic in the Bronx, bringing in former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) players to mentor more than 100…

Dorka Juhász likens herself and her UConn women's basketball teammates to "FBI agents" after what they pulled off last weekend.Their mission? To surprise former Husky Evina Westbrook, who now plays professionally for the Minnesota Lynx, in…

By MARK REIN Gering Courier Former Gering and University of Nebraska women's basketball player Brooke Schwartz and Alliance and Nebraska basketball player Amy…

The 2022 NBA Draft is right around the corner, which means green room invites are starting to go out to players and their families. There are even B1G players who have received invites so far by ESPN NBA Draft Analyst…

The 2022 NBA Draft takes place on June 23 — exactly two weeks away — and there's still a chance Duke's basketball program could match Kentucky's record feat in 2010 by placing five of its players in the first round.READ ALSO : Analysts hit!-->…

After coaching NBA player Dennis Hopson as a youth, Lourdes strength coach "Coach Bub" continues to instill "confidence and focus." SYLVANIA, Ohio — A local basketball coach uses his love of the game to reach kids of…

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The Wichita State basketball team was at Riverfest on Sunday afternoon for fans to come meet many new faces joining the Shockers this season. Fans had the opportunity to take autographs, talk to the players and even…

BOSTON — Boston basketball fans are buzzing. Fans are thrilled with the NBA Finals and are already enjoying the rivalries here. “Even though Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart are great players, I just think the Warriors are a better…

One of the most recurring topics in basketball discourse is debating who is the best player in the NBA. We've typically waited until preseason to rank the best players in the conference, but with the NBA playoffs over, why not jump in now?…

A new study published on Tuesday found that the performance and mental well-being of athletes in professional football and basketball are suffering due to "horrific work-related online abuse".The study was commissioned by FIFPRO, the union…

June 1 is the key date for Michigan basketball. The Wolverines are firing Hunter Dickinson after deciding not to enter the NBA draft after his second season, and the Wolverines have released Princeton guard Jaelin Llewellyn from the…

With half a chance, Ben Wilson would have been 55 this year. He was born in Chicago: a son of the dark city of Bellow when it really was that – plagued by crack addiction and occasional gun violence. The year 1984 was a pivotal year in…

Basketball hoop, illustrative. Photo: Pixabay. For the first time, basketball fans will be able to see and hear everything players do on the court, thanks to a new agreement between the EuroLeague and Israeli startup MindFly that will…

UNCASVILLE — UConn women's basketball players Caroline Ducharme and Dorka Juhász sat courtside to soak up Tuesday night's WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and the Dallas Wings at Mohegan Sun Arena.The two Huskies, who stayed at Storrs…

Dapper Labs won the 2022 Sports Business Award for Best Sports Technology for Popularizing Non-Fungible Tokens with its landmark release of the NBA Top Shot product. Numerous NFTs have sold for astronomical sums, including a LeBron James…

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The offseason has been filled with intrigue for Michigan State's basketball program. Seniors Gabe Brown and Marcus Bingham Jr. have decided to turn pro. A coaching seat on Tom Izzo's bench opened up last month when…

From humble beginnings to founding Epsportsgroup, Yannick is leading the charge in helping players and coaches advance their careers by providing individual attention to their specific needs and desires, on and off the pitch. Yannick…

The highly anticipated NBA Draft The lottery came and went Tuesday night, ordering the top 14 picks in next month's draft. With the lottery settled and the NBA Combine in full swing in the coming days, it's a good time to culminate…

One year after the Kansas striker Jalen Wilson struggled to gain a foothold in NBA draft circles, Wilson measured much the same at G League Camp. The Combine released its metrics on Tuesday, which means Wilson…

Justin Rubin is the CEO and Founder of Pro Connect (@pro_connect) and People Players (@playerspeople). Pro Connect provides post-college basketball players, including JUCO, Division I, Division II, and Division III athletes, with…

Graduation season is upon us. But before the students cross the stage and throw their caps in the air, their big brother, Trae Young, has some words of wisdom to impart. Unfortunately, the All-Star point guard isn't the first speaker at!-->…

Graduation season is upon us. But before the students cross the stage and throw their caps in the air, their big brother, Trae Young, has some words of wisdom to impart. Unfortunately, the All-Star point guard isn't the…

What are the chances? Richmond is about 2,500 miles from Spokane, Wash., but two former players from the area may be preparing for Gonzaga University basketball next season. Efton J. Reid, a former standout of the Steward School at…

Last month, three Tennessee Vols basketball players announced plans to enter the 2022 NBA draft.Guards Kennedy Chandler, Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James each entered the draft.Chandler will be a first-round pick. His stay…

Photo: boston.com Like regular cannabis users, professional athletes also enjoy a puff once in a while. Marijuana is said to improve concentration, reduce pre-game anxiety and calm nervousness. Is it any surprise that there are a lot of…

LAWRENCE — The 2022 NBA draft hasn't even happened yet, but a recent ESPN mock draft for 2023 shines a light on Gradey Dick's potential at Kansas.Dick, one of four Jayhawks high school signers for the Class of 2022, will begin his college…

The Kentucky Wildcats will again have one of the best teams in college basketball next season and will likely see more players drafted in 2023 NBA Draft which we will see in the 2022 draft. The Saturday, ESPN released its first…

The 2013-14 Gator basketball team was probably Gainesville's best team since back-to-back titles in 2006-07. They won the SEC Tournament and earned the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.While they failed to Shabazz Napier and UCONN, the…

Fans love to debate the different nuances of their favorite sports. Some even like to claim that their favorite is better than the others, but the truth is that most debates are impossible to measure. When it comes to fitness,…

Giannis Antetokounmpo Game 1 vs Celtics© David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsFans love to debate the different nuances of their favorite sports. Some even like to claim that their favorite is better than the others, but the truth is that most!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

(Getty Images) Jamie Foxx had some choice words on Instagram this week for Stephen A. Smith about his fierce verbal vivisection of Brooklyn Nets player Ben Simmons. "It's completely unfair @bensimmons has a family!-->!-->…

By Mike Curley (April 27, 2022, 1:56 p.m. EDT) — A federal judge in New Jersey has thrown out most of the claims of two former Seton Hall University basketball players in a lawsuit alleging school staff hid the nature of their…

After a two-year hiatus initiated by the COVID-19 outbreak and the brief curtailment of all things sports around the world, the Great Falls Tribune Super State teams are making a triumphant return.On this day, we reveal the top 16 female…

Paisley Harding and Maria Albiero signed with a WNBA team and a Brazilian team respectivelyBYU's Paisley Harding (13) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against Gonzaga in the first half of an NCAA Women's College Basketball Championship…

Earlier this year, we revealed the top 100 basketball players in history. With the new season in full swing, it's the perfect time to provide the full roster in one place, with breakdowns by teams, eras and!-->…

Evina Westbrook became the seventh UConn women's basketball player in history to be drafted by the Seattle Storm when she was selected in the second round of the WNBA draft earlier this month.The Storm has long been a West Coast home for…

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(Graphic by Michael Wagstaffe/Yahoo Sports)The NBA kicked off its 75th anniversary season with its list of the 75 greatest players in league history. However, due to a tie in voting, 76 players made the list. The league asked a panel,…

Ed Pellot-Rosa, FTS Youth Basketball Championship, Technical Advisor and current Men's National Basketball Team Coach.Young basketball players are about to have a great opportunity to compete in a new local tournament this summer.The FTS…

Canadian basketball players are more sought after than ever. This season, more than 24 Canadians have played in the NBA. He ranks as the most number of Canadians who have set foot in the NBA and G-League. Canada Unbroken/Canada…

IIn an industry where relationships can mean as much as talent, DeMarcus Weeks imagined a LinkedIn-type network to create exposure for athletes – especially historically black college and university basketball players, as well as other…

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most legendary basketball players in the recorded history of the sport. During his time in the field, he won the MVP award a record six times. He also became a NBA All-Star a record number of…

Two more Alabama basketball players, both honored on Senior Day last season and already expected to leave the program, entered the NCAA's transfer portal on Monday.Fellow striker James Rojas put his name on the portal, On3 Sports reportedas…

Will rising interest rates cool California's boiling housing market? SoCal Housing + Mortgage Rates 4.11.22 As…

WVSports.com looks back at West Virginia's basketball recruiting classes from 2002-2021 to see how the top-rated players fared during that time. This period is considered the internet era of Rivals.com and we will strictly review high…

Technology is developing rapidly in the fitness industry. Different ways we've combined technology with exercise can be found in today's smartwatches or home workout machines that not only offer great exercise hardware, but also the…

KINGSTON, Ont. — Weightlifting became a staple of basketball training in North America in the 1990s when Michael Jordan incorporated it into his training routine. Saskatchewan Huskies guard Claudia Viana had a very different practice…

In case you've been a bit off the sports news cycle, we're here to let you know that former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta is back in the game. One of his former schools, and alma mater, Butler, announced the hiring of Matta being the…

A referee needed 30 stitches after he was brutally attacked by a group of eighth graders during a youth basketball game in Georgia, according to TMZ. The chaos was captured on video Sunday during the "Love Of The Game"…

The Maryland women's basketball team's off-season exodus continued on Wednesday, a day after two stars entered the transfer portal.Junior striker Mimi Collins became the fifth Terps player to enter the portal since Tuesday morning, a team…

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)All the young Duke basketball guns better not move on.Call it a modern-day Duke basketball rite of spring. Shortly after the end of a season, several still-eligible Blue…

In the 2022 National Championship, UNC left it all on the field in a narrow 69-72 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks, and the former Tar Heels couldn't be prouder. Although UNC lost what could have been its seventh national championship title by…

A month after Saint Peter's basketball team's Cinderella ride to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament, the car breaks into multiple parts. Hours after starting point guard Matt Lee announced he was transferring to Missouri State on…

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Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated the UFC lightweight division during his reign as champion. It became a brand in itself and opened the doors for many young aspiring Russian MMA fighters to move on to promotion. He currently owns his own MMA…

In NCAA Division I college basketball, there are handfuls of New York kids ready to try their luck in the NBA. New York is always a hotbed for basketball talent, and as the New York Knicks show more grit, adding a local perspective has…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers at Vanderbilt University have developed artificial intelligence technology to potentially help basketball players improve their game on the court.Jules White, Associate Dean for…

Seven former IU basketball players have played or will play at the highest level during the 2021-22 NBA season. We will be monitoring their seasons with monthly updates. Below, we summarize their performance so far with NBA stats and…

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates by cutting the net after Duke defeats Arkansas ... during a college basketball game during the Elite Round 8 of the NCAA Men's Tournament in San Francisco on Saturday, March 26,…

The news fell very quickly last week. In the space of approximately 48 hours, IU went from being over-signed by three players to an open purse for the 2022-23 team. Khristian Lander, Michael Durr, Parker Stewart and Rob Phinisee have…

The mass exodus of USL The basketball team continued on Wednesday when two more players entered the NCAA…

Justin Pierce would not return.He had spent four years bouncing around gyms in Los Angeles — even living in one — just to try his luck at a professional basketball career. He had spent the previous two years, after a playing career at…

For decades, female athletes have had to fight for recognition and resources, and while it's obviously still an ongoing struggle, college female athletes in particular have recently made strides thanks to the new NCAA rule!-->…

After Vanderbilt's basketball season ended last week, I thought we would soon lose players on the transfer portal. Vanderbilt, after all, had four freshmen signed in the Class of 2022 and 11 players from last year's squad who weren't…

Emily Ellis remembers being in third grade, sitting on the sidelines, sipping a soda and watching her classmates play recreational league basketball. She couldn't play because girls weren't allowed and there were no organized…

SAN FRANCISCO — Arkansas basketball is the latest team to have a chance to end the legendary career of Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. The No. 4 Razorbacks play the No. 2 Blue Devils on Saturday (7:49 PM CT, TBS) in the NCAA Elite 8…

All-star weekend has arrived for many of the region's top high school basketball players - with a select few…

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 25: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers shields the ball against Clarence Rupert #12 and Matthew Lee #15 of the St. Peter's Peacocks in the first half of the Sweet Sixteen game of the 2022 NCAA Men's…

It didn't look like things could get any more chaotic at La Salle after it was announced Monday that men's basketball coach Ashley Howard would not be returning for a fifth season. The news didn't come as a complete shock — Howard had…

Pau Gasol is happy the league has gone global© Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsPau Gasol is proud of all the achievements of European players in recent years, establishing himself as one of the best in the NBA. Sadly, that wasn't always the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

MANHATTAN — Less than two weeks have passed since Kansas State's basketball season ended with a first-round Big 12 tournament loss and already Markquis Nowell is planning the fall.In a short meeting with the Wildcats, Jerome Tang clearly…

Jason Williams' comments about Kobe Bryant not being at the top of his list of greatest players and not even making the top five LA Laker sparked a backlash. Williams had this to say of Bryant on "Players Choice":…

Photo: AP/Beth A. Keizer Many NBA players have found casino games to be just as fun as playing on the court. Casino activities, such as table games, poker and slot machines, are the favorite pastimes of these people. If you are a fan of a…

With the completion of Arizona's top high school basketball teams of the 1980s, 90s, early 2000s, and 2010s, The Republic now selects teams from all decades.Who were the best? Who took their games to another level after high school? Who…

Credit: USA Today SportsThe NBA has changed a lot throughout its history. Initially, the league's popularity was limited to the United States. But over the years, that has changed as the NBA is now known all over the world.As a result,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A new era of Louisville men's basketball has arrived. Last Friday, former Cardinal and longtime Kentucky assistant coach Kenny Payne was officially named the program's next head coach.His introductory press conference!-->…

MISSOULA — Rhett Reynolds and his Shelby team were forced to do something a little out of the ordinary at…

Event designed to help Husson students understand and appreciate mobility challenges affecting the disability community BANGOR - The Husson University Physical Therapy Student Organization is hosting the 22nd Annual Wheelchair…

Six Kiwi basketball players are hoping to make a name for themselves on the biggest stage when they take to the court at one of the biggest events on the American sporting calendar.A generic view of the March Madness logo on a pitch.…

1 Blood from a wound should be cleaned up as soon as possible. The players have exactly 20 seconds to take care of everything from a badly scraped knee to a bleeding nose or else they…

CLEMSON, SC — Shortly after the Clemson football team signed its 2019 recruiting class, a group that ranked 10th nationally and first in the ACC, the Tigers' upperclassmen wasted no time in starting to scout…

PROVIDENCE — Like four years ago, two men's teams from Rhode Island will represent the state in the next version of March Madness. Providence and Bryant both heard their names called on Sunday night. The Brothers and Bulldogs have won…

How close are the male college basketball players in action this month to their NBA counterparts?It's March and the NCAA season is coming to a head with the end of Champions Week this weekend and the start of the NCAA Tournament next week.…

In communities across the country, recreational basketball is more than a way to pass the time while staying in shape; it's a lifestyle filled with passion for sport. Still, not everyone who loves basketball will make it to the…

It's hard to fathom how many great players have stepped on the hardwood of the O'Connell Center. Almost every student who has attended the University of Florida can say they have witnessed greatness, whether it was a team, a player, or a…

While many fans were ready for a change and for Bruce Weber to become Kansas State head coach, current and former players shared their love and appreciation for the former Wildcat coach via social media. Throughout his…

Former Harlem Globetrotters great Goose Tatum and Marques Haynes with a fan with their new form team, the Harlem Magicians, in 1958. - photo provided *(Detroit-MI)- the American Basketball Hall of Fame announced its list of 100 of…

We are officially in March. Miami Hurricanes basketball has exceeded expectations this season and should be a tournament team. Good product. There have been many entertaining UM players over the years, including some future NBA guys.…

Duke basketball players have a chance to change the narrative around the team. Each team is remembered for something that happens during the season. Unfortunately for Duke basketball players, that something happened on Saturday…

Here's a stat for you: The Kentucky Wildcats produced 43 NBA draft picks since John Calipari took over as head coach of the program in 2009. To put that into perspective, Duke, the next closest school, has produced 28. Clearly…

The SEC released its regular season awards on Tuesday and the Tigers were well represented for their performances in 2021-22. Forward Tari Eason was a first-team All SEC winner as well as the conference's Sixth Man of the Year, Darius Days!-->…

Shakira Austin of Ole Miss, a repeat offender, and Iverson Molinar of Mississippi State received the Peggie Gillom and Bailey Howell trophies, respectively, at an awards luncheon Monday at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Museum.…

A gay NBA fan known only as Chris has found 78 homophobic tweets written by 40 professional players from 23 NBA teams. The word "fag" was used in 29 tweets, "gay" in 40 and the phrase "no homo" in 17. outdoor sports reported. Most of the…

Former UNC basketball players react on social media to Tar Heels' big win over Blue DevilsIn what turned out to be one of the biggest upsets in the history of college basketball's biggest rivalry, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the…

Eric Musselman is building something special in Arkansas. In his three seasons at the head of the bench, Musselman recorded at least 20 victories. He has two top-10 wins to his name this year alone, proving the Razorbacks can compete…

Seven former IU basketball players have played or will play at the highest level during the 2021-22 NBA season. We will be monitoring their seasons with monthly updates. Below, we summarize their performance so far with NBA stats and…

PEORIA — The Bradley Braves opened Missouri Valley Conference tournament week on Tuesday with a big win in the league awards.Bradley guard Terry Roberts, guard Connor Hickman and forward Rienk Mast all took Valley honors.Roberts was named…

There is no denying that the University of Alabama is first and foremost a football school. Bear Bryant started the program over 60 years ago and Nick Saban built perhaps the greatest dynasty in sports history. You could say the Alabama…

With the Big Ten tournament fast approaching, six female basketball players from Maryland received conference season honors on Tuesday afternoon. The recognition of second-year forward/guard Angel Reese was the biggest news for Maryland…

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA college ... basketball game against Indiana, Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ASSOCIATED…

Over the next month, the next generation of rising stars will be on display on college basketball's biggest stage. Top NCAA talent to give March Madness one last showcase with the intention of not only helping their team qualify for the…