The Latest Breaking News from Basketball

‘Community spaces are being taken away’: campaigners rail at rise of pay-to-play padel courts

Proposals to convert skateparks, children’s play areas and basketball courts have angered residents

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

ESPN analyst says blood tests are ‘very good’ after fifth cancer diagnosis

Longtime college basketball announcer Dick Vitale announced positive progress in his battle with cancer , his fifth diagnosis , stating that recent blood tests were "very good" and immunotherapy treatments are "very effective." Vitale, 87, shared on social media that the treatments are successfully eliminating the cancer, following his April…

The Independent UK · Aug 5

"Proud moment for Indian basketball": BFI Secretary General Gill ahead of FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad will host the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026, marking India's return after twenty-two years. This event highlights world-class infrastructure and talent development initiatives for Indian basketball. Sixteen teams, including defending champions Australia, will compete in the tournament. The Indian team aims for a better performance, leveraging home-court advantage and…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Will WNBA Sign Julie Tétart? French Trans Basketball Player Breaks Silence on Her American Basketball Dream

French transgender basketball player Julie Tétart's dominant Ligue 2 season has sparked speculation about a potential WNBA move, highlighting ongoing debates over transgender athlete eligibility in women's sports.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

'I Won't Say No': Transgender French Star Julie Tétart Open to a WNBA Call, Despite US Hurdle

French basketball star Julie Tétart, a dominant force in Ligue 2, is open to joining the WNBA despite concerns about the US political climate, highlighting ongoing debates over transgender inclusion in sports.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

London Sports Festival hosts homecoming celebration for Team England

Gold medalists from England’s 3x3 basketball team will celebrate their success at Paternoster Square

Evening Standard · Aug 4

The NCAA Should Admit Defeat on Fifth-Year Eligibility Rollout

As more players regain eligibility through the courts, a blanket waiver has become the only practical solution for the 2026–27 season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

College Athletics Has Two Distinct Types of Conference Commissioners Now

The Big East’s reported new boss isn’t a businessman—he’s a business, man.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3

The 10 Biggest Names in College Basketball Receiving Fifth Year of Eligibility After Court Injunctions

A series of court injunctions has granted a bevy of college basketball players a fifth year of eligibility. Here are the biggest names available.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

McFly’s Harry Judd swaps drums for basketballs in High School Musical production

The musician will step into the shoes of Coach Bolton in a stage adaptation of the beloved Disney film which starred Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

Evening Standard · Jul 31