NEW YORK — In advance of his wedding that’s scheduled in two weeks, Felix Auger-Aliassime scheduled his suit fitting for Monday — the day after the US Open men’s final. His possible appearance in Sunday’s final might mean a change in plans. “The fitting, we’ll see,” Auger-Aliassime said after Wednesday’s quarterfinal win over No. 8...
Danny Crawford never scored a basket in the NBA, drew up a play or wore a team’s jersey. Yet after more than three decades officiating, his calm demeanor, consistency and command of the game made him one of the NBA’s most trusted officials. Now, the longtime referee is receiving the sport’s highest honor. Crawford will...
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will introduce a “United States vs. The World” format amidst the Winter Olympics. Yesterday, the Eastern and Western Conference … tomorrow, the world. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will move to a “USA vs The World” format in the Association’s latest attempt to hype up...
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… On Monday, George Raveling, longtime Nike executive, and the first Black basketball coach in two of the major college conferences, died at the age of 88. Raveling broke barriers as a college player and coach, and he was a valued mentor to some...
Our monthly series looks at the top releases from the best brands in athletic footwear. 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...
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Clark Kellogg appeared to have been on the path to a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame career after one of the greatest rookie seasons in NBA history. That Hall of Fame call eventually came true nearly 40 years after playing for the Indiana...
If you talk to Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson long enough, you’ll start thinking about Frankie Beverly & Maze. The soul band’s 1980 hit record “Joy and Pain” is about how imperfect love can be, how in one moment you can be in bliss and the next feel utter devastation. “Joy and pain,” the...
The Nike EYBL Scholastic League, which has been around since the 2021-22 season and in its second year under its current name, announced the competing teams for its 2025-26 league and the schedule of league games that will be hosted by showcase events around the country during the upcoming high school season. Photo by Taylor...
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… On Saturday, Florida State beat down Alabama 31-17 in one of college football’s biggest surprises during its opening-week games. The Crimson Tide’s loss was shocking in and of itself. They hadn’t lost a season opener since 2001. But it was everything leading up...
Luka Dončić’s first six shots Sunday afternoon clanged off the rim, leaving him to roll his eyes and throw up his hands in disbelief. Finally, when he powered his way into the paint for a bank shot against a smaller Belgian defender, he turned to the rim and blew a kiss. From there, Slovenia’s superstar...