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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 21 North Carolina

Hubert Davis faces a defining season with a rebuilt roster, new centerpiece in Henri Veesaar and top recruit Caleb Wilson tasked with sparking a Tar Heels turnaround.

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‘I use cannabis as medicine’: the US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies

Unlike his fellow basketball player Brittney Griner, Jarred Shaw has received scant attention after being arrested for a drugs offence overseas

The Guardian - US

Duke Makes Contract Extension Decision About Coach Jon Scheyer

The coach is heading into his fourth season with the Blue Devils, coming off a Final Four appearance.

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 22 Michigan State

Tom Izzo has Michigan State built to bully defensively again, but shaky shooting and a thin offense could cap the Spartans’ Big Ten ceiling.

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 23 Ohio State

The Buckeyes may have talent and continuity, but unproven coach Jake Diebler and a shaky defense have them on thin ice entering the 2025–26 season.

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No one comes to watch the referees. But in the WNBA, they’re the story

As the league rides record crowds and viewership into the finals, inconsistent refereeing fueled by structural gaps has become the game’s dominant subplot

The Guardian - US

LaVar Ball Still Thinks He Can Beat Michael Jordan 1-on-1, Even With Only One Foot

LaVar Ball had his right foot amputated earlier this year following a "serious medical issue", but that's not stopping him believing he can beat Michael Jordan in a one-on-one game of basketball.

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Shaq Launches New Sneaker Shaped Gummies, Gives Away Free Shoes

Shaquille O'Neal is a man of many talents, known for his time in the NBA, as an NBA commentator and as an investor.

Benzinga

Lawrence Moten, Syracuse Men's Basketball's All-Time Leading Scorer, Dies at 53

The Washington, D.C., native made four All-Big East teams.

Sports Illustrated

NCAA Announces Big Change to Women's Final Four Starting in 2028

The NCAA announced the women's Final Four will see a big change in location starting in 2028.

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 24 Gonzaga

With Graham Ike leading the charge and Mario Saint-Supery adding star potential, the Zags have talent to contend but big concerns remain.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron Relishing 23rd Season As Retirement Draws Near

LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season in the league.

International Business Times

2K College Basketball: What the Early 2026 "Surprises" Could Be

What 2K could have in store for its upcoming college basketball title.

Operation Sports

Someone Asked Charles Barkley If LeBron James Is A Better Player Than Michael Jordan, And I Appreciate His Thoughtful Response

Which one of these basketball greats stands above the other?

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 25 Iowa State

The Cyclones made a jump offensively, and returners Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey and Milan Momcilovic give them a high floor.

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25

Ahead of the season openers on Nov. 3, find overviews of each top team and the full rankings every weekday through Oct. 31.

International Business Times UK

Justin Bieber Plays Basketball Amid Selena Gomez Marriage Buzz—Is This Him Venting Out?

Justin Bieber plays basketball as Selena Gomez's marriage to Benny Blanco trends, sparking fan speculation over timing and hidden meaning.

AAP

Cameron's flag fire sparked by basketball great

Brisbane goal-sneak Charlie Cameron endured form fluctuations throughout 2025 but saved his best for last in a crucial grand final contribution.

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The Guardian - US

‘Fans followed me home, to the airport’: how NBA players cope with fame

Basketball can provide players with huge financial rewards as well as intense scrutiny. How do they adapt to life in the public eye?

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Scottie Pippen Gets Real About Where He Stands With Michael Jordan Following The Last Dance Brouhaha

The two Bulls icons have been on the outs for a while.

AAP

Tiny forests breathe life and hope into urban Australia

Forests packed into urban spaces as small as basketball courts are quickly revegetating landscapes, attracting native species and connecting people with nature.

Operation Sports

NBA Bounce Available Today on PC and Consoles

NBA Bounce is available today on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. Launching just ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the game offers a family-friendly take on basketball where players can hit the court alone or with friends.

Sports Illustrated

15 Rising Men’s Basketball Coaches Who Could Be Next in Line for High-Major Openings

From proven mid-major winners to fast-rising assistants, these names could headline the next wave of high-major coaching hires when positions come open.

The Independent UK

Kyle Lowry's new role: NBA analyst for Prime Video, even while still playing for the 76ers

Kyle Lowry is joining Prime Video as an NBA analyst while continuing his playing career with the Philadelphia 76ers

Sports Illustrated

Tyrese Haliburton Pens Sweet Tribute to the Late Pacers Matriarch Nancy Leonard

Leonard, whose husband was a former Pacers coach and general manager, died at age 93 this week.

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