DETROIT – Hair tied neatly behind him, a color-coded call card in one hand and wearing his heart on his sleeve as usual, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard was in top form during Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys. In a got-to-have-it win for two teams striving to earn an NFC playoff berth, the...
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Why Sports Illustrated is Honoring Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart
WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart have spent the past year reshaping the women’s basketball power structure in the United States. They founded an alternative league, Unrivaled, that has become a central lever in the most pivotal collective bargaining negotiation in recent sports history. On Thursday, the pair received significant recognition for their work....
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College football players are earning millions — wealth managers are helping them keep it
Name, image and likeness (NIL) rights were created to finally allow college athletes to profit from their talent. That’s led to formerly unpaid amateur players becoming instant millionaires, using their newfound wealth to save and invest, help out family, or even share the money with their teammates. But handing that much money to teenagers is...
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Tarkanian Classic: Day 1 Evals!
There were a plethora of talented prospects on display on the first day of the prep division of the Tarkanian Classic. The big game was the matchup between FAB 50 No. 2 CIA Bella Vista vs. Dynamic Prep, but there were 13 other games in the main gym that included a variety of prospects that...
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How the Club 520 podcast got a sneaker deal with Adidas
The unfiltered authenticity of Brandon “B. Hen” Hendricks, DJ Wells and retired NBA journeyman Jeff Teague has given the Club 520 podcast the power to act as hoop culture’s realest mouthpiece and Adidas Basketball’s newest partner. According to a brand statement, the partnership with Club 520 “will leverage the podcast’s authentic connection to basketball culture...
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Cy Hoops Invitational: Day 1 Recap!
There were plenty of recruitable prospects to evaluate at the 15th Annual Cy Hoops Invitational. The event took place Dec. 11-13 and the championship was won by Mansfield Summit (Arlington, Texas), 55-51, over Dickinson (Texas). Caden Deffebaugh: A High Value New Mexico St. Pickup The 6’4-ish guard is known for his hyper athleticism. He elevates...
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John Cena’s wrestling career may be over, but he made sure to showcase who’s up next
John Cena has retired from professional wrestling. After more than 20 years as a WWE superstar, the record-holding, 17-time world champion called it quits by tapping out to Gunther in his final match. While a lot has been made about the controversial finish to the bout and the end of Cena’s career (Mr. “Never give...
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UPDATED FAB 50: Tis The Season For Tourneys!
It’s the calm before the storm as holiday tournaments are in full force the next two weeks. There is plenty of movement in the second edition of the FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com for the 2025-26 season. The latest edition of the nation’s longest-running rankings shows five newcomers led by No. 32...
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For De’Aaron Fox, the ‘grass is greener’ with the San Antonio Spurs
LAS VEGAS – San Antonio Spurs guard D’Aaron Fox offered a telling observation while contemplating what a difference a year has made for him. “I haven’t stopped smiling since I’ve been here,” Fox told Andscape after the Spurs advanced to the NBA Cup championship game with a 111-109 semifinals win over the Oklahoma City Thunder...
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CBA Talk: Caitlin Clark, WNBA Stars Brutally Honest At Team USA Camp
There was no shortage of storylines as the U.S. Women’s National Basketball Team opened training camp at Duke University, but the most consequential discussion extended well beyond the court. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) Caitlin Clark returned to full basketball activity after injuries limited her to just 13 games during the 2025 WNBA season. Angel...