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Providence and first-year coach Bryan Hodgson added two notable pieces Thursday, securing a commitment from G League standout Dink Pate and signing reigning Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year Miles Byrd. The pair represent significant early roster additions for the Friars under new leadership.
The Big Ten will collect $69.4 million in NCAA distributions tied to appearances and performance in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. The payout reflects the conference’s share of NCAA revenue allocated through tournament participation and results.
Stephen Curry will not play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a knee issue, the Warriors announced. The absence means Curry and LeBron James will not face each other in the regular season this year.
Wizards forward Alex Sarr is likely to miss Washington’s final three games of the season due to a toe injury. The setback leaves the club shorthanded in the closing stretch of its schedule.
Tennessee big man J.P. Estrella has committed to Michigan out of the transfer portal. The 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore becomes the Wolverines’ first portal addition since winning the national title Monday.
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis. He is undergoing surgery Thursday afternoon in Houston.
The NBA issued a $25,000 fine to the Orlando Magic for violating the league’s injury reporting rules. The violation occurred ahead of Monday night’s home game against the Detroit Pistons.
Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie is entering the NBA draft after a standout freshman season. Okorie led the ACC in scoring in his first year with the Cardinal.
A new look at every men’s NCAA tournament champion since 2000 raises the central question: how does Michigan’s 2026 title team compare to the best of this century? The ranking places the Wolverines in the broader context of modern champions across eras, styles, and levels of dominance.
Men who are plaintiffs in a lawsuit said they sought help from an NC State athletic trainer but instead experienced unwanted genital touching or other alleged misconduct. The filing recounts their claims of attempting to get assistance and the behavior they say followed.
As more teams push tempo, pace has become a league-wide obsession — and a complicated one. An ESPN analysis from Zach Kram highlights how playing faster can correlate with both elite performance and costly mistakes, depending on the team.
Jaylen Brown didn’t approach Boston’s season as a one-man rescue mission. Instead, he focused on leading in his own way — a mindset he summed up simply: “I’m not going to make myself small ever again.”
Oklahoma City secured the NBA’s best regular-season record Wednesday night by beating the Los Angeles Clippers. The result also placed the Thunder in rare historical company.
An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to college eligibility rules. The proposal under review would incorporate age into the eligibility process, according to reports.
Cade Cunningham returned to the lineup and delivered a double-double, finishing with 13 points and 10 assists. Detroit backed his comeback with a lopsided win over Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
Michigan’s national title victory over Connecticut delivered a major audience on Monday night. The championship broadcast averaged 18.3 million viewers across multiple networks and streaming.
Kiyan Anthony will be back in Orange next season. The Syracuse guard announced Wednesday that he is returning for his sophomore year.
The NBA is reviewing a late-game decision in the Kings’ loss to the Warriors after team sources said a late foul was a strategic mistake, not an attempt to lose intentionally. The play has drawn scrutiny as the league gathers information on the sequence.
Cade Cunningham is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday night when the Detroit Pistons face the Milwaukee Bucks. The guard has been sidelined after suffering a collapsed left lung.
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle will not play Wednesday as the Spurs face the Trail Blazers. Wembanyama is dealing with a left rib contusion, while Castle is out with a sore right knee.
Dick Vitale issued his annual round of superlatives, highlighting the players, performances and coaches that shaped a season packed with standout moments. From celebrated freshmen to prime-time headliners, his ‘Dazzling Dozen’ captures the year’s most memorable themes.
BYU guard Robert Wright III is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to sources. The move would put the Cougars’ backcourt in flux heading into the offseason.
New North Carolina coach Michael Malone said the Tar Heels were the only college opportunity he would have accepted. Malone added he believes he has a chance to be part of “something special” in Chapel Hill.
Michigan’s men’s basketball team arrived back on campus Tuesday as national champions and was greeted by fans at Crisler Center. Coach Dusty May thanked the crowd and told them the title belongs to them, too.
Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. announced he will enter the NBA draft. Brown averaged 18.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds across 21 games in his lone season with the Cardinals.
The regular season is complete, and the league’s final power rankings are in. Here’s where all 30 teams stand heading into the postseason, based on their body of work over 82 games.
As tanking becomes more common and more overt, NBA players, coaches and executives are increasingly candid about the costs and the competitive advantages. The league continues to face the challenge of limiting a strategy many around the sport acknowledge can work.
Jayson Tatum acknowledged the emotions tied to returning to Madison Square Garden, where he tore an Achilles less than a year ago. Still, he said he’s focused on approaching Thursday’s game against the Knicks like any other night.
Miami’s latest loss leaves the Heat needing to navigate the NBA play-in tournament to reach the playoffs. It’s a path the franchise knows well, with little margin for error from here.
Lakers coach JJ Redick and forward Jarred Vanderbilt had a heated exchange after Vanderbilt was substituted early in the second quarter. Redick later characterized the moment as a routine part of his coaching style.
