Most NBA fans would agree that the All-Star Game has been a stale product for quite some time, and it seems like the most common topic on talk shows during the week leading up to the event is how to make it watchable again. Even if it was never as competitive as some of the...
LOS ANGELES — On an outdoor court, in the neighborhood of Watts, a group of boys and girls circled JuJu Watkins, anxiously awaiting a chance to take a picture with their hometown hero. Countless children swarmed the University of Southern California women’s basketball phenom, prompting a towering security guard to abruptly end the photo opportunity....
South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards paused as she contemplated the question at hand: What was the last thing you learned about yourself as a person or player? Edwards repeated the question to herself before steadying for an answer. “Probably that I’m not there yet,” she said. “I feel like every time I think that I’m...
The NBA offered small fines to the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz for recent “roster management” controversies. The NBA finally let two of its squads know it can’t bank on the tank. The Association announced that the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz had been fined six figures each for issues “related to the management of...
College softball season is underway, and players are starting to help their respective Power 4 programs make a case for why they’re the top teams to watch. Texas Tech, the 2025 Women’s College World Series runner-up, welcomed the No. 1-ranked transfer class in the offseason. With its reloaded roster, Texas Tech began the season tied...
The NBA’s 75th All-Star celebration arrives in a fitting setting: the brand-new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. A milestone edition of the league’s showcase game unfolds inside its newest arena, in the heart of the league’s media capital, at a time when the balance of power is shifting toward younger and more international stars. The...
It’s NBA All-Star break eve! Everyone is headed to a much-needed weeklong break to recharge and get ready for a sprint to the finish line. While we should be talking about the on-the-court product, the story of the past couple of weeks is the problem with tanking. Everyone is looking for a solution. Let’s change...
As the fruitless art of tanking continues to permeate, the NBA should get its existing 30 in order before adding a couple. Tragically, Herman Edwards was not destined to be an NBA head coach. Edwards, who went viral before it was cool thanks to his “you play to win the game” rant while at the...
Our monthly series highlights the top releases from leading athletic footwear brands. Whether you’re an avid sneakerhead or just looking for the perfect pair to complement your style, navigating the vast world of sneakers can be overwhelming. From understanding where to buy to decoding the latest trends, consider this your road map to finding the...
Wisconsin and Minnesota have had a rivalry on the hardwood dating back as far as most can remember. The two bordering states share many of the country’s finest D-3 programs, and while they do not own a ton of D-1 universities, they own no shortage of D-1 college prospects. Breakdown USA and Mark Miller of...