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Two-time NBA champion Quinn Cook said global political issues have derailed his efforts to continue his career overseas. Cook told Andscape he lost two international basketball jobs this year because of those circumstances.
Arizona State announced Wednesday it will not renew men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley’s contract. The decision came hours after the Sun Devils were eliminated from the Big 12 tournament in a blowout loss to Iowa State.
A handful of single-game performances have come to define what “historic” looks like in American pro sports. The list spans immortal legends and lesser-known names who authored unforgettable nights.
Golden State will be without Stephen Curry for at least another 10 days as he continues to deal with a persistent right knee issue. The Warriors have officially ruled the star guard out for that span.
Iowa State overwhelmed Arizona State 91-42 on Wednesday, setting the largest margin of victory in Big 12 tournament history. The loss marked a historic blowout for the Sun Devils as the postseason continued in emphatic fashion for the Cyclones.
Bam Adebayo’s stunning 83-point outburst headlines the latest fantasy playoff snapshot. Here’s a concise look at the numbers and leaguewide checkpoints managers should be tracking right now.
Syracuse has fired men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry following three seasons without an NCAA tournament appearance. Autry led the Orange for three years but did not guide the program back to March Madness during his tenure.
Hofstra is headed back to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years. The Pride secured the Coastal Athletic Association tournament championship with a 75-69 win over Monmouth on Tuesday night.
Siena secured the MAAC championship and an automatic NCAA tournament berth with a 64-54 win over Merrimack on Tuesday night. It marks the program’s first trip to the NCAA tournament since 2010 under coach Gerry McNamara.
A refreshed 2026 NBA mock draft update highlights which prospects are gaining momentum and which are sliding as the college season heads into March Madness. The latest board reflects shifting evaluations ahead of the sport’s biggest stage.
With the playoffs approaching, the latest NBA power rankings spotlight the teams trending up ahead of the regular season’s final stretch. Oklahoma City and San Antonio continue to lead the way in the West, while Boston is gaining ground.
Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance delivered a night fans won’t forget — and a debate that won’t go away. The game has been received in two ways: as something to celebrate, or something to audit.
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter Tuesday night against the Spurs. Officials assessed Brown back-to-back technical fouls, ending his night early before he later addressed the incident on social media.
A collection of Scottie Pippen’s personal memorabilia brought in more than $6.2 million at auction. The sale included the jersey he wore during the famed “Flu Game.”
AJ Dybantsa erupted for a Big 12 freshman-record 40 points to lift the No. 10-seeded Cougars past No. 15 seed Kansas State, 105-91. The win sends the Cougars through the first round of the Big 12 tournament.
Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo delivered a historic performance, scoring 83 points. The outburst stands as the second-highest single-game total in NBA history.
Bam Adebayo delivered a historic scoring performance, pouring in 83 points as Miami blew out Washington. It marked the highest single-game total since Wilt Chamberlain’s famed 100-point night in 1962.
LeBron James missed his third straight game Tuesday night as the Lakers faced the Timberwolves. James remained sidelined due to left foot arthritis and a right hip contusion.
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley said he spoke directly with his players amid reports his job could be in jeopardy after the season. Hurley emphasized he was transparent in the conversation and did not try to shield the team from the situation.
Lakers star Luka Dončić has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. Dončić said he is in a custody battle involving their two daughters.
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in his right pinkie. Philadelphia said he will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks.
Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 after directing an inappropriate “money” gesture toward a game official. The incident occurred during Los Angeles’ win over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr again said the NBA would benefit from reducing its 82-game schedule. He pointed to the long season and the pace of play as factors that can impact the league’s overall quality and competitiveness.
Caleb Holt, the No. 4 prospect in the 2026 SC Next 100, has committed to Arizona. The pledge marks Tommy Lloyd’s highest-ranked recruit since he took over in Tucson.
As the regular season winds down, schedule strength can become a major separator in tightly packed playoff races. With multiple teams prioritizing draft position, contenders facing softer slates may have an edge in the standings.
Duke starting guard Caleb Foster has been diagnosed with a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely. The Blue Devils will have to adjust their backcourt rotation moving forward.
An ESPN analysis revisits Kevin Durant’s pivotal shot in the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals and explores how a single inch could have reshaped the league. The piece traces the cascading consequences through championships and major roster movement.
Thunder wing Luguentz Dort said he apologized to Nuggets center Nikola Jokic following a fourth-quarter flagrant foul. It marked the second time in the past two weeks Dort has been assessed a fourth-quarter flagrant on Jokic.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record by reaching the 20-point mark in 126 consecutive games. The streak places him alongside one of the league’s most enduring scoring benchmarks.
Conference USA said it will not take action after a UTEP fan grabbed a chair and waved it toward Jacksonville State players. The league indicated UTEP will be responsible for any discipline stemming from the incident.
