Fantasy Basketball 2025-26: Who to pair with Jokic, Wembanyama, Antetokounmpo

You can’t win your league in the first two rounds, but you can certainly set yourself up for success. Pairing two players that fit together is vital and will influence every pick... Read more »

NCAA rule giving players a fifth year of eligibility may not be approved in time to help current seniors

CHICAGO — UCLA coach Mick Cronin is in the middle of a soliloquy Thursday at Big Ten Media Days describing his new big man, Michigan State transfer Xavier Booker, when he does... Read more »

Brother of Nikola Jokić pleads guilty to punching fan during 2024 Nuggets playoff game

Getty Images Strahinja Jokić, the older brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić, pleaded guilty Friday to charges stemming from a fight that occurred during an NBA playoff game in April 2024.... Read more »

Dodgers oust Phillies in stunning fashion to reach NLCS; Cam Skattebo, Jaxson Dart power Giants past Eagles

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 »

Will Luka Doncic finally play in a preseason game Sunday? To be determined

At some point during the Lakers’ preseason, Luka Doncic will play in a game. The question is when. Even after being a full participant in practice Saturday, Lakers coach JJ Redick said... Read more »

Purdue shows quiet confidence it can break through in NCAA Tournament, end Big Ten’s 25-year title drought

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn walked into the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center together Thursday, both in dark suits with white shirts, ready to tackle what should... Read more »

The Conversation: Is there any hope for Joel Embiid and the Sixers?

Jared McCain’s rookie season ended in mid-December of last year, but he still managed to play more minutes (592) than Joel Embiid did (574) for the 2024-25 Philadelphia 76ers. The same is... Read more »

College basketball rankings: Purdue to edge Houston for No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 poll predictions

Predicting how AP Top 25 poll voters will react to results during the season can become predictable after studying voter’s habits and tendencies. But predicting how voters will cast their ballots in... Read more »

Fantasy Basketball 2030: Projecting the top 25 players of the future

Figuring out where to rank players is difficult enough in any particular season. But how about doing it with an eye towards what the NBA may look like in five years? That’s... Read more »

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 »