Arkansas’ John Calipari says he would retire before becoming ‘transactional’ in NIL, transfer portal era

This season marks 34 years on the college basketball sidelines for Arkansas coach John Calipari. With other old-guard coaches backing out of the sport by the year, those unable or unwilling to... Read more »

Seth Curry waived by Warriors, but is expected to return to team early in NBA season

Nearly three weeks after signing Seth Curry to a one-year deal, the Golden State Warriors have waived him. The 35-year-old journeyman guard, and brother of Stephen, isn’t expected to be gone too... Read more »

Dodgers go up 2-0 in NLCS on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s gem; NBA’s Top 100; Pete Prisco’s NFL Power Rankings

This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday... Read more »

Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers superstar cleared to make preseason debut

Imagn Images Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid made his preseason debut on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves and finished with 14 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and three steals in 18 minutes... Read more »

Ranking the top 10 frontcourts in college basketball: Florida, Purdue boast best post players in the nation

The most formidable contenders in college basketball entering the 2025-26 season also have first-rate frontcourts in the sport. And that is no coincidence. Roster construction to build a juggernaut can take different... Read more »

Fantasy Basketball: 5 last-minute tips to help you crush your draft

It’s crunch time. With the 2025‑26 NBA season tipping off Tuesday, this is your last chance to fine-tune your fantasy basketball draft strategy. A few smart moves now can be the difference... Read more »

College basketball rankings: Michigan State, Auburn among teams in AP Top 25 who could miss NCAA Tournament

In every college basketball season since 2012, at least one team that began the season ranked in the AP Top 25 has failed to reach the NCAA Tournament. In the past three... Read more »

Paul George injury update: 76ers star not expected to play in season opener, but return reportedly not far off

Paul George is not expected to play in the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener Wednesday against the Boston Celtics and still “has some checkmarks he has to hit” in his return to play... Read more »

Former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, Robbie Hummel join CBS Sports’ college basketball coverage as analysts

Imagn Images CBS Sports is adding to its deep roster of announcers with the additions of former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl and former Purdue player Robbie Hummel. Pearl and Hummel will both... Read more »

Gabe Vincent is hot from three in Lakers’ preseason loss

Gabe Vincent pulled up for a three-pointer and nailed it. And then Vincent nailed his next three and his next three and his next, giving him four straight made treys. Vincent was... Read more »