The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) called on the league to make a change to its 65-game eligibility rule for players to be considered for awards. NBA players who fail to play 65 games are not considered for the league’s top honors, like NBA MVP. The union pointed to Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham, who […]
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WNBA, players strike late-night deal for new CBA
The WNBA and its players union reached a deal in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), keeping the league on track to tip off on May 8. Lawyers on both sides will continue to hammer home the specifics of the new CBA. A term sheet is expected to be done in the next […]
Jack Hughes sends Team USA baseball players ‘fire-up message’ before WBC quarterfinal vs Canada
With another Team USA versus Team Canada matchup slated in major sports, Jack Hughes felt it was the perfect time to offer some encouragement. Team USA remained alive in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) thanks to Italy’s dominant win over Mexico on Wednesday night to finish undefeated in Pool B play in Houston, Texas. After […]
NBA All-Star Trae Young shares March Madness wisdom he hopes college players use ahead of NCAA Tournament
Trae Young, the four-time NBA All-Star, is focused on getting acclimated with his new Washington Wizards teammates and finishing the 2025-26 NBA season strong. But it’s hard to ignore the feelings that come about this time every year as the NCAA Tournament returns, especially if you’ve played in it. They call it March Madness for […]
Team USA men’s hockey players sing national anthem while partying at famous Miami nightclub
Team USA men’s hockey stars reveled in their gold medal win on Monday night, celebrating across Miami and ending the party at the famous nightclub, E11EVEN. The entire team was spotted on a double-decker tour bus driving through South Beach. The team had a dinner at an upscale restaurant and then took their talents to […]
‘Horrible’ moments exposed for UNR volleyball players when they were roped into the SJSU Title IX scandal
In fall 2024, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) women’s volleyball team fell under national scrutiny when it was entwined in the San Jose State (SJSU) trans athlete scandal. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that it had found SJSU in violation of Title IX on Wednesday, and weeks earlier it announced that UNR […]
Rutgers basketball coach mocks NCAA’s eligibility rules as debate reignites over NBA-experienced players
The debate over NCAA eligibility for athletes whose background includes NBA experience was reignited after James Nnaji joined the Baylor men’s basketball team. As the list of athletes who spent time in the NBA’s G League or competed at the international level and are seeking to play college basketball in the U.S. grows, several prominent […]
AI-powered bat tracking could give baseball players the edge
Baseball teams have long searched for a way to study the entire swing without sensors or complex lab setups. Today, a new solution is entering the picture. Theia, an AI biomechanics company, debuted a commercially available video-only system that analyzes bat trajectory and full-body biomechanics together. This new approach works in real baseball environments and […]
Pro soccer players open up on spreading peace through the sport at World Cup — and which sport is ‘football’
The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be a flashpoint moment in modern international relations, with the world coming to North America at a time when global peace appears delicate. A handful of players and activists are stepping up to help promote peace through the sport. Team USA and San Jose Earthquakes defender DeJuan […]
Bryson DeChambeau talks Ryder Cup, squashing rivalries with PGA players and lack of resolution with LIV
Not only did Bryson DeChambeau risk a hit to his reputation by moving to LIV Golf in 2022, but he severely depleted his chances of representing the United States in the Ryder Cup. Team USA’s automatic qualifiers make the team through FedEx Cup points, which are earned in golf’s four majors and other PGA Tour […]
Jason Kelce questions NFL fining players for criticizing officials: ‘Freedom of speech’
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce took issue with players potentially facing fines for criticizing officiating after games and pointed to New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux’s remarks from Sunday’s game. Thibodeaux was upset with officials blowing a play dead as he took away the football from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts during a tush […]
Giants star Dexter Lawrence disputes team legend’s claim NFL players don’t respect him anymore: ‘Delusional’
A New York Giants star is firing back at a team legend’s criticism of his play this season. Carl Banks, one of the team’s best defensive players to wear the Big Blue jersey, recently called out Lawrence, saying that no one in the league respects him anymore. Banks said he has a rapport with Lawrence, […]