For Zaccharie Risacher, starting his NBA career couldn’t have gone better. He hit a wide-open three-pointer right away. However, the French teenager soon realized the challenges he would face in his rookie season with the…
Healthy LaMelo Ball impresses in his first game since January, scoring 34 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ victory
LaMelo Ball showed he can be the superstar the Charlotte Hornets have missed due to ankle injuries over the past two seasons during the team’s opener on Wednesday night. Playing in his first regular-season game…
Dejounte Murray suffered a hand injury during his first game with the New Orleans Pelicans, and it’s unclear when he will be back on the court
Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray injured his left hand in the fourth quarter during New Orleans’ season-opening win against the Chicago Bulls, which ended 123-111, and it is uncertain how long he will be out.…
Ja Morant expressed his enthusiasm about returning after a successful season debut, contributing to the Memphis Grizzlies’ victory following his injury comeback
Ja Morant showed he can still dominate a game. In the Memphis Grizzlies’ season opener against the Utah Jazz, Morant helped secure a 126-124 victory. The two-time NBA All-Star scored 22 points, made 10 assists,…
The NBA is looking into Joel Embiid’s eligibility to play after the Philadelphia 76ers star was absent for the season opener
The NBA is looking into why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team’s season opener against Milwaukee, which was shown on national television. The league announced the investigation on Thursday, part of…
The Washington Mystics have decided to part ways with head coach Eric Thibault and general manager Mike Thibault
The Washington Mystics have announced that they are parting ways with coach Eric Thibault and general manager Mike Thibault. Eric Thibault is the fifth coach in the WNBA to be let go this offseason, joining…
The WNBA’s future looks bright following a record-breaking year, but the league does face some challenges moving forward
The WNBA is in a good position as it moves into the offseason after a successful year with record viewership, attendance, and a first-time champion in New York. Right after the celebration ended at Barclays…
The New York Liberty basketball team was celebrated with a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes
Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and their New York teammates were celebrated with confetti as the Liberty marked their WNBA championship victory in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan. New York Senator Chuck…
No. 13 Indiana is in the spotlight as its backup quarterback aims to maintain an undefeated record against Washington.
The No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers are seeing signs of success all around them lately. Players and coaches are now getting a lot of midweek interview requests as they become the newest favorites in college football.…
Duke’s defense is creating ‘disruption’ in the backfield as they prepare to host No. 22 SMU
Manny Diaz was uncertain about how quickly his new Duke team would adapt to his defensive system when he arrived in Durham. However, the Blue Devils coach was pleasantly surprised by how well they have…
No. 4 Ohio State aims to bounce back from their loss to Oregon as Nebraska comes to the Horseshoe
No. 4 Ohio State had a week off to reflect on their tough loss to Oregon. Despite the 32-31 defeat in Eugene on October 12, the Buckeyes didn’t drop significantly in the AP Top 25,…
NC State’s Grayson McCall has decided to stop playing football, stating that he can’t recover from his recent head injury
North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall announced he is retiring from football on Wednesday night, just under three weeks after a serious hit caused him to leave a game for the second time this season.…
Oregon State and Washington State will face each other two times next season
Oregon State’s and Washington State’s football teams will play each other two times next season before the Pac-12 conference starts up again in 2026. The Beavers and Cougars will face off in Corvallis on November…
Wisconsin is sticking to its classic winning strategy during its recent success
Wisconsin is starting to look like its old self again. After going 9-8 in their first 17 games with second-year coach Luke Fickell, the Badgers have crushed their last three opponents by a total score…
Coaches will always argue about penalties they disagree with, even if the loss is inevitable
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has disagreed with many penalties during his 17 seasons in charge and has voiced his complaints, but he never expected to change the result of a game. It’s a regular part…
The rivalry carries on as No. 6 Miami faces a struggling Florida State this Saturday
LSU coach Brian Kelly was well aware of how challenging it is to play at Kyle Field as his eighth-ranked Tigers got ready for their game against No. 14 Texas A&M on Saturday night. This…
No. 12 Notre Dame faces off against unbeaten No. 24 Navy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
It took Navy five years and five wins to start the season, along with a second-year coach, to get back into the AP Top 25. That No. 24 ranking will be at stake Saturday when…
Playoff hopes are at stake as No. 17 Boise State travels to UNLV
If Friday night’s game between No. 17 Boise State and UNLV had taken place a year ago, it would have been an interesting regional matchup. Now, due to the College Football Playoff expanding to 12…
Kansas travels to No. 16 Kansas State aiming to break a 15-game losing streak in their matchup
Kansas coach Lance Leipold made it clear when he took charge of the struggling Jayhawks that their intense in-state rivalry with Kansas State was more of a rivalry in name than in action. To truly…
No. 3 Penn State is cautious about its upcoming visit to Wisconsin ahead of the big match against Ohio State
No. 3 Penn State has one more challenge to overcome before it can head into next weekend’s matchup with No. 4 Ohio State with an undefeated record. This challenge seems tougher now than it did…
The unbeaten No. 11 BYU, seen as a minor underdog against UCF, isn’t seeking validation but is gradually gaining it
No. 11 BYU is undefeated but not taking anything lightly. In college football, one loss can ruin chances for a championship, and the Cougars understand that they must be careful to win the Big 12…
No. 18 Mississippi and Oklahoma are set to clash, with both struggling teams looking to secure much-needed victories
Mississippi and Oklahoma both faced disappointing losses, but the ways they lost were quite different. The 18th-ranked Rebels (5-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) head into Saturday’s game having lost two of their last three matches, each…
No. 20 Illinois is drawing inspiration from No. 1 Oregon’s ranking as they prepare for their matchup on Saturday
Oregon isn’t focused on its No. 1 ranking, but Illinois certainly is. The No. 20 Fighting Illini will face the Ducks on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, with a chance to defeat the top-ranked team in…