Big Ten Media Days news, nuggets and takeaways: Surprise newcomers, rotation developments ahead of tipoff

CHICAGO — Big Ten Media Days provides a golden opportunity to pepper the who’s who about the pressing issues in college athletics. Private equity in college sports? NCAA Tournament expansion? The 5-in-5... Read more »

Knicks, Raptors mutually agree to dismiss lawsuit over alleged theft of confidential files, per report

Getty Images The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors agreed to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit alleging the Raptors stole thousands of confidential files from the Knicks, according to a court filing obtained... Read more »

Golden State Warriors 2025-26 season preview: Steph Curry and the best-case scenario for this aging core

The 2025-26 NBA season is here! We’re rolling out our previews — examining the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and win projections for all 30 franchises — from the still-rebuilding teams... Read more »

Sister Jean dies at 106: Legendary Loyola basketball chaplain and March Madness icon passes away

Dolores Bertha Schmidt, who became known across the country as Sister Jean, the beloved and enthusiastic chaplain of Loyola Chicago basketball, died Thursday at 106 years old.  “Loyola University Chicago is greatly... Read more »

LeBron James injury ripple effects: Luka Dončić’s MVP case gets stronger, Bronny in Lakers’ rotation?

For the first time in his career, LeBron James will miss a season opener. The famously durable James is reportedly dealing with sciatica that should sideline him for at least 3-4 weeks.... Read more »

Big Ten basketball preseason media poll 2025-26: Purdue, Michigan State overrated; Indiana underrated

The 2025-26 college basketball season is less than a month away, and that means preseason predictions and accolades are starting to trickle out before the start of the season on Nov. 3.... Read more »

LeBron James to miss 3-4 weeks due to sciatica, will not play on opening night for Lakers

The start of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ 23rd NBA season will be delayed. James will miss the next 3-4 weeks due to sciatica in his right side, according to multiple... Read more »

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum named Duke men’s basketball ‘chief basketball officer’

Getty Images Jayson Tatum is the latest addition to the growing list of NBA stars helping out their alma mater. Duke announced Tuesday that the Celtics star is joining the program as... Read more »

Kevin Durant’s Rockets debut provides glimpse of what could be NBA’s next great trio

Kevin Durant made his Rockets debut on Wednesday night and he looked … well … like Kevin Durant, finishing with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting in 23 minutes as Houston defeated the... Read more »

Giannis Antetokounmpo 'committed' to Bucks amid Knicks trade talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to stay in Milwaukee, for now. The two-time MVP reiterated his commitment to the Bucks on Wednesday, while reports on Tuesday made waves that the Knicks discussed a potential trade... Read more »