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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point streak ends at 141 games
With only 17 points against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saw his NBA-record 20-point streak snapped at 141 consecutive games. Beginning two years ago, it is the longest such streak in NBA history. On March 12, Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain’s 63-year-old record of 127 consecutive 20-point games, set between 1962 and 1963. Gilgeous-Alexander did so with a 35-point outburst in a 104-102 win over the Boston Celtics.
NBA opening week live updates: Knicks assistant coaches, long-time employees didn't receive championship rings
NBA opening week live updates: Knicks assistant coaches, long-time employees didn't receive championship rings Follow along for all the latest from the first week of the 2026-27 NBA season. October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+2 As The Athletic reported, the Knicks did not give many of their most prominent staffers a 2026 championship ring.
Kelsey Mitchell counters Fever GM’s defense of fans, vows to ‘be selfish’ in free agency
In comments that diverged from Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox’s strong defense of the team’s fans, soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Kelsey Mitchell indicated she would be “selfish” this offseason following a difficult season in which she had to “compete for fans that may not like you.” The WNBA MVP candidate spoke to reporters for 10 minutes as part of a series of exit interviews conducted by the Fever on Saturday.
Fredd Young, former Seahawks All-Pro linebacker, dies at 64 - HeraldNet.com
Fredd Young, an All-Pro linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks later named one of the top 50 players in franchise history, has died at 64, the team announced Wednesday. The cause of death was not disclosed. “A standout linebacker who impacted the game in multiple ways,” the Seahawks wrote on X accompanying a tribute video.
Kevin Durant Argues, Then Backtracks On His Nets Having More Talent Than Warriors
Kevin Durant sparked renewed debate about his career's best rosters during a recent "Boardroom Talks" podcast episode, initially arguing his 2020-21 Brooklyn Nets team surpassed the Golden State Warriors squad he joined in 2016. "Just looking at straight roster, nothing else? Yeah, I would say Brooklyn," said Durant, citing Kyrie Irving, James Harden and other veteran stars on that roster. "I know people were gonna say the Warriors.
Why is Akron football letting season ticket holders call plays on offense? Original
On a late March flight from Tampa, Fla., to Akron, Ohio, Andrew Goodrich was deep in thought. The Akron athletic director was heading home after watching his men’s basketball team lose 91-71 to Texas Tech in the first round of March Madness. But the defeat didn’t occupy his mind. Instead, the fervency of a fanbase he witnessed hundreds of miles from campus did.
Dillon Brooks, Suns agree to 3-year, $73 million extension
By DEVON HENDERSON and DOUG HALLER The Athletic The Phoenix Suns and Dillon Brooks have agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension, team sources told The Athletic on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized. Brooks was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Suns ahead of the 2025-26 season in the package that sent Kevin Durant from Phoenix to the Rockets.
Balogun starts for USMNT vs. Belgium in growing World Cup controversy: Live updates
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Balogun starts for USMNT vs. Belgium in growing World Cup controversy: Live updates Folarin Balogun starts against Belgium after his one-match ban was suspended. July 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM EDT Folarin Balogun arrives for today’s game. Getty USMNT vs. Belgium — Latest Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States’ starting lineup against Belgium, a day after his red-card ban was controversially suspended by FIFA.
By Adam Crafton Verified, Paul Tenorio Verified, Henry Bushnell Verified, Michael Charles Verified, John Hollinger Verified, Carl Innes, Avi Creditor Verified, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Devon Henderson, Luke Brown Verified, Tom Bogert, Phil Hay Verified
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Angel Reese says no All-Star starter votes for Atlanta Dream players was ‘disrespectful’
If no one else will speak up for her Atlanta Dream teammates, Angel Reese says she will. Despite Atlanta tied atop the Eastern Conference standings at 12-8, no Dream players were selected as All-Star Game starters. Reese said the exclusion of her teammates Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, and other Dream players, was “disrespectful.” “I expect to be disrespected,” Reese said.
Turkey vs. USMNT live updates: Christian Pulisic on bench for today’s 2026 World Cup game
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Turkey vs. USMNT live updates: Christian Pulisic on bench for today’s 2026 World Cup game Follow live as the U.S. looks to finish Group D with a 100 percent record. June 25, 2026 at 9:48 PM EDT Christian Pulisic is on the bench for the USMNT again. Reuters USMNT vs Turkey — latest The United States men's national team concludes its 2026 World Cup group stage against Turkey tonight. It has been confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino's side will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.
By Ed Mackey, Henry Bushnell Verified, Laurie Whitwell Verified, Michael Bailey, Asli Pelit Verified, Avi Creditor Verified, Felipe Cardenas Verified, Devon Henderson, Tom Bogert
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Turkey vs. USMNT live updates: Kokcu scores go-ahead goal after USA led early in 2026 World Cup game
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Turkey vs. USMNT live updates: Kokcu scores go-ahead goal after USA led early in 2026 World Cup game Follow live as the U.S. looks to finish Group D with a 100 percent record. June 25, 2026 at 10:46 PM EDT Turkey have come from behind to lead the USMNT Reuters Score: Turkey 2-1 USMNT The United States men's national team is taking on Turkey as it concludes play in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
By Michael Dominski Verified, Michael Bailey, Felipe Cardenas Verified, Laurie Whitwell Verified, Paul Tenorio Verified, Ed Mackey, Henry Bushnell Verified, Asli Pelit Verified, Devon Henderson
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Lions’ Terrion Arnold arrested in connection with robbery, kidnapping plot
Arnold made his first appearance in Hillsborough County Court on Thursday after voluntarily surrendering to authorities at Orient Road Jail in Tampa. He is facing four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery and is being held without bond. The charges “carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison,” the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office said in a statement. Arnold appeared virtually at Thursday’s hearing, wearing a dark prisoner’s uniform.
Adam Silver Vows NBA Will Never Return To System With Incentivized Tanking
NBA commissioner Adam Silver declared Tuesday that the league's new anti-tanking rules represent a permanent shift in philosophy, regardless of what adjustments may come after the current three-year trial period expires following the 2029 draft. "We'll never go back to where we were," Silver told ESPN ahead of the draft.
DOJ Investigates MLB Discrimination Claim On Giants' Pride Night
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether Major League Baseball discriminated against three San Francisco Giants players on religious grounds after the league issued warnings over Bible verses written on their caps during a Pride Night game. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon detailed the inquiry in a letter sent to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on Thursday, noting the matter has been referred to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for further review.
Knicks, New York hold NBA championship parade, celebration: Live updates and reaction
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Jalen Brunson fires back at critics during Knicks parade: ‘They don’t deserve it’ Remember when, during a 2023 episode of ESPN’s “NBA Today,” Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon infamously said Jalen Brunson was not a “1A dude” and that he was too small to be the leader of a championship-winning team? “There’s a lot of people who have a lot of negative stuff to say,” Brunson said. “There’s a lot of people who have their own opinions. But when you prove them wrong, you don’t have to say s–t to them.
By Daniel Shirley Verified, Mike Vorkunov Verified, Steven Louis Goldstein Verified, Johnny sweet, Tyler Batiste Verified, Fred Katz Verified, Devon Henderson, William Pogatsias
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White House invites Knicks to celebrate NBA title; James Dolan says team accepts
New York Knicks owner James Dolan said during an appearance on WFAN radio Wednesday that the Trump administration has invited the team to celebrate its 2026 NBA championship at the White House and that the franchise has accepted. “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said. “We still have to figure out the details.” The White House confirmed the news to The Athletic.
The Athletic: The Knicks are celebrating their championship with a parade. Here’s what to know
Jalen Brunson and the champion Knicks get their ticker-tape parade on Thursday. Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic here. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its teams.
USMNT thrash Paraguay to begin 2026 World Cup campaign in style: Live updates and reaction
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USMNT thrash Paraguay to begin 2026 World Cup campaign in style: Live updates and reaction The U.S. produced one of its finest World Cup performances in a dominant 4-1 win. June 12, 2026 at 11:38 PM EDT The USMNT was superb against Paraguay Getty Result: USA 4-1 Paraguay The USMNT got its home World Cup campaign off to the best possible start by easing past Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
By Luke Brown Verified, Henry Bushnell Verified, Austin Green Verified, Michael Bailey, Devon Henderson, Paul Tenorio Verified, Tom Williams
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NBA Finals Court Design Includes Trophy At Center Court
The NBA unveiled the court design for the upcoming NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. The design features the Larry O'Brien Trophy at the center of the court. The large trophy decal returns for the first time since 2009. It was removed due to player safety since it could be slippery as it was applied as a sticker, but it will now be painted onto the court. The Spurs opened as -220 favorites in the series. Game 1 begins on Wednesday.
President Trump, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, trade jabs over Knicks knowledge
Kathy Hochul doesn't believe President Donald Trump is a true fan of the New York Knicks. The New York governor posed a trivia question to the president on Wednesday after Trump, who has said he follows the team, revealed plans to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. "I'd ask him to name the starting lineup of the 1993 championship team and see how he does," Hochul said.
Jaylin Williams sends message to Wemby after tense Chet Holmgren moment
Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren exchanged a tense moment early in Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs -- and Jaylin Williams added fuel to it. The sequence started in the first quarter when Wembanyama bumped into Holmgren, adding another physical chapter to the growing battle between the two young stars. Williams immediately reacted from the Thunder side, eyeing Wembanyama after the contact.
How to watch the NFL in 2026: Full guide to streaming, cable and TV schedule
Remember the days when you could turn on your television and one of three channels, NBC, ABC or CBS, would have the NFL on? Those days are long gone. You are going to need some variation of subscription services if you hope to watch every game this season. The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and we have broken down each week for every team.
Luka Doncic Withdraws From Slovenian National Team This Summer To Focus On Custody Battle
Luka Doncic announced Monday via Instagram that he will not play for the Slovenian national team this summer, citing an ongoing custody battle over his two daughters with ex-fiancee Anamaria Goltes. The announcement came shortly after the Lakers were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic, 27, posted the message in both Slovenian and English. His oldest daughter, Gabriela, is 3 years old. His youngest, Olivia, was born this past December.
Jaylen Brown Says Referees Had 'Agenda' Against Him, Calls Out Joel Embiid Flopping
Less than 24 hours after the Boston Celtics' Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown took to Twitch to address his team's collapse, crediting Joel Embiid's return while accusing referees of maintaining a personal agenda against him throughout the series. Brown opened by acknowledging Embiid's impact after the center returned from emergency appendicitis surgery to average 28.6 points across Philadelphia's final three wins.
Pittsburgh breaks NFL Draft attendance record with crowd of 805,000 fans
The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh set an attendance record of 805,000 over three days, the league announced, breaking the record of 775,000 fans set in Detroit in 2024. kAm%96 }u{ 92D E2<6? E96 5C27E @?
Steelers trade up to draft Iowa OL Gennings Dunker with No. 96 pick in 2026 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up three spots in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker at No. 96 on Friday night. kAm!:EED3FC89 D6?E A:4<D }@] hh 2?5 }@] a`e E@ $62EE=6 :? 6I492?86 7@C E96 $6292H<DV DA@E 2E he]k^Am kAmsF?<6C H2D E96 4@C?6CDE@?6 C:89E E24<=6 @? x@H2VD @776?D:G6 =:?6[ H9:49 H@? E96 a_ad y@6 |@@C6 pH2C5 2D E96 E@A ~\=:?6 :? 4@==686 7@@E32==] (9:=6 96 H2D 2 C:89E E24<=6 7@C E96 w2H<6J6D[ E96 ab\J62C\@=5 7:8FC6D E@ EC2?D:E:@? E@ 8F2C5 :?
Raiders trade Tyree Wilson to Saints to draft Arizona S Dalton Johnson in fifth round
The Las Vegas Raiders traded 2023 first-round pick Tyree Wilson and a 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 219) to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for the 150th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday. The Raiders then used that fifth-round pick to select Arizona safety Dalton Johnson, the 16th-ranked safety on Dane Brugler's big board in "The Beast." kAm(:=D@?[ E96 7@C>6C %6I2D %649 #65 #2:56CD DE2?5@FE[ DE2CE65 @?=J D6G6? 82>6D 2?5 A=2J65 :?
Dallas Cowboys trade for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters
The San Francisco 49ers traded linebacker Dee Winters to the Dallas Cowboys for the No. 152 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cowboys announced Friday night. kAm(:?E6CD H2D 5C27E65 :? E96 D:IE9 C@F?5 @FE @7 %r& 3J E96 ch6CD :? a_ab] w6VD DE2CE65 af @7 cf 82>6D :? 9:D 42C66C[ 2>2DD:?8 `dd E@E2= E24<=6D 2?5 6:89E E24<=6D 7@C =@DD]k^Am kAm(:?E6CD 3C@<6 @FE :? 9:D E9:C5 D62D@? :? a_ad[ 9:D 7:CDE 2D 2 C68F=2C DE2CE6C] w6 925 `_` 4@>3:?65 E24<=6D 2?5 DE6AA65 FA :?
Adam Silver Supports Grizzlies Playing Select Games In Nashville While Backing Memphis Long-Term
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed confidence in the Memphis Grizzlies' long-term viability Wednesday while acknowledging he would welcome a greater franchise presence in Nashville, responding directly to recent remarks by LeBron James suggesting the team relocate. Speaking on Barstool's "Pardon My Take" podcast, Silver confirmed that Grizzlies governor Robert Pera has expressed no interest in leaving Memphis.
Skydiver rescued after getting stuck on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game
The James Franklin era at Virginia Tech got off to a scary start Saturday, when the Hokies' spring football game was delayed after a skydiver hit the Lane Stadium scoreboard and had to be rescued. kAm%96 D<J5:G6C H2D A2CE @7 2 E9C66\A6CD@? E62>[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 F?:G6CD:EJ DE2E6>6?E AC@G:565 E@ k6>m%96 pE9=6E:4k^6>m[ 2?5 H2D 42CCJ:?8 E96 p>6C:42? 7=28 H96? 96 =2?565 @?
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce separation after almost a decade Original
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce separation after almost a decade Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird and women’s soccer great Megan Rapinoe, one of the most prominent and accomplished couples in the sports world, announced in a joint statement Friday that they have separated after nearly a decade together. “This hasn’t been an easy decision, but it’s one we’ve made together with so much love, respect, and care for each other,” they wrote on Instagram.
Zohran Mamdani, Trae Young trade quips after mayor jokingly blames ex-Hawk for high ticket prices
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani was recently asked why ticket prices for the upcoming playoff series between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks were so high. kAm%96 325 3=@@5 36EH66? E96 EH@ 7C2?49:D6D[ 7@DE6C65 3J 2 4@?E6?E:@FD A=2J@77 D6C:6D :? a_a`[ 42? 36 4:E65 2D 2 8@@5 C62D@? 7@C E96 :?4C62D65 2EE6?E:@? E@ E96 D6C:6D 2?5[ E9FD[ 9:896C E:4<6E AC:46D] $E:==[ E96 >2J@C H6?E 2 DE6A 7FCE96C 3J D2J:?8 E96 3=2>6 =:6D H:E9 E96 >2? AC6G:@FD=J C6DA@?D:3=6 7@C E96 G:EC:@=[ 6G6?
LIV Golf CEO says league is only funded through this season
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil admitted to a broadcast partner that the league is only funded through this season, as its future remains very much in flux amid reports that its Saudi Arabian backers are considering pulling their funding. kAm%96 &zVD %}% $A@CED :?E6CG:6H65 ~V}6:= @? %9FCD52J 5FC:?8 {x'VD E@FC?2>6?E :? |6I:4@ r:EJ] (96? 2D<65 2 BF6DE:@?
Wings employee declines comment when Azzi Fudd is asked about Paige Bueckers Original
Wings employee declines comment when Azzi Fudd is asked about Paige Bueckers The WNBA’s No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd was asked about her romantic relationship with Dallas teammate Paige Bueckers at an introductory press conference on Thursday, but a member of the Wings’ PR staff declined comment before Fudd could respond. Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in 2025 and last season’s WNBA Rookie of the Year, played with Fudd at UConn, where they helped the Huskies win the 2025 national championship.
Wings employee declines comment when Azzi Fudd is asked about Paige Bueckers
The WNBA's No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd was asked about her romantic relationship with Dallas teammate Paige Bueckers at an introductory press conference on Thursday, but a member of the Wings' PR staff declined comment before Fudd could respond. kAmqF64<6CD[ E96 }@] ` A:4< :? a_ad 2?5 =2DE D62D@?VD (}qp #@@<:6 @7 E96 *62C[ A=2J65 H:E9 uF55 2E &r@??[ H96C6 E96J 96=A65 E96 wFD<:6D H:? E96 a_ad ?2E:@?2= 492>A:@?D9:A] $96 2=D@ 2??@F?465 =2DE J62C @?
Ty Simpson, 5 Buckeyes among 16 who will attend NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
A total of 16 prospects, including five Ohio State Buckeyes and just one quarterback, will attend the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in person the night of Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh. kAm%96 }u{ 2??@F?465 E96 =:DE @7 2EE6?566D %9FCD52J[ H:E9 ~9:@ $E2E6 E96 =6256C 2>@?8 E96 E9C66 4@==686D D6?5:?8 >F=E:A=6 A=2J6CD E@ E96 6G6?E] |:2>: 2?5 p=232>2 2C6 3@E9 D6?5:?8 EH@ 2A:646[ :?4=F5:?8 rC:>D@? %:56 BF2CE6C324< %J $:>AD@?[ H9@ H:== 36 E96 @?=J "q :?
Fever release renderings for new three-story, $78 million training facility Original
The Indiana Fever revealed renderings of their new $78 million practice facility on Thursday. The Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center is set to become the largest and most advanced training facility in the WNBA, and it is expected to open before the 2027 WNBA season, according to a news release.
Fever release renderings for new three-story, $78 million training facility
The Indiana Fever revealed renderings of their new $78 million practice facility on Thursday. The Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center is set to become the largest and most advanced training facility in the WNBA, and it is expected to open before the 2027 WNBA season, according to a news release. kAm%96 `_g[___\DBF2C6\7@@E[ E9C66\DE@CJ 3F:=5:?8 H:== 364@>6 E96 J62C\C@F?5 9@>6 @7 E96 u6G6C 2?5 :D =@42E65 :? 5@H?E@H?
There and back again: UCLA star plays softball, jets to hoops celebration in same day
When she went to sleep Saturday night, Megan Grant had accepted the fact that she wasn't going to be able to make it to Phoenix for the women's national championship game. kAm%96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]?JE:>6D]4@>^2E9=6E:4^egbc`d`^a_ad^`a^_d^>682?\8C2?E\F4=2\D@7E32==\H@>6?D\32D<6E32==^QmEH@\DA@CEk^2m &r{p 2E9=6E6 H2D 2 >6>36C @7 3@E9 E96 H@>6?VD 32D<6E32== 2?5 D@7E32== E62>D :? a_ad\ae] x? E96 72==[ D96 ;F88=65 3@E9 72== D@7E32== 2?5 32D<6E32==VD AC6D62D@?
Prosecutors in Tiger Woods DUI case to subpoena his medication information
Florida prosecutors have requested all records related to medications prescribed this year to Tiger Woods, who faces a charge of driving under the influence after a crash last month in which the vehicle he was driving rolled onto its side. kAm!C@D64FE@CD 7:=65 2 >@E:@? 7@C DF3A@6?2 %F6D52J :? |2CE:? r@F?EJ r@FCE[ :? H9:49 E96J D2:5 E96J H@F=5 D66< :?7@C>2E:@? 7C@> {6H:D !92C>24J C682C5:?8 2?J >65:42E:@? AC6D4C:365 E@ (@@5D 7C@> E96 DE2CE @7 E9:D J62C F?E:= |2C49 af[ E96 52J @7 E96 4C2D9 :?
There and back again: UCLA star plays softball, jets to hoops celebration in same day
There and back again: UCLA star plays softball, jets to hoops celebration in same day When she went to sleep Saturday night, Megan Grant had accepted the fact that she wasn’t going to be able to make it to Phoenix for the women’s national championship game. The two-sport UCLA athlete was a member of both the women’s basketball and softball teams in 2025-26. In the fall, she juggled both fall softball and basketball’s preseason and nonconference schedule.
Michigan’s national title is the latest chapter in a year of Big Ten dominance Original
Michigan’s 69-63 win over UConn in the 2025-26 national title punctuated an athletic season of dominance for the Big Ten Conference in 2025-26. For the second time ever, a conference has won the football, women’s basketball and men’s basketball national championships. The SEC enjoyed a similarly fruitful athletic calendar in 2007. That year Florida won in both football and men’s basketball while Tennessee took it home in women’s basketball.
Michigan’s national title is the latest chapter in a year of Big Ten dominance
Michigan’s 69-63 win over UConn in the national championship punctuated an athletic season of dominance for the Big Ten. For the second time ever, a conference has won the football, women’s basketball and men’s basketball national championships. The SEC enjoyed a similarly fruitful athletic calendar in 2007; Florida won in both football and men’s basketball while Tennessee took it home in women’s basketball. But this year, the Big Ten’s dominance stretches far beyond just these major sports.
Michael Malone to North Carolina: How other former NBA coaches fared in college
Michael Malone is on his way to Chapel Hill to become the next head men's basketball coach at the University of North Carolina. While Malone has some college experience early in his coaching career with stints as an assistant at Oakland, Providence, and Manhattan, he has spent most of his career in the NBA. kAm|2=@?6 H2D 6:E96C 2? 2DD:DE2?E @C 9625 4@249 7@C 2? }qp E62> 7C@> a__` E@ a_ad[ =625:?8 E96 a_aa\ab s6?G6C }F886ED E@ 2?
Dan Hurley jokes he’s had ‘a negative influence on Geno’ after Auriemma’s outburst Original
Dan Hurley jokes he’s had ‘a negative influence on Geno’ after Auriemma’s outburst Speaking with a group of reporters Saturday after his UConn men’s basketball team beat Illinois to advance to the national championship game, coach Dan Hurley offered words of support for Geno Auriemma, who coaches the UConn women’s team. Auriemma shocked many observers with his outburst near the end of his team’s 62-48 loss to South Carolina in Friday night’s semifinal game.
Geno Auriemma confirms return as UConn head coach next season Original
Geno Auriemma confirms return as UConn head coach next season Geno Auriemma confirmed to The Athletic that he will be returning to coach the Huskies next season for his 43rd at the helm. Auriemma, 72, has been the torchbearer of success in collegiate women’s basketball for much of his four-decade career. He’s won 12 national championships (six of them undefeated), been to 25 Final Fours, and has 1,288 career wins.
Candace Parker, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers Headline 2026 Hall Of Fame Class
Candace Parker, Amar'e Stoudemire, and Doc Rivers were announced as part of a nine-member class set to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this upcoming August. They will be joined by Elena Delle Donne, Mark Few, Joey Crawford, Chamique Holdsclaw, Mike D’Antoni and the 1996 United States Women’s National Team. "It means so much, just to be in a club of people that I've always admired and looked up to and have paved the way. I think it's super special," Parker said.
Geno Auriemma’s exchange with Dawn Staley the lastest in string of coaching rivalries Original
Geno Auriemma’s exchange with Dawn Staley the lastest in string of coaching rivalries At the end of Friday night’s Final Four game, UConn coach Geno Auriemma had a tense exchange with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley as the Gamecocks were a second away from securing a trip to the national championship with a 62-48 victory. It’s the third Final Four or national championship matchup between the two in the past five years, with South Carolina now up 2-1.
Candace Parker, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers headline 2026 Hall of Fame class
Candace Parker, Amar'e Stoudemire and Doc Rivers headline a nine-member class that has been selected for induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame next August. kAm%96 E9C66D@>6 H:== 36 ;@:?65 3J t=6?2 s6==6 s@??6[ |2C< u6H[ y@6J rC2H7@C5[ r92>:BF6 w@=5D4=2H[ |:<6 sVp?E@?: 2?5 E96 `hhe &?:E65 $E2E6D (@>6?VD }2E:@?2= %62> :? E96 r=2DD @7 a_ae[ E96 w2== @7 u2>6 2??@F?465 $2EFC52J] $@>6 H6C6 5@>:?2?E 7@C46D @?
Geno Auriemma confirms return as UConn head coach next season
Geno Auriemma confirmed to The Athletic that he will be returning to coach the Huskies next season for his 43rd at the helm. kAmpFC:6>>2[ fa[ 92D 366? E96 E@C49362C6C @7 DF446DD :? 4@==68:2E6 H@>6?VD 32D<6E32== 7@C >F49 @7 9:D 7@FC\564256 42C66C] w6VD H@? `a ?2E:@?2= 492>A:@?D9:AD WD:I @7 E96> F?56762E65X[ 366? E@ ad u:?2= u@FCD[ 2?5 92D `[agg 42C66C H:?D] w6VD E96 H:??:?86DE 4@==686 32D<6E32== 4@249 :? 9:DE@CJ[ >6?VD @C H@>6?VD[ 2?5 H:== C6EFC?
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