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'Will not remember this game because of basketball': Tempo soak in pre-season opener -- Myles Dichter -- Sports -- - -- Basketball -- |

Well before the Toronto Tempo fell 83-78 against the Connecticut Sun, fans waited in long lines for merchandise, players went through shootaround and seats slowly filled in anticipation of tip-off.

CBC News - Sports - 40 minutes ago

Rioux, world's tallest bball player at 7'9", signs with UC Irvine

Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable student-athletes in North America, announced Thursday he has signed with UC Irvine.

NBC News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Shame! -- Phillies players, families viciously booed for horrific start while at Flyers playoff game

Some of the Phillies players were booed by their hometown crowd at Game 6 of the Flyers-Penguins Round 1 playoff series from a suite at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

New York Post - Sports - 4 hours ago

VIDEO: Phillies Players, Families Booed for Losing Too Much While at Flyers Playoff Game

Phillies players have been booed quite a bit this year, and now they're even getting booed when they're not playing.

Breitbart - Sports - 5 hours ago

Winners and losers of NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams -- College Basketball

Here is a look at the wide-ranging fallout from the NCAA Tournament's expected expansion to 76 teams

CBS News - Sports - 5 hours ago

'Unique talent' among 24 players announced as future of Welsh region

Cardiff have unveiled their senior academy squad for next season

WalesOnline - Sports - 6 hours ago

Pair of L-L League boys basketball players receive all-state recognition

Before they leave high school, and become college teammates, one last honor was waiting for two Lancaster-Lebanon League boys basketball standouts.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

The world's tallest basketball player announces his next destination

The towering Canadian became the tallest player in college basketball history during his debut season with Florida.

NBC News - US News - 6 hours ago

I was a pro soccer player — an unusual trick helped me run better

During his Major League Soccer career, Sébastien Le Toux built his reputation on relentless endurance.

New York Post - Health - 9 hours ago

How Swedish PWHL players have adapted to the language of the North American game

Hockey in North America has been an English-speaking immersion for Swedish PWHLers

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 10 hours ago

New Welsh player is 'as fast as Louis Rees-Zammit and the size of George North'

Wales legend Liam Williams has seen him up close and has been receiving texts from him asking how he can improve

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

'The possibilities are enormous': Why Luai is set to become the NRL's first $2m player

The PNG Chiefs’ No.1 signing stands to rake in upwards of $500,000 in third-party agreements, on top of his whopping tax-free salary.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Stojakovic among top candidates to make Year 2 transfer jump -- College Basketball

The Year 2 transfer jump has sparked multiple All-American campaigns in each of the past four seasons.

CBS News - Sports - 20 hours ago

Called a snitch: Inside the case that blew up the AFL players' code

I’ve experienced the AFL’s judiciary system from a couple of different perspectives. Bitter disappointment only arose once.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 22 hours ago

Cristian Roldan on playing for USMNT, Pochettino calling him 'the perfect player', World Cup | FTF

Seattle Sounders and USMNT midfielder Cristian Roldan joins Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes to discuss the World Cup and playing under Mauricio Pochettino.

Fox News - Sports - 1 day ago

Ranking the 20 best men's college basketball players from Illinois this past season

The list is ultra-subjective when you consider the individual production and weigh it against the different levels of college basketball. But here is where they rank when it comes to the impact each had at the college level.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 1 day ago

MLB All-Fun Team: Most entertaining players to watch at each position

Who are the most fun players to watch in the 2026 season? This team involves superstars, sluggers, big arms and rookies

CBS News - Sports - 1 day ago

More March Madness: NCAA basketball tournaments reportedly set to expand to 76 teams

The NCAA and its media partners favor schools with large, established fan bases for viewership and revenue, so expect the new bids to go to power conference schools.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Former women's basketball coach had sex with player, attorney claims

Ashley Scoggin filed a lawsuit against the coach, Chuck Love, in 2024, alleging that her civil rights were violated in the lead-up to her dismissal

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

David Pastrnak's overtime winner for Bruins was a big-time goal from a big-time player

With a breakaway beauty at 9:14 of overtime, Pastrnak won Game 5 of this first-round playoff series for the Bruins, beating the Sabres, 2-1.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Every Championship player Cardiff City can sign for free as transfer remit established

The Bluebirds will already by preparing for life back in the second tier and there are some bargains available in the free agent market

WalesOnline - Sports - 1 day ago

Former NFL player Mauro dies aged 35

Former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro dies at the age of 35.

BBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Ben White: 'Irish players are very connected. It's probably one of their biggest strengths'

The Toulon and Scotland scrumhalf is very familiar with the Leinster squad, having played against many of them as recently as this year’s Six Nations

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Delaware men's basketball team adds two more transfers, including 7-footer

NEWARK — The first three transfer basketball players that Delaware signed were all guards. Sooner or later, the Blue Hens were going to have to land a big man, too. That day came on …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 1 day ago

Quinn on title defense, losing key players and NSL season 2

Host Mackenzie Barwell chats with Quinn of Vancouver Rise FC to discuss the pressure of returning as defending champions, replacing key players, and the expectations surrounding NSL Season 2.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Creator Network -- An unexpected heart condition sidelined this hockey player for years. Here's how he made his way back -- Benjamin Shimwa -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Ottawa

Jacob LeGuerrier was 21 when he was diagnosed with viral myocarditis, a serious heart condition that derailed his dreams of an NHL career. He shared his story of his years-long recovery and eventually making it back to the ice in a short documentary made in collaboration with CBC Ottawa Creator's Network.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Ranking the players who could decide Champions League semi-finals

Which players will prove key to their team’s chances in the Champions League last four? We've ranked the top 10.

BBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Venezuela Reactivates Idle Oil Rigs As Industry Overhaul Draws Global Energy Players Back

Oilfield service companies operating in Venezuela are redeploying equipment as the interim government pushes ahead with a broad industry overhaul.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Sony AI's table-tennis-playing robot makes history by beating elite human players

Ace, a ping-pong-playing robot, is the first to beat elite human players in a competitive sport, according to Sony AI. It's a big milestone for robotics that could extend beyond sports. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda reports.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

AI robot rules ping pong: A table tennis clanker named Ace beats elite human players

On the heels of an AI-powered humanoid robot setting the world record in the half-marathon, a study reveals that AI robots have defeated elite players in table tennis.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 days ago

Top High School Female Basketball Coach Charged with 32 Counts for Sex with Student

A grand jury has charged a former Alabama high school basketball coach — who only weeks ago coached her team to the state championship title game in her first season — with 32 grooming and sex charges with a student in the same school where her husband also coaches the male team. | Crime

Breitbart - Sports - 8 days ago

Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.

ESPN - Sports - 9 days ago

Blackhawks players set playoffs as 2027 goal, but Kyle Davidson knows that'll require enormous leap

The Hawks would likely need to improve by 20-plus points next season to squeak into the postseason, although optimism is valuable in itself.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Artificial Intelligence -- AI music is booming, and the player piano saw it coming

As AI songs get harder to tell apart from human-made music, an older technology offers a revealing preview of the fight over artistry, labor and pay

Scientific American - Technology - 13 days ago

The squeaking of sneakers on a basketball court is one of sports' most recognizable sounds. NBC News' Steven Romo examines a recent study exploring the science behind this noisy phenomenon.

The squeaking of sneakers on a basketball court is one of sports’ most recognizable sounds. NBC News’ Steven Romo examines a recent study exploring the science behind this noisy phenomenon.

NBC News - Science - 20 days ago

America's top women's basketball league just agreed to a new CBA. It will have a significant impact on women's sport.

America's top women's basketball league just agreed to a new CBA. It will have a significant impact on women's sport.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 20 days ago

March Madness music: A playlist of best basketball songs of all time

In honor of the close of the NCAA basketball tournaments, here is a top 16 list of the best basketball-related songs ever.

Stars and Stripes - Entertainment - 30 days ago

Varsity360: Putting a wrap on the dramatic state basketball tournaments

Columbia River and R.A. Long went far in the 2A boys state tournament, Seton Catholic and Evergreen girls made program history and Brooklynn Haywood of Union took aim at the all-time state scoring rec

The Columbian - Sports - 1 month ago

Millersville women doomed by poor shooting in PSAC basketball quarterfinal loss to IUP

Millersville struggled from the floor, particularly from 3-point range, in falling to IUP 77-43 in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament quarterfinal on Wednesday at Indiana.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 1 month ago

Varsity360 Podcast: Looking ahead to opening round of state basketball tournament

The Columbian's Micah Rice and Will Denner take a closer look at the Southwest Washington teams and storylines to follow in the opening round of the boys and girls state basketball tournaments.

The Columbian - Sports - 2 months ago

The table tennis players planting trees to fight drought in Iran

As the country faces drought and ecological strain, a small Iranian sports association shows how community action can turn sports into environmental responsibility.

Global Voices - Sports - 3 months ago

The making of AJ Dybantsa, the most exciting basketball prospect in Massachusetts history -- He's already making millions. He's worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded.

He’s already making millions. He’s worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded.

Boston Globe - Sports - 9 months ago

'I want you to be my agent.' What to know about Trump's ties with Hollywood power player Ari Emanuel

While Hollywood attempts to navigate the new Trump administration, Ari Emanuel appears well positioned to maneuver through the next four years thanks to his longtime close ties to Donald Trump and friends.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 year ago